Women's Softball

Bridget Hurlman

Women's Softball Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | MAAC

Worst Coach I Have Ever Had. Disgrace.

Date: April 22, 2025

By Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.1

2.6

2.3

1.9

2.0

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"Stripped all of my love for the game. She tells you what you want to hear, and if you are not a favorite, it's like you do not even exist. If you're a favorite you can make as many mistakes as you please, but if you aren't you make one mistake and you are out. She stripped me of every ounce of confidence I had and made me feel worthless."

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Women's Softball

Bridget Hurlman

Women's Softball Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | MAAC

Worst Coach I Have Ever Seen In My Life

Date: March 24, 2024

By Parent

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.1

2.6

2.3

1.9

2.0

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Accessible Cool Direct Intense Disorganized

"She is absolutely horrible. Makes up lies, if she don’t like you she treats you nasty. Very rude and makes rude comments. Talks about other players to players. Does not coach players she doesn’t like. Plays favorites and is the worst coach/person I have ever met"

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Women's Softball

Cat Clifford

Women's Softball Interim Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Cat Shouldn't Be Coaching College Softball!

Date: March 23, 2024

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.3

1.3

1.7

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Cat Clifford makes players want to quit softball. She gives no hope of team or individual improvement. She smiles and tries to appear nice and honest. Don't be fooled! She is vindictive and is known to lie. You never know what you are dealing with because she is so dishonest and unfair. She proudly plays favorites to the most extreme level. Everyone knows who her favorite players are and they get all the opportunities even if they aren't performing. She pretty much almost destroyed Manhattan College Softball with her tactics. The school was right to dismiss her. Her practices are HS level practices. "

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Women's Softball

Tom Pardalis

Former Women's Softball Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | MAAC

Pardalis Grumpy Old Man

Date: November 18, 2023

By Other

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.9

4.5

3.0

3.8

4.3

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Direct Accessible Cool Intense Cares About Academics

"Coach Pardalis definitely plays favorites. He has an old school mentality and can play head games with some of his players or make them feel like they aren’t good enough. He values education but doesn’t genuinely care about players when they are struggling or underperforming. He is stubborn and gets out coached always in big games. He has a temper and all the parents see it displayed during games. He will turn around and kick dirt up while you’re batting if you take a strike which is uncomfortable. During NCAA playoffs he broke a clipboard on ESPN+ which was so embarrassing for the program. His practices are repetitive and lazy. His captains are puppet masters for him and he’s pretty oblivious to the team drama/culture problems. Overall I did not see him as a fair coach. He could be very cold for an old man. He loves players that donate to the program - if you or your parents don’t pay up he will hold it against you. He’s miserable. "

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Men's Baseball

David Vandercook

Men's Baseball Assistant Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Great Recruiter Who Has Tons Of Connections

Date: November 17, 2023

By Other

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

"Does a great job with his players. Has great connections and is a phenomenal recruiter. Gets players into the Cape Cod League"

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Women's Softball

Cat Clifford

Women's Softball Interim Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Impossible To Work With On And Off The Field.

Date: October 5, 2023

By Other

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.3

1.3

1.7

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Cat Clifford creates an overall unfair, dishonest, and rather miserable softball program. Every athlete has at least a little desire to quit, and same for assistant coaches under Cat. She is terrible at communicating the truth. Makes up empty promises and it's basically like she's saying what you want to hear at all times. It doesn't matter how many times you bring up the same topic in order to work through it--she will not change her approach and will babble on about the most random things that don't even connect. Plays favorites like I've never seen before. VERY good at being fake. "

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Women's Soccer

Brendan Lawler

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Nice Person Who Leads A Very Uncompetitive Program

Date: August 19, 2023

By Other

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.7

4.3

3.7

4.0

3.7

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Cool Accessible Direct Intense Easy To Get Along With

"Brendan is a very nice person and a good coach if you are looking for a not very intense division 1 team. He is very defensive minded so if you’re looking to score a lot of goals u should look somewhere else. The game plan stays the same whether you are winning or losing. Brendan cares about each player and understands if you do something wrong inside or outside of school. "

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Women's Softball

Cat Clifford

Women's Softball Interim Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Yes Favoratism Continues In College Softball.

Date: August 8, 2023

By Other

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.3

1.3

1.7

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Poor Communication Disorganized Old School Mentality

"Has her favorite players and not afraid to show it. They can strike out game after game and miss plays repeatedly and never loose their starting spot. You can tell which players she doesn't like at all and for no good reason. Allows players to be rude to Asst Coach and each other, which creates a very toxic environment and no team bonding. Practice plan is always the same and does not build athleticism. Doesn't have a plan B for games and repeats the same mistakes. Does not communicate well and is hard to approach. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Odierna

Men's Lacrosse Associate Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Team Culture, Commitment To Excellence, And Accountability!

Date: May 25, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

5.0

Tags

Intense Believes In You Motivational Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture

"Highly motivated to make the best of all the players on the roster! Intensity, passion and commitment to details. Loves his players!"

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Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Caring, Respectful And Honest Coach!!

Date: May 19, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

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Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Coach is great and she cares about players. A great staff this year!"

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Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Treats Her Players With Respect.

Date: May 2, 2023

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

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Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Treats the players with respect. Develops a family feeling. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Odierna

Men's Lacrosse Associate Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Work Ethic, Team Culture, And Accountability.

Date: April 10, 2023

By Other

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

5.0

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Intense Believes In You Motivational Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture

"Work ethic through the roof. Is an intense competitor who prepares you to play each day, practice or games. Has created a great team first culture in just one year and has immense respect for players and program."

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Women's Swimming & Diving

Patrick Malone

Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

University of Maryland (Baltimore County)

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Very Knowledgeable Sprint & Fly Coach, Listens And Motivates His Athletes And Has Creative Sets

Date: April 7, 2023

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

2.8

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Accessible Knowledgeable Believes In You Direct Motivational

"Pat did a great job leading both sprint and fly groups. He comes up with the most creative and individualized sets out of all coaches to focus on what his athletes need. He is very knowledgeable in technique and definitely made me a better swimmer. Unfortunately, I do not think the head coaching staff gives him the freedom/ decision making power he deserves. He is outgoing, organized, and motivational. "

1

Women's Swimming & Diving

Patrick Malone

Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

University of Maryland (Baltimore County)

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Great Coach That Cares About Swimmers In His Groups

Date: April 6, 2023

By Other

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

2.8

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Accessible Knowledgeable Believes In You Direct Motivational

"Overall Pat was in my opinion the best coach at UMBC. He was the most knowledgable about technique and taught his swimmers in a more modern way. When he lead practices he motivated his swimmers and was super passionate. I feel that Pat isn't given enough room and freedom to coach as the head coach holds him back. If the team was lead by Pat or if Pat was given more freedom to do what he thinks is right then the team would be headed in the right direction. At the moment it is not..... quality /depth wise it'll hit rock bottom in coming years. "

2

Women's Swimming & Diving

Patrick Malone

Women's Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach

University of Maryland (Baltimore County)

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Knowledgeable Coach Who Understood Training.

Date: April 6, 2023

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

2.8

Tags

Accessible Knowledgeable Believes In You Direct Motivational

"Knew what he was doing and cared about athletes. "

1

Men's Soccer

Andrew Santos

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Passionate And Caring Coach Who Goes Above And Beyond For His Team

Date: April 2, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Believes In You Great Leader Passionate About Coaching Players Coach

"His mentorship to my student athlete has been great. He has grown as a player and person with his guidance. "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

If You Are Actually Serious About Lacrosse Look Elsewhere

Date: November 16, 2022

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"my high school team could easily beat this team, dont know how or why she got this job"

-2

Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Do Not Recommend

Date: September 19, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Not a good coach. Did not fulfill expectations I had for this program. Did not foster good team culture."

-2

Women's Volleyball

Lora Sarich

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

The Worst Coach In U.S.A.

Date: July 9, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.3

2.0

1.3

1.7

1.3

Tags

Accessible Disorganized Poor Communication

"The worst coach in U.S.A. She should be banned from coaching volleyball!"

0

Women's Volleyball

Lora (Sarich) Egbert

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Ruined The Volleyball Program At Our School.

Date: July 8, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"Unfortunately she was my coach during college. She made my college experience miserable and I hated going to practice. I don't want anyone to go through what me and my teammates did. She is very negative person and hates all the players. She was mentally abusing most of the girls on my team and trying to manipulate them. She also doesn't have the competence and knowledge needed to be a volleyball coach. The practices we had were a joke. She has no idea what she is doing during practice. She never has a plan and is disoriented. "

0

Women's Volleyball

Lora (Sarich) Egbert

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

The Worst Coach In The World!!!

Date: July 8, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Disorganized Poor Communication

"The worst coach I've ever had in my life! She has zero volleyball knowledge and is a terrible person. Abusive towards the players. Very negative atmosphere in the gym. She should never be allowed to coach girls! "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Fosters Bad Team Culture

Date: July 7, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Fosters bad team culture and is a bystander to bullying on and off the field. Impatient, will get angry and yell at individuals or the team as a whole quickly in practice. Puts pressure on players instead of fostering a positive environment and encouraging them to succeed. Does not value her players' time. Many athletes quit or leave..."

-2

Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

A Nice Person But Not A Good Coach

Date: May 23, 2022

By Other

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Cares about grades but is legit clueless. Practices are disorganized, just focuses on defense. Working hard or even doing well does not mean you’ll get playing time. Often is randomly in a bad mood and will get angry during practices. Goes through phases of picking on specific players and favoring others, it shows a lot. The seniors have a lot of power: they will go up to her and tell her who they don’t want to play with and she does whatever they say it’s a joke really."

0

Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Still Learning And Building The Program…

Date: May 22, 2022

By Other

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Such a nice person but just not a good coach. Team defense is great, but has no understanding of offense. Basically no requirements for fitness, she did our conditioning last year we would just randomly do a few sprints now and then. Has high demands for grades you bring in but lacks understanding of how to actually help (will advise you to use a planner but that’s it lol) Will get a full 20+ hours out of you even in fall. Film is huge. Team culture is not great, a lot of complaining (it always seems like players don’t want to be there and put in the work), a lot of gossiping, when things go bad no one wants to hold themselves accountable not even the coach, everyone just blames each other."

0

Women's Lacrosse

Jenna Dingler

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Manhattan University

NCAA DI • New Jersey Athletic Conference | NJAC

Not A Good Environment

Date: May 4, 2022

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.3

2.1

2.5

Tags

Poor Communication Accessible Cares About Academics Disorganized Intense

"Super nice when visited. Completely different person when you are on the team. Could care less about how you are doing in classes. Transferred after first semester. Entire team culture is not a good environment. Multiple people transferred out my year. "

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