Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Athletics Rating, PA by Verified Athletes

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Stay Away From This Coach!!!

Date: April 14, 2025

By Parent

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

"Stay away from this Coach he has serious control issues. If your daughter makes one mistake and don’t do exactly what he wants he will tear them up at practice in front of the team just to prove his point. Your daughter will not be able to play without having fear of making a mistake with this coach. Don’t buy his sales pitch about your daughter being his top recruit because he will tell them exactly want they want to hear! I am thankful my daughter got out of there before it was too late!!!"

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Women's Softball

Judy Lawes

Women's Softball Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Run Because You Won’t Be Actually Batting Or Fielding

Date: April 7, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"RUN! Recruitment is a sales pitch! Over recruiting to the extreme! Coaching staff has a high turnover and all are a playbook of dysfunction. If you expect to be given a fair chance, you can leave that in high school. Players are pitted against each other and your prize is a one horse town in middle of nowhere with unsafe surroundings and a meh education. Do not approach coach with any problems such as grades/classes, mental health, feeling unsafe … Coach dismisses it bluntly. Verbal degradation beyond tough love is a daily ritual. Coaches with fear and intimidation. Reputation is starting to catch up! Do not be fooled with any history of winning records! This coach will take your future and not lose an ounce of sleep once it is destroyed. "

0

Women's Softball

Judy Lawes

Women's Softball Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Take My Advice: Just Don’t. I Wish I Knew

Date: April 7, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"The coach put me and my teammates through difficult experiences, starting with dishonesty from the first email she sent me. I wish I had explored other options. The emotional abuse and pressure to perform were overwhelming, leading everyone in my class to transfer. The environment felt like a sales pitch rather than supportive coaching. I advise other players to avoid the school, as there are better options and coaches who truly believe in their players. We were degraded about our weight, how we looked, mental health, and just about everything you can think of. We practiced way over our “legal” hours and were drained mentally and physically. Additionally, the town is boring, with mediocre education and limited activities, making it hard to balance life and academics. I wish I had someone warn me, like I am warning you. Please do your research. You are worth so much more"

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Ku Is A Great Program And My Daughter Thrived Under This Coach

Date: January 5, 2025

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Our daughter had a fantastic experience at KU and thrived under Coach Burstein. She understood expectations before she stepped on the field and worked very hard on her fitness skill levels as she really wanted play time. The PSAC is an extremely hard league with many good teams playing physical matches. Playtime is not guaranteed and he will play his top players. She developed strong leadership and communication skills under Coach and strong bonds with her teammates. KU is a great program and a hidden gem."

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Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Please Read Carefully Terrible Coach!!

Date: November 25, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"If you are reading this then you came to the right place. Allison Keeley SHOULD NOT be coaching, period! She is the epitome of a BULLY coach, always negative, always putting down the girls with destructive criticism. She constantly shames them during practice and games, demoralizing each player to the point that they are either afraid of playing, or simply do not want to win for her. She also plays favorites, in which her favorites are the girls that unfortunately don’t speak up about this injustice/abuse. Just look at what she has done to the 2024 Kutztown Volleyball team…scores of upperclass have quit or transferred in past years, resulting in a struggling team that went an appalling 1-27! Girls that play for her are under HEAVY MENTAL ABUSE, often losing their passion to continue playing volleyball. She has a very checkered past, as she comes into a school, decimates the program, kills the team culture, then moves on to the next unsuspecting “victim” school. Please read all the comments on this post, and watch some of the online videos as well from past players so you don’t make this mistake. Shame on KU Athletic Director for hiring her, and for the inevitable next college that unfortunately picks her up. Don’t become another victim by playing for her, you will absolutely regret it!"

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Excited For What Is To Come

Date: September 2, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is very good. I have enjoyed playing for him so far and have learned plenty. I am excited for my future in this program and feel I have made a great choice with my decision to play here and for coach. Love the program, the girls and the culture. This has been a great experience."

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Very Positive Experience Playing For This Coach

Date: July 29, 2024

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"My experience has been very positive. Coach is understanding and values academics allowing us to miss training if needed to focus on school. He is also always available if you need to speak with him. Very good coach who is extremely knowledgeable about the game. He will hold you accountable to standards, but can play favorites. "

0

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Allison Keeley Should Not Be Allowed To Coach In Any Program

Date: July 22, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"Allison Keeley is an ineffective coach and a horrible human being. She has ruined the sport for many female athletes and does not deserve to be coach at any level of the sport. She tells parents that she cares about the athlete’s well being and then proceeds to verbally and emotionally abuse them in front of their teammates. In her first season at Kutztown, she decimated the team roster, getting rid of recognized team leaders and starters whom she feared would not put up with her abusive tactics. And the KU athletic director looked the other way when more than half of the remaining team members quit citing incidents of verbal and emotional abuse. Shame on you Keeley and shame on you KU for letting this horrible person continue to coach in your program. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kristen Nicholson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Passionate, Knowledgeable Coach That Can Get The Athlete Achieve Her Highest Potential

Date: July 15, 2024

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.7

2.0

2.7

3.0

2.3

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Dedicated To Players Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"This coach finds the best in each player. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

It’s Not All About Soccer

Date: May 22, 2024

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is always there when you need him and not just for soccer. He cares about you as a person and he always finds time to meet with you when you are going through something. He has helped me so much and he is an awesome coach"

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Good Coach Poor Motivator. Better Rotation Would Motivate Players To Stay Fit

Date: April 24, 2024

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I have really enjoyed my time playing for coach Burstein. You can tell he puts a lot of time into his job and his knowledge of the game is great. Despite his coaching ability and passion for coaching, he isn’t a great motivator. Once he has established his starters, it’s hard to get on the field which makes it hard to stay motivated. Then he expects you to be fit. Hard to be fit when you don’t play. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kristen Nicholson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Play Elsewhere! Kutztown Is Great But Not If You Want To Keep Sane

Date: April 20, 2024

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.7

2.0

2.7

3.0

2.3

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Dedicated To Players Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"false empathy and picks favorites and you will know it. will bench you yet tell you that you’re doing great in practice so you’re stuck not knowing what to do to improve yourself. if you are on medical injury or injury she will not support you. Lies to parents and is an actress. I would never wish upon my worst enemy to play for this coach, worst years of my life"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kristen Nicholson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Does Not Care About Your Mental Health And Will Gaslight You

Date: April 9, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.7

2.0

2.7

3.0

2.3

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Dedicated To Players Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching

"awful she’s manipulative. i had the worst experience playing under this coach"

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Passionate And Knowledgeable Coach

Date: March 4, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is passionate about the team and cares so much about the players. He’s always available when you need him and he is supportive with everything you need. He is also an excellent coach. I’ve learned so much from him and I continue to get better from the way he coaches the entire team. He pushes you to be the best and he has very high standards. Big on details and winning is extremely important to the program. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

I’ve Developed So Much In Such A Short Amount Of Time

Date: January 17, 2024

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Really enjoy playing for coach Erik and I’m always learning something new. Details are super important and he creates a great environment to develop and learn. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Couldn't Be Happier

Date: December 12, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"My daughter is extremely happy playing for Kutztown University and Coach Burstein. It is evident that he cares deeply for the players and he creates a tremendous culture that my daughter often refers to. We are very pleased with her experience so far! "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Passionate Coach With Unmatched Knowledge Of The Game

Date: December 11, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"He is the best coach I have played for. He has such a passion for coaching and cares so much for every player on the team. Works hard and wants to be win. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Hands Down The Best Coach I Have Played For

Date: November 26, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I can’t say enough about this coach, he’s incredible. Everything from the team culture he creates, tactics and player development is just so structured and organized. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Awesome To Play For

Date: November 17, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"So proud to have been a part of this program! Coach puts an enormous amount of time into his job and the results prove it. He was awesome to play for and I would do it all over again! "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Awesome Coach With A Clear Philosophy On How To Build A Winning Program

Date: November 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach Burnstein runs a nationally competitive program where you need to meet standards on fitness, style of play and behavior. All the players are made aware of this and are held accountable to it. The culture is strong and the players totally buy into the way this program operates. Great environment, great coaching and great team. "

0

Women's Softball

Judy Lawes

Women's Softball Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Really Research Ever Playing Here!!!!!!

Date: November 2, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication

"high turnover in coaching staff over-recruits then it becomes a dog fight rarely deviates from same 9 starters inappropriate comments to players and about players to staff & team dismisses mental health"

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Do Not Let Your Daughter Be Coached By Him!!!

Date: October 12, 2023

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Manipulator, completely dishonest, mentally abusive! Very knowledgeable of the game and will completely lie to you!"

-10

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

He Will Make You A Better Player

Date: October 12, 2023

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Loved playing for him and would recommend to anyone looking for a coach who can help you improve. "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Excellent Coach

Date: October 6, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is smart an knows the game very well. He cares about the team and about winning games. He is very prepared for practices and games and makes adjustments when necessary. He takes time to meet with players and check in with them frequently. Could use his subs more. Team culture is great and I love the girls on the team. "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Everything I Expected

Date: October 2, 2023

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Got what I expected from coach on an off the field. Overall good experience and liked playing for him. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Proof Is In The Results

Date: October 1, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Year after year this program is one of the best in the country. Doesn’t happen on accident. Always competitive and always has good players. Organized and structured. Fun to watch. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

For What Its Worth

Date: September 24, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Reading some of these posts on Coach Burstein is really disheartening. Having personal experience with this program, I always question players who want to claim that Coach Burstein creates an environment where anyone is in an abusive setting. The straight fact is that all of these complaints are most likely from parents or players who don't or did not get much playing time. College athletics is not a rec sport and it is also optional! Players do not have to stay in an environment where they claim it is not good for their mental health. I think it is questionable and unreasonable that anyone would stay in this optional position for 4 years if it was really that bad, which makes the validity of these posts suspect. Coach Burstein and his coaching staff have been nothing but the utmost professional, dedicated, caring, passionate, and committed team of coaches I have ever been a part of! I advise anyone who hasn't had a favorable experience with this talented team of coaches to leave and look elsewhere. No one has to stay in an environment you are not happy in."

6

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Do Not Continue Your Career At Ku

Date: September 23, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I played for Erik all four years and I would not recommend him to anyone. He was manipulative and mentally abusive to all of his players. "

-9

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Very Good Coach.

Date: September 22, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is great! Always prepared, knows a lot about soccer, checks in with players often, passionate about the program and wants the team to be successful. He puts a lot of time into his job and he is very smart. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Grateful For The Time I Played For Him

Date: September 21, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I am an alumna of Rutgers-Newark (2004-2005) and played for coach Burstein during his brief spell at RUN. He took over a failing program with deep issues and brought us immediate success. His ability to adapt was out of this world and his knowledge and understanding of how to instruct the players was something special. We were all devastated when he left, but deep down we all knew he had the talent to coach at a much higher level. He is the best coach I have ever played for and I am forever grateful for what he taught me and our team. Not surprised to see all his success at Kutztown. He is exceptional on so many levels! "

7

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

He Changed Kutztown Soccer For The Better

Date: September 10, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I played for coach Burstein during his first two years at KU (2007-2008) and have been following the team since. There is no surprise to see KU having tremendous success under his guidance because coach is exceptional. He came to KU at a time the program was a mess. He had a clear vision for what he wanted to achieve and how he was going to get there. He had a plan for all the players and he had clear expectations. He also held everyone accountable. His knowledge of the game and his ability to adapt game plans to help the team is incredible. He always found ways for our team to be successful and he cared deeply about the program from day one. Kutztown soccer is where it is today because of coach and I am proud to say I was a Golden Bear. Just wish he had coached the team all four years of my career there. "

13

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

He Belongs At A Higher Level

Date: September 7, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I played for coach Burnstein on a summer league team and I can honestly say that I learned more about the sport from him in 2 months than I have from my DI college coaches over the past three years. His knowledge and understanding of the game and tactics is second to none. He is the most effective coach I have ever played for and he should be coaching at a higher level! "

23

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Excellent Coach With A Winning Mentality

Date: September 6, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach has an incredible understanding of the game and knows how to relate his plans to the team. Always prepared and organized. Practices are challenging but you are always learning something things. Passionate coach who works hard and always available if you need to speak to him."

1

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Do Not Let Your Daughter Or Friends Play For Allison Keeley.

Date: August 8, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"I played for this coach from 2014-2016 and I would NOT allow her to coach any young women that I know. She plays favorites, insults her players intelligence and makes them feel less than. If you are not one of her starters, you do not matter as much to her and she does not try and hide that. There is a GOOD reason she has been bouncing around from program to program for the last decade. "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Everything I Expected

Date: August 3, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Enjoyed playing for him. He is an excellent coach and knows the game very well. Can be a bit repeatative at times but he cares about the team and the program a lot. Always available when you need to talk to him."

3

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

The Most Caring Coach I Have Ever Had Contact With

Date: July 18, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"She went out of her way to support and help her athletes that were having personal issues. She cares more for her athletes then most be people could possibly imagine. It was a great learning experience to watch the compassion and help she provided those her really needed someones help. She always put their wellbeing over the need to win games. A incredibly caring individual,thanks."

1

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

I Would Not Recommend Anyone Playing For Her.

Date: July 14, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"She is verbally abusive to her athletes. Google her. She has no patience and can play favorites. "

0

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

I Had A Good Experience And Learned A Lot About Myself

Date: July 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"She was great at helping me. I felt she truly cared about me and the team. Coach Keeley is direct and you know what she expects. That being said she will do whatever you need to succeed, I just realized I had to be open with her and stop saying I'm fine. I had a lot on my plate and took it out on others but coach never gave up and I am so glad she was my coach. She didn't just want us to succeed in volleyball but everything we did. I think some players got upset when they couldn't get their way. I've had several coaches through the years and coach Keeley did her best to manage many personality types. Everyone has to do their part not just the coach. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Developed On And Off The Field In Ways I Never Expected

Date: June 23, 2023

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"My development as a player and a person was strongly influenced by the things I learned playing for Coach Burstein. His attention to detail and his consistency when holding the team accountable to the standards he set is something I appreciate so much more now. There is no argument when it comes to his tremendous knowledge of the game. He is an excellent coach and really knows what he is doing. Coach has influenced my growth on and off the field and I am forever grateful to him for that. "

4

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Best Experience For Both Of My Daughters And Would Do It All Over Again!

Date: June 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I understand that everyone’s experiences are different, but some of the reviews about the team culture, turnover in the program and the way Eric runs the team are completely false based on the experiences my family had. I had two daughters play for Eric and their experiences were excellent and more than any parent would have hoped for. The team culture is outstanding, and in fact, both of my daughters have mentioned this to me on several occasions while at KU, and even after they graduated. They miss it so much! One of my daughters had a serious injury and Eric was supportive, caring and compassionate throughout her recovery. My other daughter didn’t play as much, and she was forced to play in a different position from what she was used too, but that position change eventually got her on the field more frequently. During her transition Eric was extremely helpful as she was lacking in confidence and struggling with her limited role on the team and the position change. Eric spoke with her frequently during this time and helped her relax, regain confidence and he was always honest with feedback. He made her a better player and was always supportive. In terms of players quitting the team, we did have a few players leave the team during the 7 combined years my kids played for Eric, but all of those players weren’t playing. In fact my older daughters best friend left the team because she didn’t play and felt she wouldn’t get the playing time she wanted because there were other good players on the team playing over her. My younger daughter came in with a class of only 7. All 7 of those girls stayed with the program all 4 years. None of them left the team and each of them got very different amounts of playing time. In college sometimes things don’t work out. It is easy to get mad and place blame, especially when you want the best for your child. My daughters experiences were great, and each of them had very different amounts of playing time, and neither one of them were the “superstar” on the team. Eric was an excellent coach and person! He has high standards, which some people may not like, but those standards kept the team successful and helped my daughters improve on and off the field. Highly Recommend!"

13

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Love Playing For Him And Always Lean A Lot

Date: May 22, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I have played summer league for Erik for a couple of years and love it! He is very knowledgeable about soccer and creates a good atmosphere which is why I continue to come back. "

4

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Knowledgeable, Direct And Honest

Date: May 11, 2023

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Good coach. Practices are organized and well run. Provides clear and direct feedback to players and his coaching philosophy is solid. Wants players to perform the tasks they are assigned. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Highly Recommend This Coach And This Program

Date: May 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I have had a number of my former players go to Kutztown and play for coach Burstein and the feedback I get is exemplary! Each of these players had different experiences, but their feedback on Coach Burstein and the program is consistent ... high level players in the program, challenging environment, excellent team culture, very high level coaching and highly competitive program (that competes nationally). I will continue to recommend KU as I am confident, especially from my experiences, that any one of my players who ends up in this program will have a great experience. "

4

Women's Bowling

Angela Reynolds

Women's Bowling Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Valley Conference | GLVC

Angela Has Changed My Mentality And Outlook On The Sport In A Positive Way

Date: May 6, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.5

3.0

Tags

Intense Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication Believes In You

"Angela is the best coach I could have asked for during my career as a student athlete"

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Knowledgeable, Passionate And Deeply Committed To The Program

Date: May 1, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is super knowledgeable about the sport and has a strong passion for coaching which you can easily see. He cares deeply for the program and is honest and direct when providing feedback about performance and playing time. "

0

Women's Bowling

Angela Reynolds

Women's Bowling Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Great Lakes Valley Conference | GLVC

Coaches Is A Bully And University Knows And Has Not Addressed The Situation

Date: April 26, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.5

3.0

Tags

Intense Disorganized Old School Mentality Poor Communication Believes In You

"Coach is a bully plays favorites, no matter their skill level if I could select no stars, I would "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Do Not Let Your Daughter Be Coached By Him. Protect Her!

Date: March 24, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Erik is a Salesperson. When recruiting he tells you what you want to hear. He is NOT honest. He berates you in front of the team. The girls support each other, but Erik puts the girls against each other. Degrading and demoralizing. Highly recommend you do NOT let your daughter be mentally abused by this guy. Other Division II coaches talk about his military style warm ups, which are just for show. Look to see how many girls leave the program year after year. He has been reported to the NCAA and to the Athletic Department. Many complaints, but no action by KU! It has been going on for years!"

-1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Do You Research Before Going Here. Heard Nothing But Bad Things!

Date: March 22, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Heard nothing but awful things about this Coach. "

-19

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Best Coach I Have Played For By Far

Date: March 21, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Exceptional coach! Knowledgeable, committed, passionate about coaching, always available if you need him, works very hard and cares deeply for the team and the program. "

5

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Excellent Coach But Could Listen To Players More

Date: March 16, 2023

By Other

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach is sometimes hard to communicate with as I feel he already has his mind made up before you have a conversation with him. He can also play favorites and I think that impacts playing time for some players. His knowledge and understanding of the game is impressive and he is extremely organized and always prepared. He is passionate about his job and he cares deeply about the program. Sometimes he provides information with too much detail and I think it would be better to make things simpler and easy to understand. "

1

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Don't Let Her Direct And Matter Of Fact Persona Fool You, It's A Big Lie What You See At Face Value Is The Opposite Of What She Is About

Date: March 15, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"Toxic, abusive and divisive. Body shames her athletes. Ineffective preparation and game planning. Archaic and rigid strategies. Incapable of making sensible game or line-up adjustments to utilize her talented roster and wastes subs. 100% uninspiring. Worst volleyball coach ever encountered in 12 years. Allison Keeley needs to be banned from coaching volleyball at every level. Her brand of coaching is an assault on the mental health of young minds and has no place in youth/collegiate sports."

4

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Most Challenging And Rewarding Experience For Me

Date: March 14, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach Burstein has a very clear vision for how he wants the team to play and the program to operate. At first I was sick of hearing about the details, standards, expectations and I really struggled with accountability. At first, this hurt my confidence, it was a struggle, I wanted to leave the team and give up on soccer. I didn't. I continued to work and I am so happy I did. Coach really helped develop me as a player and he pushed me to reach levels I never thought were possible. He would talk to me all the time about embracing the process. Playing at KU and playing for coach was a hard adjustment for me, but it has been so rewarding. Once I really began to follow the plan and just allowed my process to run I saw improvement. "

3

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Organized And Hard Working

Date: March 13, 2023

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Knowledgeable, passionate about coaching, organized and hard working. Really knows what he is doing. Lots of enthusiasm!"

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

No Real Complaints. Enjoyed My Experience

Date: March 11, 2023

By Other

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Very knowledgeable with great enthusiasm for coaching and soccer. Always organized and prepared, but I do feel Coach should spend more time talking to the players and building a better relationship with them overall. Girls on the team are amazing and the culture is very Good. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Happy To Be In This Program And Would Recommend To Others

Date: March 10, 2023

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Coach Burstein is very committed to the program and he works hard. You can tell he cares about the players and the program and wants us to be successful. Practices are very organized, but sometimes we do the same things. He is very knowledgeable about the game and always prepared. "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Very Committed To The Program And Players

Date: March 9, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Hard working, enthusiastic, dedicated, organized, passionate, extremely knowledgeable Coach! You know he truly cares and he loves coaching at KU. "

2

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Great Environment For The Right Athlete

Date: March 8, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Details, details, details! Everything with this coach is about details. You are taught your role within the formation, you are given all the coaching you need to be able to execute this role and the environment you are in everyday is competitive and intense. Every player on the team is capable of performing at very high levels. The competition for playing time is intense every year. You have to focus in training, you have to be fit, you have to work hard, you have to know and understand your role and be able to execute at a very high level if you expect to play. This program is very challenging and coach has very high standards and expectations. If you are not willing to do the work and you are not looking to be challenged This is not the program for you. For the right athlete this is an awesome program where you will be pushed, you will have to work hard and you’ll grow incredibly over your time here."

-1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Daughter Loves Ku

Date: March 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"My daughter has been on this team for the past three years and she has had NOTHING but POSITIVE things to say about her teammates, all the coaches on staff and her experience at KU. My daughter is not a starter, but she does get some playing time here and there. As her mother this is a bit frustrating, but coach is always honest with her, available to speak with her when she has questions, she feels like she is improving every season and she feels very well supported in her efforts to get more playing time. My daughter is very happy at KU and loves this program, the culture, all her coaches and her teammates. That is what is important. "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Successful Program On And Off The Field

Date: March 8, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Year in and year out the program is successful. On the field and in the classroom. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Very Good Program With Very High Standards

Date: March 7, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Very good Women’s soccer program! Extremely well run, but incredibly challenging. Coach Burstein is easily one of the best coaches I have played for. Extremely knowledgeable and beyond prepared. Standards and expectations are very high, so if you go to KU, be prepared to be challenged and be prepared to work. Coach is passionate and deeply cares for the program, its success and the players on the team. He will hold you accountable to the standards that are set, which some people may not like. Hardest part for me, realizing that my teammates were just as good, if not better, then I was. I had always been the best player on my club team and high school team. Got to KU, I was not longer the best. Super hard to deal with, but I managed and I never regret the decision to play at KU. Overall amazing experience. Learned a ton, developed into better player and person, made life long friends. "

1

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Run From Any Program She Enters

Date: March 3, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"Abusive terrible coach does not deserve to work with young minds"

6

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Most Abusive And Worst Coach I’ve Ever See

Date: November 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"Abusive. Does not deserve to coach anybody. She ruins young women’s self esteem. She is a horrible person."

6

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Allison Keeley Is Toxic And Verbally Abusive

Date: November 8, 2022

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"Allison Keeley has a history of abusive coaching practices that have remained hush hush, which enables her to start over at a new University causing significant mental heath issues for her players. Universities need to wake up and take complaints from athletes seriously. This is not tough coaching, this is toxic coaching that is harmful. "

6

Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Verbally Abusing, Divisive Coach.

Date: November 6, 2022

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

"Current coach at Kutztown University. 7 players quit mid season citing mental health issues brought on by the coach. Gaslights the student athletes while creating a divide amongst the team. "

4

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Accountability For The Future Generation

Date: October 17, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I could only select two of the tags to describe him because he is both unfittable and unworthy to be described in a positive way. If Erik is anything, he is a liar, manipulator, unhelpful, unfair, and a remarkable salesman! If it were not for the girls, I wouldn't have been able to survive all four years with this coach. I've played soccer for 18 years and he is by far the worst coach I ever played for. He will make his personal problems YOUR problems he will demoralize you of all self confidence. If you don't want to be mentally and emotionally abused, do yourself a favor and make a hard left when you see the name Erik Burstein."

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Hold Erik Accountable.

Date: October 12, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"My daughter played soccer since she was three years old- she loved the sport and continued to play through high school and club. As many student athletes, her dream was to become a college athlete- Sadly , Erik Burstein stole that dream and her love of the sport- Although SEVERAL reports have been made over the past 10 years - he continues to coach. Erik talks about accountable and unfortunately he is not held accountable for his actions! He is verbally abusive and condescending to All women!! Hopefully, the responses from this evaluation will open the eyes of those above Erik!! DO NOT COMMIT TO KU as Long as Erik Burstein is coaching. "

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Egotistical Gaslighter

Date: October 12, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"One of the worst experiences I’ve had with a coach. Does not create a good culture within the team. Only cares about winning & saving money. Verbally abusive to players & is dishonest about his decision making. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Do Not Play Here.

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"abuser, manipulator, and an awful person. "

-2

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Abusive

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Erik had tons of complaints and was under investigation multiple times because of his behavior. How does he still coach at Kutztown? It’s pathetic and embarrassing to the school that they are aware of what’s going on and are not taking any action. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Unprofessional, Bully, Intimidator

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Playing soccer at Kutztown was one of the worst experiences of my life. Erik is unprofessional, a terrible leader, and a bully. It doesn’t matter if you are the best or worst player on the team, he will use his authority to intimidate you and make you doubt your ability as a player. He will come up with lies about your ability to justify starting another player (ex I’m starting Jane today in your position since your touch was off at practice yesterday). His erratic behavior is enough to make any player mentally unstable. He is a great salesman, so you won’t see his true colors until you become a part of the team. Do yourself a favor and chose any other college in the U.S."

1

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

The Borrow Stories Are True

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"This coach mentally abuses his players to the point where they end up hating the game entirely. Players would dread going on the field in fear of messing up or not playing to his certain way. The coach has intense OCD and just the littlest thing like using your left foot to finish instead of your right could throw him into a frenzy. He is self righteous and never admits when he makes a mistake. Burnstein chokes under pressure and makes false promises to his players that he knows he can’t keep. Do not recommend playing for him or sending your players here because all the horror stories are true. I played four years for him and by my senior year he made me hate the game I once was in love with. "

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Immature And Rude

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"He was not a likeable coach was very nasty and insulting to the players also ruined the love of the game"

0

Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Four Years With The Devil

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

Tags

Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"It was gut wrenching to give Erik even 1 star in any of those categories. As I looked at the tags that best describe Erik, I simply cannot select any because of how terrible of a coach he was throughout my years playing soccer at Kutztown. He brings in a ton of freshmen with promises he cannot keep, and then after their freshmen year, he forgets they exist and moves on to the next class of freshmen. Lack of communication and motivation only hurts the team because he thinks his job is safe and he can do whatever he wants. I wouldn’t recommend Erik to coach a fish on how to swim. Overall, my experience with Erik was horrible and he is the exact opposite of what a true leader and coach should be. I’m here telling my story so the next group of women he fools into playing for him know that he is nothing but the devil."

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

How Is He Still A Coach?!

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I don’t know how he is still a coach. He treats his players horrible and has numerous complaints filed against him. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Do Not Play Here

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I played soccer all my life and Erik hands down was the worst coach I ever had. Do your research before committing here. The letter he sends to you saying how bad he wants you because of your tremendous talent is the same letter he’s sending to 20 of his other recruits for your class. He brings in at least 15-20 girls each year, then half of them quit. Most of the time more then half. This should tell you all you need to know. Erik sucks as a person and a coach. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Awful.

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"DO NOT PLAY HERE! Erik is mentally abusive toward young women. He is a liar and a manipulator. He feeds off of the control factor of young women, it is trusty disgusting. I don’t know how Erik has not been fired yet. No body likes Erik, and everyone on campus has nothing but negative things to say about him. He was officially diagnosed with a mental illness, and openly tells his players about this. Erik Burstein should be fired and never be able to work with young women. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

He Ruined My College Soccer Experience.

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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"This coach is very unfair. I’ve played soccer my whole life and he’s one of the worst coaches I’ve ever had. He picks favorites and it’s very apparent. He doesn’t communicate well. He will say one thing to your face but he will be thinking the complete opposite. His actions as a coach do not match his words. He plays games mentally. He ruined my college soccer experience and I know of many others who feel the same way. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Less Than 50% Of Your Incoming Class Will Make It’s Your Senior Year In This Program

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Destroyed my mental health and love for the sport. Plays favorites and feeds you lies so you stay on the team. Constantly changing his rules to fit his favorite players. Most people transfer or quit by sophomore year."

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Mentally Abusive

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"Erik was the worst coach I had ever played for. I had played for Kutztown all 4 years and Erik Burstein ruined my experience. He is mentally abusive towards all of his players. The turnover rate for this program is insane. We had at least 5-10 girls quit each YEAR because of Erik. I’m not picking any of the above words to describe him, he does not fit a single one. He does not care about his players at all and treats them horribly. He is an awful human being and hands down gave me the worst college experience as an athlete. It is truly sad what he does to these young women. "

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Awful

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"I can not even pick 5 above. Absolutely the worst coach to exist. Extremely manipulating, an absolute control freak, and ruins any type of enjoyment in the sport."

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Be Careful, Do Your Homework!

Date: October 11, 2022

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"This coach runs a tight ship for sure with a dash of Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) to top everything off. This coach has soccer knowledge however he is always chasing the next thing. No consistency and that works to his disadvantage but players suffer the most. Anytime a coach recruits 19 in one class it should tell you something. Laziness in recruiting is apparent with large recruiting classes and tends to lead to players being played in positions that they were not recruited for. Mind games are present for sure with this program. "

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Women's Volleyball

Allison Keeley

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Columbia University

NCAA DI • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation | MPSF

Date: September 27, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

2.1

2.6

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense Poor Communication Accessible Cool

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Men's Football

Jim Clements

Men's Football Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Date: April 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Goat"

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Find A Better Option For Your Child!

Date: January 31, 2025

By Parent

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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"I just read the comments” if it seems too good to be true then it probably is……” and I couldn’t have said it better myself. My daughter wasted four years playing for this coach and I use the word playing loosely because she never actually got to play. I understand that this is not Recreational soccer, Everybody doesn’t get equal and fair play time but the lying and manipulation and confidence crushing that goes on on this team is horrendous. Every year you get promised that you will have your time to shine if you keep improving but he is never looking to play you and is just leading you along for four years. He doesn’t let girls get creative on the ball so they lose their confidence. He doesn’t trust his team to make the right decisions. He over recruits for the team and doesn’t care about the consequences of having 30+ girls that are all talented having their hopes and dreams, crushed. He continues to lie and string them along. He is more concerned about whether the backpacks are lined up evenly or whether your child is wearing the right shorts to practice than he is over their mental well-being. I’m sure all the positive reviews that are written by girls and parents who had children’s that were starters because he tends to kiss those kids asses. But that’s only a very small percentage of the team. The rest of the girls are bonding on the bench over their misery. My daughter has often said she wish she had chosen a different university and a different team to play for. She did love her teammates, but gave up her opportunity to play college soccer when she went there. Although he has a strong record, I truly believe they have never won anything significant because he is so rigid in his ways of thinking. I do not recommend playing for this man."

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Women's Soccer

Erik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

NCAA DII • Orange Empire | OEC

Please Listen To Your Gut If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Is.

Date: October 1, 2024

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

3.4

3.3

3.8

3.4

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"Please, please listen to these ratings. I wish I did. He told me that they were from "one player's mom who never played." Trust me, every word is true- whether you are playing or not. This coach promises the world during recruiting and they are all lies. He promises low recruiting classes, then doubles the size. He pushes you to commit early saying he has "almost wrapped up recruiting" and then continues to recruit for months after. Just as soon as he recruits you and tells you how wonderful you are, he then tells you that there is a new freshman class that will be better than you. He barely subs -for no good reason if you look at the amount of goals scored-, has limited soccer knowledge, but above all, is emotionally abusive to the players and a loose cannon. Again, this includes his starters down the line. We are only half way through the freshmen season and it has been hell for not only the freshmen, but most of the team. He pits players against each other, bullying and hazing is rampant, and he appears unhinged. If you report anything, he uses it against the player. He will tell players that they have potential and need to keep working, and the next minute that they will never play and to transfer. There are no examples on how to improve, his practices are a joke with relatively no shooting or set-piece practices (one of the latest games there were 18 corner kicks with one finish), he micro manages every shot, every touch- so much that the players lose confidence with every passing minute. In addition, I have no idea what the assistant coach's role is there. There is no support or advice from her either- she seems afraid of him. If your gut is telling you that something is off, if you have committed and he continues to take players- back out!!!! Go explore other offers. Do NOT let him manipulate you. This is a coach that has been here too long, is unraveling, and truly thinks he is worth more than he is. "

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