"Stay FAR away. Head coach is immature, untrustworthy and likes drama. She does not discipline athletes that seriously violate rules and somehow blames and belittles the athletes that continually follow protocol, grind at practice daily and strive to be responsible individuals. The coach is insensitive to her athletes' privacy, emotional needs and has no idea how to creative buy-in from all athletes to forge a positive team culture where all are valued. Consistent feedback and positivity from coaches for all athletes is lacking. Therefore, many players feel entitled and just in it for themselves while others feel they aren't valued. Illinois State can do better. "

"Great job with a small program. Coaches hitters year in and year out to be successful. "

"Straightforward but he was overly confident about his program. Made me feel like if I didn't go there I wasn't going to succeed."

"Just don’t go to Illinois state if she is coaching "

"Coach Matthews was one of the best coaches I have had in my career! She cares about her players beyond the sport and has an incredible passion for the game. She always motivated me on and off the field and is still in contact with me! Awesome person!!"

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"She is the best coach I have ever played for. I am a freshman and she has already taught me so much. I couldn't ask for a better coach to play for. She cares about us as people and our well being. "

"She is the best coach I have ever played for. I am a freshman and she has already taught me so much. I couldn't ask for a better coach to play for. She cares about us as people and our well being. "