Women's Golf

Michael Leotta

Women's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Unfit To Be A Coach Anywhere

Date: August 6, 2024

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"My experience with this coach was extremely disappointing. I found the environment to be very challenging, and it was disheartening to witness and endure behavior that was discriminatory and emotionally abusive. Has anger issues and is not mentally fit to be a golf coach anywhere. It deeply affected me, and I’m glad I am transferring to a more supportive environment. "

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Mentally Unstable And Should Not Be Coaching

Date: July 31, 2024

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"Played under him at his previous school and his unprofessionalism and unhinged behavior led to his firing. Don’t know why he’s been able to keep a head coaching job for so long. "

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Women's Golf

Michael Leotta

Women's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Michael Leotta Should Never Be Allowed To Coach Anywhere!

Date: July 30, 2024

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"This man had us and our daughter convinced that under his direction as a women’s head golf coach, she would thrive as a collegiate golfer and student at the University of Springfield Illinois. So, it came as shock when we realized just how volatile and unpredictable he is once fall semester began. During the recruiting process, he went above and beyond to reassure us that he had her best interests in mind on and off the course. Unfortunately, we believed him to the detriment of our daughter’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Our daughter will never get back the year she lost at UIS because of him. Michael Leotta should not be allowed to coach anyone, anywhere ever again."

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Would Not Trust My Child With Him

Date: March 27, 2024

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"Michael Leotta's coaching approach is consistently characterized by unfairness, bullying and lack of transparency. Given his track record of questionable coaching practices, it would be irresponsible to expose your child to such a potentially harmful environment."

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Would Not Recommend At All. Run.

Date: February 11, 2024

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"If I had the option to rate him in the negatives, trust me, I would. This guy is an absolute nightmare – not only is he uneducated about the game, but he's also a bully with anger issues. To make matters worse, he got the boot from the university I played for, and now he's back? It's mind-boggling. This dude isn't just bad at coaching; he's a pathological liar on top of everything. "

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

How Is This Individual Still A Coach?

Date: February 10, 2024

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"Michael Leotta epitomizes everything a coach should not be. His treatment of players is consistently unfair and borderline abusive. Worse yet, he regularly engages in unethical behavior, from breaking rules and then blaming everyone else for it. His inability to control his emotions is glaringly evident, with outbursts of anger and frustration in inappropriate settings. In addition to his emotional immaturity, he neglects his duties and decides when to do his job or not. His lack of commitment and professionalism begs the question of how someone so clearly unsuited to coaching continues to occupy such a position of power over young athletes. "

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Do Not Come. You Will Regret It.

Date: October 27, 2023

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"Extremely disrespectful coach with poor emotional intelligence. Don’t be fooled by his initial charms, it’s all a facade to cover for his abusive behaviors and fool people around him. "

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Terrible Person With Anger Issues, Very Bad Coach.

Date: October 4, 2023

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"Really bad coach, with anger issues. Sorry to say this but he’s got the mentality of a five year old with the anger issues of a gang member. Also doesn’t know how to talk to women. Please avoid. "

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Nightmare Coach: Avoid At All Costs

Date: October 2, 2023

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"Stumbled across this profile and I'm shocked this individual is still a coach. Do yourself a favor and don't go anywhere where he is. My experience with this coach was nothing short of a nightmare. Their disrespectful and abusive behavior towards players was beyond belief. It's crazy to see that such a toxic presence is allowed to persist in coaching roles. Steer clear for your own well-being and mental health."

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Disruptive And Aggressive: Your Mental Health Will Suffer.

Date: May 11, 2023

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"A few years ago, I had Michael as my coach; it was one of the worst experiences of my life. He came with a charming personality and a perfect resume, but if quickly went downhill. Talking to him was like walking on eggshells as he can get mad about minimal things. He is disorganized and always wants to get his way. He will disrespect you, ignore you if he feels like it, and is the most petulant person you will ever meet. My heart breaks for the people that still have him as a coach. "

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Men's Golf

Michael Leotta

Men's Golf Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Disrespectful And Entitled. Gets Angry About Minimal Things And Makes It Everyone's Problem. Can Not Control His Emotions.

Date: May 5, 2023

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"My experience with this coach was mostly unfair and mostly negative. Some of the pros include feedback after tournaments and encouragement after performing well. However, he engages in behavior that is disrespectful towards their athletes, in and out of the course. I wish I had not gone through the neglect my team experienced with him. "

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Women's Soccer

Erin Egolf

Women's Soccer Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Bad Coach Bad Person

Date: March 23, 2022

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Accessible Great Communicator Organized Responsive Cares About Academics

"Erin Egolf is racist, untrustworthy, unmotivating, a bully to her players, uneducated about the game, and uncaring toward the mental health of her players."

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Women's Soccer

Erin Egolf

Women's Soccer Head Coach

University of Illinois Springfield

NCAA DII • Mid-American Conference | MAC

Erin Is Organized.

Date: March 23, 2022

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Accessible Great Communicator Organized Responsive Cares About Academics

"Erin is a very organized coach. You will never be in doubt of the schedule, etc. Although she does not take outside feedback well if at all."

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