Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Built Skill, Confidence, Grit With Tough Love.

Date: July 25, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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"When I played soccer at A&M, Coach Emanuel Stephens helped me grow a lot as a player. His training was tough, but it made me better every day. He pushed me to work hard on my touch, ball control, and how I strike the ball. Before working with him, I didn’t always feel confident in my game. But he believed in me and helped me believe in myself. He taught me how to use both feet, how to pass and shoot with power, and how to stay focused even when things got hard. Coach Stephens didn’t just help me get better at soccer—he helped me become stronger and more confident. I’m thankful for everything he taught me. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Solberg

Women's Soccer Head Coach

University of Arkansas (Pine Bluff)

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Made A Tough Place Better.

Date: September 30, 2024

By Other

4.8

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Caring

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Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Believes In You Dedicated To Players Great Leader Players Coach Positive Person

"Made Uapb not miserable. Loves his players. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Run, And Don't Look Back.

Date: April 12, 2023

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

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1.0

4.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"Now that I've been out of his reign for a couple years now, I have had time to reflect on his coaching methods. He is extremely misogynistic, disrespectful, and belittling. He will publicly embarrass you in front of teammates, restaurant workers, or happy families going about their day. If he wakes up in a bad mood, it's best to believe he'll make sure you have the worst day imaginable. It's constantly walking on egg shells around him. I have loved soccer ever since I was 4 years old, after 4 years with him I want nothing to do with a soccer ball. I completely lost my love and passion for the game under his authority. He uses the fact that you are a naive female young adult to his advantage and will mentally and emotionally take advantage of that. We once lost a game while out in Texas and he refused to let the students from Texas greet their families. I felt terrible for them. Anyway, if this man is recruiting you, I hope it's not your only option. And if it is, take a fifth year or find literally anywhere else to go. Playing for him is not worth all the therapy sessions and personal transformations you're going to have to go through to forgive yourself to succumb to his madness. Good Luck."

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Love Being A Bulldog!

Date: October 19, 2022

By Other

4.0

Overall

Caring

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Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

4.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"The coach is very intense about soccer. But everything you read is not the truth. Some people have alternative motives. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Abusive Coach

Date: October 5, 2022

By Other

2.0

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Caring

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1.0

3.0

4.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"Literally he worst coach I’ve ever had in my entire life. He’s the reason I quit the sport I once loved. He is verbally, mentally, and emotionally abusive. He treats his players horribly, especially if you’re injured or don’t play. Basically had to beg for gear my freshman-sophomore year. Misogynistic, and overall acts like a child. Calls his players “little girl” and is extremely belittling. Won’t respond to texts, will publicly embarrass you, and will absolutely make you feel like you’re worthless. He makes soccer a toxic environment. Not to mention, there’s no assistant coach. I would never ever wish the soccer experience here on ANYONE. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Big Baby

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

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1.0

5.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"Being one of his players was absolutely awful. I lost all confidence playing for him. He also acts like a big baby. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

This Man Is Psycho!!

Date: April 8, 2022

By Verified Athlete

1.8

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1.0

5.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"This man is disrespectful to almost everyone he comes in contact with. He will emotionally abuse you and then text you saying that he loves you right after. HE IS PSYCHO!! PLEASE STAY AWAY!"

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Not For The Weak

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

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Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

4.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"Emanuel stephens is a coach who’s very passionate about the game, but sometimes is passion overpowers his relationship with his players. If you are not starter material in his eyes, you will be neglected. He has a lot of improvement to do as coach. Communication and organization is a huge one, and treating those with equal respect is a weakness. Loves to control his players. He is not my dad. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Hard

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

5.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"It gets tough but we try i guess"

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Awful

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"I used to love soccer before I played for him. He was very emotionally abusive, disrespectful to his players, bus drivers, and restaurant workers. He was so unorganized about everything and blamed it on us. If you talk to him about a personal problem he will use it against you while you are playing. He claims we are all strong women but makes us feel weak so often. He is very manipulative and everytime we try to voice an issue he turns it back on us. Overall he is not a good coach or person and should look into a new career. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Great Food Taste

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

2.6

Overall

Caring

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Honest

3.0

1.0

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2.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"Always poor communication, did have good catering taste."

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

A Woman’s Period Is Not An Excuse…It’s A Reality

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

2.4

Overall

Caring

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Honest

2.0

1.0

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5.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"More of a men’s coach than a women’s coach. Delivery of criticism is not the best. Compares players to one another. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Crazy Man

Date: April 8, 2022

By Other

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

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Honest

4.0

1.0

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3.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"Great soccer knowledge and passion for the game. Improvable communication skills. Different moods and personalities depending on the day. "

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Women's Soccer

Emanuel Stephens

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Alabama A&M University

NCAA DI • Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association | EIWA

Acquired Taste

Date: April 8, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.8

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4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

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Intense Direct Disorganized Poor Communication Honest

"He’s an acquired taste. Proceed with caution. Coach Stephens is very invested in his players and team as a whole, but sometimes he forgets we are still college students trying to live our lives. He produces results, it just takes time. "

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University of Arkansas (Pine Bluff)

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