Women's Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

I Would Not Play For Her Ever

Date: June 20, 2024

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

"Kylar Ferguson is the worst coach I have ever played for. She shows blatant favoritism for players that don’t deserve it and pins players against each other. She is knowledgeable about the sport but this is over shadowed by her childish behavior and selfish actions. She doesn’t care for her players only the image that is portrayed. Ferg does not follow the values she sets for the team and therefore creates an environment that is toxic. The way she talks to players is completely unacceptable and doesn’t build you up but tears you down. I have heard from many players (myself included) that they have lost confidence in their playing ability due to Fergs comments. When players ask her questions she is condescending and makes you feel stupid for even asking. She acts like she is available to talk to but no one feels comfortable or like she would help them if they went to her. When asking about your standing on the team she lies and feeds you nonsense to keep you around. I know that many players are excited that she is leaving Longwood and many players left due to her presence. I would never recommend anyone to play for her. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Hypocrite To Say The Least

Date: June 3, 2024

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"A liar who shows favoritism and neglects the rest of the team, resulting in a toxic environment. She's the first to disregard the values and "pillars" she preaches. Many people are transferring or quitting, and her departure is a relief."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Don't Play For Any Team She Coaches

Date: December 29, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"knowledgeable but rude and selfish can't communicate and is dishonest not a good coach"

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Women's Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

One Of The Most Direct Knowledgeable Coaches

Date: December 27, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Cares deeply about the team"

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Women's Facilities

Lacrosse

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

My High School Had Better Facilities And Resources

Date: October 2, 2023

By Verified Athlete

2.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

2.0

3.0

1.0

2.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Poor Communication

400

Weight room

200

Locker room

300

Training room

300

Film room

200

Practice Facilities

200

Game Day Facilities

"Absolutely zero snacks provided for athletes (if you're lucky, there are expired snacks in the team room or some leftover snacks from away games in the locker room), old complex, need to take transportation to practice field, very limited resources for student-athletes, no indoor complex (field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer practice outside year around). You will also need to do your own laundry. 1.75$ for the washing machine and 1.75$ for the dryer- it adds up, especially as an athlete with only two practice outfits. The only facility that seems up to date is Iler (weight room). The turf is fine, the locker rooms are awfully old, and I've never seen a Division 1 school with fewer facilities."

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Women's Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Kylar Ferguson Does Not Understand Her Duties As A Division 1 Head Coach

Date: October 2, 2023

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"I definitely would not recommend her to anybody. The stories that I am aware of are highly concerning to me as a parent, as she seems to repeatedly play mind games with her players. To teenagers, she may appear kind and well-intentioned, but I think this woman is extremely two-faced, toxic, and manipulative. My daughter fell for it too, and it took her a whole year to finally see the reality of it. Unfortunately, these young girls don't know better. They trust their coaches because they enabled them to live their dream of being college athletes, and don't see that they are being exploited and deserve much better. This coach is only concerned about her personal success and it shows. After last season, six girls left the team or quit playing lacrosse which can't seem normal to anyone. Kylar Ferguson is definitely too emotionally immature to lead a Division 1 program. My wife and I have been around sports our entire lives, yet her behavior on the sideline is unlike anything we've ever seen before. As soon as the opponent leads the scoreboard, she loses all willpower. I don't know how you can expect a team to stay positive and motivated when the head coach has already given up in the first quarter. She throws her hat, acts like an angry ill-mannered child, and disrespects her own assistant. We were embarrassed to wear Longwood gear at our daughter's games. She thinks that she's entitled to do anything she wants, but if the Longwood Athletic Department wasn't so loose and unprofessional, she would have already been fired. Aside from that, she’s all bark but no bite. When you talk to her, you can sense how insecure she actually is in her coaching role. After all, Kylar Ferguson has a lot of growing up to do if she wants to stay at this level and eventually become successful. Kylar Ferguson if you are reading this- you are supposed to be a professional, as well as a leader and role model for young women. Act like one."

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Coed Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Coed Lacrosse Head Coach

Life University

Should Have Gone Somewhere Else!

Date: June 6, 2023

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"As much as she knows about the sport and always had a game plan it was how she treated players that made me walk away! If you weren’t one of her favorites she never gave you game time even if your stats or experience was better than others. She would tear you down and not build you up after. If you were injured all she said was you are fine and to keep playing. She has all the potential to be an amazing coach but she doesn’t care for everyone she coaches and it causes issues. I know many players that walked away and said they lost love for the sport or got mentally abused by her. If you dont kiss up to her you wont see the field. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Manipulative And Embarrassing Coach

Date: May 30, 2023

By Other

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Positives: "Coach Ferg" is extremely knowledgeable about lax and makes up efficient game plans. Her practices are well planned out and she is very organized. She cares about academics and will motivate you to achieve greater goals. Negatives (which definitely overweigh): Her communication is very poor or rather non-existent. You'll never know where you are athletically if you're not lucky to be one of her favorites. Her mood swings are extreme and you'll never know what happens next. One day you'll be starting and the next you'll be on the sideline with her ignoring you all day long. She will advocate for herself by saying she's an honest person, but that's not true at all. She does not care about players' well-being and mentally abuses the girls she personally doesn't like. A lot of my teammates are mentally exhausted because of her and lost their love for lacrosse- some left the team already and more are thinking about it. It's extremely disappointing, especially since Coach Ferg just came in as the new head coach after our old one got fired. She really lures you in at the beginning and makes you feel like she'll create a winning culture and you'll play for a dream coach and program. The team culture actually has been breaking apart under her lead. Ultimately, her behavior on the sideline is beyond embarrassing. She is extremely rude to her own players and the refs, and her comments and threats are not only unprofessional but extremely inappropriate. Although most coaches are passionate on the sideline, Coach Ferguson doesn't have herself under control at all and makes the program look ridiculous and embarrassing. Despite her profound knowledge of the sport, Longwood Lax finished poorly this season (4-12), which is due to her fatal decision-making. She creates insecurity on all ends and because of the lack of communication, e.g. no one is on the same page about plays but also too afraid to ask because of her emotional outbursts. This altogether leads to losing game after game, no matter the talent on the field. After games, she makes you pay for her own mistakes by either harassing you vocally or making you do punishment workouts. She is constantly making emotional instead of professional decisions and loses sight of the real goal of her job (winning or doing what's best for the team). Under her leadership, I have no doubt that Longwood Lacrosse will fail as a program."

13

Women's Lacrosse

Maddie Wilson

Women's Lacrosse Graduate Assistant Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Kindest Goalie Coach Ever

Date: May 30, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Cool Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Easy To Get Along With Respectful To Players

"Maddie Wilson is the heart of Longwood women's lacrosse. She is very respectful to players and creates a great, loving team culture. She's always accessible and trying to help. She is very honest and definitely someone who one can trust. Coach Wilson is mostly helping out with the goalies and is very knowledgeable and passionate about it. She's the kindest person you'll ever meet and definitely a well-respected coach. With (Coach) Wilson, having fun is never something you'll miss- whether it's on the field or on the road."

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Men's Baseball

Chad Oxendine

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

He Is Not Who He Says He Is

Date: April 9, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication

"Says one thing does another. Not loyal. Plays favorites. Does not take responsibility for his mistakes. Creates team division. "

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Coed Lacrosse

Kylar Ferguson

Coed Lacrosse Head Coach

Life University

Epitome Of Love For The Game Of Lacrosse

Date: February 26, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.4

2.3

3.9

2.1

Tags

Knows The Game Intense Cares About Academics Poor Communication Knowledgeable

"Kylar Ferguson is the best coach I've ever had. Despite her young age, she knows the game really well and has everything planned out in her head when it comes to creating a winning culture. There's a huge difference between "nice" and "kind"; and she is definitely kind, as she deeply cares about the whole team and creates a safe, welcoming, and loving environment. She is intensely passionate/emotional about coaching and puts everything she has into her job. I'm incredibly thankful to have gotten to know her and am super PROUD to be able to play for her. Once you show her that you put in the effort and want nothing but to grow as a (team-) player, the sky is the limit."

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Men's Basketball

Griff Aldrich

Men's Basketball Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: August 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Direct Intense

"Very intense, thinks of players as robots and have to play his system to how it's drawn up on paper. Trusts himself more than assistant coaches, and student managers on the team are not highly respected or treated fairly."

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Women's Soccer

Todd Dyer

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.6

3.8

4.4

3.8

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Great coach! Always provides feedback on how we’re doing and how you can be better!"

0

Men's Soccer

Jon Atkinson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 22, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.9

3.9

4.6

3.4

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Has a lot on his plate 24/7 and as a result can’t do his job as effectively as he could if he has some help."

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Women's Basketball

Rebecca Tillett

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

2.5

3.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Women's Basketball

Rebecca Tillett

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

2.5

3.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Women's Golf

Brittany Dabule

Women's Golf Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

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Men's Soccer

Jon Atkinson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.9

3.9

4.6

3.4

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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Men's Soccer

Jon Atkinson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.9

3.9

4.6

3.4

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Cares about the growth of his players off the field as well. "

0

Women's Tennis

Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 18, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Very professional "

0

Women's Tennis

Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"He is a great coach with a lot of knowledge about our sport. He is a great person and we are lucky to have him."

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Men's Golf

Kevin Fillman

Men's Golf Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: July 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct

"Great coach and better man"

0

Men's Soccer

Jon Atkinson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: May 18, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.9

3.9

4.6

3.4

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Soccer

Jon Atkinson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: May 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.9

3.9

4.6

3.4

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Soccer

Jon Atkinson

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Longwood University

NCAA DI • California Collegiate Athletic Association | CCAA

Date: May 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.9

3.9

4.6

3.4

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

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