"Blatant favoritism, negative team culture, team division and targeting of certain players is Brian Lee's standard coaching style. Reviews dated back to his LSU years show a consistent negative
pattern which has continued at Rice in spite of repeated student athletes complaints to administration. Recruits looking at this program and coach should look to get a genuine and honest opinion not an edited version from a hand picked student athlete host."
"Coach focuses on players and the person and is invested in development on and off the field. Challenge and growth are definitely present. Has a whole team approach and does not like to single out individuals but the whole team. Has a voice of the match award for those who show positivity and leadership on or off the field it’s cool. Shows values of character as well and talent. Very happy and love the girls and coachea"
"Reviews of Brian Lee are consistent for emotional/psychological abuse of players, negative team culture, fostering division between players and team, and blatant favoritism shown to specific players. It is very unfortunate Rice University Administration has repeatedly ignored the numerous Student-Athletes' concerns and complaints regarding his mistreatment and emotional abuse of players. Any recruit considering this program should proceed with caution and get honest feedback from alumni or current players versus rely on the scripted sales pitch of the host player and coaching staff."
""Leads" by fear and threats. So many players are beat down and afraid to talk to him or any of the staff, let alone compliance avenues. Starters are not immune to his verbal tirades and degradation, but fear speaking up because they know their playing time will be eliminated. Hard for many of the players to watch how he treats specific players, but again fear speaking up. Worry about the mental stability of the players, definitely worried about how they internalize his words and actions and what consequences they have down the line. With tuition at $97,000 girls can't afford to quit and still attend Rice. Rice has an option to extend Brian's contract at the end of the season, I hope they look at the history he has and opt to go find one of the many young, talented, and excited coaches out there."
Brian Lee Should Not Be Coaching Any Woman's Sports
Date: August 24, 2026
By Parent
1.0
Would Recommend
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"Brian Lee should not be coach ANY woman's sports ! He has several complaints via the NCAA compliance division as well as ethics complaints regarding inappropriate and mistreatment of his players ! If your considering Rice for woman's soccer , please reconsider and reach out to one of the players and see what they tell you about him ! He is very good friends with the athletic director at Rice which is probably the only reason besides the fact that the Dean also had his daughter play for him. He's been investigated by the NCAA at Rice as well as at LSU. With today's mental illness at an all time high and the stress of academics at rice. I fear the mental games this man plays could end bad. Please do your research before committing to play for Brian Lee "
Overall Nice Facilities With Plans In The Works To Improve
Date: April 13, 2022
By Verified Athlete
3.6
Would Recommend
Overall
Cleanliness
Availability
Up To Date
Cool
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"The weight room could use remodeling to make it cooler and more modern. The nutrition center is improving but it could have more variety of foods, like providing breakfast, lunch and dinner options instead of just snacks. "
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