Women's Volleyball

Allison Yaeger

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Recommendation Hard Pass

Date: August 13, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.7

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

"Creates a confusing, manipulative environment. Unable to communicate effectively across all levels and struggles to build trust"

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Poor Leadership And Coaching

Date: July 27, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Claiming he was fostering a competitive environment, but only created an uncomfortable, anxiety filled, and damaging environment, ruining many swimmers love for the sport, including mine. I was consistently put down by him and the team he created. He does not treat his men and woman’s teams equally, favoring the men’s heavily, practices catered towards the men’s team only. He has a very large ego which causes his to be blind to the mistakes me has made and refuses to fix them. Smith claims to support athletes with mental heath issues, but only has punished them by removing them from travel meets and from practices. He does not support individual athletes, unless favored by him, at all. His coaching style was average at best, little knowledge on new techniques. Only looked to increase physical strength rather than improve technique in order to improve times. Often blames the athlete for not improving instead of looking at what he could change for practices to cater to their needs."

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Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Made Me Lose Love For The Sport

Date: July 22, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Honestly just an awful coach. I played lacrosse my entire life for an amazing competitive high school program with coaches who were stars at schools like Syracuse. But I immediately lost the love I had for the game the second I went to Binghamton, and got so unmotivated I left lol. No hate but please like if anyone sees this who's interested, please go somewhere else, I would feel awful for you to feel the way I felt. The assistance are chill tho"

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Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Cares Little About The Players

Date: June 26, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

"From what my daughter has told me, and from what I've seen on the field Coach Allen knows little about lacrosse and little about how to care for players"

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Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Zero Knowledge On Lacrosse

Date: June 26, 2024

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

"It seems like she doesn't understand lacrosse in the slightest"

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Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Would Not Recommend, Awful Coach

Date: May 13, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Awful, doesn't treat all her players with equal respect. Isn't educated with the new world of lacrosse. Pushes players to exhaustion, causing them to get hurt. Would NOT recommend."

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Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Doesn't Understand The Game, Or Give Everyone Equal Opportunities

Date: March 21, 2024

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Awful coach, has no knowledge about lacrosse, and doesn't understand how the game is evolving. Thinks her opinions are right and no one else's. Acts caring when you get recruited but really doesn't care about you. Forces injured people to play, and doesn't give everyone an equal opportunity. DON'T chose her as your coach!!!!"

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Women's Volleyball

CJ Werneke

Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Stay Far Far Away From Any Program Associate With This Coach

Date: January 10, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"Best way to describe CJ is abusive and creepy... no young woman should be near this man! "

0

Men's Soccer

Paul Marco

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Should've Been Replaced Many Years Ago

Date: November 29, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

2.8

1.9

2.6

2.5

Tags

Intense Accessible Direct Cool Poor Communication

"I wish I had seen these reviews a few years ago. One of the worst managers I have had the misfortune to know. Has no clue about the game, and absolutely no clue how to manage young people. Gives zero support or encouragement. How can a coach with such a poor record and reputation remain in his position for 20 years+?"

1

Women's Volleyball

Allison Yaeger

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Seton Hall University

She Is A Horrible Woman. Now At Binghamton. Steer Clear Of Her.

Date: October 5, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.7

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Picks favourites. If you aren't an favourite she might even kick you off the team. Emotionally abusive and plays with your head. Sabotages those who transfer. "

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Men's Soccer

Paul Marco

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Explore Other Options First

Date: June 10, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

2.8

1.9

2.6

2.5

Tags

Intense Accessible Direct Cool Poor Communication

"Get a personal recommendation. "

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Short Man Syndrome With An Ego That's Taller Than Him

Date: May 3, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Only cares about himself and his reputation. Cares for men's team more than women's team since they are like his "sons" because he recruited the first group of men when they were reinstated and treats the women with disrespect unless they are his puppet and don't do anything wrong. He says failing is a part of life, but you can't fail when it is under his watch or time or energy. Does not communicate news or update in a timely manner and expects everyone to be on time for things / remember his 5 page emails word for word. He also says beginning of every year that the team as a whole will work on starts with each other / with the coaches once a week, that does not happen until 3 days before team departs for conference. Just saying, don't swim or dive under him unless you can win conference. "

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Women's Tennis

Libby McGovern

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

She Has Issues.Is A Very Insecure Individual

Date: February 19, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

2.8

2.5

2.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"This woman is dishonest. She will put on a show like she is a caring, motherly individual that will support your child, but in reality, she will mentally break them down. Perhaps it's changed since they are on a 41-match losing streak(how is it possible to coach a program into the ground that badly at a prestigious University); she doesn’t care anymore. A deeply troubled human being with lots of issues shouldn’t be coaching, let all be around impressionable young women "

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Undeniably Has Little Man Syndrome, And No Social Awareness

Date: February 3, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"For starters, he is so awkward to be around you become uncomfortable. He has no real knowledge of swimming or diving. Always brags about his worldly knowledge of things such as “nutrition, mental health, or equality,” but in fact has no real knowledge on the topics. Has different relationships between men and women on the team, and men are often referred to as his “sons,” and women are too emotional. The pressure he puts on his athletes to preform is unimaginable and when you show a sliver of “weakness” he preys on you. Would never ever recommend him to anyone. Made me completely lose my love for the sport….Run"

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Men's Soccer

Paul Marco

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Great Academic School, Horrible Coach And Staff

Date: April 21, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

2.8

1.9

2.6

2.5

Tags

Intense Accessible Direct Cool Poor Communication

"Broken promises Made my son feel uncomfortable when it came to scholarship money Played him and berated him terribly Not a positive thinking coach Made him quit the game he loved to play Just about all the players in his recruiting class quit Worst coach he ever played for."

2

Women's Volleyball

Allison Yaeger

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Seton Hall University

Drama Drama

Date: March 30, 2022

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.7

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Picks favorites and brings endless drama "

1

Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: May 4, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Coach Allen is very kind off the field but lacks the ability to successfully lead a team. Her lack of knowledge is reflected by her players and the team record each year. She fails to coach each player in a way that they can find success. During recruiting she lied about team facilities and her demeanor changes when you arrive as a player."

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Date: January 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"If this man is your coach you should probably transfer. He has a massive Napoleon complex and lacks the ability to lead a division 1 program. He has the brain intelligence of a 6 year old boy and although he brags about his expertise, he shows no experience in dealing with the physical, emotional and mental health of his athletes."

0

Women's Lacrosse

Stephanie Allen

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: November 12, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.8

2.2

1.6

1.2

2.0

Tags

Accessible Intense Cool Disorganized Old School Mentality

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Men's Soccer

Paul Marco

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: November 11, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

2.8

1.9

2.6

2.5

Tags

Intense Accessible Direct Cool Poor Communication

"Terrible coach. Hard to approach, not easy to talk to, very stubborn. Only knows the game through the book, no natural knowing of the game, no outside the box thinking. Will not help you in tough times. Will not try to give you positive feedback to help build your confidence. Only breaks you down. "

1

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Brad Smith has the intelligence of a fully grown, if that, squirrel. He has a horrible case of Napeolan's Complex and can't let the fact that he is an angry little man go. A golden retriever could do a better job of managing a d1 team. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"This man is the worst coach I have ever experienced in my entire life. My love for swimming went completely away once this man began coaching me. I was a student athlete struggling with my mental health and I reached out to him for help, and he told me to quit and get a therapist! He is unqualified, unintelligent, rude. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"A handful of lucky people find swimming success under this coach, but most people will only see "college bests" at most or end their careers not seeing any favorable times. Has very little knowledge of what it takes to be a coach at the D1 level, and he demands respect instead of earning it. If you can learn how to work around him, he is bearable. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 5, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Brad has good intentions but doesn't have the intelligence to follow up on them. He is a solid swim coach but is awkward to be around to the point where people try to avoid him at all costs. He has lied to people about receiving scholarship money and is so focused on being loved by the team that he does not want to be their coach. Unliked by team."

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: March 12, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Has no idea what he is doing. Only cares about the team as a whole and winning meets. Has no individual connection unless you are one of his favorites. Does not listen to anything his athletes have to say. Rather than fixing problems, most of the time he makes them worse. Blames others for his mistakes and can never take responsibility for his own."

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