Capital University Athletics Rating, OH by Verified Athletes

Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Fosters Both Personal And Athletic Growth

Date: June 6, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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" I can say with complete confidence that Coach Concheck is one of the most inspiring and impactful figures in my athletic and professional life. As a college coach, she not only brought out the best in me as a player, but also instilled values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork that have stayed with me ever since. Their ability to connect with athletes, motivate them, and foster both personal and athletic growth is truly remarkable. Coach Concheck leads with integrity, passion, and a genuine love for the sport and the people in it. I’m incredibly grateful to have learned from them as a player and now to grow with them as a coaching colleague. It’s rare to find a mentor who evolves into a teammate and friend—and that’s exactly who Coach Concheck has become to me."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Hands Down My Most Favorite Coach Ever

Date: June 2, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"PASSION ON REPEAT! Kara brought unmatched passion to the field every single day. That is the first word I think of when I think of her! Whether it was practice, a film session, or game day, her energy is contagious and she makes it look easy. My favorite part of game day were her thoughtful pep talks and the story telling she used to inspire us. She motivated us not just to be better players, but better people. She’s tough in all the right ways you want in a coach and you either are on board or you aren't. Kara sets high standards and holds us accountable, but she does it with heart and purpose. What makes Kara stand out is how supportive she is. She listens. She checks in. She knows when to push and when to encourage. I grew tremendously under her leadership, not just in my lacrosse skills, but in confidence, work ethic, and character. I have loved watching her become a mom while being a great coach. She proves you can be strong and compassionate, demanding and supportive, all at the same time. Coach Kara doesn’t just coach a team, she builds a culture. And being part of that culture was one of the most impactful experiences of my life I will hold close to my heart. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

A True Leader Who Genuinely Cares. Thank You

Date: June 2, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"My playing experience gave me new perspective and prepared me for life while playing under Coach Concheck. I know I would not have had as successful of a post grad professional career had I not had the experience I did. I grew as a person and player because I needed the tough love, discipline, and support through my growth process. She is tough but compassionate, kind and committed. I left my complaining behind and got to work while becoming a better team mate. Coach gave me new passion for the game that I thought I had lost along the way. I finally found the joy and excitement coming to practice each day and preparing for games. Something I appreciated so much, was her empathy and passion. I could always count on her to listen to me and. I watched Coach care for teammates that were bitter about playing time, who made excludes and did not care to improve but only complain. She STILL loved and cared for them consistently showed up. Her last season with me she was on maternity leave and we had our assistant coach as the interim, so I didn't get to end the way we wanted to but I am forever grateful. The true definition of a leader on and off the field, and I hope to be the same. I am a better person because of Coach and I know she will always support me and is a phone call away"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Emotionally Abusive, Can’t Trust A Thing She Says <3

Date: May 30, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Feedback Regarding Coach Kara Concheck My experience under Coach Kara Concheck was, unfortunately, one of the most difficult and disheartening periods of my athletic career. I entered a successful and promising college lacrosse program, but by my senior season, we had only secured two wins. Beyond the record, what was most damaging was the team environment under her leadership. Several teammates—close friends—ultimately transferred due to what many of us experienced as emotionally harmful coaching practices. It became clear that unless you actively sought her favor or had strong parental involvement, your development and well-being were not a priority. Players who were injured or going through personal challenges were often met with comparison rather than compassion. Rather than offering support, she would diminish our experiences by redirecting attention to her own stories, often implying we lacked drive or resilience. A particularly troubling incident involved four teammates needing surgery within the same month. Coach Concheck chose to visit only the three athletes she favored, entirely ignoring the fourth—offering no acknowledgment until the night before the surgery after an unrelated encounter with the surgeon at a basketball game. She visited all players post-op except our one friend. This selective attention deeply affected team morale and clearly demonstrated the inconsistency in how players were valued. Additionally, she would frequently reference her own injury as a way to downplay others' pain—Women’s soccer players also chimed in to mention Kara was claiming she tore her ACL and continued to play through it. This account contradicted what we saw and heard at the time, making it difficult to trust the authenticity of her leadership. For prospective athletes: if you value strong team culture, emotional support, and a coach who respects the individual needs of each player, I would strongly urge caution. My time under Coach Concheck made me question my love for the sport and my self-worth as an athlete—something no player should have to endure."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Should Not Be A Collegiate Coach.

Date: May 16, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"The experience her players have went through this season is heartbreaking. Coach does not know the college rules: example, tried to play an athlete who received a red card the game before. She prepared the team for a conference game with “said” player only to be told during the starting line up, that player could not play. She did not prepare the team properly to win an important conference game. She did not prepare the team for playoffs with short practices and little game plan going into competitions. As a college coach you have the responsibility of deadlines. Not submitting team or players awards for All-Region/All-Americans on time, resulting in them not have the recognition they clearly deserve. I agree with the post prior, she must interview well. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

A Coach That Cares And Develops Strong, Confident Women

Date: May 2, 2025

By Parent

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"As a parent, I watched Coach Concheck take over my daughters D1 team, a team that was a perennial cellar dweller, and lead them to the most wins in program history her senior year. Was she demanding at times, yes. Did she expect the best they had out of them, yes. Were their difficult discussions at times, yes. But all of this took place in a culture where the players knew she cared about them and their successes not just as athletes but as human beings. Kara brought a culture of mutual respect, caring and fun to a team that had none of that. I will never forget how she spoke about the seniors on senior day, off the cuff, and how she nailed exactly who every one of those young ladies were as athletes and people. As a parent, you hope that your child's coach is fair and that they have the mindset to help develop their athletes into great people who can go out into the world with confidence and hope. I'm a big believer in leaving a place or a person better than what it was when you got there and I can confidently say that Kara has done that wherever she has been."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

A Dream Coach And Person!

Date: May 2, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"As a former player, I have the upmost respect and admiration for Kara Concheck. She radiates positivity and intensity with the challenge to motivate her players on and off the field to be their best. Her love of the game and the people she coaches is eminent each and every day. I would not be the successful professional and the great player I was without her guidance and player-driven leadership. She is intelligent, personable and all around a great human who approaches her team understanding their needs and how she can facilitate top talent from them. I would highly encourage anyone who has the opportunity to play for Kara to do so; you will never regret the fun and experiences she can provide to enhance your short time as a college athlete!"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Belittles Her Players And Such A Disappointment

Date: May 1, 2025

By Parent

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"What a disappointment. Coach does not know what it takes to run a competitive program. She has belittled my daughter and made her hate the game of lacrosse. She did not prepare this team for a playoff run or to be successful in postseason. 40 minute practice the day before a tournament game? I would not recommend coach if you want to win a championship or like winning in general. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Never Gives Up And Takes On Challenges

Date: April 25, 2025

By Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Capital has players who have never picked up a stick and that only revolve around 1-2 players and has one sub. Is that really a championship team. I’m sorry but there are better teams in the conference Capital plays in When Kara took over I learned she did not even have enough players at Capital to fulfill a roster. They even have played multiple games this year without a goalie. Can you imagine? The team did not have fall ball practices, recruits coming in, and still care barely do seven on seven at practice. What I can say is Kara makes the most out of every situation handed to her and I am proud to have played for someone who always finds a way to be successful What I appreciate the most is how positive and steadfast Kara is despite these unfortunate circumstances. I wish I could go back and play for Kara all over again "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Coach Does Not Know How To Win

Date: April 21, 2025

By Parent

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Coach Concheck was handed a championship program and slowly taking them backwards. She does not listen to her players or respects them. Coach does not prepare her players for competitions or make any adjustments come game time. Looking at her record, she does not know how to win. We would be shocked if they win their conference this year under her guidance. "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

BT Pham

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Region 22

Worst Coach I’ve Ever Ran For In My Career

Date: April 20, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Direct Honest Cares About Academics Respectful To Players Knowledgeable

"Bad coach and an even worse human being. Had absolutely no care in the world for athletes mental health. Videoed athletes without their consent and laughed at them with his assistant coach. Should never be employed by another school ever again. Ruined the running career for multiple runners and destroyed relationships"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

A Local Ohio Legend Returns To Cbus

Date: April 11, 2025

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"We have followed Coach Concheck's success for elevating each program she has been a part of and are thrilled to have her back in her home roots. Our daughter played for Coach and still speaks with her often. It has been powerful to see all of the young people she has made such a positive impact on. Her student athletes talk so highly of her and the passion she pours into her players on and off the field. We can't help but smile when we think back on our memories and travel shared with the team and other families. We are so happy for her to be with family and to follow along as she takes Capital to a greater level. Great, Great Human!"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Ohio Athletic Conference | OAC

Dedicated To Development !!!!

Date: March 28, 2025

By Parent

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Coach has been a breath of fresh air to a Capital team that the former coach gave up on that had no structure. She will build a well rounded program in years to come. She is a dedicated coach who is supportive of her players and takes the time to get to know them as people, and has an impressive background of rebuilding teams through recruiting and her ability to push her players to be better. "

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Men's Football

Brian Foos

Men's Football Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Region 22

Coach Foos Is Rude. He Has Bad Energy And I Feel Like He Favorites Certain Players. I Know A Lot Of People That Says These Same Comments

Date: October 26, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication

"I talked to coach foos. He was very rude. If you try to talk to him about your kid he will get mad and tell you that it is your kids job hes an adult know. His record is horrible. And if you asked the team most of the players do not like him. Why would you guys sign him another 5 years. My son lived for football until her played under him. This as about are kids not are coaches. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Winthrop University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Role Model Coach And Always Positive

Date: September 12, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Coach KC!!!! A woman of passion, and qualities that make for a great coach and role model for young women. Coach is a natural born leader who makes everyone around her better. I love how she encourages her players to “be themselves” and gives them the space to grow while she encourages them. She creates a comfortable environment which is important. I’m excited to see her grow her program, it has been a challenge not for the faint hearted. I have so many fond memories and stories from my daughter’s playing day with Coach. Held to a high regard all around! Let’s fly!"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Winthrop University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Definition Of Leader, Culture Builder

Date: June 23, 2024

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Coach Kara has been amazing to these girls at Winthrop. She accepted a tough situation coming in right before the season a few years back and has made the most with the players left over from that staff. She has a vision for the future and is gradually building an increasingly positive culture within the women’s lacrosse program. Kara pushes the athletic department for things the program needs and advocates for her players constantly. With her first true recruiting class coming in this year exciting things are on the horizon for Winthrop Lacrosse. "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

BT Pham

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Region 22

Building A Solid Program

Date: April 1, 2024

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

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Direct Honest Cares About Academics Respectful To Players Knowledgeable

"Works hard to develop young men and women to do more than just excel on the track. He is quiet, but very knowledgeable and believes in what he is doing "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

BT Pham

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Region 22

Good Coach That Is Caring. Is Not The Most Extroverted So So You At A Time Have To Learn To Motivate Yourself

Date: March 26, 2024

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

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Direct Honest Cares About Academics Respectful To Players Knowledgeable

"Knows his stuff but at the same time is trying to get better at creating a good team culture Overall good coach."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Winthrop University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

A Wonderful Coach That Brings Out The Best In Everyone.

Date: October 30, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Kara was the best coach my daughter has ever had. My daughter would agree too. She was truly a God send at a time when my daughter needed someone just like her. Kara made the last few years of my daughters lacrosse career wonderful after a terrible start at another school with a coach that was verbally abusive. We were lucky to have Kara come into our lives. There are so many wonderful things to say about Kara that I could fill a whole book!"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Winthrop University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Great Mentor And Leader For Young Women For Life Beyond Field

Date: October 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Coach Kara has a knack for developing high caliber teams, while taking over programs who have struggled throughout the years and making them better all around. She comes in and makes an immediate difference. My daughter's experience thus far has allowed for her to become a more confident player and person because she believes in her and cares for her. This is a coach who loves what she does. We are excited for the future success of the program."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Francis University

NCAA DI • Region 9

Influential Beyond Measure

Date: August 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Coach Concheck is an incredible mentor, and goes above and beyond to give her student-athletes a platform to succeed on and off the field. She is expressive and shows she cares, and is also accessible. She puts a lot of love and passion into the game and her players. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Francis University

NCAA DI • Region 9

Date: May 24, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"Kara is new to our program but has had an immediate positive impact. She connects with the players and has given a renewed energy to the program that was desperately needed. She has a great outlook on things. She is a lot of fun, but she can also be tough (but fair)."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kara Concheck

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Winthrop University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Disruptive To The Program

Date: February 23, 2025

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

2.0

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Believes In You Great Leader Develops Team Beyond The Field Passionate About Coaching Creates A Great Team Culture

"If you are white , thin and appear on the outside to be very fit , you will get lots of playing time, regardless of your stick skills or lacrosse IQ. Parents , if you suck up to her this also influences playing time. She is good at the team building component; but her ability to read her opponent and put players in the best position to win games is poor. Its almost guaranteed she won’t stick around a program very long. She must interview well. "

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

BT Pham

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Region 22

Set Athletes Up For Failure Both On And Off The Track

Date: November 13, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

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Direct Honest Cares About Academics Respectful To Players Knowledgeable

"Very toxic coach/doesn’t seem to care about the mental health of athletes. Every day under his coaching felt like a nightmare"

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Coed Cross Country/Track & Field

BT Pham

Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Capital University

NCAA DIII • Region 22

Less Mature Than A Middleschooler

Date: June 8, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

3.0

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Direct Honest Cares About Academics Respectful To Players Knowledgeable

"Very immature coach, doesn’t care about the team and actively worked against our success during the 2023 xc season"

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