"I played for Coach Gilbert for four full years at Berry. I had a great experience with him, and consider him a friend even now, many years after graduating. Coach Gilbert is a knowledgable and technically proficient coach with a strong understanding of the game and a bent for playing to the strengths of his players/team. Coach Gilbert is generally adaptable and comes up with good schemes/game plans based on in-depth study of opponents. Coach Gilbert is direct, sometimes to the point of being brusque, and a bit of a disciplinarian in some instances. That said, his directness is borne out of a desire to compete and to put players in positions to succeed. In all instances, Coach Gilbert clearly cares deeply for his players and tried to foster a culture of brotherhood among the players. Coach Gilbert made me a better player during my time on his teams and made me a better person. I'm thankful for my time with CG. "

"Coach Gilbert is a passionate and intense coach who cares about developing the person just as much as the player. I played defense for him all four years. He focused on building real relationships between teammates, because he believed that trust between players was what actually won games, not just talent. His coaching style is old school in the best sense. Character and discipline came first, and skill development followed from that foundation. Practices were demanding, but he had a way of keeping them fun even when we were grinding through the same drill. He pushed hard because he wanted us to be better people, not just better lacrosse players. What stood out most was his accessibility. His office door was always open, and he meant it. You could go to him with anything, on the field or off, and he’d give you real time and real attention. He was also honest to a fault. If you needed to hear something hard, he told you straight, no sugarcoating. It wasn’t always comfortable in the moment, but looking back, that honesty is what helped me grow the most, both as a player and as a person. The culture he built was one of accountability and brotherhood. Four years under him shaped how I approach discipline, teamwork, and hard conversations to this day."

"Played four years for Gilbert and it changed my life. Despite my off field issues, he stood by and never quit on me. He is tough but fair, preparing players for the real world and genuinely caring about their long term well being. Gilbert was very supportive of a strong team culture, creating an environment where we built our own brotherhood of players unique to us. The environment is tough but fair. You get out what you put into it and more. Gilbert will push you to achieve your potential, and when you reach it there will be no bigger supporter than him. Speaking to many friends who also played college lacrosse, I have no doubt that the experience playing for Gilbert better prepared me for the real world and I’m grateful every day that I played my 4 years for him."

"Coach Gilbert is an extremely knowledgeable lacrosse coach. He takes an old school mentality approach when coaching and developing. It truly is a “best player” is going to play type of environment and competitive. "

"He is a good coach who has had a positive impact on the program. It’s important not to let one situation define a person or overshadow the culture and relationships they have built over time. A coach should be evaluated on the full picture of their leadership, character, and impact, not a single moment."