Steve Potsklan

32 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
9%
negative

Fordham University - Bronx, NY

Coed Swimming & Diving Head Coach, Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach
Division: NCAA DI - FCS
Conference: Patriot League

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1.8
Caring
2.1
Motivational
1.7
Knowledgeable
1.9
Honest
1.9
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: April 17, 2019
By Verified Athlete
2.2
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2
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Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
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He claims to be very knowledgeable of the sport, but this knowledge is only conveyed to his favorites. He is difficult to communicate with, and he is too passive. He does not keep his team accountable and the continuously poor results from the men's team proves this. He needs to change if things are to improve, but it's clear he won't do that
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2.2
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

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2
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Date: April 17, 2019
By Verified Athlete
He claims to be very knowledgeable of the sport, but this knowledge is only conveyed to his favorites. He is difficult to communicate with, and he is too passive. He does not keep his team accountable and the continuously poor results from the men's team proves this. He needs to change if things are to improve, but it's clear he won't do that
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: March 18, 2017
By Verified Athlete
2.0
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1
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3
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Steve is a nice guy, but not a good coach. Does not motivate the team and gives off the impression that he does not care about the team. It is very difficult to get a straight answer from him and at times it is hard to get along with him. Either he needs to make a U-turn in terms of his coaching or he needs to be fired.
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2.0
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

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Date: March 18, 2017
By Verified Athlete
Steve is a nice guy, but not a good coach. Does not motivate the team and gives off the impression that he does not care about the team. It is very difficult to get a straight answer from him and at times it is hard to get along with him. Either he needs to make a U-turn in terms of his coaching or he needs to be fired.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: February 19, 2017
By Verified Athlete
2.0
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2.0
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

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Date: February 19, 2017
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: February 19, 2017
By Verified Athlete
2.0
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2.0
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

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2
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Date: February 19, 2017
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: February 18, 2017
By Verified Athlete
2.2
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Nice guy, in some cases knows what he's talking about. Most times practice is frustratingly not directed toward ones specific stroke. You don't matter if you're not on scholarship. Uses practice material from 20 years ago. Not very motivational.
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2.2
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

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Motivational
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Date: February 18, 2017
By Verified Athlete
Nice guy, in some cases knows what he's talking about. Most times practice is frustratingly not directed toward ones specific stroke. You don't matter if you're not on scholarship. Uses practice material from 20 years ago. Not very motivational.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: January 16, 2017
By Verified Athlete
2.4
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2
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2
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4
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2.4
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Date: January 16, 2017
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: September 9, 2016
By Verified Athlete
2.8
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Overall
3
Caring
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3
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Steve has been a swim coach for around 20 years. This may be his biggest problem. He continues to use the same methods of coaching which in our sport, is detrimental. Our sport has evolved so much, yet Steve is too proud to change his techniques. This mindset has led to a lack of improvement among our swimmers and has really impacted the program in a negative way.
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2.8
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

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Honest
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Date: September 9, 2016
By Verified Athlete
Steve has been a swim coach for around 20 years. This may be his biggest problem. He continues to use the same methods of coaching which in our sport, is detrimental. Our sport has evolved so much, yet Steve is too proud to change his techniques. This mindset has led to a lack of improvement among our swimmers and has really impacted the program in a negative way.
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