Coach Rating: McKenzie Rafferty at University of Lynchburg

Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Experienced, Knowledgeable, And Passionate Coach

Date: November 1, 2023

By Athlete

5.0

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5.0

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"Reading through these reviews pains me because of how amazing Coach Raff really is. Some of these people are obviously weak and blame their inability to play at the collegiate level on their coach. Complaining about playing favorites over you only means that they were better than you (which made them a favorite in the first place). These one-star reviews make me laugh because it shows the type of person you are. Hiding behind a screen trashing a person who’s trying to make you a better one. Coach Raff has a great Lax IQ and knows the game inside and out. You don’t play at the Division 1 level just because. I only had two years with her but wish I could have had her as my coach for all four. I loved how I could talk about anything with her and we shared some amazing laughs and memories together. Miss you Coach Raff!"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

If You Want To Play Hard, Develop And Compete Coach Raff Is For You!

Date: May 5, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Respectful To Players Poor Communication Motivational Disorganized

"My daughter has played under Coach Rafferty for 4+ years. I believe she has developed a strong program with a very positive culture. She really cares for her players, but also makes her expectations clear and holds players accountable - and that's not for everyone. If you want to play hard, develop and compete - Coach Raff is for you!"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

A Select Few Ruin A Program

Date: May 4, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"The 2022-2023 women's lacrosse season was sabotaged by a few team members and their families who intentionally denied and interfered with the team's ability to participate and benefit from the program. These individuals and their families created a severely hostile environment that paralyzed the team through many ways other than making accusations of the coaches. This well known group of women bullied, intimidated, harassed, created an implicit bias, discriminated and generated an abusive environment to alter the conditions of the team, making it impossible to succeed on the field. A select FEW destroyed the team on and off the field. This is a TITLE IX VIOLATION. Since the coaches have been released, these select few have intensified the hostile environment by turning on teammates- dialing up their intimidation, bullying and harassing them. This program is not a safe, healthy and inclusive environment. These few women are advertising their agenda and damaging Florida Tech as a university. The Florida Tech Athletic Director and his staff need to thoroughly investigate and uncover the true climate of this program. There are many members of the team who enjoy with the program and yet are currently unprotected, unaccounted, unheard and unrepresented. "

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Thanks Coach For The Positive Influence Which Will Last A Lifetime!

Date: May 4, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"My daughter told me about this site and how the newly self appointed "leaders" of the team are telling the girls to come on this site and trash the coach. I am appalled! We can thank these "self appointed leaders" for causing division on the team and for destroying its culture. Coach Rafferty really helped my daughter become a better player and I know her positive influence on my daughter will last a lifetime! And, THAT is the measure of a great coach! Thank you Coach Rafferty!"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

The Real Coach Rafferty Experience

Date: May 2, 2023

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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"Coach Rafferty was a great coach. She truly cared about me as a player. She really knows what she’s talking about in the game of lacrosse. She also does so much for us as athletes. She plans a lot of team bonding events for us that are amazing! I loved the galentines day parties most. I think that stuff goes under appreciated. She also is super understanding how hard the school is and gives us an academic and a mental health day each semester. I enjoyed my time as a player for Coach raff. She made me a better player and person. It’s sad to see what is happening at FT. "

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

A Good Coach Can Change A Game, A Great Coach Can Change A Life

Date: May 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

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"Coach Rafferty has been a great Coach for our daughter throughout the time she played for her. We, as parents, trusted her with our daughter and always felt she was in good hands. We have 3 other daughters and would love for her to coach them as well!"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

The Real Experience With Coach Rafferty

Date: May 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"Coach Rafferty has grown so much over the years as she was a coach at Florida Tech. She has learned and developed a coaching style where she shows how much she cares for her athletes and their mental health. Checking in constantly and making sure everyone is doing well both academically and mentally. She is available anytime anyone needed her and had an open door policy. I would reccomend her to anyone as a coach where she has shown me as one of her athletes that she cares and wants me to grow better as a lacrosse player and a person. Throwing her athletes parties for each holiday, giving us days off when she feels that we need it, and incorporates drills in our practices that we need to work on in games. She gives us the opportunity to talk to her if we need individual feedback on our performance. "

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

A Lifetime Of Lessons And An Impactful Coach

Date: May 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"I sat in the stands and watched every game....I don't know what you people are talking about! What I do know is that parent behavior in the stands was embarrassing. You complain when Coach Rafferty makes a player change and you complain when she doesn't. You cant have it both ways. This is college lacrosse. Stop with the Mommy/Daddy ball and stop embarrassing our program with your blatant lies. All you have to do is watch the game film to see her coaching and talking to the players. I am thankful for the impact she made on my daughter and the lessons she instilled will last a life time. Thanks Coach Rafferty!"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

A Wonderful Experience For My Daughter

Date: April 30, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"What a wonderful experience my daughter has had at Florida Tech with Coach Rafferty. She is an experienced coach who has improved this team year after year. She instills accountability in each player and my daughter has thrived under her leadership. Thank you for teaching my daughter the value of hard work. As in any sport, it is the coach’s responsibility to determine playing time. It is the player’s responsibility to earn that playing time. "

5

Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Very Professional And Responsive

Date: April 30, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Respectful To Players Poor Communication Motivational Disorganized

"As a referee, I have seen Coach Rafferty coach her team in a very professional manner. She is organized, patient and responsive during games. However, some of the parents on her team have displayed horrendous behavior from the stands and it is unfortunate that the Florida Tech Athletic Department did not see fit to address their unsportsmanlike behavior. This should not be a reflection on the coach but on the administration who lets this behavior go unchecked."

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Thank You Coach Rafferty! You Gave The Players Everything They Needed To Be Successful!

Date: April 30, 2023

By Other

5.0

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"Coach Rafferty made such a huge positive impact on my daughter’s experience at Florida Tech and improved the program overall. She gave my daughter confidence and made her a better player. She built great comradery among the team and focused her attention on improving skills both tactically and strategically. When she first got to Tech the team couldn't play a zone defense. She improved both the defense and the offense and created an environment that led the team to beating a top 10 team in the country and leading D2 schools in multiple statistical categories. Her lacrosse acumen is amazing and she makes adjustments to allow the team to be competitive in every game. She gives the players everything they need to be successful. The rest is on the player…the students of the game who are willing to learn and work hard on their craft have benefited tremendously from Coach Rafferty. Players who don’t want to learn and who don’t want to work hard should just quit…they are ruining this program. "

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Best Coach I Ever Had! Expectations Are Clear!

Date: April 30, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"Best Coach I ever had! Coach Rafferty is a player's coach. She does not play favorites. She plays players who put the work into their sport. She is clear in her expectation that we hone our craft and put the work in and she gives us everything we need to improve our play. Her one on ones are amazing and can improve your game if you actually show up to them! If you don't do the work don't expect to play. It's on you."

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

A Selfless Leader Who Wants Each Player To Have Fun And Succeed In Lacrosse And Life.

Date: April 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Respectful To Players Poor Communication Motivational Disorganized

"Coach Rafferty models the qualities that she wants to see in scholar-athletes. She listens, supports, inspires and speaks with action. She prioritizes team growth through a collaborative effort and understands that players will be successful through high character, good academics, doing good in the community and focusing on both physical and mental health. "

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Had Such A Positive Impact On Me

Date: March 31, 2023

By Other

5.0

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"She had such a positive impact on me. She cares about our academics and her one on one sessions are amazing! Made me a better player!"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Made Me A Better Person On And Off The Field

Date: March 24, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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"Coach Raff pushed me to be a better person on and off the field"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Compassionate, Honest, Helpful

Date: March 16, 2023

By Other

5.0

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5.0

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Knowledgeable Respectful To Players Poor Communication Motivational Disorganized

"Is a genuine, compassionate, honest and knowledgeable coach on and off the field. Helped me with personal off field situation that helped my confidence on the field. Thanks Coach"

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Women's Lacrosse

McKenzie Rafferty

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Florida Institute of Technology

NCAA DII • Western Water Polo Association Men | WWPAM

Cares About Developing Players And Teammates

Date: February 28, 2023

By Other

5.0

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"She is so knowledgeable and has established an environment where players can grow and learn this beautiful game. She made me a better player and a better teammate."

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