Andrew Valmon

43 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
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University of Maryland (College Park) - College Park, MD

Men's Track & Field Head Coach, Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach
Division: NCAA DI
Conference: Big Ten

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3.8
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 12, 2018
By Verified Athlete
5.0
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I've never had a problem with him as my coach, I love his training and the way he treats me not just as an athlete but as a person. Is always there to talk if I need to, which is awesome considering he has 60+ people on the teams he coaches.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

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Date: June 12, 2018
By Verified Athlete
I've never had a problem with him as my coach, I love his training and the way he treats me not just as an athlete but as a person. Is always there to talk if I need to, which is awesome considering he has 60+ people on the teams he coaches.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 12, 2018
By Verified Athlete
3.4
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He is a nice individual, but can improve on being a better coach. He can be more straightforward with all of the athletes as well as train each athlete based on their individual strengths and weaknesses instead of lumping together athletes in a single event group. Additionally, it would help the athletes more if he was better with communication.
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Date: June 12, 2018
By Verified Athlete
He is a nice individual, but can improve on being a better coach. He can be more straightforward with all of the athletes as well as train each athlete based on their individual strengths and weaknesses instead of lumping together athletes in a single event group. Additionally, it would help the athletes more if he was better with communication.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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1.0
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If it wasn't for him being a world champion runner, he would not have a job. 0 success in 15+ years.The stats that prove him to be a good coach are nonexistent. Saying he's a good coach is an opinion, but the facts and statistics speak for themselves, Valmon is absolutely terrible. Comical look for the program that he still is the HC.
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Date: June 12, 2018
By Verified Athlete
If it wasn't for him being a world champion runner, he would not have a job. 0 success in 15+ years.The stats that prove him to be a good coach are nonexistent. Saying he's a good coach is an opinion, but the facts and statistics speak for themselves, Valmon is absolutely terrible. Comical look for the program that he still is the HC.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 12, 2018
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5.0
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Date: June 12, 2018
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Date: June 12, 2018
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3.0
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Valmon is a great motivational speaker but when it comes to training athletes it's subpar. For sprinters to succeed under his program you have to come in super talented. He plays favorite and forgets about others needs. Most of MD's success come from the Field Coaches. This past year, only field event athletes made it to NCAA. Says enough.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

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Date: June 12, 2018
By Verified Athlete
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Valmon is a great motivational speaker but when it comes to training athletes it's subpar. For sprinters to succeed under his program you have to come in super talented. He plays favorite and forgets about others needs. Most of MD's success come from the Field Coaches. This past year, only field event athletes made it to NCAA. Says enough.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 12, 2018
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5.0
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Coach V will always make time before and after races or workouts to talk with you. He is an expectional motivator and knows how to communicate with his athletes. He helps you believe in yourself and gain confidence to accomplish your goals.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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Coach V will always make time before and after races or workouts to talk with you. He is an expectional motivator and knows how to communicate with his athletes. He helps you believe in yourself and gain confidence to accomplish your goals.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 12, 2018
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3.4
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Coach Valmon is a good coach on paper, but his actions do not always meet his promises. Often, he plays mind games with athletes and creates unnecessary ambiguity in communication. He has clear favorites, which creates division within the team.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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Coach Valmon is a good coach on paper, but his actions do not always meet his promises. Often, he plays mind games with athletes and creates unnecessary ambiguity in communication. He has clear favorites, which creates division within the team.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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5.0
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He's real with you, doesn't sugarcoat anything. If you want to be great and are willing to do what's necessary he'll put you in a position to succeed.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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He's real with you, doesn't sugarcoat anything. If you want to be great and are willing to do what's necessary he'll put you in a position to succeed.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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3.8
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Date: June 12, 2018
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Date: June 12, 2018
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4.8
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Great coach! Definitely has helped me to grow as an athlete.
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4.8
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

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Date: June 12, 2018
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Great coach! Definitely has helped me to grow as an athlete.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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5.0
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He is extremely supportive and very approachable. Cares about you both on and off the track.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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He is extremely supportive and very approachable. Cares about you both on and off the track.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 12, 2018
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3.8
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Can be a useful resource but does not prioritize everyone
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3.8
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Date: June 12, 2018
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Can be a useful resource but does not prioritize everyone
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Date: June 12, 2018
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4.6
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One of the best quarter milers there ever was and coaches with the knowledge of his successful experience. I've grown so much as an athlete thanks to his commitment to pushing my physical and mental limits in a constructive way.
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Date: June 12, 2018
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One of the best quarter milers there ever was and coaches with the knowledge of his successful experience. I've grown so much as an athlete thanks to his commitment to pushing my physical and mental limits in a constructive way.
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 11, 2018
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1.0
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Have had a lot of coaches and he is probably the worst coach I've ever had. I'm not sure what is worse, his ego or his coaching
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Date: June 11, 2018
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Have had a lot of coaches and he is probably the worst coach I've ever had. I'm not sure what is worse, his ego or his coaching
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: June 11, 2018
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3.0
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Means we'll but has some communication issues and lacks directness.
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Date: June 11, 2018
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Date: June 11, 2018
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1.0
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Most unsuccessful coach in the history of Maryland Athletics
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Date: June 11, 2018
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Most unsuccessful coach in the history of Maryland Athletics
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Date: April 30, 2016
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5.0
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Valmon is a great coach, he knows the sport inside and out. He works to create the best experiences for his student athletes both during and after college. He's always understanding and easy to relate to, great collegiate coach!
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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

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Date: April 30, 2016
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Valmon is a great coach, he knows the sport inside and out. He works to create the best experiences for his student athletes both during and after college. He's always understanding and easy to relate to, great collegiate coach!
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Date: April 7, 2016
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5.0
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