Steve Opgenorth

6 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
33%
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Oberlin College - Oberlin, OH

Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
Division: NCAA DIII
Conference: North Coast Athletic Conference | NCAC

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Overall
2.3
Caring
2.3
Motivational
2.7
Knowledgeable
2.5
Honest
2.2
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Not much of a coach- seems like an ex player chasing a dream

Date: January 8, 2024
By Athlete
1.0
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Guy no call no showed me for a meeting. Was left sitting in his office for 40 minutes. Then went on to ignore the fact that he missed said meeting. (At the time I was a potential player/ needless to say I didn’t want to play for his team after this). Seems like this is the type of guy you’ll get with him- very concerned with self. Not much of a team guy. Lasted less than one season for SNC- I obviously wasn’t the only person to think poorly of him.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Not much of a coach- seems like an ex player chasing a dream

Overall
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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
1
Honest
1
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Date: January 8, 2024
By Athlete
Guy no call no showed me for a meeting. Was left sitting in his office for 40 minutes. Then went on to ignore the fact that he missed said meeting. (At the time I was a potential player/ needless to say I didn’t want to play for his team after this). Seems like this is the type of guy you’ll get with him- very concerned with self. Not much of a team guy. Lasted less than one season for SNC- I obviously wasn’t the only person to think poorly of him.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

A truly fake man, with a short fuse.

Date: April 21, 2023
By Other
1.0
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A fake nice guy, who is quick to anger. Tries his hardest to be a magnetic personality, but is truly just angry. Once his switch flips look out.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

A truly fake man, with a short fuse.

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Date: April 21, 2023
By Other
A fake nice guy, who is quick to anger. Tries his hardest to be a magnetic personality, but is truly just angry. Once his switch flips look out.
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Not Ready for HC Position

Date: April 3, 2023
By Parent
1.0
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Coach seemed to have a poor understanding of the game hindering the team's ability to perform at their best. Coach unable to create effective strategies and make appropriate adjustments during games leading to a lack of success on the football field. Would run the same unsuccessful plays repeatedly and would not substitute underperforming players. Too much reliance on embarrassing novelty, trick plays. Coach appeared to have little interest in developing players. There were complaints from players about not receiving the support and coaching necessary to improve skills and abilities in preparation for the next season. The coach's poor communication skills engendered a lack of trust and respect from both players and parents. Players complained that they were not supported by the coach, creating a toxic environment detrimental to the team's cohesiveness. Players witnessed Coach screaming at his staff at halftime and after games. Coach rarely attended team/parent events and rarely spoke to parents after games. Seemed more interested in catching a plane and flying to Florida or California for recruiting junkets. The coach's recruiting over-representations caused frustration for players who felt duped about the football program and available team/school opportunities. Overall, too much ego. Not ready for HC position.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Not Ready for HC Position

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Date: April 3, 2023
By Parent
Coach seemed to have a poor understanding of the game hindering the team's ability to perform at their best. Coach unable to create effective strategies and make appropriate adjustments during games leading to a lack of success on the football field. Would run the same unsuccessful plays repeatedly and would not substitute underperforming players. Too much reliance on embarrassing novelty, trick plays. Coach appeared to have little interest in developing players. There were complaints from players about not receiving the support and coaching necessary to improve skills and abilities in preparation for the next season. The coach's poor communication skills engendered a lack of trust and respect from both players and parents. Players complained that they were not supported by the coach, creating a toxic environment detrimental to the team's cohesiveness. Players witnessed Coach screaming at his staff at halftime and after games. Coach rarely attended team/parent events and rarely spoke to parents after games. Seemed more interested in catching a plane and flying to Florida or California for recruiting junkets. The coach's recruiting over-representations caused frustration for players who felt duped about the football program and available team/school opportunities. Overall, too much ego. Not ready for HC position.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Strives to get the very best from players

Date: March 6, 2023
By Athlete
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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Coach Opgenorth was dedicated to trying to change the football program during a tumultuous time, taking over during Covid. An dedicated recruiter and coach who cared deeply about making connections with the athletes and their families.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Strives to get the very best from players

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Coach Opgenorth was dedicated to trying to change the football program during a tumultuous time, taking over during Covid. An dedicated recruiter and coach who cared deeply about making connections with the athletes and their families.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

GENUINE EXCITING PASSIONATE

Date: January 17, 2023
By Parent
4.6
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He came into a difficult program first of all right in the heart of covid. He was honest and a good coach for our son his senior year(he went on the Johns Hopkins as a grad transfer)
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

GENUINE EXCITING PASSIONATE

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He came into a difficult program first of all right in the heart of covid. He was honest and a good coach for our son his senior year(he went on the Johns Hopkins as a grad transfer)
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Egotistic control freak with fake juice.

Date: January 6, 2022
By Other
1.8
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Used car salesman. Always trying to do too much. Surface level person.
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Men's Football Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Egotistic control freak with fake juice.

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Date: January 6, 2022
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Used car salesman. Always trying to do too much. Surface level person.
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