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

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3.5

3.4

3.3

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"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

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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. "

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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

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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"

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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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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"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

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

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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

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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

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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Knowledgeable Knows The Game Passionate About Coaching Dedicated To Players Organized

"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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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

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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."

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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

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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. "

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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

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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

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

"This coach finds the best in each player. "

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. "

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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

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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

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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! "

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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

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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

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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

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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! "

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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

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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. "

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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

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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

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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!"

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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

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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. "

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