Towson University

"Coach Michael Jackson is the worst sprints coach I’ve ever had. He only likes athletes from New Jersey, could care less about your academia, and is extremely biased. I was on his first recruiting class at Towson, and he was fired 2 years after I graduated for harassment. If you have a women’s team, he would be the worst choice for a head coach. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kelyn Freedman

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Great Assistant Coach If She Was Allowed To Have Input

Date: March 21, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

"This Assistant Coach is great. I would say she would be an asset to our team if the Head Coach would allow her to actually have a thought and not control every little situation. I think our team would be winning if the Head Coach would listen to the Assistant Coach she hired. It's sad to say this coach will not last long unless the Head Coach leaves. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kristen Carr

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Coach Lives In Her Glory Days Of Playing

Date: March 21, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Intense

"This coach lives in her glory days of playing and cares more about her AU PRO & USA BOX TEAM then the team she is actually hired to coach. Dont feel she is ready for the D1 Head Coaching position and perhaps needs to go take a coaching position with a local varsity High School . This team for years was playing well until this coach came alone. She can try to blame the players but the past years record under the old coaching staff was better positioned to play in the CAA. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kristen Carr

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

To All Future Rectuits Run Away

Date: March 21, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Intense

"Future Recruits : Run, dont walk away from this toxic unknowlegable coach. Her style of coaching can be best described as "I know how to loose a game". If you are good at not catching the ball and turnovers, then you will be fine and probably get lots of playing time. True gifted players need re-think coming to this team under this coach. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kristen Carr

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

New Coach Needs To Take Classes On Coaching

Date: March 21, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Intense

"This team has been systematically broken down this year with our new coach Kristen Carr. I never thought I would miss the unorganized coaching style of The Lamonicas. We are now to the point that we as a team are incapable of beating a decent D3 team. More specifically, Carr makes zero in game and halftime player adjustments. This Coach will see a train wreck approaching literally from 2 miles away and continue to walk right into its path. I am happy to be graduating and getting out of this team who will have no chance with Kristen Carr and the horrible coaching staff which she controls too. Coach has her favorites and these players get to stay on the field the whole game. Even when terrible mistakes are made. Normally coaches would make adjustments, not this coach. She is a looser. "

Women's Soccer

Katherine Vettori

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Team Environment Is Awful

Date: August 1, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.4

1.0

"Team culture is terrible. Not able to approach for open discussion, Focus is on Maryland players. Does not care much about academics. "

Men's Football

Dustin Lawless

Men's Football Coach / Quality Control

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Leader By Example, Holds High Standards And Always Cares About Us.

Date: June 30, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Creates A Great Team Culture Develops Team Beyond The Field Great Leader Knows The Game Positive Person

"Coach Lawless developed my game beyond what I thought possible. Great leader, personable, fair and was always there for me. "

Women's Soccer

Katherine Vettori

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

A Terrible Person.

Date: November 3, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.4

1.0

"The worst coach I ever had. Actually, all three of them are terrible. I am not a student-athlete anymore so I can write whatever I want without getting in trouble. The assistant coach is obsessed with one his players and will literally get her out of any trouble. But if you’re not her or from Maryland, good luck getting some time because you are going to have to work so much harder in order to even step on the field. She knows no knowledge about soccer. She literally watched the practices and games while the assistant do ALL the work. She is a waste of a spot. She ruined my chances of reaching my dreams and she is the reason why I went to therapy and fell out of love with the sport. "

Women's Soccer

Katherine Vettori

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Ruin Your Mental Health.

Date: September 1, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.4

1.0

"I’m in therapy because of her. An embarrassment to the Towson athletic community… including assistants. "

Women's Soccer

Katherine Vettori

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Fire Her Already.

Date: September 1, 2022

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.4

1.0

"Coach was a liar. A straight up liar. There is a reason why over 20 girls left her program her first three years she was there. I was told that she only adored girls who were raised in Maryland or internationals. She made the players lives a living hell and she if you were an ok player your freshman year, she will never EVER play you. Might as well just transfer after your freshman year because she will look at you like you’re nothing. The soccer team isn’t amazing since she has been hired I don’t know why they extended her contract because she is ruining the program. So many players are in therapy because of her AND the assistant coaches. One of the assistant coaches is literally obsessed with one of the field players and only gives her attention and only talks about her. He treats her like she’s the best player in the world. The team culture is awful. I was told they always partied even during the season and all had their cliques. They all made poor decisions and she wouldn’t care if you were one of her favorites. If not, you’re screwed. Towson women's soccer has so much potential… and you pick those three as your coaching staff. Good work Towson… you’re ruining your reputation. "

Men's Golf

Mike Larkin

Men's Golf Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

The Best

Date: August 10, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Cool Direct Honest Passionate About Coaching

"Very talented and passionate about the sport, super easy to work with as well"

Coed's Facilities

Basketball

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Secu Arena

Date: August 2, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

Tags

Cool Intense Direct Accessible Knows The Game

"SECU arena is home to basketball and gymnastics. It was renovated a couple of years ago and is still in very good condition. Has a nice view of the football and soccer facilities as well"

Men's Facilities

Football

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Football Arena

Date: August 2, 2022

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

4.0

Tags

Cool Intense Direct Accessible Knows The Game

"For a mid major school this stadium is pretty impressive! Generous amount of seating on both sides of the field and located close to several other athletic facilities. Home to track & field as well so track goes around the field too."

Women's Facilities

Soccer

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Tiger Stadium

Date: August 2, 2022

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Cleanliness

Availability

Up To Date

Cool

5.0

Tags

Cool Intense Direct Accessible Knows The Game

"The soccer stadium is located right next to the basketball arena, and across from the football field which is very convenient. Nice turf and seating area. Practice field right next to it."

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Great Person On The Field Mostly.

Date: June 21, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

"Lisa Costello is a great coach if you are a favorite. She is a great person overall but as a coach she is not someone who I would recommend playing under. You have to ask every question under the sun to get a solid answer to a problem about yourself. You will get left in the dark if you do not speak up. Communication skills need improvement. Players are players but people first not just runs or plays. The players had to create their own culture without coaches because there was no middle ground being met. Lisa is open to changing team culture but not players on the field even if the team is not successful. "

Men's Swimming & Diving

Jake Shrum

Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Average Person, Well Below Average Coach

Date: May 31, 2022

By Other

1.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.0

4.2

5.0

Tags

"If he likes you, you can get away with anything at any point. His style of coaching is throw something against the wall and hope it sticks. The women’s team openly disliked each other and he did nothing to help by naming one of the biggest problems on the team captain. Openly ridiculed swimmers in front of the whole team. Lord and would say it was because “he expects more” but would do nothing to help you reach it."

Women's Soccer

Katherine Vettori

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: March 29, 2021

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

1.4

1.0

"Struggles to build a positive and healthy team culture. Very dysfunctional environment. Seeking professional counseling to help regain my confidence. "

-1

Women's Swimming & Diving

Jake Shrum

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: October 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.0

4.2

5.0

Tags

Women's Swimming & Diving

Jake Shrum

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: September 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.0

4.2

5.0

Tags

Women's Swimming & Diving

Jake Shrum

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: July 23, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.0

4.2

5.0

Tags

"Jake is a fantastic coach. He may be significantly harsher on some swimmers, but it’s because he sees potential. He values all types of swimmers, whether that be getting through college or progressing to the next level of swimming."

Women's Volleyball

Donald Metil

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: June 13, 2020

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

2.0

3.0

2.0

Tags

Cool Intense

"Coach Metil is very results driven. However, if he wants a particular athlete to succeed he will do everything he can to make sure that happens. This is great if you are the athlete he wants to succeed. If not, you have to work 5 times harder and could produce the same result but still not get the reward. "

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: July 23, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

"Coach Jackson is the rudest, most insensitive Coach I have even experienced. Has no care for you as a person outside of practice, whether that be academically or mentally. Expects you to be an athlete-student. Very toxic environment "

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: June 23, 2019

By Verified Athlete

3.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

"Not every helpful for field events, showed little to no knowledge."

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: June 23, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

"Stand up coach. He is really big on leadership, discipline, and character building. "

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: February 25, 2019

By Verified Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: February 25, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

"She is extremely laid back and practice are ran more so by assistant coaches than by her. She cares more about quantity than quality and only cares about you getting stuff done. "

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: February 25, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

"She does not know when to push players or how to motivate, she lets things slide that she shouldn't, she's too lenient and not tough enough. She doesn't help you get better and doesnt offer any tips, she'll tell you a swing is good just to boost your confidence without ever actually fixing any problems. She is lazy and not trusted among players."

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: February 25, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

"She wants you to get better and will try to hell you get there."

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: February 25, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

Women's Softball

Lisa Costello

Women's Softball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: February 25, 2019

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.1

3.3

3.0

2.4

Tags

Women's Gymnastics

Vicki Chliszczyk

Women's Gymnastics Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: June 10, 2018

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

3.0

4.0

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: October 29, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

"Mike came in my senior year so only ran 1 year for him"

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: August 23, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

Women's Swimming & Diving

Jake Shrum

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: June 14, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.0

4.2

5.0

Tags

"If you want to get better at swimming he's your guy. Not only is he a grade A++ Coach he's a grade A+++++++++ human. Has the knowledge and ability to identify problems and mold outstanding members of society. "

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

"Haven't interacted with him much yet since I'm a freshman"

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

Men's Football

Rob Ambrose

Men's Football Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI - FCS • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: April 16, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.7

4.9

4.6

4.9

4.6

Tags

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field

Mike Jackson

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: June 20, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.4

3.6

3.2

3.7

3.3

Tags

"Mike Jackson knows a lot about the sprints, hurdles and jumping events in track and field. When he is lacking knowledge in distance and throws events, he recruits good coaches to come in and take over that spot. Because of where his knowledge is heavier, he tends to favor those athletes in those events a little more. Other than that, he does try to go out of his way to help people in outside life events when possible... so long as that person is contributing to the program overall in some way."

Men's Baseball

Mike Gottlieb

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: March 30, 2016

By Verified Athlete

3.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

4.0

4.5

4.0

Tags

Men's Baseball

Mike Gottlieb

Men's Baseball Head Coach

Towson University

NCAA DI • Eastern College Athletic Conference | ECAC

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.5

4.0

4.5

4.0

Tags