"To put it in perspective, not often does a head coach and assistant coach leave, and an entire team stay including incoming freshman. This is a representation of what Berry Men's Lacrosse has been built on during my four years and the couple of years after, strong brotherhood, held together partially by a shared displeasure of the former Head Coach Curtis Gilbert. He definitely does care for the game and is a good guy in the office and family man, but on the field his emotions run unchecked which leads to ineffective coaching. He constantly "challenges" players which in reality means putting them down and quasi bullying them, without motivation to rise out of a slump. He can't run a drill for more than 2 minutes without stopping and yelling over the most minute mistakes. It got so bad he made it known that no one was allowed to bash him anymore in their final goodbye message to the entire team. However one thing I have noticed is he has been able to routinely produce good defenders through simple fundamentals, probably due to his background as a pole. At the end of the day if your looking for a no nonsense guy who can teach a team the fundamentals and deeply cares, he' may do fine. If your a program like Berry who has plateaued, especially offensively, and now is trying to claw back into being a contender for a conference championship, he is the last guy you want. Also if you do hire this guy make sure he isn't syphoning allotted meal money to any assistant coaches. "

"Played four years for Gilbert that changed my life. His style isn’t for everyone. It’s tough, demanding, and pushes you to be everything you can be. It however is fair, consistent, and with love. You will get out what you put in to the relationship. Whether you like his style or not, it is for the betterment of the players and team and is what turns boys into men. Gilbert stood by me when he had no reason to, and his support changed my life. If you want to be pushed to achieve your full potential, if you want a program that will develop men of character, he is your guy."

"The one clear positive has been the brotherhood among the players, which exists largely independent of the coaching and due to their mutual dislike of the coach. Most importantly, there is noticeable dissatisfaction among athletes, with some considering leaving the program because of the coach. At this point, it may be time for a change in leadership to better support player development and the overall experience. Until these issues are addressed, families should carefully evaluate whether this program aligns with the experience they want for their athlete."

"Coach Gilbert leads with a very intense, confrontational style that relies heavily on public criticism, sarcasm, and high emotional pressure after losses. While he may be trying to demand accountability and competitiveness from his players, his communication often comes across as harsh and poorly delivered, and at times his judgment around demonstrations and player welfare may cross into behavior that players experience as degrading or unsafe. The overall impression is of a coach who is passionate and demanding but who struggles with self-regulation and constructive communication under stress."