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

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"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 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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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. "

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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. "

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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

Tags

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!"

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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

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"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."

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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."

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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: May 2, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.6

2.0

3.0

2.8

Tags

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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"

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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"

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