"Have you seen the movie ‘Horrible Bosses’ and are you familiar with Jennifer Aniston’s character? That is Coach Decker. Puts on a great front. Absolutely evil when you get to know her. "

"Meg Decker is amazing. I wouldn’t want anyone else coaching my daughter. She wants to develop her players to be the best they can be on and off the field. Love her."

"There are many stories I have of Decker from when she coached me at Hartford, the one I think about most often is the time a teammate brought weed paraphernalia to an away game, and was using her dab pen on the team bus in front of all of us. When this issue was brought up to Coach Decker, instead of listening to the teams concerns about this player, having drugs on the bus, she got upset with the players who brought it to her attention. Instead of searching the players room and bags, she simply asked the player if she brought anything to which the player lied, and said she didn’t bring anything, after the trip Decker then made one of the players who saw the player using the dab pen on the bus apologize to said player for reporting her and the player who was caught using the dab pen, became very hostile towards this other player, putting her in an uncomfortable situation. It was known to the team that this player often partook in this reckless behavior, and had been in trouble with campus police previously for using marijuana. Many of us were personally afraid to take this to another level as a fear of being kicked off the team for standing up."

"This site acts like a puppet show to an egotistical coach like Decker. Someone talks about planted reviews and they run to get one past athlete who was on the team for a year to post. Then someone says something about likes and they start a campaign to get likes on their posts. They went from 5 to 69 likes in a day on one of them. That’s an amazing waste of time. That’s a club team there. Decker is a disorganized and a sad excuse for a coach. She is not D1 quality and will never have a successful D1 team. She has no friends but a lot of people who are buffaloed by her. Her presentation has been pretty good. The front is falling off quickly and her desperation shows on this site. "

"Erratic leadership, shaming of players, unchecked ego, putting recruiting classes against one another, lack of accountability from the athletic department, if a player speaks up to Meg she is told she is the problem… when she turns to someone else for support this coach gets emotional that she’s being betrayed. Absolutely insane & dysfunctional coaching approach but so insidious it takes a long time to be seen clearly. If anyone else does a good job supporting the players, they won’t be allowed to stay long because they expose her lack of authentic care. "

"Meg is not an X&O coach. Players do what ever they wanton the field and off the field . Decker doesn’t think she should be involved with players lives."

"Coach Decker speaks at you, not to you or with you. She doesn’t hear you. She always acts like she is teaching you something in her condescending way as if she is so old and wise. She uses the same methods to tell you that you are incompetent. She Just shakes her head and says you know you won’t play for me again. She puts you in tears and then puts you in to play when it suits her. Real head games. She pulls you into doing a ton of extra work for leadership and individuals and then lies and says that you didn’t do any of it and ignores your work and abilities. It’s really just constant head games. She does the same to her current and former staff members. It’s so unhealthy. She has the lacrosse community buffaloed. Don’t let that be you."

"Fact is that the Louisville coach was fired in 2017 for abusing her team. Fact is that same coach was coach Deckers sisters coach at JMU. That coach required two teammates to sign a contract that prohibited both from communicating with each other. Coach decker didn’t do that. She just cut two players after they became close. She told one of them that she would end the friendship if it got to be too much, whatever that is, and she cut one last spring and then the other this fall. Decker likes to tell players they aren’t committed and not D1 quality after players receive D1 accolades, just like the Louisville coach. Decker has 1/2 a team looking at transferring and she is more worried about planting good reviews here than fixing the problems on the team. She has been presented with three pages of problems that the entire team submitted and It’s all about her image, not about the well being of the team or Xavier. Look at the likes on the posts. Those are important. She has scared most of the kids into silence. It’s time to talk. "

"I have the privilege of playing for one of the best coaches I have ever met. Her ability to command to instill confidence and unity towards a common goal is truly remarkable. She was consistently upbeat and optimistic, and her positive attitude was overwhelming. Roster of 35-40 young women and ONLY 3-5 of them spew negativity.....by my math she must be doing something right."

"Here's the deal, if you are in favor with Coach Decker, you'll have fun...like everyone else who has ever been in her short-lived favor! It won't last! She will use you as best as she can for her own benefit and make you feel like you are the beneficiary! Beware! If you don't conform to what she wants and the people she choses for you to associate with, you will be out of favor...immediately and forever. She does not communicate the truth well and she loves to create drama. She talks a big game and promises the world but delivers below average coaching and team culture. She has a team that goes to admin often to find relief and retaliates for that. That's not good. Her practices are often good when she has them organized, which isn't often...but when she gets to the game, her coaching fails. She forgets to sub or my favorite...the team is ahead by four and she changes what is going on on the field and they don't score again. Watch her films. It's really a sad thing to see since I think it's within her to do better but for some reason, she just can't. There are a few who have been there a year and had a great experience. More power to those girls and their relationships with her. Good luck! I've known her for 6 years and would never do it again! She presented herself as a different person every year and I'm exhausted trying to figure her out! I was a team mom and had a closer relationship with her than most. That was my downfall. She went from hot to cold in a day! My daughter was cut after winning a Big East award because she fell out of favor for associating with a team mate that the coach didn't like...after following the coach for her entire college life (included 2 schools) . We even had to beg to receive her award after the yearly banquet. It was insane. I'm excited for my daughter now because she now has the opportunity to play for a team where she can be appreciated without the stress of who her coach would be today. I haven't seen my daughter this confident and well in years and I'm mad at myself for not seeing the affects earlier. You do what you want as far as committing to Coach Deckers team"

"While decker is very knowledgeable and nobody can deny that fact. I would have to say her ability to provide and execute is more than lacking. I was enticed to come and play for her, and never transferred. Time and time again i was belittled and told I wasn’t good enough to be on the team. Which to be clear… if that was the case I don’t understand how I was still on the team. However, I stuck through and made sure to put forth my best effort. I also had some struggles with fin aid at one point, and she told me “I hope you figure it out, i don’t want you to end up living in the basement of your moms house” .. On top of that when a teammate had a crisis moment and i called public safety, i was reprimanded and told that it wasn’t the right time and i was being dramatic.. after being told “Call the police first and me second” which she also did not answer. I could continue to go on and on but the bottom line is that she could be really great, she’s just selfish, and if she doesn’t like you? good luck. "

"I completed my career with Decker, making me a former player. I somehow, some way became the first and only person to escape "unscathed". In fact, she greatly inspired my career choice.......wait for it......within lacrosse! "

"Coach Decker is undoubtedly the best coach my daughter has ever had. She possesses an incredible ability to impart her lacrosse wisdom to her athletes while also creating a supportive environment that nurtures their mental and emotional well-being. Furthermore, Coach Decker encourages creativity and solicits feedback, which allows her athletes to grow into well-rounded individuals. Despite her overwhelmingly positive and supportive attitude, Coach Decker's biggest weakness is her willingness to forgive and forget. However, her commitment to improving herself and those around her is unwavering, and she consistently demonstrates an unparalleled level of dedication to her athletes. Couldn't imagine a better mentor for my daughter."

"Coach Decker is an exemplar of leadership, mentorship, and integrity to every athlete under her tutelage at Xavier. Throughout my tenure on her team, I have witnessed firsthand her unwavering commitment to fostering personal and athletic growth in her players. Playing under her guidance has been an unparalleled experience in my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to attain excellence on and off the field. Coach Decker's coaching philosophy is exceptional, and she invests herself fully in the development of her players. She is an incredible coach who not only imparts her lacrosse wisdom but also provides a supportive environment that nurtures her athletes' mental and emotional well-being. Her training regimens are innovative, and tailored to meet the unique needs of her athletes and optimize their performance. In addition, Coach Decker encourages creativity and solicits feedback, which enables her players to grow into well-rounded individuals."

"Throughout my time on her team, Coach Decker has been a role model and mentor to every player on her roster. If you want to be the best person and player you can be, you should definitely play for Decker. She is an incredible coach who has grown and evolved over the years. Decker helps you on and off the field in all ways possible. She creates leaders and helps people achieve their goals in all aspects of life. She is like a friend who is honest and still pushes you to be your best. Coach Decker asks for the best version of you every day. She develops practice plans that cater to taking care of her athletes in ways that haven't been done before. I could go on all day about how much she goes out of her way to take care of the people around her. "

"Meg Decker is about one thing. And that is Meg Decker. She uses made up stats to trick everyone into thinking she knows what she’s doing and distract them from seeing what is really going on. Her teams are never prepared for games, they do not get better as individuals and they will continue to lose games at an alarming rate because of her incompetence as a “leader.” More than that, because college lacrosse is not just about winning and losing, Meg Decker is terrible and should not be in charge of college student-athletes. She lies and then lies more because she cannot keep track of her lies. She uses team funds for her own travel, unrelated to lacrosse but under the guise she is “recruiting” or “running a clinic.” Gaslighting is such an overused term these days but that is EXACTLY what she does. She thrives on drama, disorganization and disfunction. That is NO environment for a student-athlete. She undermines her staff and players and causes friction amongst the group. The environment she has created is one of mistrust and fear, yet she preaches the opposite. Actions speak louder than words. Don’t fall for her long winded speeches or social media posts. The fact that she still has a job coaching college lacrosse is a JOKE. "

"Coach Decker thinks the game is about her. It's her hair, her strut and her mental health that counts over the mental health of her team. She gives a good speech to get you to join her lair and once you are on her field, she will chip away at your confidence as passive aggressively as possible. She is disorganized, condescending, self important and incompetent. I'm pretty sure her husband is the person giving her ratings of 5 on this site because no one who has ever played for her walks away unscathed. I'm just trying to alert you and save you from complete lacrosse devastation. Xavier is a great school but wait for her to go. Go somewhere where you can get your best D1 lacrosse experience."

"Decker is an exceptional coach who exudes care and coolness towards her players. She leaves no stone unturned in providing assistance and support to her players. She always goes the extra mile and welcomes feedback from her players. Decker is not just focused on the physical aspect of the game, but also on the mental health and well-being of her players, which sets her apart from most coaches. Her innovative ideas and creative approach inspire her players to think outside the box. She also emphasizes leadership qualities and helps her players to succeed not only in lacrosse but also in life. I had a wonderful experience playing under her guidance and would wholeheartedly do it again. Decker is truly one of a kind. "

"Killed my love for the sport, manipulated me, never wanted to listen to concerns, had a dictator mentality, prided herself in leading with fear, gaslight me, turned away my feelings, accused me of horrible fake scenarios, judged me on a made-up perception of me in her head, egotistical, narcissistic. Worst years of my college experience. "

"The epitome of a role model and mentor to each and every player on her roster."

"Coach Decker has shown me the true meaning of integrity and leadership throughout my time on her team. Often, a college coach is faced with the challenge of navigating entitled children who are accompanied by delusional parents. Coach Decker has navigated these situations wonderfully as she continues to display integrity and confidence while she caters to the wants and needs of the majority, rather than being bullied by the minority. As a young woman, I have learned so much from the way Coach Decker handles difficult situations and consistently maintains her composure. She has taken every obstacle in stride and manages to bring a positive attitude to each and every practice. If you want to be the best person and player you can be you should definitely play for decker."

"This coach is crazy. No one should ever play for her she is the definition of what is wrong in the NCAA in regards the mental health epidemic and is an example of a coach that doesn't care about her players and puts them through emotional, physical, and mental hell. She is manipulative and will gaslight you into thinking you are a terrible person and player. She is an incredible talker and will make you think you are valued and special and you will slowly be torn down by her in indirect ways as soon as you get to campus. Please please do not play for her save yourself it's all lies and she should not be allowed to coach anywhere in the NCAA. I have pages of examples of the terrible things she has done and no player should go through the things she will put you through. She will ruin your lacrosse career and your mental health and you deserve better."

"Pretends she cares but will crush any college athletes plans of having a nice college experience. Sent girls the the hospital for run test, cut girls who spoke up for her teammates, will say you’re a great player then not play you for things you were unaware of, could talk herself out of anything with made up stats and stories, ultimate gaslighter, pretends she knows a lot about lacrosse, got hired at Xavier from Hartford who won 1 game within 4 years, says she cares about mental help, reports students anonymously for mental health reasons for no reasons and pretends she doesn’t know who reported them, assistant coach (who every player adored) was forced out, does not give her players any gear but spends program money going to do home visits, cares more about recruits than players, lies in the recruiting process SIGNIFICANTLY Do not come here."

"She is super caring and cool and she helps players in all ways she can. She goes the extra mile in every way and is always up for feedback. She pushes you to be your best and cares about mental health more then most coaches. She is creative and inspires her players to be the same. She also cares a lot about leadership and helps people succeed beyond lacrosse. I loved playing for decker and would do it again in a heart beat. She is one of a kind."

"Coach decker is incredible. I’ve played for her when she was a new coach and was growing and maybe wasn’t so great and now I play for her when she’s figured out what type of coach she really wants to be and let me tell you she’s one of a kind. She helps you on and off the field in all ways no matter what or when it is. She creates leaders and helps people achieve e their goals in all ways. She’s like a friend who is honest and pushes you to be your best. She asks for the best version of you everyday and is understanding of mental health issues and is set on helping in all ways she can. She develops practice plans to cater to taking care of her athletes in ways that haven’t been done before. I could go on all day about how much decker goes out of her way to take care of the people around her. She also is brilliantly minded when it comes to lacrosse and she allows and pushes each player to be creative and is responsive to feedback. There is no coach in the NCAA like her and she is changing the game. If I could have 4 more years playing for her I would do it in a heartbeat. If you want to be the best person and player you can be you should definitely play for decker."