"Brain cares about the players beyond the field"

"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 !"

"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 !"

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

"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. "

"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."

"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"