"A place that my athlete found a home, a safe place, great friends, a dedicated coaching staff, and academic success. The step away from home to college is an experience that every parent worries about. Will my athlete fit in, will they do well in school, will they excel in their sport, will they accomplish their goals? I can say as a parent my athlete has obtained all of this and more in this experience. Being a D1 athlete is not about just getting on the field, there is so many other things that they have to do to be that D1 athlete. Having a supportive coaching staff, supportive school, and supportive team members all drive success. Anytime my athlete had a question or concern the coaching staff responded immediately, and supported her. Looking forward to what the next year brings. RMU has been a fantastic place for our daughter. "

"RMU has been a very positive experience for our daughter and our family. From our perspective Coach Grove and her staff has taken a genuine interest in the well being of our daughter and her teammates. I can't imagine that any team or coach that has to manage 30+ girls and their personalities is perfect, but we have been very pleased with the dedication, passion, and accesibility of the coaching staff. This team had a very large freshman class and it appears that every girl is returning as a sophomore which speaks volumes about the positive culture that has been created at RMU. I feel Coach Grove and her staff care about my daughter and has taken a genuine interest in her well being on and off the field which is very important to me as a parent. Playing time and not always agreeeing with every coaching decision that is made on the field is all part of the "game" and not something as parents we can get overly involved in at this level. The coaching staff is dedicated to their players, has recruited well (4 freshman all-conference players this year), and expects the best of their athletes. "

"As a parent, I felt compelled to share our experience with the RMU women's lacrosse program and Coach Grove’s staff. It’s important to understand the context of the program over the past few years. When Coach Grove took over, many of the players on the roster were not originally recruited by her staff. From our perspective, there were also some strong personalities and a sense of entitlement among certain upperclassmen that created challenges within the team culture. As a first-time Division I head coach, she was working to establish herself while also managing those dynamics. At times, it seemed like she was trying not to disrupt team chemistry too abruptly, even when younger players may have been outperforming veterans. Our experience with the coaching staff has been very positive. Are they perfect when it comes to in-game adjustments or game planning? No, but that’s not the full picture of what a college program should be judged on. What stands out to us is how much they invest in player development off the field. My daughter has grown tremendously not just as an athlete, but as a more confident and resilient person. There was also some roster turnover this past year, which from our understanding was tied to team culture issues, including behavior that crossed the line into bullying. While narratives may differ depending on who you ask, we believe it’s important to recognize that accountability goes both ways, and not all departures tell the full story. It’s also worth noting the direction the program is heading. This year’s freshman class made an immediate impact, with four players earning all-conference freshman honors. That speaks to the staff’s recruiting and the future of the program. One of the biggest takeaways for us as parents is the reality of college athletics. Playing time is not guaranteed, and expectations don’t always match reality. Many athletes were stars in high school, but the Division I level is faster, more physical, and far more competitive. Coaches see what happens every day in practice and ultimately make decisions they believe give the team the best chance to succeed. Our experience with this program and coaching staff has been a positive one, and we believe they are building something meaningful at RMU."