"Good luck, especially if you’re unlucky enough to be on the mens team… the culture has shifted a whole 180 since he took over. He is currently being carried by athletes that are talented, but next year he’ll have a much harder time. "

"I think shes out of the college coaching game, but writing just in case. One teammate of mine had a mental breakdown under Fran. Another was close to a breakdown but she transferred. It was unfortunate that LSU admin didn’t investigate why she was hospitalized. It was unfortunate that another teammate warned the sports psych but he didn’t step in. Athletes staying safe should be #1"

"On the outside, he is a very nice and caring person. When you play for him, if you are not one of his favorites you will never see the court, no matter how bad or good his favorite may be. Nothing you can do will make him change his mind, if he doesn’t like you for any reason, you will never play. Also very religious and will use that against you if you aren’t and try to push it on you and everyone on the team. LSU is a great school and has great school spirit and culture, but Russell made me hate going to practice. Look how many of the players transfer out of the LSU beach team…."

"Hard coach to work with. "

"Is a good coach as long as things go well for the team performance and standing. As things becomes difficult in the standings, will shout at people on and off the field during game and get pretty intense without being cosntructive. One could say that he is passionate about the game but really he is passionate about getting results only and doesn't care if we play good soccer or not. The team did not have captains at the beginning of the season and mid seasons captains were chosen without the whole team being consulted. If there are team issues only part of the team will take a decision that may or not affect everyone on the team. Is pretty good at motivational speeches. Makes it known that he has favorites. The good thing and most forward thinking he has in my opinion is that he does not believe intense fitness training (like lifting heavy and heavy conditionning) makes you the best player and tends to include a ball in everything that his fitness related beside the gym. Will tell you that school is important as long as it doesn't interfere with soccer development. So he doesn't support ambitious majors."

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"Great person off the field. Stresses the importance of a good team structure, yet the team was divided between starters and non starters. Don't believe everything he says because it all depends on how you play throughout the season. Has clear favorites and makes it known "

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"Good person off the field,but not the most upfront/direct person when it comes to soccer aspects. Questionable choices tactically soccer-wise at times as well. "

"Good guy. Not the best soccer coach. Doesn't connect well with female athletes."

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