"Incredibly knowledgable of the game, and obviously was a good player. Extremely inconsistent as a leader and coach. Doesn't trust her assistant coaches (has had a menagerie of coaches throughout the years), doesn't trust her captains, and seems to want to surround herself with "yes-men" so don't cross her. Despite her knowledge of the game she seems to get out-coached by inferior talented teams each season. Schools with a "program" consistently beat Coach Smith's teams despite inferior talent. In my opinion women need to feel good about themselves to play well...and you won't get compliments or feel secure about yourself if you play for Coach Smith. Many players at Hofstra end up becoming student teachers during their senior seasons forcing Coach Smith to adjust the practice schedule to very early in the morning...if you play there, get used to arising when it's dark and practicing as the sun comes up. Practices are long, monotonous, and if you're a captain, she has frequent meetings following practice...she doesn't care what you think, so I'm confused why she meets with you anyway. Coach Smith is well connected in the Long Island community since she runs the Top Gun Club program, but she doesn't seem to find internships or post career jobs for the players. If you're a player that's not getting time, you want to hear the coach tell you reasons why you're not playing...fitness, better off-hand control, speed, lacrosse IQ...but instead, you probably will be ignored for weeks on end. Coach Smith doesn't spend time developing her players that aren't superstars...and in my opinion she isn't that adept at developing stars either."
"He just talks in training, plays favorites, doesn't like guys of other nationalities, can just sit people down during the game,and he doesn't care about the team. For example, a practice lasts an hour, but he will explain to you in a circle from an hour to 45 minutes what to do on the practice. He is so bad coach! "
"Coach Adam is a very honest coach. He will make sure his program is well organized and hold players accountable for their actions on and off the field. Has a 24/7 open door or call policy, he is there for you whenever you need him."
"Coach Bancroft ruined my love of soccer. I had him for 4 years at Saint Anselm, and what I had learned from there most is how badly a coach can change your life. He only cares about the girls he finds important to him, he makes no effort to make everyone feel respected by him. He stalked all of our social media all the time, spammed us with audio messages, he was just so creepy and made us feel so uncomfortable while also just being a bad, unknowledgeable coach. He does not care about you. Please if you are looking to play women's soccer here, look elsewhere - unless you want to feel insecure and hate the sport you once loved for the rest of your life."
"Has won 5 national championships in his college coaching career. Has unbelievable knowledge to share if athletes are open to learning and self motivated he will take their game to the next level. "
Abusive. Has No Business Coaching Women's Sports Or Working With Young Adults.
Date: December 20, 2022
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"Abusive. Created culture of scapegoating players. Was unhinged in mood swings. Would send drunk emails, berate players on the field, schedule punishment runs immediately after games forbade players to see or communicate with family, threw water cups at players and overall air of intimidation while playing favorites with star players- all of which the university was aware of (with many parents and players complaining) but as he had won national championships and was athletic director was overlooked. The history is still overlooked and he was inducted into hall of fame. Overall awful. While a smart lacrosse tactition, was an awful person and sent many players into therapy. "
"Coach King made me not only a better field hockey player but also a better person. She holds her players to the highest standard and her players are motivated to meet that standard. Coach King made my college experience amazing and I could not picture those 4 years without such a positive influence."
"Isn't truthful about a word he says, not even to parents and other members of the coaching staff, and plays heavy favoritism to the detriment of the team."
"I've never met someone who knows field hockey more than Coach King. She is tactically brilliant and shares her knowledge with her players. She is the first person for you to lean on when in need of a friend, teacher, or role model. Her approachability is the most respectable tool in her kit and her positivity the most used. "
"Terrible human being, does not know how to treat her players fairly across the board. Favoritism, and will turn players against eachother. Violates her own player conduct expectations. Misleading when it comes to recruiting process. Terrible across the board."
"I have never had a coach who disrespects, harasses, and degrades their players as much as Plant. She violates Title IV rules and regulations, is dishonest, and is terrible at building meaningful relationships with her players. "
"Coach Seney has to be the worst coach in college hockey. If he doesn't like you he will simply say "you just don't get it". St Anselm will realize one day in the future how much he has utterly destroyed and tarnished the program. He seems to be able to threaten kids with bad recommendations for jobs and get away with his bizzare and immature ways"
"Matthews is the whole package. Epitome of the perfect coach. To be a good fit for her and her program you must be a good person, an extremely hard worker, and a team player. Everyone has a role. She'll help you find yours. "
"The best coach I have ever had. She's hilarious, intense, hard-working, talented, and cares so much about every player on her team. She knows how to get results and make everyone around her better. "
"Very awkward person, cant motivate, played favorites (usually the not talented guys who barely made the team), set bad lineups, and too many practices with him trying to explain the "left back". Looking at what he has done with a beautiful rink and school one would have to question his work ethic. Outworked by coaches with less to offer recruits."
"Terrible coach, has no idea what is going on. Watches his shoes during key plays throughout the game. Literally cries if the team loses. Threatens players with bad job recommendations. Plays a terrible system. This team should be a lot better with the facility and schedule that they have and he is directly to blame. "
"She is chill but is very upfront and brutally honest. You have to have thick skin to like her, but her intentions are good. You know where you stand. She is big into fitness and always expects 100% every single day, sprint, swing, etc. She is not great with communicating about practice/lift times etc. Most players fear her but still like her. "
"Although coach may not always be the most positive she truly loves the game of softball. Her passion and knowledge for the game easily outweighs any other flaw and I couldn't be more honored to play for such a young and eager coach."
"One of the best coaches I've ever had. She pushes you to be the best player you can be. She knows when players have not peaked and will keep pushing you until she knows you've reached your fullest potential. She does not hold back and will tell you what needs to be improved in your game. Direct about team expectations and goals for the season."
"Coach King is a great, involved, motivational coach who only puts her athletes needs first. She pushes student athletes to be both successful in and out of the classroom. Is very understanding of academic demands and only wants the best for her athletes. Great Coach, great individual. "
"He is always there for each of the athletes and that is a rare quality to find. I do wish we had more intense workouts specialized for the championship season and that we knew how each workout would benefit us in the future"
"Barry Rosen doesn't know what he's talking about on the diamond. His practices are irrelevant and pointless and his advice only hurts you. He always talks players down and has negative things to say. Has lead Saint A's to many terrible seasons even if the talent was there."
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