Manya Puppione Reviews

Manya Puppione

10 Reviews

Overall Recommendation

30%

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

Former Women's Soccer Head Coach
Division: NCAA DI
Conference: A-10

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Communication skills are undesirable and detrimental

Date: October 13, 2023

By Other

1.0

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From what I have seen she does not care about players mental well being. No communication on any fronts unless it’s your first year. After that there is no communication or coaching. Doesn’t care about winning team but does care about her beliefs and opinions. Very detrimental to many players mental wellbeing.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Communication skills are undesirable and detrimental

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Date: October 13, 2023

By Other

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From what I have seen she does not care about players mental well being. No communication on any fronts unless it’s your first year. After that there is no communication or coaching. Doesn’t care about winning team but does care about her beliefs and opinions. Very detrimental to many players mental wellbeing.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

We cannot say a bad thing about her. When we started the recruiting process she was amazing, continuously checking in and being encouraging.

Date: October 11, 2023

By Parent

5.0

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We have had a great experience with her and have never had anything bad to say. She was motivational, thoughtful and a knowledgeable coach.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

We cannot say a bad thing about her. When we started the recruiting process she was amazing, continuously checking in and being encouraging.

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Date: October 11, 2023

By Parent

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We have had a great experience with her and have never had anything bad to say. She was motivational, thoughtful and a knowledgeable coach.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Dedicated and caring coach

Date: September 29, 2023

By Parent

5.0

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I have had experience with Manya for many years and have never seen any of the negative comments exhibited by her. She truly cares for the athletes and has their best interests at heart

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Dedicated and caring coach

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Date: September 29, 2023

By Parent

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I have had experience with Manya for many years and have never seen any of the negative comments exhibited by her. She truly cares for the athletes and has their best interests at heart

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Who is really responsible for the negativity?

Date: September 18, 2023

By Athlete

4.6

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My experience as a player isn’t what is on this app. Don’t believe everything you hear (the bad or the good). I hope the truth comes out.

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4.6

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Yes

Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Who is really responsible for the negativity?

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Date: September 18, 2023

By Athlete

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My experience as a player isn’t what is on this app. Don’t believe everything you hear (the bad or the good). I hope the truth comes out.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Terrible coach and person

Date: September 16, 2023

By Parent

1.0

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I can’t say enough about how toxic this coach was- it is unfortunate that it took George Mason so long to get rid of her. She was manipulative- she tore down her players and played them against each other- made up lies and spread them- I hope the soccer community takes notice and doesn’t allow her to coach again- she is not good for your daughters mental health- a lot of counseling needed after having this coach- she is getting what she deserves.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Terrible coach and person

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Date: September 16, 2023

By Parent

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I can’t say enough about how toxic this coach was- it is unfortunate that it took George Mason so long to get rid of her. She was manipulative- she tore down her players and played them against each other- made up lies and spread them- I hope the soccer community takes notice and doesn’t allow her to coach again- she is not good for your daughters mental health- a lot of counseling needed after having this coach- she is getting what she deserves.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Big Mistake Hiring Her As The Head Coach - Not Recoverable

Date: September 15, 2023

By Other

1.0

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Condescending, unable to motivate players, evidenced by lack luster seasons as head coach, thinks highly of herself, puts her needs before team and players, just because she plays soccer does not mean that she is a good coach, lack soccer IQ, keeps doing the same thing even when it is not getting the desired results. Plays mental games with players, lack of transparency, lacks soccer acumen, an overall hot mess. What could they be thinking of to ever give her the head coaching job? Did they not check references carefully?

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1.0

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No

Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Big Mistake Hiring Her As The Head Coach - Not Recoverable

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Date: September 15, 2023

By Other

Condescending, unable to motivate players, evidenced by lack luster seasons as head coach, thinks highly of herself, puts her needs before team and players, just because she plays soccer does not mean that she is a good coach, lack soccer IQ, keeps doing the same thing even when it is not getting the desired results. Plays mental games with players, lack of transparency, lacks soccer acumen, an overall hot mess. What could they be thinking of to ever give her the head coaching job? Did they not check references carefully?

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

No people skills and creates a toxic environment for the players.

Date: September 3, 2023

By Other

1.0

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None of the above apply.

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1.0

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

No people skills and creates a toxic environment for the players.

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Date: September 3, 2023

By Other

None of the above apply.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Stay away from this coach and program!

Date: August 22, 2023

By Parent

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She is a horrible person and coach. Mentally abusive to her players, not honest and creates a horrible cut culture for players - some of the better players and people get cut with no reason or explanation. Changes scholarship money midseason - also fired two assistant coaches for no reason. A few player lawsuits in the works - stay away!

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Stay away from this coach and program!

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Date: August 22, 2023

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She is a horrible person and coach. Mentally abusive to her players, not honest and creates a horrible cut culture for players - some of the better players and people get cut with no reason or explanation. Changes scholarship money midseason - also fired two assistant coaches for no reason. A few player lawsuits in the works - stay away!

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Horrible coach. Do not go here!!

Date: August 5, 2023

By Athlete

1.0

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No

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She is a horrible coach. Encourages players to talk behind each others backs, leading to negative team culture & toxic environment. Does not care about the mental health of her players, encourages lying, and leads people on, only to cut them later. Verbally abusive to her players and rewards players with game time for tattling on teammates to the coaching staff.

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No

Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

Horrible coach. Do not go here!!

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Date: August 5, 2023

By Athlete

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She is a horrible coach. Encourages players to talk behind each others backs, leading to negative team culture & toxic environment. Does not care about the mental health of her players, encourages lying, and leads people on, only to cut them later. Verbally abusive to her players and rewards players with game time for tattling on teammates to the coaching staff.

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

She’s horrible if you are looking at Gmu don’t

Date: April 18, 2023

By Athlete

1.0

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No

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She’s not afraid to cut players for little to no reason she has verbally hurt a lot of players and little to no soccer IQ she’s is the worst coach I’ve seen

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1.0

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Former Women's Soccer Head Coach

She’s horrible if you are looking at Gmu don’t

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Date: April 18, 2023

By Athlete

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She’s not afraid to cut players for little to no reason she has verbally hurt a lot of players and little to no soccer IQ she’s is the worst coach I’ve seen

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