United States Naval Academy Athletics Rating, MD by Verified Athletes

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Od Is A Top Coach And Person!

Date: February 4, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Coach O.D. is an exceptional coach, leader, and motivator who knows how to build a strong program and develop players both on the soccer field and as people off it. He genuinely invests in his players, holds them to high standards, and—most importantly—has their backs, which I know from personal experience. Any negative reviews simply don’t reflect the coach I played for and feel more like a personal vendetta than the truth, which is a real shame. Overall, he was outstanding to play for, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly."

0

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Great Mentor. Respected World Wide.

Date: February 4, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Let’s be really honest here. The negative ratings found on Coach OD's profile are not a wave of honest feedback, they’re a smear attempt by one disgruntled individual. Multiple reviews, same complaints, same bitterness, same voice. It's pretty easy to identify the pattern. One unhappy former player didn’t get the minutes they wanted and decided to manufacture outrage by pretending to be multiple people. That tactic is weak, obvious, and embarrassing, and it says absolutely nothing about OD. OD is an elite coach, mentor, and leader whose reputation is firmly established and widely respected across the global soccer community. He develops serious competitors, demands accountability, and treats players like adults.. not entitled individuals like the one driving this witch hunt. OD's approach produces strong athletes and stronger people, but it also exposes players who expect things to be handed to them. High-level programs are not for everyone. Some players respond to being challenged and others respond by throwing tantrums online. Don’t confuse one person’s bruised ego and fake pile-on with reality. OD's impact, integrity, and track record speak far louder than a handful of clearly coordinated reviews. Anyone genuinely interested in development, discipline, and real coaching will see right through this noise. "

0

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Devoid Of Character

Date: January 11, 2026

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"It’s not possible to fully emphasize what a nightmare it was to have Tim O’Donahue as a coach. He took his paranoias, superstitions, failures and coaching ineptness out on us on a daily basis. On whims, to perversely suggest he’s all powerful, Tim O’Donohue placed phone calls to our parents.He didn’t schedule appointments. He called parents anytime day or night to berate them over the phone and threaten to harm their kids’ soccer and military futures. Players that reach the D1 level have had many coaches over the years and we all would say only Tim O’Donohue displayed this degree of abuse to players and unsuspecting parents alike. Daily he called us together so he could single out a player to berate infront of all. He regularly went on foul-mouthed rampages. Fearing his job was on the line, during the 2025 season he verbally assaulted even his “favorite” players blaming them for his lack of success and screaming vulgarities and calling players names not fit for anyone to hear. With Tim O’Donohue’s Dismissal from navy mns soccer the future is bright for current and future players. But unfortunately, all of us who had to endure four years playing for this miserable soil, our college soccer experience was tarnished by a man devoid of self-control, decency, character or a moral compass. "

0

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Strange Individual And Even Worse Coach.

Date: January 10, 2026

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Benefits from being a service academy coach for at a “normal” college 50% of the roster would transfer out. The treatment of players and man management is one expletive short of straight up abuse. The unanimous opinion from starters and the don’t-ever-play squad alike was always the same for 8+ years… “he’s a terrible coach”. Players regress under him. Rides the high crest of being a good coach at D2 level ten years ago into the fading sunset in That’s All He Talks About land. At times struggles to form complete sentences and make eye contact. Woefully inept to handle being the coach of future leaders, he succeeds in concession only by inspiring others to NOT be like him. "

0

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Despicable Coach And Person!

Date: January 8, 2026

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Tim O’Donohue is an exceptionally horrible person and was fired for player and parent abuse as much as he was fired for consecutive losing seasons as Navy men’s soccer coach. There are few coaches and people as terrible and two faced as Tim O’Donhue. Listening to him ramble at the year end banquets was like listening to a drunk, narcissist brag about himself. Players past and present celebrated when the truth about his character deprivation was reported and his position terminated. Tim stacked Navy’s non Patriot League schedule with weak teams so he could get some wins on record. Didn’t have even one league win in 2025 and finished dead last in the Patriot league in 2025 with demoralized players who couldn’t wait (like most previous players) to get away from despicable Tim O’Donohue. Also didn’t make playoffs in a weak Patriot league league in 2024. Lost to army 4-0 in 2025. Lost to army in 2024 when Army’s only win that season was against Navy. The stories of Tim’s abuses toward many are rampant and were kept under wrap far too long because he threatened to retaliate. The truth was revealed and he is gone from Navy at last! "

1

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Great Coach And Personable Doesn’t Play Bad Players

Date: January 6, 2026

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Great coach more than just a good coach a good human being that cares about the team. Knows how to manage a game and doesn’t play the “shitters”"

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Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

“His Calm Exterior Conceals A Vindictive And Abusive Nature.”

Date: November 5, 2025

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"He may seem calm and well-centered at first but don’t be fooled. This coach is two-faced, abusive, vindictive, and completely unqualified. He has no clue about the sport he coaches, like a Ted Lasso, but abusive and vindictive instead of kind and inspiring. He threatens and intimidates rather than teaches, showing behavior that betrays the Naval Academy values. The disappointment with the soccer program is overwhelming, and he is widely despised by players and parents alike."

1

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Does Not Agree With The Navy Ethos

Date: October 23, 2025

By Parent

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Vindictive. Verbally and emotionally abusive. Does not value the navy ethos. Actively discourages player participation in screeners."

1

Women's Basketball

Tim Taylor

Women's Basketball Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

The Worst Human Being Who Was Allowed To Coach Women’s Basketball Team. Have Nothing Good To Say About Him.

Date: June 11, 2025

By Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

3.0

1.0

"Racist, sexist, if you weren’t his player he didn’t care about you!! Sure he knew a few things here and there but how he was hired and not fired soon enough was crazy. Didn’t know parents name, called one player “Cancer” behind her back class of 22’, the list goes on. Extremely fake and disrespectful. Not writing this because I want to but writing it to save YOU. Have nothing good to say."

0

Men's Crew/Rowing

Ethan Shoemaker

Men's Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach / Rowing / Heavyweight

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

He Brought The Best Out Of The Team.

Date: March 13, 2025

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

Tags

Intense Knowledgeable Dedicated To Players Knows The Game

"Coached Men's HW to 5th place 4+ at IRAs 2019 when at Stetson (very small school, even smaller team), working on top 25 ranking before Covid hit."

0

Men's Baseball

Jeff Kane

Men's Baseball Assistant Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

One Of The Best Hitting Coaches In The Country.

Date: November 11, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Creates A Great Team Culture Great Leader Players Coach

"One of the best hitting coaches in the country, and a really great dude!"

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Mark Liscinsky

Men's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

He’s A Caring And Knowledgeable Coach

Date: May 8, 2024

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Honest Easy To Get Along With Knows The Game Organized Passionate About Coaching

"He’s a great coach with well thought out sets. He cares about the development of the swimmers on the team. "

0

Men's Tennis

Chris Garner

Men's Tennis Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Just An Overall Great Person With Incredible Experiences As A Player And Coach. Overall Great Man That Is Passionate And Cares.

Date: December 17, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Honest Knowledgeable Dedicated To Players Great Leader

"Coach Garner in my opinion is one of the best tennis coaches and mentors out there. He genuinely cares about his players on and off the court. Coach Garner is in the top 1 percent in men’s or women’s college tennis. "

0

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

He Needs To Be Reported. Not A Good Coach

Date: December 14, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Awful human being. He is disrespectful to the players and abusive. He is not knowledgeable about the game and has terrible game management skills. "

1

Women's Lacrosse

Cindy Timchal

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Legend, Respected And Respectful

Date: October 20, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Intense Fair Passionate About Coaching Motivational Understanding

"There is no one like her! Her knowledge and experience in the sport is unmatched. She can certainly be intense as all college coaches are, but generally always positive and respectful. Kooky in the best way possible. True legend!"

0

Women's Lacrosse

Cindy Timchal

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Go Navy.

Date: October 12, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Intense Fair Passionate About Coaching Motivational Understanding

"Awesome coach. "

0

Women's Tennis

Keith Puryear

Women's Tennis Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

You Won’t Be Disappointed

Date: May 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Easy To Get Along With

"Great leader, respectful to players and cares about the players off and on the court "

0

Men's Golf

Pat Owen

Men's Golf Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Pat Owen Made My Navy Experience Great

Date: January 16, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable Motivational

"Pat Owen is an incredible coach often spending a considerable amount of time before and after hours to make sure I was prepared and successful. He absolutely cared about me as a player. "

0

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: May 22, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

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1

Men's Soccer

Tim O'Donohue

Men's Soccer Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: May 22, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

Tags

Disorganized Direct Intense Poor Communication Knowledgeable

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0

Men's Lacrosse

Joe Amplo

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Marquette University

Date: February 26, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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0

Men's Crew/Rowing

Shawn Bagnall

Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing / Lightweight

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: February 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Water Polo

Luis Nicolao

Women's Water Polo Head Coach

Princeton University

NCAA DI • East Coast Conference | ECC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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0

Women's Water Polo

Luis Nicolao

Women's Water Polo Head Coach

Princeton University

NCAA DI • East Coast Conference | ECC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Lacrosse

Joe Amplo

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Marquette University

Date: August 11, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Would not want to play for anyone else, hopefully he is around to coach my kids."

2

Men's Baseball

Mike Trapasso

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Hawaii (Manoa)

NCAA DI • Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | CACC

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Intense

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0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Carla Criste

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 7, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Carla Criste

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 7, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"It has been a positive experience!"

0

Men's Lacrosse

Rick Sowell

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 7, 2015

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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0

Men's Golf

Pat Owen

Men's Golf Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 7, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

2.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable Motivational

""

0

Men's Lacrosse

Rick Sowell

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 3, 2015

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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0

Men's Lacrosse

Rick Sowell

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 3, 2015

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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0

Men's Golf

Pat Owen

Men's Golf Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 3, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

2.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable Motivational

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0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Karen Boyle

Women's Cross Country Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 3, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Carla Criste

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 2, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"It has been a positive experience!"

0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Carla Criste

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

United States Naval Academy

NCAA DI • Golden Valley | GVC

Date: September 2, 2015

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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