"As a student-athlete, I came into this program with high hopes..to grow, compete, and be part of a team that valued both development and integrity. Unfortunately, my experience under Hannah was not that and her true colors showed once I decided to leave. I thought that I was going to be supported but I was not. From the start, communication was inconsistent and often manipulative. I was told I would be advocated for and supported in my athletic journey, only to later find out the coach had spoken poorly about me to other coaches, something that was not only hurtful but damaging to my future. This kind of behavior is especially concerning coming from someone at the beginning of their coaching career, as it reflects a serious lack of professionalism and integrity. I was never given a clear or honest evaluation of what I needed to improve, and the feedback I did receive often contradicted itself or felt like mind games. Favoritism was also evident throughout the program, and it created a toxic environment that made it hard for many of us to trust or grow. Ultimately, I made the decision to transfer, along with other teammates, starters, because we knew we deserved better. A coach should build up their players, not tear them down behind closed doors. I wish I had felt the support I deserved, along with my teammates. "

"I have had a handful of college coaches come and go during my years playing lacrosse, and I can say that I am so happy that I got to be coached by Coach Hannah. Out of the 5 coaches I have had experience with, the best experience came out of playing under Hannah. She is real, honest, passionate, and not only elevates her players on the field within their game but also elevates her players as humans off of the field. She is the best coach I have ever had and I am so grateful that I got to grow as a player and as a person with her as a leader. She is so dedicated to the game and coaching and it shows. She puts everything she has into coaching and it is so refreshing to see and I am so excited that she was given the Head Coach position at Winthrop. This is very deserved and I cannot wait to see her continue to grow this program. Even as the interim head coach, the changes that were seen throughout her first “official” season as the head coach before she was offered the full time position made it clear that she was beyond capable of leading a team to success. Any player should count themselves lucky if they get the chance to have her as their coach. "

"So glad Hannah was given the official Head Coach title given the immense improvement from last season! She is beyond deserving of this position as she cares so much for her players and her excitement for her players successes truly shows. She really knows how to motivate each and every one of us and betters us not only as athletes but off the field as well. This is such an exciting new chapter for Winthrop and there is no better coach to take it on! "

"Hannah Potter is an incredible coach and an incredible person. I would be lucky for my kids to be coached by someone like Hannah. Nowadays, there are so many people who lie and drag others down to heal their own insecurities. But not Hannah. Hannah Potter is a wonderful coach and unfortunately, others want to dampen her success. Hannah is one of the best coaches in the business. Her career as a Division 1 athlete and travel lacrosse coach speaks to that fact. "

"Coach Hannah is and always has been an extremely passionate player and coach that cares deeply about her job and her players."

"Coach Hannah became the interim head coach this past fall, and has made her players lives revolve around her attempting to solidify the head coaching job. Her insecurities with her lack of coaching experience can be seen by her talking down to those around her, especially those she sees as a threat to her. You better not give her any feedback as a player or else she will hold a grudge against you. As a Winthrop alum, I have witnessed Hannah’s ego first hand. She is extremely entitled and coaches to be in control, not because she is passionate about her players. She also does not get along with fellow coaching staff members, especially women. The team culture is promising but this was already established prior to her arrival. She will benefit from learning under an experienced leader who puts her in her place and shows her humility "