Women's Swimming & Diving

Olivia Anderson

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

University of California (San Diego)

She’s Not Just About The Swim; She’s About The Whole Experience.

Date: November 8, 2024

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

"You'd think after all the sweat and tears Olivia poured into training, he’d at least get a nod in the spotlight. Instead, there was Marko, strutting around like he single-handedly brought home the trophy—never mind the late nights Olivia spent creating those killer sets or the pep talks that had swimmers fired up and ready to give it their all. She’s also incredibly insightful. If I’m struggling with a technique, she takes the time to break it down. And she doesn’t just bark orders; she explains why certain moves work and how they fit into the bigger picture. Her ability to communicate makes it so much easier to learn and grow. So yeah, she’s a great coach—not just because she knows the ins and outs of swimming, but because she genuinely cares about her tam. She inspires us to work hard, cheer each other on, and most importantly, have fun. With her at the helm, every practice and game feels less like a chore and more like an adventure."

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Zachary Gebhardt

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

University of California (San Diego)

Dedicated Coach, Passionate About His Role, Who Genuinely Wants To See His Team Succeed.

Date: November 8, 2024

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"It’s kind of sad, really. Here’s this dedicated coach Zac, passionate about his role, who genuinely wants to see his team succeed. And then there’s incompetent Marko, riding the wave of glory while Zac stands off to the side, scratching his head and wondering if anyone even noticed his impact."

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Women's Softball

Patti Gerckens

Women's Softball Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | CACC

Amazing Coach And Person That Cares About Winning And The Player

Date: December 7, 2023

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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"Amazing coach and person. Cares about the player just as much as winning."

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Zachary Gebhardt

Former Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

University of California (San Diego)

Brings Enthusiasm Day In Day Out

Date: August 22, 2023

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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Believes In You Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Positive Person

"Coach Zac is very passionate about the sport. He gives off positive vibes all the time and does his homework about what you can improve on. I have so many good memories associated with Coach Zac. I'm grateful I got the chance to learn from him and grow as a person."

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Men's Crew/Rowing

Geoff Bond

Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Most Passionate Coach I’ve Ever Met

Date: March 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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"Rowed at Cal for Bond. Great coach, made boats go fast. Contributed speed to a lot of national champions. Nobody is more excited to wake up and coach more than this man. You can tell he wakes up, spends all day thinking about rowing, lineups, athletes, etc then goes to bed. Lives and breathes this sport with a passion unlike anyone else I’ve seen. Seriously inspires you to want to absolutely push yourself to maximum exertion. Will take every possible step to squeeze out as much speed as possible. Understanding, calm and cool outside of practice. Knows how to create speed in a boat, and a fun and positive culture outside. Leaves it all on the water."

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Men's Crew/Rowing

Geoff Bond

Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Knows His Stuff.

Date: December 9, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

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5.0

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"This man knows exactly how to take any program from whatever stage it is in to winning races. Put him in a high level program, and see them raise the standard and win more. Put him in a bottom tier program, watch them quickly rise through the ranks. Wish I could do another four years with him."

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Men's Crew/Rowing

Geoff Bond

Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Great Coach

Date: December 8, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Knowledgeable Intense Believes In You Honest Accessible

"Lucky to have rowed under Geoff for 4 years. In my opinion, he was the epitome of a great coach. Made it very clear what it took to be GREAT and would give you every possible tool to become GREAT. Always available 24/7 to help athletes with absolutely anything, athletics or unrelated. Not only made us faster, but made us into better leaders, people, and athletes. Created a tight nit family who I still talk to all the time. Miss the glory days."

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Men's Crew/Rowing

Geoff Bond

Men's Crew/Rowing Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Incredibly Caring And Knowledgeable Coach.

Date: March 14, 2022

By Other

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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"Rowing under Geoff was the best thing that's happened to me. I learned leadership skills, and pushed myself to achieve goals I never thought myself capable of. He is extremely knowledgeable about rowing, stemming from his 20 years working under and rowing for Gladstone. Extremely passionate too. Brought in amazing recruits, transformed our culture from that of a club team to that of a top tier IRA team. Very caring and available, always checking in with athletes, being flexible with practice schedules, etc. Extremely professional, kind, and caring. My teammates and I agree that he is a rare coach who makes it obvious that he cares and wants nothing but the best for his athletes. "

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Darcy Ahner

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | CACC

Date: August 25, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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Caring

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5.0

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"Coach Darcy is all around an AMAZING coach. I have had a multitude of coaches my track career and none compare to Darcy. She is the most supportive, understanding, positive yet realistic coach I have had. In college to have a coach who cares tremendously about her athletes on the field and off is rare, Darcy is that! "

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Women's Softball

Patti Gerckens

Women's Softball Head Coach

University of California (San Diego)

NCAA DI • Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference | CACC

Date: May 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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