Youngstown State University

Four or more years, Public • Youngstown, OH

Overall Rating

2.3

52 Reviews

27%

Division and Conference

NCAA DI - FCS • Horizon League

NCAA DI • Horizon League

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2.3 Coach & Staff Rating

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One University Plaza

Youngstown, OH, 44555-0001

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Location

City: Small

Size

10,000 - 19,999

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Associate's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

First Professional Degree

Students per Full Time Faculty

17: 1

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

78.1 %

Avg. Number of Applicants

6,718

Standardized Testing Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Statistics & Range

% Submitted SAT

15 %

SAT Range

930 - 1,180

SAT Critical Reading

470 - 590

SAT Math

460 - 590

ACT Statistics & Range

% Submitted ACT

79 %

ACT Composite Range

18 - 24

ACT English Range

16 - 24

ACT Math Range

17 - 25

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,021

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,381

Median Debt after Graduation

$15,750

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000

$15,000

Yearly income $30,001–$75,000

$16,235

Yearly income $75,000+

$15,750

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation

$38,078

4-Yr after Graduation

$46,336

Employment Rate

97 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors

199

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degrees / Diplomas

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,109

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$54,790

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$51,158

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. - Associate's Degree

5,110

Geography and Cartography. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

4,507

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$43,821

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

2,602

Hospitality Administration/Management. - Associate's Degree

5,209

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$23,896

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$45,140

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. - Associate's Degree

1,503

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$146,802

Computer Programming. - Associate's Degree

1,102

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$58,898

Gerontology. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

3,011

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. - Associate's Degree

1,508

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$65,344

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$78,374

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. - Associate's Degree

1,502

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$59,408

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$71,457

Computer and Information Sciences, General. - Associate's Degree

1,101

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,460

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$48,308

Criminal Justice and Corrections. - Associate's Degree

4,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$34,984

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$42,565

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Associate's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$31,261

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$65,885

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. - Associate's Degree

1,907

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,222

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$51,077

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,410

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$70,791

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$79,343

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. - Bachelor's Degree

1,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$31,040

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$37,956

Health and Medical Administrative Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,107

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Social Work. - Bachelor's Degree

4,407

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$34,629

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$39,206

Fine and Studio Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,007

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$23,672

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$34,931

Computer Science. - Bachelor's Degree

1,107

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$57,313

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$60,026

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. - Bachelor's Degree

909

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Psychology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$21,116

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$40,299

Dance. - Bachelor's Degree

5,003

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree

301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Astronomy and Astrophysics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,002

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health and Physical Education/Fitness. - Bachelor's Degree

3,105

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$28,132

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$44,372

History. - Bachelor's Degree

5,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$35,918

Management Information Systems and Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,212

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

2,313

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$26,571

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,515

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,609

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business/Managerial Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

5,206

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business/Commerce, General. - Associate's Degree

5,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Industrial Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,435

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$65,117

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,131

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$33,660

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$43,874

Civil Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,408

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$65,606

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$65,539

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Bachelor's Degree

1,312

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$30,976

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$35,905

Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,506

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. - Bachelor's Degree

5,106

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$43,298

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$49,491

Security Science and Technology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,304

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Film/Video and Photographic Arts. - Bachelor's Degree

5,006

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. - Bachelor's Degree

907

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$22,625

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,262

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. - Bachelor's Degree

4,006

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Sociology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,511

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Religion/Religious Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,802

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,219

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$23,799

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,920

Biology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,601

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$26,753

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$45,518

International Business. - Bachelor's Degree

5,211

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

English Language and Literature, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,301

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$21,160

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,593

Finance and Financial Management Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,208

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$42,869

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$52,870

Accounting and Related Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$39,752

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$55,444

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. - Bachelor's Degree

5,199

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$49,034

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$57,659

Mechanical Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,419

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$63,044

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$76,293

Public Health. - Bachelor's Degree

5,122

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Chemical Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,407

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$62,477

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$82,878

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. - Associate's Degree

5,108

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$32,339

Special Education and Teaching. - Bachelor's Degree

1,310

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$33,515

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,548

Anthropology. - Bachelor's Degree

4,502

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Music. - Bachelor's Degree

5,009

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. - Bachelor's Degree

5,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Journalism. - Bachelor's Degree

904

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Chemistry. - Bachelor's Degree

4,005

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Political Science and Government. - Bachelor's Degree

4,510

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$28,823

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$40,770

Philosophy. - Bachelor's Degree

3,801

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Marketing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,214

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$34,766

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$53,012

Mathematics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Human Resources Management and Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,210

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$51,602

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$59,512

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

5,207

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. - Bachelor's Degree

1,507

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Manufacturing Engineering. - Bachelor's Degree

1,436

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,138

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$58,558

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$61,921

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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate

First year, Full Time Students

76%

Transfer Rate

24 %

Recent Ratings

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Poor Leadership And Coaching

Date: July 27, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

"Claiming he was fostering a competitive environment, but only created an uncomfortable, anxiety filled, and damaging environment, ruining many swimmers love for the sport, including mine. I was consistently put down by him and the team he created. He does not treat his men and woman’s teams equally, favoring the men’s heavily, practices catered towards the men’s team only. He has a very large ego which causes his to be blind to the mistakes me has made and refuses to fix them. Smith claims to support athletes with mental heath issues, but only has punished them by removing them from travel meets and from practices. He does not support individual athletes, unless favored by him, at all. His coaching style was average at best, little knowledge on new techniques. Only looked to increase physical strength rather than improve technique in order to improve times. Often blames the athlete for not improving instead of looking at what he could change for practices to cater to their needs."

Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Would Give Him Zero Stars If Possible.

Date: July 4, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication Intense Disorganized

"It is almost impossible for this man to be positive and uplifting. There’s a difference between tough love and verbally abusive. He takes complete advantage of everything, including his position, as he has bragged about not losing his job. He has even been rude to other coaches and staff members. He said the team can go winless and he still won’t get fired, because this is a “buffer year” for him. Well guess what, they did go winless. He even publicly swears at them and it’s overheard by many. Always negative. Plain and simple, he is a narcissist. I would never recommend anyone to come to YSU and play for him. "

Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Run Away As Fast As You Can!!!

Date: May 15, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication Intense Disorganized

"My daughter played from Rob Harris at YSU. He is a horrible person. For someone who has a little girl, he treats his players poorly! He is abusive. He yells and screams at his players, is disrespectful to them, and does NOT care about their mental health. He has created a toxic environment at YSU. Do NOT EVER play for him."

Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

So Embarassing For Ysu And Difficult To Witness As A Parent

Date: May 7, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication Intense Disorganized

"What an embarrassment to the YSU and athlete community. This coach was yelling, cursing and so rude to his players on his field that we could hear it from our field next to theirs. He left his field to come commensurate with the coach on the field we were at and continued his poor attitude in front of all of the athletes and fans. Who complains and whines like that in front of others? It appeared he was trying to shame his athletes but the poor reflection was only on him. Students considering committing to this program should be aware how he treats these young adults. If he is willing to behave so inappropriately in public, I can only imagine what he gets away with in private. I did not want to submit anything while their season was going on to avoid disrupting the athletes' but it should be publicly known how this coach behaves."

Women's Lacrosse

Rob Harris

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Davenport University

NCAA DII • Michigan Intercol. Ath. Assn. | MIAA

Had High Hopes But He’s Definitely Out Of His League Tells His Players They’re Horrible And Doesn’t Know Why They Play Lacrosse

Date: April 17, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Poor Communication Intense Disorganized

"He is now coaching at Youngstown state which is a D1 program he is very disrespectful to his players and I’d definitely out of his league he’s 0-14 at the moment and it doesn’t look good for the rest of the season "

Coed Soccer

Brian Shrum

Coed Soccer Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI - FCS • Skyline Conference

A Coach I Enjoyed Playing For During My Time. He Made Sure I Was Heard And Listened To What I Had To Say.

Date: May 3, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.5

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"Brain cares about the players beyond the field"

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Short Man Syndrome With An Ego That's Taller Than Him

Date: May 3, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Only cares about himself and his reputation. Cares for men's team more than women's team since they are like his "sons" because he recruited the first group of men when they were reinstated and treats the women with disrespect unless they are his puppet and don't do anything wrong. He says failing is a part of life, but you can't fail when it is under his watch or time or energy. Does not communicate news or update in a timely manner and expects everyone to be on time for things / remember his 5 page emails word for word. He also says beginning of every year that the team as a whole will work on starts with each other / with the coaches once a week, that does not happen until 3 days before team departs for conference. Just saying, don't swim or dive under him unless you can win conference. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Finally, The Team Can Start To Heal And Focus On The Game We Love!

Date: March 16, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"So grateful to YSU for removing this coach before she continued to destroy this team that has so much potential. Same ladies as last year's winners plus new and amazing freshman talent, so hopefully now that the coach is gone, we can focus on the game. This is such a testament to the danger of an insecure coach that divides friends and instills and perpetuates fear through gossip and hate. Go Guins, rally time!"

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Clarkson Fired !!!.................................

Date: March 15, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Received word today that Clarkson's reign of terror has ended - she was rightfully terminated, and most likely will not have an opportunity to ever have the "privilege" of coaching again. There is some players that will need to recover from Stockholm Syndrome but 100% of players will be better off in the long run. "

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Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

This Coach Will Ruin Your Daughter's College Experience

Date: March 13, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Coach Clarkson has no business being in a position of authority around young adults. She appeals to a certain type of athlete but is a very negative role model for most young women. Unless you want your daughter to spend her college years being manipulated by a "coach" that doesn't understand the meaning of the role, do your student athlete a favor and encourage them to play and study elsewhere."

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Attacking Teammates Says It All

Date: March 13, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Reading through these posts it’s very clear that the culture is abusive and mean. This is about rating a coach from people who have had good or bad experiences and then you have two self proclaimed players attacking other people for their opinions. No one else attacks other players but these two posts. It’s very sad and indicative of the larger problem. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Negativity Abounds In This Program

Date: March 13, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"It's very telling to see Clarkson's pet players trying to gas light others' experiences. Clarkson taught them well as that is one her few talents as a coach... gaslighting players that aren't her pets. The most recent 5 star posts are the perfect example of a toxic program. It's great that some players have had a positive experience.... but attacking others that don't share their opinion and accusing them of lying is totally in character for this 1 and 5 program going in the wrong direction."

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Run Don’t Walk Away! She’s An Absolute Sycophant

Date: March 10, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"It’s pretty sad that the only adjective I can come up with for Coach Clarkson is certifiable. Okay, maybe add psychotic. I have never felt so badly for a group of girls in my life. I have been a player and a friend of this team and they are literally falling apart both in and off the field. Clarkson has blatantly lied to our faces and lied in writing. She is a narcissistic scared little girl who can’t ask for help and is so insecure that she doesn’t know anything other than to lash out. Like a threatened dog in the corner, when she is mad she comes out attacking at any cost. YSU should be ashamed to allow a mentally stagnant child to manage the lives of this women’s lax team. She needs serious mental help and should almost be criminally liable for the mental and emotional destruction of a group of stellar athletes and what began as a strong program. It’s hard to believe this is the same group of players that won the MAC. Now everyone is a wreck and quitting because of this sycophant. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

If You're Good Enough To Play College Lacrosse, Don't Do It Here!

Date: March 10, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Unless your dream destination to spend 4 of the most important years of your life is Youngstown, Ohio, avoid this program under this toxic coach. This program performs at a mediocre D3 level pretending to be a D1 program in the weakest D1 lacrosse conference in the country. If you want a shot at a cheesy ring for playing in an ugly conference on a team where all the players talk trash about each other and the coach does zero player development then this is for you. The captains are hand-picked by the coach to do her bidding as backstabbing minions. Playing time is determined by sucking up to the coach and NOT on work ethic or in-game performance (just look at the stats of some of the players that are playing most every game) The post season opportunities under this coach are about as bright as the quality of life in Youngstown, even in a very weak conference."

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Caution To Potential Lacrosse Transfers To Ysu

Date: March 10, 2023

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Clarkson tripped into the head coaching position and is immature. Not level-headed - often pulls red cards for behavior - is inconsistent, plays favorites. Is a total hypocrite. Should be fired for inappropriate language, treatment, and mental abuse. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

One Statement That Say's It All...Trainwreck!

Date: March 6, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Keep in mind, that the person that has raved about Clarkson is not a player (or even a parent). Unless you experienced what goes on behind the scenes under Clarkson from a player perspective, you have no business making any kind of positive coach reviews …(bones is that you???) Northwestern bench 24 – YSU 3, simply remarkable. lol Recruits – do your homework before you even think of signing an NLI to play lacrosse at YSU under Clarkson. She is a complete trainwreck. She will suck the life and your love of lacrosse out of you in a matter of weeks not months. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Awesome Honest Knowledgeable Knows Her Game Leader Cares About Team Academics Etc

Date: January 23, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"I have known this program from almost the start of it ! Truly amazing teachers of the game team oriented cares about the players ! Family oriented just like YSU ! Outstanding 2nd year conf regular season champs remarkable !"

-7

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Completely In Over Her Head. More Concerned About Not Embarrassing Herself Than The Well Being Of The Players. Thrives On Conflict.

Date: January 20, 2023

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"This coach has created a toxic program that will eventually implode. She has no ability to develop players and her idea of team-building/bonding is for players to get trashed at bars/parties. Team meetings consist of berating players and dropping as many f-bombs as possible and loves to play mind-games in lieu of actually being able to coach lacrosse. Likes to create internal conflict among players and has selected captains to act as her spies to report back on any player not drinking her kool-aid. Places no value on players that also care about academics. "

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Amazing Outstanding Team On And Off Field

Date: January 16, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Once in a lifetime coach honest caring team concept cares about her players great role model makes YSU look outstanding makes great student athletes great teacher! Easy to get along with and outstanding individual ! Very knowledgeable !"

-6

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Mentally Abusive Coach...

Date: November 24, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Coach Clarkson coaches through fear and intimidation. She is verbally abusive and berating while constantly dropping F-bombs and criticizing players instead of mentoring and coaching players as human beings. To be in good standing she dictates that your friends should only be on the lacrosse team and she does not want the lacrosse players to have friendships with players on other sports teams or have friendships with other students on campus. She claims players can't have any kind of social life and play D1 lacrosse and if you want any kind of social life transfer to a D3 school, which happens to be what she played in college. Her former wife, Theresa Walton, a D1 player in college, was the former head coach up until this summer and Clarkson originally got the assistant coaching position through nepotism as Walton's wife, then got the Head Coaching position when Coach Walton left to accept the head coaching job at ODU by blaming Coach Walton for any past issues on team and trying to take all the credit for the successes, including recruiting but the players on the team say Coach Walton was the lead coach that recruited them not Clarkson. After fall ball this season, she pressured players to voluntarily quit the team even via a text to her and she would respect that. If people she deemed as not all in, didn't match her her same level of "obsession" with lacrosse and did not voluntarily leave she was going to pull scholarships and/or cut them in the spring. Keep in mind these are the same players from last years 8-2 conference team. She is way over head after recently being named head coach, team is in total disarray and players are miserable under her abusive and threatening coaching style. She also plays favorites big time, so if a player wants to earn play time based on practice performance and merit, forget about it. She also crossed the line by "blank" shaming players in front of the team for hooking up with dudes on the football team, she said F-that and if it happens again your gone. Way out of bounds and none of her business... She also never hired an assistant coach coach all fall season, probably because she didn't want any other coach's eyes on how the program was being run or simply can't get anyone to work under her. There is much, much more to report but you get the idea..."

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Outstanding ! Great Teacher / Coach Of The Gamee!E !

Date: September 6, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"I have watched program for a one year and a half! Great coaches and dedicated to these scholar athletes !"

-1

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Passionate, Smart, And Dedicated

Date: August 31, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"I have been coached by 9 different head/assistant coaches throughout my collegiate career. None of them match the dedication, IQ level, and passion that Coach Clarkson has for the game of lacrosse and her team here at YSU. As someone who has experienced multiple season-ending injuries, my confidence was shaky at best when I got to Youngstown. My expectations were low based on previous experiences with coaches who lacked the compassion and knowledge to invest in their players, especially those who have struggled with adversity. Coming to YSU was the best decision I have ever made, especially as an athlete. I was blown away by the dedication Coach Clarkson shows her players. She is always at the field, running through plays, shooting drills, or going over film sets. Any question I had, she answered. I will always appreciate her honesty, as it never comes at the cost of being cruel. I played the best lacrosse of my entire career under her guide, and she helped me reach goals I never thought I'd hit, even before I had been injured. I cannot speak enough to her character and dedication to this game and this team. "

-1

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

One Of The Best

Date: August 29, 2022

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Coach Clarkson is one of the best coaches I have had throughout my lacrosse career. Before coming here my love for the game was struggling and I found it hard to love going to practice and putting in work for something my heart just wasn’t truly in anymore. Coach Clarkson helped me fall back in love with lacrosse again and is the main reason I want to return to playing. After suffering through a season ending injury this coach has had my back since day 1. She never stopped believing in my abilities and still to this day has never doubted me for a second. The reason why I have such a good head on my shoulders now is truly because of her. Not only does she care about you as an athlete but she also cares about you as a person too. Your mental health is never pushed to the side and respect is given to every player no matter what the case is. Team culture is encouraged through everything, and there is nothing that this coach has said that hasn’t been delivered. Her loyalty to this program and team does not go unnoticed especially by the girls on the team. She knows her shit and is willing to put in time for all of the girls that want to learn from her. She will dedicate her time for you weather it’s shooting, wall ball, film, or even just having a conversation. Not only is her knowledge of lacrosse power but her loyalty and dedication to helping you get better with that is what makes this coach as good as she is."

-4

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Another Bad Coach At Ysu

Date: June 10, 2022

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"Equally as terrible of a coach as the head coach, Theresa Walton. Emotionally and verbally abusive and instilled a culture of fear and distrust between teammates and coaches. "

Women's Lacrosse

Taylor Marshall

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Ysu Lacrosse Has The Worst Coaching Staff I Have Ever Seen.

Date: June 10, 2022

By Other

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

3.0

Tags

Cool Passionate About Coaching Players Coach Positive Person Respectful To Players

"Out of all the coaches on the YSU lacrosse staff, she was the best. She even saw how terrible the rest of the coaching staff was and rightfully decided to leave. "

Women's Basketball

Melissa Jackson

Former Women's Basketball Head Coach

University of Akron

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

Date: March 25, 2021

By Verified Athlete

4.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

5.0

3.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Intense

"She is a leader who wants everyone involved. "

Coed Soccer

Brian Shrum

Coed Soccer Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI - FCS • Skyline Conference

Date: March 21, 2021

By Verified Athlete

4.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.5

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct Intense Knowledgeable

"Overall good coach and very knowledgeable "

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Date: January 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"If this man is your coach you should probably transfer. He has a massive Napoleon complex and lacks the ability to lead a division 1 program. He has the brain intelligence of a 6 year old boy and although he brags about his expertise, he shows no experience in dealing with the physical, emotional and mental health of his athletes."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Date: January 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

2.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Brad truly transformed the Binghamton program over his five years as a coach. The team improved in the classroom and the men we added to the America East conference. But, he has trouble connecting with his swimmers and managing his time. Many swimmers did not have much respect for him and it was hard to have a conversation with him."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Date: November 13, 2019

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Overall, I had a very great experience with Brad as my coach. He was a very caring individual when it came to our success in and out of the pool. I believe his success as a coach speaks for himself, considering Binghamton Univ. men's team had the 6th highest GPA in the country last year and performed well at Championships. "

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Brad Smith has the intelligence of a fully grown, if that, squirrel. He has a horrible case of Napeolan's Complex and can't let the fact that he is an angry little man go. A golden retriever could do a better job of managing a d1 team. "

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"This man is the worst coach I have ever experienced in my entire life. My love for swimming went completely away once this man began coaching me. I was a student athlete struggling with my mental health and I reached out to him for help, and he told me to quit and get a therapist! He is unqualified, unintelligent, rude. "

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Highly motivated and passionate coach. A caring individual which has made great strides to improve each and every year of his coaching career; distinctly in his coaching style, accountability, and communication. He has facilitated many personal bests from individuals and multiple team records. Currently has accepted a position at Youngstown State."

-1

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Brad is a great guy with awesome intentions, he really genuinely cares about his swimmers on both an individual and athletic level. He is receptive if you make the time to sit down talk with him. That being said, his knowledge of the sport is terrible. I found severe regression in my time with him as my coach, and found his practices disappointing."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"A handful of lucky people find swimming success under this coach, but most people will only see "college bests" at most or end their careers not seeing any favorable times. Has very little knowledge of what it takes to be a coach at the D1 level, and he demands respect instead of earning it. If you can learn how to work around him, he is bearable. "

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Good guy, good intentions, not the best coach"

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 22, 2019

By Verified Athlete

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Struggles with team management, doesn't do well with keeping track of splits and times. Overall not a bad guy but not a good coach. Acts like he is open to critiques but will ultimately ignore or forget almost all of them. I was disappointed overall that my college swimming experience had to be with him as my coach."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 18, 2019

By Verified Athlete

3.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Found another head coach position at Youngstown State in Ohio. Very accessible and a great guy overall. Always looking out for his athletes and accommodating. Not the most knowledgable"

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: April 5, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Brad has good intentions but doesn't have the intelligence to follow up on them. He is a solid swim coach but is awkward to be around to the point where people try to avoid him at all costs. He has lied to people about receiving scholarship money and is so focused on being loved by the team that he does not want to be their coach. Unliked by team."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: March 13, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Very much cares about the team and I've heard that he has improved over time. I disagree with the level of competition being lowered to boost in season results because it's not accurately showing improvement by facing weaker teams. Needs to be more innovative in his distance training. The sport has evolved beyond pure yardage for certain events."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: March 12, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Has no idea what he is doing. Only cares about the team as a whole and winning meets. Has no individual connection unless you are one of his favorites. Does not listen to anything his athletes have to say. Rather than fixing problems, most of the time he makes them worse. Blames others for his mistakes and can never take responsibility for his own."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: February 26, 2018

By Verified Athlete

2.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Unfortunately I believe the BUSD is being led to Elysian fields under Smiths coaching. Instead of actually improving the team, the caliber of competition is being diluted to give the illusion of growth and progress. As it stands now it is unlikely you would grow as a swimmer here. This hire is similar to others made by Binghamton AD Pat Elliot"

Women's Golf

Nathan Miklos

Women's Golf Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Date: January 29, 2018

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

Tags

Intense

"Horrible, don't play for him."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: September 29, 2017

By Verified Athlete

3.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Has transformed into a completely reliable, motivational, and caring coach. Shows interest in the swimmers as well as always improving the dynamic of the team."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: September 29, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Reading previous reviews about Brad was really upsetting. He has dramatically changed his coaching style, approachability and knowledge. He is a great, personable coach and cares about his swimmers more than anything else. He has done great things for this program and will continue to improve both the program and his swimmers. Brad is a great coach"

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: June 24, 2017

By Verified Athlete

1.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Has absolutely zero idea how to run a team. Can not remember times or events at all. Was very frustrated with his coaching etiquette the entire time. Don't expect to improve."

Women's Volleyball

Mark Hardaway

Women's Volleyball Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Date: March 29, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.0

5.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

Tags

Accessible Cool Direct

"Mark has been a second father to me and my team. He will always tell it to you straight, and will always put being a student in front of being an athlete. Very easy to talk to, and will drop everything he's doing to help if you're ever in trouble. He's the best coach I've had in my entire volleyball career. "

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: October 3, 2016

By Verified Athlete

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Unorganized and doesn't know how to use a stopwatch. Yells out inaccurate times and tells us to do stuff that isn't beneficial at all."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: August 24, 2016

By Verified Athlete

2.8

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Cares about yardage. Does not individualize practices for specialty strokes"

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Binghamton University

NCAA DI • American Athletic Conference | AAC

Date: May 17, 2016

By Verified Athlete

2.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"Inexperienced and not growing as a coach ... you will not improve if you join this program under Brad Smiths coaching"

Women's Lacrosse

Kendyl Clarkson

Former Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Youngstown State University

NCAA DI • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | NACC

The Worst Thing I Have Ever Put Myself Through.

Date: March 10, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.1

2.2

2.1

Tags

Poor Communication Disorganized Honest Intense Believes In You

"The worst coach I have ever played for. Put on a good face during recruitment and clearly laid out her goals for the program which I thought I well aligned with. I committed, expecting these goals and expectations that were presented to me, to be kept and enforced. I was wrong. Kendyl gaslit and manipulated me. Her favorites are clear to the whole team as anyone other is treated as someone who is punished for doing the right thing. Multiple times I went into her office to ask questions about what I could do better and every time she gave me things that didn't make sense, contradicted what she said in practice, or the exact opposite of what her favorites did that gave them their playing time. Her lack of knowledge on the game (coming from a D3 school with a losing record) is very apparent in how she coaches and treats her players. One example of her craziness was when we got team issued practice cleats (that only fit narrow feet) and one player with wider feet had issues wearing and breaking them in, with getting constant blisters that prevented her from running and even walking. Even though this player had consistently reminded her of the problem and why she wasn't able to wear the cleats, she was yelled at and punished for not wearing them. On the other hand, another favorite player of Kendyl's was gifted insoles by her to help the cleats fit better behind the scenes (this player also did not wear the cleats during practice). She is nothing but hypocritical, crazy, inconsistent, and a manipulator. Anyone considering playing for her should rethink that decision before your love for the game and friendships are ruined by a coach that doesn't care about you, your mentality, or your life outside of lacrosse one bit. Friendships are ruined on this team because of her. When I left and stood up for myself in my meeting with her, she told me that a certain player (who I got along with very well) should not have been my friend and that our friendship was fake. Meanwhile, this was one of the only people who I felt I could comfortably talk to , living many hours away from home. This team is a complete mess. Lack of leadership on behalf of coach Clarkson and nothing other than girls trash talking each other with no consequences from a coach that knows. She loves the drama."

Women's Swimming & Diving

Brad Smith

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Youngstown State University

Undeniably Has Little Man Syndrome, And No Social Awareness

Date: February 3, 2023

By Verified Athlete

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.2

2.7

2.2

1.9

2.3

Tags

Accessible Intense Direct Cool

"For starters, he is so awkward to be around you become uncomfortable. He has no real knowledge of swimming or diving. Always brags about his worldly knowledge of things such as “nutrition, mental health, or equality,” but in fact has no real knowledge on the topics. Has different relationships between men and women on the team, and men are often referred to as his “sons,” and women are too emotional. The pressure he puts on his athletes to preform is unimaginable and when you show a sliver of “weakness” he preys on you. Would never ever recommend him to anyone. Made me completely lose my love for the sport….Run"

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