"I was on this team last year, and my experience was extremely disappointing. I felt misled by promises that were never fulfilled. Communication was often disrespectful, and I frequently felt belittled rather than supported as a student-athlete. The environment negatively affected my confidence and well-being. I believe prospective players should ask detailed questions and speak with current and former athletes before making a decision. Same as he wrote himself the message on this website about how good this program is, and it’s A LIE"

"Transformational coach. Consistently out coaches all peers in his part of the country with recruits that are not as good. Has a very sophisticated structure to the way he builds the all court game plan. Excellent life mentor. Cares about players. All great coaches are chameleons and Dean has demonstrates abiliry to adapt to constantly changing player groups and bring our the best in his players over multiple generations. Has won numerous AAC, CUSA titles and propelled a team to a Sweet 16 that really had no business being there on paper. Zero ego, fanfare, just quietly goes about his business. If a real player joined that program he could create pros. One of his former players was in main draw of a WTA event last week. They have a 20 million dollar facility, everything you need to develop as a player/human. Most underrated program in America. "

"This person is someone I wouldn’t want to even know outside of volleyball. He is unfair, disrespectful, straight up mean, and plays a lot of mind games."

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"My freshman class had 14 players and only 1 senior, by sophomore year half transferred and now there are only 4. "

"Nice guy but tends to not be very upfront until after the situation happens"

"Extremely trustworthy and authentic. Determined to be successful and holds self accountable to making sure staff & players follow. Great leader!"

"He's a very nice coach. "

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