Saint Michael's College Athletics Rating, VT by Verified Athletes

Field Hockey

Carla Hesler

Recreation Sports Coordinator

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Eh, Don’t Waste Your Stress

Date: April 20, 2025

By Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

3.0

2.0

Tags

"The coaches style is very old school, something needs to either change with her coaching style or her recruiting because the team is just not where it should be. This coach has massive player bias, and only gives chances to her favorite personalities and not their abilities. Fosters a team environment where her players put down other players when their hits are better than there’s and tells them they need to cut back. When I told them I was going to transfer they told me that they would tell every coach, of all the schools I was looking at not to let me on their team. "

0

Women's Ice Hockey

Chris Donovan

Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

Donovan Finally Forced Out

Date: March 10, 2025

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.0

2.5

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Chris Donovan has to go down as the worst coach in NCAA women’s hockey as shown by is losing record of about .15 winning percentage. Poor communicator, low effort, created terrible team culture. Has lied to every team he has coached by telling the players if they ever said he should not coach, he would voluntarily leave. The player writeups have been horrific about their experiences and his inability to coach a team. He was finally forced to leave after 24 years. Ironically the former AD Chris Kenny was also forced to leave for covering up player reviews on behalf of Donovan. "

1

Women's Swimming & Diving

Eileen Hall

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Messy Coaching, Steer Clear Of This Program…

Date: November 18, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.7

2.3

2.7

3.0

Tags

Intense Accessible Cool Direct Cares About Academics

"Very bad at communicating effectively, does not take constructive criticism well, allows inappropriate relationships between assistant coach and athletes, not very knowledgeable about the sport. Does emphasize academic success. Preaches mental health but does not act on her words. Holds onto intense biases when handling conflict (if willing to handle the conflict at all)."

0

Women's Soccer

Wendy Elles

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

A Coach Who Connects Well

Date: July 8, 2024

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Accessible Knowledgeable Fitness Is Important Great Communicator Organized

"Coach Wendy met with my daughter and me after we attended a tour of the college. She made time to meet with us and connected well with my daughter. She talked about her coaching career, her vision for the team, and was honest about the strength of the team and the expectations for players to receive playing time. She seems like a great coach to play for. "

0

Women's Facilities

Soccer

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Athletic Facilities Are All In One Place And Right On Campus.

Date: July 8, 2024

By Other

4.2

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

4.0

5.0

4.0

3.0

Tags

Direct Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable

200

Weight room

200

Locker room

200

Training room

200

Practice Facilities

"All of St. Mike's athletic facilities are in one place. The training room does a great job getting to know each player and their needs,"

0

Women's Campus Visit

Soccer

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

St Mike's Has Great Team Chemistry

Date: July 8, 2024

By Other

4.2

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

4.0

5.0

4.0

Tags

Direct Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable

"St. Michael's athletes gave a full tour that included attending classes, meeting with coaches and spending time with the team. The team seemed super tight and positive towards each other."

0

Men's Soccer

Wade Jean

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Old School, Hard Mentality

Date: June 24, 2024

By Other

3.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

2.6

3.0

4.0

3.2

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Old School Mentality Knowledgeable

"Old school coach, only caring about the starting 11. Super knowledgeable and smart though"

0

Men's Soccer

Wade Jean

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Wants You To Give Everything You Have.

Date: December 3, 2023

By Other

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

2.6

3.0

4.0

3.2

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Old School Mentality Knowledgeable

"Wants you to put in the work but understands that our academics come first. Our league is filed with talented older international players but believes we can win. Really wants us to be fit."

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Women's Campus Visit

Soccer

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Small But Super Welcoming

Date: November 27, 2023

By Other

3.8

Overall

Team Dynamic

Host Interaction

Coaching Staff Interaction

Coach Player Interaction

Got To Know Team

4.0

3.0

4.0

Tags

Direct Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable

"I only visited for a day, but the athletes were super nice and welcoming. I had a meeting with the coach and she seemed like she really wanted to get to know me and what I was looking for in a school. It's a super small campus but everyone I met was very nice."

0

Women's Ice Hockey

Chris Donovan

Women's Ice Hockey Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

Coach Donovan In The Eyes Of Players.

Date: September 10, 2023

By Other

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.5

3.0

2.0

2.5

3.0

Tags

Believes In You Dedicated To Players Passionate About Coaching Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Coach Donovan is such a positive leader. He truly cares about his players and wants the best for his team. He motivates his players to be the best they can be on and especially off the ice. "

-1

Women's Lacrosse

Quinn Rose

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Super Driven Coach !

Date: July 16, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knows The Game Honest Knowledgeable

"Quinn has always wanted the best for me and my teammates. She expresses how much she cares and does everything she can for myself and the team to get better and reach our goals "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Quinn Rose

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Would Not Recommend

Date: July 16, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knows The Game Honest Knowledgeable

"Coach Quinn is not present in practice. Coach has poor communication skill and lacks discipline. The program needs a coach who is organized, direct, and driven. "

0

Women's Facilities

Lacrosse

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Accessible Facilities

Date: July 15, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

Tags

Direct Accessible Cool Intense Knowledgeable

200

Weight room

200

Locker room

200

Training room

200

Practice Facilities

"Good facilities all on campus and open every day. They are updating everything as the years roll on aswell"

0

Women's Lacrosse

Quinn Rose

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Quinn Is Dedicated To Her Lacrosse Family

Date: July 15, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knows The Game Honest Knowledgeable

"Quinn is an organized and responsive coach who is always willing to give over 100% to her team. She works to ensure her players are fulfilling their full potential on the field, in the classroom, and in all faucets of their college student athlete experiences. Quinn is a coach that will always be in your corner. "

0

Women's Lacrosse

Quinn Rose

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Amazing Person

Date: July 15, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

Believes In You Creates A Great Team Culture Knows The Game Honest Knowledgeable

"Coach Quinn cares so much about her players and advancing Saint Michaels College Womens Lacrosse into a new era "

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 17, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Gus is an incredible coach and will go out of the way for the benefit of the team!!"

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 13, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Gus is incredibly passionate about the sport and cares a lot about every one of his athletes. He is always available to his athletes and works hard to give them the best training opportunities on and off the hill."

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Extremely knowledgeable in the sport, can communicate advice in multiple ways, and is always available."

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Gus is the most helpful and motivated coach I have seen in any college circuit. His hard work and dedication to the sport is extremely inspiring and motivational. He is always willing to help no matter the circumstances. I couldn’t think of a single complain about Gus as a coach, mentor, and a friend. "

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Best coach on the EISA Circuit"

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: April 12, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

"Gus is one of the most passionate and caring coaches. He is dedicated to every single athlete and works with his athletes on and off the hill. "

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Eileen Hall

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.7

2.3

2.7

3.0

Tags

Intense Accessible Cool Direct Cares About Academics

""

0

Women's Swimming & Diving

Eileen Hall

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

3.7

2.3

2.7

3.0

Tags

Intense Accessible Cool Direct Cares About Academics

""

0

Women's Tennis

Mark Ellingson

Women's Tennis Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

4.0

2.0

Tags

Cool Direct

""

0

Men's Golf

Jason Bedard

Men's Golf Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool

"I've never met anyone like him."

0

Men's Lacrosse

Pat Ivory

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.5

3.0

4.0

3.5

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Lacrosse

Pat Ivory

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

4.5

3.0

4.0

3.5

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Ice Hockey

Damian DiGiulian

Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

1.0

2.0

Tags

Direct Intense

"Playing time isn't his strength and he overlooks some people with potential."

0

Women's Skiing

Gus MacLeod

Women's Skiing Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.8

4.4

4.7

4.6

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Women's Softball

Robyn Newton

Women's Softball Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.3

2.7

Tags

Accessible Direct Cool Intense

""

0

Women's Softball

Robyn Newton

Women's Softball Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.3

2.7

Tags

Accessible Direct Cool Intense

""

0

Men's Baseball

Jason Szafarski

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

Tags

Cool Direct Accessible Intense

""

0

Men's Baseball

Jason Szafarski

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.5

Tags

Cool Direct Accessible Intense

""

0

Women's Volleyball

Jesse Carpenter

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense

""

0

Men's Soccer

Wade Jean

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

2.6

3.0

4.0

3.2

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Old School Mentality Knowledgeable

""

1

Men's Soccer

Wade Jean

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

2.6

3.0

4.0

3.2

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Old School Mentality Knowledgeable

"Jean is wired to win."

-1

Women's Softball

Robyn Newton

Women's Softball Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.3

2.7

Tags

Accessible Direct Cool Intense

""

0

Women's Lacrosse

Brigid Brady

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Date: May 16, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct

"Loving but could make practices a little more high paced. It feels like we don't always get much done."

0

Women's Field Hockey

Bill Davidson

Women's Field Hockey Head Coach

Daniel Webster College

NCAA DIII • Upper Midwest Athletic Conference | UMAC

Date: July 28, 2016

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

4.0

2.0

Tags

Intense

"Played mind games to intentionally break you down ."

0

Men's Soccer

Wade Jean

Men's Soccer Head Coach

Saint Michael's College

NCAA DII • Region 10

Very Very Proud Of Himself

Date: May 14, 2023

By Verified Athlete

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.2

2.6

3.0

4.0

3.2

Tags

Direct Intense Accessible Old School Mentality Knowledgeable

"Picks favorites, and alienates those who don't conform to his standards. This would be acceptable if he had anywhere near a decent record over the last 10 years. He is overconfident due to success early in his career "

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