University of Kansas Athletics Rating, KS by Verified Athletes

Coed Swimming & Diving

Allen Feng

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach

University of Kansas

An Incredibly Talented Individual With A Kind Heart

Date: March 25, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"One of the Kindest individuals I will ever know. Extremely humble, and his talents are incredible. "

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Athletic Staff

Phil Lowcock, Ph.D

Director Of International Student-athlete Support (wSOC, Wtn)

University of Kansas

Great At Genocidal Rhetoric, Terrible At Teaching

Date: October 11, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"Afvocates for the murder of large segments of the US population, which isn't very conducive to a healthy learning environment "

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Lying, Manipulative, Sneaky

Date: July 13, 2024

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"This is a coach who has no business leading a division one program. Coach Carrie is a liar who doesn’t not value her athletes or their success. Coach Carrie only rowed for a semester in college (she will gladly look you in the eye and tell you otherwise), yet she will shame her athletes for not being strong enough for her standards. It is very hard to be motivated by a coach who has little knowledge about the sport and is in poor physical condition her self. So bad she had a heart attack scare during practice. Some people are better off eating their McDonald’s and not coaching. "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

Michael Whittlesey, Ph.D.

Coed Track & Field Assistant Coach / Distance / Middle Distance

University of Kansas

Wonderful Coach Who Believes In His Athletes And Stays Up To Date With Modern Training Philosophies.

Date: June 24, 2024

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Honest Knowledgeable

"Great smart coach who cares for athletes across the program. Deserves to coach at a better school where the coaches can put more funding into XC"

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

Elisha Brewer

Coed Track & Field Assistant Coach / Hurdles / Sprints

University of Kansas

Do Not Go To Any Team She Coaches

Date: June 24, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"Awful coach. Hateful, promoted eating disorders, and knew nothing about the sport. "

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Duxbury

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

The Ku Program Is Lucky To Have Him

Date: March 27, 2024

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.8

2.8

3.6

4.6

4.0

Tags

Direct Intense Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You

"The most knowledgable coach I've had the privilege of learning from in my 10 years of rowing. He knows the sport very well--everything from current events in the rowing community to detailed biomechanics and the use of technology. He is clearly communicates what he wants to see and how he wants you to achieve it. Definitely a "say it like it is" type of guy so if you're easily offended, well...don't be. "

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Women's Soccer

Colleen Corbin

Head Coach

University of Wyoming

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

This Coaching Staff Is Terrible, Recruits Beware

Date: November 9, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.3

1.7

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"Coach Corbin is a terrible person and coach. She bashes her players to other players and recruits. She definitely favors players that kiss her butt, but if you take your soccer career seriously, she will run you into the ground and give you little to no playing time. Her feedback sessions are a joke, she doesn’t give you any constructive criticism or give you examples of what you did wrong that you need to fix. For the past two years, numerous girls have went to the AD complaining about how bad she treats the team. The team basically quit on her this year and the record reflects that as we were projected to win the conference but came in next to last. She has went over budget and because of this, players have to recycle uniforms and training gear year over year (so don’t think you are going to get to keep that kit or that parka). "

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Women's Soccer

Colleen Corbin

Head Coach

University of Wyoming

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Throws Childish Fits And Blames/Ignores Players After A Loss

Date: October 11, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.3

1.7

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"She talks trash about all of the current players to potential recruits, saying the team is so bad and you will get immediate playing time (but you don't). She is quick to take credit for wins, but blames the players for a loss. She acts like a child after a loss by ignoring everyone on the team and will not eat with them on the road. She definitely plays her favorites, even when her favorites are not the best player at the position and cannot contribute to winning like other players could. Feedback sessions are terrible, just generic coach media speak and no real feedback."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Coach Hovis Is What Kansas Strives To Be

Date: August 28, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"I can’t say enough good things about Coach Hovis. She is consistently there for those on the team both inside and outside of practice. Coach Hovis acknowledges academics, athletics, mental health, physical health, and much more. You can tell that she is rooting for you in every race as if it was her in your seat. She is also extremely knowledgeable, so the best in this sport at KU that I have seen have been developed by her after coming to the program. Coach Hovis can be a tough love coach at times, but you never need to doubt that she is wanting the absolute best for you. "

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Women's Soccer

Colleen Corbin

Head Coach

University of Wyoming

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

She Takes Credit For The Wins, The Players Get The Loses.

Date: July 8, 2023

By Other

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.3

1.7

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"Not honest, plays huge favorites. Runs us into the ground. She takes credit for the wins, we players get the loses."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Coach Carrie, A Tremendous Coach And Leader

Date: April 15, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Coach Carrie continues to show up for us players and the program. She cares deeply about our experience and success and for that I couldn't be more thankful. I can see the work that she puts in for all of us everyday. My time at KU wouldn't be the same without her and this team."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Decent Person But Not A Great Head Coach

Date: January 4, 2023

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Although Carrie tries her best, she has favorites and doesn’t create a fair way to climb the rankings within the team. She also avoids conflict at all costs, so if you confront her about an issue, don’t expect it to be solved, expect run-around half-responses and excuses. She is generally understanding and welcoming to some issues athletes have (although is she doesn’t like you, she isn’t as understanding). She preaches a lot about team culture but does nothing to actually build this said culture. When it comes to her coaching style, she’s very hands off. Don’t expect a lot of technique coaching from her. She’s a nice enough person, but would probably not recommend this program to a friend. "

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Coed Swimming & Diving

Allen Feng

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach

University of Kansas

Knowledgeable Coach And Very Positive And Enthusiastic Individual!

Date: September 14, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Creates A Great Team Culture Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Dedicated To Players Positive Person

"I had Allen as my coach during his first year as a head diving coach at a Division I university. Unfortunately I was a senior so I only got to spend one year with him as a head coach, however, he was a graduate assistant at KU during my previous 3 years at KU. He transitioned to his new role with ease and was very receptive to feedback from returners on the team as well as the head swim coach. Allen is very easy to talk to and is very great to communicate with when it comes to academics, life, stress, practice, etc. My favorite part about being on the swim and dive team at KU is how much both the coaches and captains on the team prioritized a positive team culture. Knowing that my teammates were there for each other during a tough practice or even just throughout life was so memorable and important to me! Allen was on the Chinese National Team for diving so it is safe to say that he knows so much about the sport and is passionate for making his athletes better divers. Personally, I had a great experience as an athlete under Allen and I hope you do too! "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Stanley Redwine

Men's Cross Country Head Coach

University of Kansas

Good Person But Not A Great Coach

Date: August 31, 2022

By Verified Athlete

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.8

3.3

1.5

4.3

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Often ridiculed athletes for not trying if they achieved a less than optimal result"

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Excellent Coach

Date: May 3, 2022

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Coach Carrie’s door is always open. She is there for every single rower on her team. She makes sure to touch base with everyone, even the novice newcomers that she doesn’t particularly deal with at the beginning of fall. Excellent coach. She will provide the most racing opportunities possible to her athletes. She single handedly moved and rescheduled an entire regatta in under 48 hours. Excellent under pressure, communicates to us the second she knows something. It’s a privilege to know her, and an even greater privilege to be her athlete."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

The Best Coach At Kansas

Date: May 3, 2022

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"Coach Hovis is one of the best coaches I have ever had in all of my years in sports. She is very passionate about supporting the well-being of her athletes. She understands all aspects of being in a sport and helps guide you through the years. She is very tough on you but in a good way and only wants to see you succeed. She has been one of the only coaches to develop my love for rowing and actually support me in the Kansas rowing program. No matter what she does not make you feel invisible and actually gives you corrections to make you better. She is one of the best coaches you will experience in the program and very easy to get along with if you do all the right things!"

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Passionate And Dedicated

Date: May 3, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"Coach G makes it so easy for you to want to work hard for him. He’s knowledgeable and believes in you when you don’t believe in yourself. He will push you too your limits, limits that you didn’t even know you had. He is the most passionate person I have ever met when it comes to rowing. He loves the sport and knows it from top to bottom. He could talk for hours about his past experiences and you can tell when he does tell stories just how much the sport has done for him and that he genuinely knows, cares and wants to be there. He can make practices fun but also knows when it’s time to focus in and block everything else out. "

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Duxbury

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Disrespectful And Doesn’t Know Boundaries

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.8

2.8

3.6

4.6

4.0

Tags

Direct Intense Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You

"I can agree that Coach Dan is very passionate about the sport of rowing, but he isn’t respectful to the majority of athletes on his team. I have personally been told to “shut the hell up”, and have heard other girls experiences with him over things I don’t agree that a coach should discuss because it crosses a boundary (weight comments to rowers and coxs, calling them names, and more). He was very nice when he first came to Kansas, but something changed very recently and I’ve never had a coach be so disrespectful to athletes both to their face and behind their back."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Genuine

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"I easily think that Hovis is one of the few coaches at Kansas who cares about athletes in a genuine way, including those who are not in her boat. Some others have a tendency to flat out ignore athletes who are not in their boat. I have never felt as if Hovis was talking down to me, ignoring me as an athlete on her team, or playing favorites. Unfortunately these things are problems at Kansas today. She isn’t everyone’s favorite, but most of us agree that she definitely cares about the athletes on the team and is interested in our actual wellbeing."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Great Coach Even Better Person

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"I will forever be grateful for my experience with Kansas Rowing and that is due in huge part to Coach Carrie. Coach Carrie truly cares about each one of her athletes as individuals and takes the time to get to know you. Coach Carrie has been there for me many times throughout my rowing career as I struggled with what was happening not only within my athletic career but any issues I was experiencing outside of rowing. She is truly organized and makes sure the program runs smoothly and efficiently. She does so much for our team behind the scenes that the athletes don't see and is truly under appreciated. She works nonstop to further our program and truly wants the best for the program not just because it is her job, but because she loves this school and loves the athletes. I can't even begin to count the amount of times that Coach Carrie said to me, "I want it so bad for you." She wants us to win and do well because she cares and loves each one of us. One of the best coaches and people I have ever had the honor of knowing. "

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Welcoming

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"Coach Hovis made me want to be a part of the team. She is easy to talk to and communicate with. She cares not only about athletic performance but also about your interests beyond rowing. "

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Duxbury

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Calm And Clear

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.8

2.8

3.6

4.6

4.0

Tags

Direct Intense Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You

"Dan was an amazing addition to the coaching staff, he added a calm and collected perspective to the team. He always advocates for what is going right, not just the constructive criticism for what is going wrong. I appreciate what he has added to our program and I really enjoy his coaching style."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Passionate

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"Coach G knows more about the sport than anyone that I’ve ever met. He single handedly walked in this year and set a new standard for our steady state numbers, and our team has not swayed since. The team’s quality in numbers and passion has been drastically different this year due to his inspirational talks and motivation. However, he does sugar coat things and during the spring season, he hyper focuses on his boat. His positivity can come off as disingenuous because it is incessant. Overall, though, he is the reason I’m the rower I am today."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Intimidating

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"Not extremely gracious when it comes to mistakes. She is intense, especially when it comes to novice rowers. It’s hard way to be introduced to the program sometimes. Very knowledgeable but doesn’t always explain her thought process and that leaves inexperienced rowers to fill in the blanks as far as seatings go. Overall an effective, but intimidating, face of the program."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Supporting Beyond What’s Required

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"My developed bond with Coach Carrie as a person is the reason why I continued rowing. She helped me set up mental health resources and provided support during very difficult times when my battles went beyond rowing and athletics. She made rowing a home for me and I will forever be grateful to her. If you are looking for an understanding coach who has the ability to see you beyond your erg scores, she’s the coach for you."

1

Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Not My Favorite

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Coach Carrie is very organized and good at managing a team logistically. However she is not the most knowledgeable or experienced. She often makes decisions on boating lineups that do not make sense and it seems like she picks some athletes over others not because they are faster, but because she likes them more. Her lack of athleticism and personal achievement makes it difficult to be motivated by her. "

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

The Coach That Changed My Rowing Career

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"Coach Hovis is the best coach I've ever had. She is so passionate and knowledgeable about the sport, and has a talent for making us fall in love with the training and racing. She believes in us when we don't believe in ourselves, and our performance gains reflect that. She works with the newcomers and 3v8, and her athletes have consistently been high performing in their racing divisions and go on to become phenomenal upperclassmen with her training base. She also works so hard behind the scenes to make sure the athletes are completely cared for, such as by scheduling our healthy meals and ensuring no one feels alone. She builds our team culture by being relatable about her experiences as a collegiate rower, keeping high but realistic expectations for excellence, and creating a welcoming environment for all. I would come to Kansas all over again just to be coached by her, she completely changed the trajectory of my rowing career."

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Duxbury

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Performance Is Never Good Enough

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.8

2.8

3.6

4.6

4.0

Tags

Direct Intense Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You

"Very knowledgeable about rowing but doesn’t seem to care about the personal lives of his towers and never asks how things are doing. Also says that it’s not his job to motivate us and puts a lot of blame onto his towers when things don’t go well"

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

I Would Not Recommend

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Embarrassed, I am embarrassed to be a part of this program. Our head coach has less experience than every athlete on the team. Carrie Cook-Callen gave up. I don't think there is any other word than that. She does not know how to coach and I truly think it shows in all of our results as a program. She is getting paid to sit, be silent during practice and eat McDonalds. "

1

Coed Crew/Rowing

Madison Hovis

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Coach Hovis

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.1

4.4

4.3

4.1

Tags

Believes In You Passionate About Coaching Honest Intense Dedicated To Players

"Coach Hovis is one of the best coaches I have ever had. She truly cares about performance on the water and off the water. She is intense and passionate, and will not hesitate to push you to your limit. Despite this, she can be a shoulder to cry on, and is always there to catch you when you fall. She is genuine and caring and will crack a joke at the drop of a hat. She is observant, and knowledgeable, and does not hold back on telling you what she thinks. She cares about her rowers as people, and pushes you in all the right ways. She is the perfect balance of everything a coach should be. "

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Loves The Teachers Pet

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"He definitely knows his knowledge when it comes to rowing but he lies to rowers and sugar coats everything and can be very quick to place blame. Also favors people that kiss up to him in a way that I have NEVER EVER seen before. Also never asks us about our personal lives and seems to just look at us as numbers "

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Knowledgeable But Sometimes Only Concerned With His Own Boat Instead Of The Whole Team

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"Coach G is a great coach in the sense that he is incredibly knowledgeable about the sport. He’s not the most honest person. If you go ask him what you can do to be out in a better boat he will tell you he’s considering you and thinks you should be in a higher boat but then nothing like that ever happens even if you do everything you need to. He definitely picks favorites and sugar coats things when you ask for an honest opinion. He is great at motivating and keeping team culture positive, but sometimes is only concerned with just his boat rather than the team as a whole even though he acts like he cares about team depth. He also doesn’t do anything if an athlete brings something negative that happened on the team and he ignores it usually if it’s someone in his boat. Overall a good coach but these things make some of us rowers feel overlooked and put down."

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

A Very Passionate Coach

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"Coach G is very passionate about rowing and is very knowledgeable and motivational. However, he sometimes is so passionate that he becomes irritable and difficult to be around."

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Very Experienced In The Rowing World

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

Tags

Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"I have had overall great experiences with coach G. He is insanely knowledgeable about the sport and is constantly telling us stories about his experience and will often get on the erg with us or talk about how he wishes he could go out on the water with us. Sometimes he gets overly excited or anxious about racing and can come off a little harsh but he doesn’t ever mean harm. He helped to bring more positivity to our team and show us a love for the sport that we had been lacking in previous years. "

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Lacks Experience In The Sport

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Does not have enough experience in the sport to be a head coach. Is good at the organizational and logistical side of college athletics but does not add value to the program in terms of knowing how to coach athletes to get better at the sport. Has a hard time communicating effectively with athletes, and because of her lack of athleticism, it can sometimes be hard to take her seriously and respect what she is saying. Is a good person but not a good coach and would be better fit being involved elsewhere in college athletics. I have had some conversations that are negative and left me with a bad taste in my mouth and I am not the only one. Some coaching decisions made are confusing to understand and often no explanation is given as to why that decision was made. "

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Coed Crew/Rowing

Carrie Cook-Callen

Coed Crew/Rowing Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

Controlling Coach

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.9

3.2

2.9

2.1

2.7

Tags

Poor Communication Passionate About Coaching Cares About Academics Accessible Understanding

"Distrustful, horrible at communicating, overreacts about things that shouldn’t matter, tries to control every aspect of life outside and inside the sport, pits towers against each other also rowed for one semester and is somehow our head coach"

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Dan Duxbury

Coed Crew/Rowing Assistant Coach

University of Kansas

Dan Is The Best Coach I’ve Had Not Only In My 7 Years Of Rowing But In My 17 Years Of Being In Sports.

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.8

2.8

3.6

4.6

4.0

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Direct Intense Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You

"I love coach Dan so much. I’ve been in this sport for 7 years and he is genuinely the best coach I’ve ever had and I’ve had many many coaches in my life in sports as well as in this sport. He is beyond knowledgeable in this sport and is always sharing the physics and mechanics behind everything that he does to make the boat itself better for us athletes. He is an amazing communicator and is able to adapt to a variety of communication that is needed on the team while still remaining honest and up front with us. He makes the sport fun and makes putting in the hard work, even on the rough days, fun and positive. He continues to stay logical with us and our abilities in our conference and over in D1 rowing. He loves to make practice fun by making jokes but also knows how to emphasize the importance of hard work and fully explaining how we can get to our goals for the season. He makes sure to listen to every athlete in his boats and their opinions regarding how practice went, how the boat chemistry is, and he is great at communicating with coxswains about practice, what he needs from us, how line ups feel, etc. He has a lot of trust in us and we have a lot of trust in him. He is always 100% there for us and always gives us the confidence boosts even if we don’t need it. He is always pushing us past our limits in the best way possible and is always making sure to recognize not only the things we need improve on but also recognizes our accomplishments too. I could go on about how great of a coach he is all day but he’s just amazing and has moved this program up so much already in the few months he’s been at KU. "

0

Coed Crew/Rowing

Guillermo Lemus

Coed Crew/Rowing Associate Head Coach / Rowing

University of Kansas

The Most Motivating Coach

Date: May 2, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

3.4

4.6

4.7

3.0

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Knowledgeable Motivational Passionate About Coaching Intense Easy To Get Along With

"Coach G is by far my favorite coach I have ever had. He cares about his athletes and he knows exactly what the boat needs and when. I truly believe the reason the 2V has become successful this year is because we have Coach G. He motiavtes us and he is incredibly knowledable about the sport. He is honest and tells you the truth in a motivating way to want you to be faster. The boat that he coaches is always high in energy and is ready to go because of his style of coaching. I think that he is truly the best coach. I am so luck to have him as my coach and I think he makes a team sucessful and he is a key part of the progress that Kansas has seen this year. I am apperticative of him and I think if you are debating on coming to KU it would be worth t just to be coached by G. Another positive is that he rowed and coxed so he knows what he is talking about! You will always hear him say "ahh I just want to jump in that boat and row" he connects with the athletes on another level that I have ever seen before. "

0

Women's Facilities

Swimming & Diving

University of Kansas

NCAA DI •

Old But Homey

Date: April 13, 2022

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

3.0

4.0

5.0

2.0

3.0

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Intense Accessible Direct Cool Passionate About Coaching

"Robinson Aquatic Center is quite old. However, I personally enjoy that about the pool. It makes the pool special and you appreciate it more. It’s well taken care of. There’s a 6 lane yard competition pool and a 10 lane meter pool as well. Diving well is connected to yard pool and has 2 1-meters, 2 3-meters, and a 5 meter platform"

0

Coed Swimming & Diving

Clark Campbell

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach

University of Kansas

Great Coach And Leader

Date: April 13, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

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Knowledgeable Believes In You Cares About Academics Helps With Career Passionate About Coaching

"Truly cares about every individual’s progress in the sport of swimming and academics. Loves to tell “funny” jokes, a.k.a dad jokes. Knowledgeable over technique. Flexible with schedules and training, really listens to swimmers. Great coach and leader overall!"

1

Coed Basketball

Brandon Schneider

Coed Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

Date: May 15, 2021

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"I really enjoyed playing under Coach Brandon. He is transparent, honest, and straightforward. He’s a number guy and he you will know exactly why or why you’re not playing. No mind games or gaslighting."

0

Coed Basketball

Brandon Schneider

Coed Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

Date: May 15, 2021

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"I really enjoyed playing under Coach Brandon. He is transparent, honest, and straightforward. He’s a number guy and he you will know exactly why or why you’re not playing. No mind games or gaslighting."

0

Men's Football

Les Miles

Men's Football Head Coach

University of Kansas

Date: April 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Les Miles is an outstanding coach. He knows how to motivate players while being able to have a genuine connection. He knows his football and has the ability to coach anyone. "

0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Stanley Redwine

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

University of Kansas

Date: June 12, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.8

3.3

1.5

4.3

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Stanley Redwine

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

University of Kansas

Date: June 12, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.8

3.3

1.5

4.3

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Football

Lance Leipold

Men's Football Head Coach

SUNY University at Buffalo

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Date: May 2, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Great Coach. Can't beat back to back natties "

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Amazing coach to get coached by"

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Loved all my years here so far. Great knowledge"

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"No comment. Simply one of the greatest"

0

Men's Basketball

Bill Self

Men's Basketball Head Coach

University of Kansas

NCAA DI - FBS • Big 12 Conference

Date: April 2, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.6

4.3

4.6

4.9

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Stanley Redwine

Women's Track & Field Head Coach

University of Kansas

Date: December 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.8

3.3

1.5

4.3

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Football

Lance Leipold

Men's Football Head Coach

SUNY University at Buffalo

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Football

Lance Leipold

Men's Football Head Coach

SUNY University at Buffalo

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Date: February 2, 2017

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Worst coach I have ever played for at any level"

-1

Men's Football

Lance Leipold

Men's Football Head Coach

SUNY University at Buffalo

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Date: February 2, 2017

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Football

Lance Leipold

Men's Football Head Coach

SUNY University at Buffalo

NCAA DI - FBS • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Date: April 12, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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