"Understanding Fitness is important Passionate about coaching Knows the game Dedicated to players "

"If you work hard, are humble, welcome constructive-criticsm, and constantly work an open line of communication with her, you will have a fantastic experience at SRU. Coach Rice expects her players to be adults. She understands college kids makes mistakes, but when it comes to working on the field, you need to work. She will meet you in the middle if you have a good attitude and give it your all. If you’re lazy and make excuses, as with any coach, you will not earn your spot. She always has an open door policy and encourages her players to come to her with anything, whether it’s academics, playing time, or just telling her how your day went. The coaching staff asks for feedback on new drills and ideas from the players too, which proved to be critical in SRU’s recent playoff run. If you love softball, and I mean really love it, you definitely should play for Coach Rice! I regret nothing and loved my time here."

"I often have mixed feelings about Ray, but I do have to say she knows the game. She has a lot of experience playing and coaching successful teams. Her coaching technique is often intense and cut throat, but she gets the job done. If you need someone to baby you, you would not enjoy being coached by Ray. However, if you operate well with tough love, Ray is your girl. Overall, I respect her as a coach and I don’t often question her in regard to Field Hockey. On the other hand, she sometimes only sees us as players and not humans. She doesn’t take peoples emotional and mental needs into consideration and doesn’t care how we feel, she just wants us to preform well. "

"Very honest about how things are done. She is very knowledgeable about the game and has a lot of experience. She is dedicated to motivate the player to create a trusting team culture. She is also really chill. "

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"I really enjoyed my short time with Coach Swiney. She is very approachable and realistic about what she asks of her players. Her knowledge is undeniable and she is able to express how each player can change into a role that is needed from them. "