Women's Lacrosse

Kirkland Lewis

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Furman University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Hoping For The Best At La Salle

Date: September 8, 2025

By Parent

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

"So far so good at LaSalle . . . Hoping players and families there can give it some time and report back."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kirkland Lewis

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Furman University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Horrid Coach, Why Did You Hire Her?

Date: September 2, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Believes In You Cares About Academics Knowledgeable

"Horrible, abusive coach that ruins the love for the game for her players. LaSalle made a huge mistake hiring her. Praying for those girls."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kirkland Lewis

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Furman University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Some People Are Not Made For This Role And It’s Been So Hard To Watch.

Date: August 30, 2025

By Parent

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Believes In You Cares About Academics Knowledgeable

"What we thought would be a great experience turned out to be the opposite. A master manipulator and a dream killer for these young athletes from start to finish. Heartbreaking to watch so many young women be treated so poorly - what a shame to watch this treatment be repeated at school after school. "

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Kerry Smith

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

She Should Not Be Coaching

Date: August 28, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Cool Knowledgeable Knows The Game

"She will destroy your self esteem. She will turn a blind eye to issues that destroy the mental well being of her athletes. She is manipulative and unfair. Her morals are questionable. Assistant coaches don’t stay. I watched her treat another athlete unfairly on several occasions, it was despicable but we as athletes felt helpless to help. He was treated differently based on his ethnicity. We all saw it. He was alienated and he never had a chance. She’s been reported and nothing is done. "

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Women's Crew/Rowing

Kelsey Franks

Women's Associate Head Coach

Temple University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Terrible For Athlete’s Wellbeing

Date: July 29, 2025

By Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Intense Poor Communication

"Coach Kelsey is an extremely disrespectful coach. If you are not deemed ‘worthy’ in her eyes of being in the 2v8, then she couldn’t care less about you. Extremely two-faced coach that pretends to have athlete’s best interest in mind, but actually makes the team’s chemistry go down incredibly and makes them feel not good enough no matter what. Definitely would not recommend to any rower to have as a coach. "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Kirkland Lewis

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Furman University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

We Are Looking Forward To New Leadership For This Program

Date: June 1, 2024

By Parent

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Believes In You Cares About Academics Knowledgeable

"We are relieved this coach is no longer with our program. Manipulation at its best and not a positive or supportive environment for female athletes. "

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Kerry Smith

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Kerry Smith Should Step Down

Date: May 2, 2024

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Cool Knowledgeable Knows The Game

"I think that as a head coach she let her emotions get in the way of what was important. She cared way too much about being liked instead of teaching and guiding her swimmers on the sport. I lost a lot of drive for the sport while she was in charge. She has many personal issues to work through before being in charge of 40-50 young adults. 6 girls and 2 coaches left the program while I was on the team. She does not represent Lasalle swim and dives core. She created a horrible environment. I suggest that she take a break from coaching all together. She was quite honestly the worst coach I’ve ever had. "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Kirkland Lewis

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Furman University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

The University That Gives Coach Lewis An Opportunity Won’t Regret The Decision.

Date: May 1, 2024

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Believes In You Cares About Academics Knowledgeable

"I have known Kirkland for a number of years. She was never all conferences during her playing days but she is a student of the game, more importantly she loves the game. I wish her well landing another head coaching job in the future. "

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Men's Swimming & Diving

Kerry Smith

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Try To Avoid In Your Swimming Career

Date: April 27, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Cool Knowledgeable Knows The Game

"Kerry Smith continues to ruin athletes experience at La Salle University. She disorganized, unfair, and cannot communicate. She continues to lie and do anything to make her look better instead of caring about what the team needs. She hurts the team culture and struggles to know and respect the boundaries of her swimmers. I do not recommend any team that she’s a head coach for. "

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Kerry Smith

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Worst Coach I’ve Had My Whole Swimming Career

Date: April 27, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Cool Knowledgeable Knows The Game

"The most unorganized and unprofessional coach I have ever seen. If you’re thinking about coming to La Salle don’t as long as she is here"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kirkland Lewis

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Furman University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Coach K Was Doing Great Things At Furman

Date: February 22, 2024

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Believes In You Cares About Academics Knowledgeable

"Watching from afar, Coach K on game day was intense. She was building a culture at Furman but didn't have a chance to see it thru. She believes, the way you practice earns playing time. Coach K will do well in her next stop. "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Katie Rhodes Abbott

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Emotionally Abusive, Doesn't Teach, Unorganized, Indifferent

Date: November 16, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"Picks a player or two per season to be a scapegoat and is horrible to them. Does not teach. No plays, no subbing, runs players ragged. Is indifferent to the effect she has on players. Unorganized and doesn't seem to want to be there"

4

Men's Swimming & Diving

Kerry Smith

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Kerry Smith Is About Mutual Respect!

Date: October 10, 2023

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

4.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Cool Knowledgeable Knows The Game

"Kerry will respect you if you respect her. She is an understanding person who wants you to do well inside and outside of the pool, academically and mentally. No "garbage-yardage", instead she focuses on details... She wants to connect with her athletes on a personal level and makes time on the pool deck worthwhile. A big sports fan that gets very intense when watching any sport really, but primarily swimming. The only flaw is that she can be a bit disorganised and lacks communication skills at some times. Kerry is ambitious and sets aims to take LSUSD to the next level. It is a shame that those swimmers that were on the team when she first got the position at La Salle rejected her instantly. The main reason to why the new swimmers committed to La Salle was Kerry. Not only do the swimmers appreciate her but she supports athletes from other teams aswell. "

0

Men's Swimming & Diving

Kerry Smith

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach / Swimming

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Don’t Be Fooled: Kerry Smith Has Ruined Lsusd

Date: September 23, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication Cool Knowledgeable Knows The Game

"Coach Kerry Smith has successfully ruined the sport of swimming for me. Not only is she disrespectful to her athletes, she does not care about academics, athlete mental health, team mentality, positivity, or the values that LaSalle represents as a community. She fakes caring, she will fool you with the tricks, lies, and the pre-written speeches. Nothing Kerry could do or say could redeem the way in which she destroyed my collegiate D1 swimming experience. To add to this, when she was confronted about it, she gaslight myself, my family, and the athletic dept. "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Katie Rhodes Abbott

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Great Person, Okay Coach.

Date: January 1, 2023

By Other

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

2.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"Loves the game not the best at creating a competitive environment, low accountability for the team, blamed herself. Did not want to “punish” or directly hold players accountable, created a dynamic in which players could walk all over her. She definitely cares for the team and players but recruits, competitiveness, and overall performance lacks. "

0

Women's Field Hockey

Katie Grant

Women's Field Hockey Assistant Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Fantastic Coach

Date: March 9, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Knowledgeable Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field

"Katie Grant is one of the best coaches I’ve had in my career "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Tom Peterson

Men's Cross Country Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Before Starting My First Conference Race He Pulled Me And Said “There Is Absolutely No Pressure. Just Go Out, Have Fun And Enjoy It”

Date: January 7, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Passionate About Coaching

"From an international point I have won the lottery with coach Peterson. We got asked to tick a few boxes but there is not enough to describe him. My experience has been amazing and I would recommend anyone to get coached by him. He’s a unique coach as he relates to you because he has been there himself therefore he knows what we go through in our day to day. He will talk one on ones very often to make sure we are confortable and happy with he’s coach and upcoming races. "

1

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Tom Peterson

Men's Cross Country Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

A Go Getter

Date: January 6, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Passionate About Coaching

"Working with him is very great he is one of the best and he creates champions "

0

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Tom Peterson

Men's Cross Country Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

I Highly Recommend

Date: December 8, 2021

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Passionate About Coaching

"great coach that i definitely recommend"

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Women's Lacrosse

Katie Rhodes Abbott

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: May 4, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

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0

Women's Lacrosse

Katie Rhodes Abbott

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: May 4, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

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Women's Lacrosse

Katie Rhodes Abbott

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: May 4, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"Creates a culture of being a family and loves us like family "

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Women's Lacrosse

Katie Rhodes Abbott

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: April 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Tom Peterson

Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: April 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Passionate About Coaching

"Tom Peterson is like none other. He works to develop not only the athlete but the person. He really helps you become the best that you can be. La Salle is privileged to have Tom Peterson as a coach. "

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Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

Tom Peterson

Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

La Salle University

NCAA DI • Atlantic 10 Conference | A-10

Date: April 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Passionate About Coaching

"Best coach in NCAA"

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