Neal Studd

75 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
44%
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Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach, Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach
Division: NCAA DI
Conference: Atlantic Coast | ACC

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Overall
2.8
Caring
2.9
Motivational
2.7
Knowledgeable
3.1
Honest
2.7
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
2.8
2.9
2.7
3.1
2.7

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Focused on the top swimmers, hands off on the rest

Date: August 23, 2023
By Parent
2.6
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
3
Caring
2
Motivational
1
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
3
Overall
Caring
Motivational
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Honest
3
2
1
4
3
Neal is easy going and does not too intense. He unfortunately only focuses on his top swimmers, which the majority are international. The efforts of the slower swimmers in the pool, academically, and community involvement is not recognized nor appreciated. He gives too much power to a very judgmental assistant coach, Athena. But if you want to swim but not live and die by swimming like other D1 programs and want to have fun with great teammates FSU is your place.
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2.6
Average Rating
Recommended
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Focused on the top swimmers, hands off on the rest

Overall
3
Caring
2
Motivational
1
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
3
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Neal is easy going and does not too intense. He unfortunately only focuses on his top swimmers, which the majority are international. The efforts of the slower swimmers in the pool, academically, and community involvement is not recognized nor appreciated. He gives too much power to a very judgmental assistant coach, Athena. But if you want to swim but not live and die by swimming like other D1 programs and want to have fun with great teammates FSU is your place.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Cares about his athletes

Date: January 19, 2023
By Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
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Motivational
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5
5
5
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5
I appreciate that you always take the time to meet. Even if you don’t always agree with what we have to say you are open to chatting through any situation and are honest and down to earth. Thank you
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5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Cares about his athletes

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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I appreciate that you always take the time to meet. Even if you don’t always agree with what we have to say you are open to chatting through any situation and are honest and down to earth. Thank you
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Seriously, thanks for everything!

Date: January 19, 2023
By Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
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Motivational
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5
5
5
5
5
I am grateful to have been a part of and contribute to the team. Neal was always accomodating with class schedules, and pushes us to take school and practice seriously.. I attribute a lot of my successes these past few years to him pushing me to be better. Never settle.
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5.0
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Recommended
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Seriously, thanks for everything!

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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I am grateful to have been a part of and contribute to the team. Neal was always accomodating with class schedules, and pushes us to take school and practice seriously.. I attribute a lot of my successes these past few years to him pushing me to be better. Never settle.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: July 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
1.2
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
1
Caring
2
Motivational
1
Knowledgeable
1
Honest
1
Overall
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1
1
1
I have almost lost my eligibility twice due to Neal Studd’s disregard/carelessness for NCAA rules. There is no accountability from him, the other staff, or the FSU athletic department when it comes to multiple rule infractions and student-athlete mental/physical health. Too many people have come forward with stories and no action is taken.
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1.2
Average Rating
Recommended
No
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
1
Caring
2
Motivational
1
Knowledgeable
1
Honest
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Date: July 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
I have almost lost my eligibility twice due to Neal Studd’s disregard/carelessness for NCAA rules. There is no accountability from him, the other staff, or the FSU athletic department when it comes to multiple rule infractions and student-athlete mental/physical health. Too many people have come forward with stories and no action is taken.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: August 4, 2020
By Verified Athlete
2.2
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
2
Caring
3
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
1
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3
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3
1
It seems Neal's only goal is to make himself successful. You can tell from his demeanor and how he speaks about his student-athletes that he does not truly respect or care about them. During recruiting, Neal stresses a transparent coaching staff and team values yet in fact it is the complete opposite. FSU has great resources but Neal is not one.
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2.2
Average Rating
Recommended
No
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
2
Caring
3
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
1
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3
2
3
1
Date: August 4, 2020
By Verified Athlete
It seems Neal's only goal is to make himself successful. You can tell from his demeanor and how he speaks about his student-athletes that he does not truly respect or care about them. During recruiting, Neal stresses a transparent coaching staff and team values yet in fact it is the complete opposite. FSU has great resources but Neal is not one.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: July 16, 2020
By Verified Athlete
4.4
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Recommended
Yes
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Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
5
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5
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4.4
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
5
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Date: July 16, 2020
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: November 1, 2016
By Verified Athlete
4.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
4
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4
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4
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4.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
4
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Honest
4
4
4
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4
Date: November 1, 2016
By Verified Athlete
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: January 13, 2016
By Verified Athlete
4.4
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Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
4
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4.4
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
4
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4
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4
Date: January 13, 2016
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: January 13, 2016
By Verified Athlete
4.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
3
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
4
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4.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
3
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
4
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Date: January 13, 2016
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