"After spending a few seasons playing for Hannah I feel I need to share my honest experience. The cherry on top of my decision to transfer was witnessing how she spoke negatively about my teammate who chose to transfer. That moment, along with several others, showed me a pattern of behavior that I could no longer be a part of. Hannah often displayed manipulative and condescending tendencies at practice, in film, and in meetings. If another teammate disagreed with her or challenged her perspective, she tended to hold a grudge rather than foster open dialogue. I became scared to meet with her or offer any feedback. For example, in a film session one of our captains respectfully asked if we could try a different offensive set, and Hannah became visibly upset and did not respond. Instead, the offense we ran was largely recycled from her time as a player at Central Michigan, with little room for innovation. I was hoping to grow more as a player but found myself stagnant. On the field, she frequently played mind games, creating unnecessary pressure instead of building confidence. I started to feel very anxious before games instead of prepared, especially when she was fighting for the head coaching job. She seemed more focused on how the program was perceived externally than on the development and well-being of her players. Her approach to the draw especially was obsessive yet inconsistent, and she often prepared us mentally for losses rather than instilling belief that we could win. When we would win draws, it was because of two of us communicating with one another. I really feel hurt and am sad I ended in the way that I did but I am hopeful for change. It became very clear the athletic department doesn't care about winning, just that we have fun. We had neither. Looking ahead, I worry about the program’s trajectory. Based on what I observed at clinics, Hannah recruits athletes with limited Division I opportunities and does not prioritize elevating the program through strong recruiting classes. I fear Winthrop Lacrosse will steadily decline once her own recruits become the core of the roster, because the current team are not her players. I hope future players go into the program with eyes open and consider carefully whether this is the environment where they will thrive. "

"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. "

"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 "