Steve Gust

20 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
80%
positive

University of Minnesota (Crookston) - Crookston, MN

Men's Baseball Head Coach
Division: NCAA DII
Conference: Northern Intercollegiate Athletic

Rate

Has this coach changed? Let us know!

Want to contact the coach or staff? Subscribe today!

Overall
4.2
Caring
4.2
Motivational
4.3
Knowledgeable
4.2
Honest
4.3
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.2
4.3
FILTERS:

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Steve Gust is a decent coach, needs to combine his old school tactics with being more personable and fair

Date: January 29, 2024
By Athlete
3.4
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
3
Caring
2
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
3
2
4
3
5
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
3.4
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Steve Gust is a decent coach, needs to combine his old school tactics with being more personable and fair

Overall
3
Caring
2
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
3
2
4
3
5
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Needs more honesty and compassion for players success.

Date: May 7, 2023
By Other
1.0
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
1
Caring
1
Motivational
1
Knowledgeable
1
Honest
1
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
1
1
1
1
1
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
1.0
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Needs more honesty and compassion for players success.

Overall
1
Caring
1
Motivational
1
Knowledgeable
1
Honest
1
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
1
1
1
1
1
Date: May 7, 2023
By Other
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Favors not those who are starters, or relievers, otherwise it’s almost as if your non-existing.

Date: May 7, 2023
By Parent
1.6
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
1
Caring
2
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
2
Honest
1
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
1
2
2
2
1
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
1.6
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Favors not those who are starters, or relievers, otherwise it’s almost as if your non-existing.

Overall
1
Caring
2
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
2
Honest
1
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
1
2
2
2
1
Date: May 7, 2023
By Parent
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 23, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 23, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 23, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 23, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
Continue to Content

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 22, 2021
By Verified Athlete
2.2
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
2
Caring
3
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
2
Honest
2
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
2
3
2
2
2
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
2.2
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
2
Caring
3
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
2
Honest
2
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
2
3
2
2
2
Date: March 22, 2021
By Verified Athlete
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 22, 2021
By Verified Athlete
1.8
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
2
Caring
2
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
1
Honest
2
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
2
2
2
1
2
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
1.8
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
2
Caring
2
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
1
Honest
2
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
2
2
2
1
2
Date: March 22, 2021
By Verified Athlete
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.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 22, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
7-0
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 22, 2021
By Verified Athlete
7-0
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
He is straight to the point and driven to succeed. He is a great leader. I can't help but do everything I can to produce for the man.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
He is straight to the point and driven to succeed. He is a great leader. I can't help but do everything I can to produce for the man.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Always pushes players to be not only the best players on the field but off the field as well. Wants players to be the best versions of themselves no matter what their contribution to the team is.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Always pushes players to be not only the best players on the field but off the field as well. Wants players to be the best versions of themselves no matter what their contribution to the team is.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
Continue to Content

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Great leader, would do anything for his players and team.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Great leader, would do anything for his players and team.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
4.4
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
4
4
5
4
5
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
4.4
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
4
4
5
4
5
Date: March 21, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Nobody cares about baseball and about his time team more than coach gust
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Nobody cares about baseball and about his time team more than coach gust
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
1
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Very honest, demands respect and hard work as any good coach should. Very good person and encourages a family environment and treats each player as a part of his family.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Very honest, demands respect and hard work as any good coach should. Very good person and encourages a family environment and treats each player as a part of his family.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Best coach I have seen in all aspects of coaching. Cares about the players as people and wants all players to be better as a person when they leave his program.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Best coach I have seen in all aspects of coaching. Cares about the players as people and wants all players to be better as a person when they leave his program.
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
Continue to Content

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Coach Gust does a terrific job making boys into men
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 18, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Coach Gust does a terrific job making boys into men
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
A coach for not only baseball but for life in general!
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
A coach for not only baseball but for life in general!
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Date: March 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
Date: March 12, 2021
By Verified Athlete
Was this helpful?
thumbs_down
0
thumbs_down
Continue to Content

Showing 1-20 of 20 results