Derek Perkins Reviews

Derek Perkins

5 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
80%
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Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming
Division: NCAA DI - FBS
Conference: Mid-American | MAC

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3.6
Caring
4.0
Motivational
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Knowledgeable
4.2
Honest
3.6
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Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

Great Experience Under the Coaching of Derek

Date: April 7, 2024
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5.0
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5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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Motivational Believes In You Cares About Academics Develops Team Beyond The Field Understanding
I was coached by Peter Linn for my first few years at EMU, and then I finished my few years with Derek. I was very nervous about the coaching change, but it turned out to be something really great. Growing up I had a hard time believing in myself and I would oftentimes psych myself out before races. Peter Linn did a phenomenal job of kicking my butt into gear and pushing me to work harder. Derek did a fabulous job of teaching me to believe in myself and reach for the stars. Under the coaching of Derek, I crushed practices that I never thought I could complete in years prior. He was someone who believed in me when I struggled to do it. Great coaches get good results in the pool. Exceptional coaches help you outside of the pool and make a positive impact on your life. As I look at myself now, I have gained so many great traits from the help of Derek. I get excited for hard obstacles, I set high goals for myself, and I know how strong I am. Derek helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities, and for that I am forever grateful.
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Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

Great Experience Under the Coaching of Derek

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
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Date: April 7, 2024
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Motivational Believes In You Cares About Academics Develops Team Beyond The Field Understanding
I was coached by Peter Linn for my first few years at EMU, and then I finished my few years with Derek. I was very nervous about the coaching change, but it turned out to be something really great. Growing up I had a hard time believing in myself and I would oftentimes psych myself out before races. Peter Linn did a phenomenal job of kicking my butt into gear and pushing me to work harder. Derek did a fabulous job of teaching me to believe in myself and reach for the stars. Under the coaching of Derek, I crushed practices that I never thought I could complete in years prior. He was someone who believed in me when I struggled to do it. Great coaches get good results in the pool. Exceptional coaches help you outside of the pool and make a positive impact on your life. As I look at myself now, I have gained so many great traits from the help of Derek. I get excited for hard obstacles, I set high goals for myself, and I know how strong I am. Derek helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities, and for that I am forever grateful.
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He definitely doesn’t have the “old school” coaching style, he is open to finding new ways of improving his athletes.

Date: March 23, 2022
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5.0
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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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Knowledgeable Believes In You Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field
Great coach! Helps build your confidence as a student-athlete, he was definitely one of my favorite coaches.
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Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

He definitely doesn’t have the “old school” coaching style, he is open to finding new ways of improving his athletes.

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
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Date: March 23, 2022
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Knowledgeable Believes In You Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field
Great coach! Helps build your confidence as a student-athlete, he was definitely one of my favorite coaches.
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