Dan Colella Reviews

Dan Colella

7 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
71%
positive

Duke University - Durham, NC

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

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Overall
4.0
Caring
4.0
Motivational
3.6
Knowledgeable
4.3
Honest
3.9
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
4.0
4.0
3.6
4.3
3.9
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contact-email[email protected]
contact-phone919-684-2723

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3.9 out of 5
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: May 6, 2020
By Verified Athlete
4.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
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Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
3
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
5
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5
3
3
5
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Accessible Cool Direct Intense
Dan is very passionate about what he does. He is very understanding of the rigorous lifestyle of a Duke Student Athlete. At times his coaching seems irrational and not optimal however. Be a swimmer and student at Duke was an incredible experience.
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4.0
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
3
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
5
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Date: May 6, 2020
By Verified Athlete
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Dan is very passionate about what he does. He is very understanding of the rigorous lifestyle of a Duke Student Athlete. At times his coaching seems irrational and not optimal however. Be a swimmer and student at Duke was an incredible experience.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: April 25, 2020
By Verified Athlete
4.2
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Yes
positive
Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
5
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4
5
4
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4.2
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
5
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
3
Honest
5
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4
5
4
3
5
Date: April 25, 2020
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: February 1, 2017
By Verified Athlete
4.0
Average Rating
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Yes
positive
Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
3
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4
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4.0
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Yes
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
4
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
3
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4
4
4
5
3
Date: February 1, 2017
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: January 25, 2017
By Verified Athlete
3.0
Average Rating
Recommended
No
negative
Overall
3
Caring
3
Motivational
3
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
2
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My Duke Swimming family is one of the best parts of being here at Duke, but my swimming experience has been a challenge. My head coach definitely plays favorites, is not consistent in how he treats his swimmers, and is not the most understandable when it comes to injuries and school work. If you love having close teammates, and are able to coach yourself - fully recommend DST; if you require motivation and a hands on coach - maybe look at other options.
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3.0
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No
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
3
Caring
3
Motivational
3
Knowledgeable
4
Honest
2
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Date: January 25, 2017
By Verified Athlete
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My Duke Swimming family is one of the best parts of being here at Duke, but my swimming experience has been a challenge. My head coach definitely plays favorites, is not consistent in how he treats his swimmers, and is not the most understandable when it comes to injuries and school work. If you love having close teammates, and are able to coach yourself - fully recommend DST; if you require motivation and a hands on coach - maybe look at other options.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: January 18, 2017
By Verified Athlete
4.6
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Yes
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Overall
5
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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4.6
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
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Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
4
4
5
5
Date: January 18, 2017
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: August 20, 2016
By Verified Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
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Yes
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Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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5
5
5
5
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Dan truly cares about his swimmers and wants the best for them. He puts you and your health first and swimming second. I've been honored to work with such an incredible coach.
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5.0
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
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Date: August 20, 2016
By Verified Athlete
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Dan truly cares about his swimmers and wants the best for them. He puts you and your health first and swimming second. I've been honored to work with such an incredible coach.
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Date: April 6, 2016
By Verified Athlete
2.8
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No
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Overall
3
Caring
2
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
2
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Dan would be great assistant coach. However, as a head coach he tends to make decisions that help his personal interests versus standing by the team and making sacrifices so we can succeed. I am extremely disappointed with the way that Dan handles team problems and manages the various swimmers on the team with regards to their behavior. He lacks consistency, strength, leadership, and vision for our team and his lack of ability cripples the talent that we recruit.
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2.8
Average Rating
Recommended
No
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Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Overall
3
Caring
2
Motivational
2
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
2
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Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
3
2
2
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2
Date: April 6, 2016
By Verified Athlete
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Dan would be great assistant coach. However, as a head coach he tends to make decisions that help his personal interests versus standing by the team and making sacrifices so we can succeed. I am extremely disappointed with the way that Dan handles team problems and manages the various swimmers on the team with regards to their behavior. He lacks consistency, strength, leadership, and vision for our team and his lack of ability cripples the talent that we recruit.
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