"He is a coach that is very motivated to win and wants the best for his players. Coach Gust is very intense and as a player, I can appreciate a leader who wants the best for his team. However, his own personal opinions about certain players can be detrimental to the overall future success to the program. He plays favorites and lets those players have a much longer leash in regards to opportunities and playing time. If Gust had coaches that were able to stand up to him and voice their honest opinions, this would likely resolve itself. Instead, he has surrounded himself with former players and 'yes-men' as coaches. Coach Gust has the potential to be a great coach, but needs better people skills, to be more personable, and to treat each player according to the same standard. "

1

Women's Volleyball

Nick Meseck

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Degrading, Passive Aggressive, No Knowledge

Date: January 2, 2024

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Intense Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"I spent 2 years under Coach Meseck and he has completely taken away my love for the game. He picks out players and makes their season hell. He talks bad about players, to other players. He lies to players about everything, picks favorites, and does little to no preparation for any games. He destroyed multiple players mental health, and when it was brought to his attention he completely dismissed it. He refuses to listen to anyone’s opinion and will only do what he thinks is correct. He is passive aggressive, has NO care for his players, and doesn’t coach. He expects the players to coach themselves and then gets angry when they don’t succeed. He is simply the worst coach I have ever experienced."

0

Men's Baseball

T.J. Hokanson

Men's Baseball Assistant Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Helpful Coach To Other Coaches

Date: October 18, 2023

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Motivational Creates A Great Team Culture Dedicated To Players Easy To Get Along With Great Communicator

"He is able to make analogies and examples that are transferable to different sports and certain players. He is a friend and colleague whose input is always helpful and applicable."

0

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Needs More Honesty And Compassion For Players Success.

Date: May 7, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

"Dishonest and doesn't care about players. All tags are positive and geared for successful rating. He is not understanding, is not fair, and in my opinion not a good coach. "

0

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Favors Not Those Who Are Starters, Or Relievers, Otherwise It’s Almost As If Your Non Existing.

Date: May 7, 2023

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

"He treated any player who wasn’t a starter or reliever, very unfairly, a lot of times no communication to them, and did not include them in the team throughout the whole season. Poor, very poor recognition. I would never recommend him to anyone, theirs several players who had the time playing, and will tell you he same thing."

0

Women's Basketball

Mike Roysland

Women's Basketball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: April 9, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"I really like my coach he is very knowledgeable about the game and I am glad that I came here. "

0

Women's Basketball

Mike Roysland

Women's Basketball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 27, 2021

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

4.0

Tags

""

0

Women's Basketball

Mike Roysland

Women's Basketball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 27, 2021

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

""

0

Women's Equestrian

Kayla Krueger

Women's Equestrian Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: March 25, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

""

0

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 23, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

""

1

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 23, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

""

1

Women's Tennis

Krayton Nash

Women's Tennis Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 23, 2021

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

2.0

4.0

Tags

"Does not Know enough to be a head coach in tennis."

0

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

Tags

"Coaches his feelings more than what is right in situations, makes rash and often abrasive decisions, routinely breaks NCAA rules, and has a no fault to self attitude. He has good motivation/intentions for people that he likes in the program but has his favorites. "

0

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

Tags

"Lacks the ability to understand and get to know players. Teaches conformity. Miss understands the "new school" mechanics of baseball. Trouble showing compassion and empathy for injuries and the players who are injured. He does have a strong understanding of the mental approach to the game."

0

Women's Equestrian

Kayla Krueger

Women's Equestrian Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

""

0

Women's Equestrian

Kayla Krueger

Women's Equestrian Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

""

0

Women's Basketball

Bryant Friskop

Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

""

0

Men's Baseball

Steve Gust

Men's Baseball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"7-0"

1

Women's Soccer

Kyle Halfpop

Women's Soccer Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Kyle is one if not the best coach I have had in all my years of playing sports. He made soccer fun and kept us going even after hard times such as losses. Kyle was always available for us to talk to him and was very open. He is very honest, kind and has a huge heart and passion for the game. "

0

Women's Tennis

Krayton Nash

Women's Tennis Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"One of the best coaches I have ever had. He is very welcoming, thoughtful and caring. He puts the needs of his athletes before his own and is always there for us no matter what the circumstances are. "

0

Women's Basketball

Mike Roysland

Women's Basketball Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Region 16

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

Tags

""

0

Women's Equestrian

Kayla Krueger

Women's Equestrian Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

1.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

"I have heard from a lot of people that wanted to join the team, yet didn’t try out because they are scared of coach. "

0

Women's Equestrian

Kayla Krueger

Women's Equestrian Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

"Coach Kayla is incredible! She is easy to work with and makes sure that you always learn something new during every practice! "

0

Women's Equestrian

Kayla Krueger

Women's Equestrian Head Coach

University of Minnesota (Crookston)

NCAA DII • Missouri Valley Football Conference | MVFC

Date: March 22, 2021

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Tags