Trine University

"Just dropping a note here to any prospective athletes checking out Trine University- Keep in mind that most of these postings were made a couple years ago (2024). People and universities can change. I made a negative post here a few years ago describing several bad things that happened in my experience, but I also am not sure it’s fair for today’s athletes to judge this coach by his past mistakes. I don’t think any person should have all of their mistakes and miss steps posted online forever. If you choose to read more about this coach, understand that we’re all human, we all can change and become better versions of ourselves. I feel that it’s important for everyone to make their own decisions based on the current situation and go with your own gut feeling. Sending love and best of luck finding your school! "

"Melissa is not the role model you want for your daughter. She openly was having an extramarital affair with a fellow rink employee, which eventually led to her divorce. She was noticeable verbally abusive to her spouse at the time when he would show up for games. This played out in the lobby and parking lot on numerous occasions in front of the team. She will tell you what you want to hear and do the complete opposite. "

"Terrible organization, some of the least efficient practices I’ve ever been part of. Knows nothing about offense."

"If you are not one of her favorites, look out. Rachel is intense, Leads by Fear, she is a bully Coach Rachel cannot manage a budget. Made me lose my love for this sport. "

"Makes promises he doesn’t keep. Doesn’t coach to actually win a game, or simply doesn’t know how to utilize play making tactics. Shows favoritism to certain players which ultimately loses games. Does not utilize his best players. They should never be left standing on the sidelines watching less adequate players on the field. Lacks integrity by blowing smoke up players butts , then not following through with promises he made. Keeps these players thinking they will be participating by his manipulation, just to keep them at bay, but will then betray them. He shows loudly his favoritism toward certain players he personally knows. A good coach will put forth his best players to win games, regardless... That’s integrity. Also, a good coach won’t continue to do the same thing over and over when it’s not working. A good coach will not break the spirit of players with promises unkept repeatedly. A good coach will not blatantly hold good players back off field just for his own kicks as a little man power play, while continuing to show that he has no ability directing a team because he’s blinded by his own favoritism. No matter how showy a player’s background is, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other players that could do the job better being ignored standing on the sidelines. Thus, games are lost. A good coach will understand ‘the game’ more and know how to deal with certain predicaments under pressure by doing what’s good for the team, not what’s good for the players he favors. In a nutshell, a coach in his position needs to have integrity…. Lack thereof hurts the unity of the team and the entire association to rise to ultimate heights. "