Erik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Kutztown, PA

Women's Soccer Head Coach
Division: NCAA DII
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic | PSAC

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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Passionate and knowledgeable coach

Date: March 4, 2024
By Athlete
5.0
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Coach is passionate about the team and cares so much about the players. He’s always available when you need him and he is supportive with everything you need. He is also an excellent coach. I’ve learned so much from him and I continue to get better from the way he coaches the entire team. He pushes you to be the best and he has very high standards. Big on details and winning is extremely important to the program.
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Passionate and knowledgeable coach

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Coach is passionate about the team and cares so much about the players. He’s always available when you need him and he is supportive with everything you need. He is also an excellent coach. I’ve learned so much from him and I continue to get better from the way he coaches the entire team. He pushes you to be the best and he has very high standards. Big on details and winning is extremely important to the program.
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I’ve developed so much in such a short amount of time

Date: January 17, 2024
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Really enjoy playing for coach Erik and I’m always learning something new. Details are super important and he creates a great environment to develop and learn.
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I’ve developed so much in such a short amount of time

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Really enjoy playing for coach Erik and I’m always learning something new. Details are super important and he creates a great environment to develop and learn.
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Couldn't Be Happier

Date: December 12, 2023
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My daughter is extremely happy playing for Kutztown University and Coach Burstein. It is evident that he cares deeply for the players and he creates a tremendous culture that my daughter often refers to. We are very pleased with her experience so far!
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Couldn't Be Happier

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My daughter is extremely happy playing for Kutztown University and Coach Burstein. It is evident that he cares deeply for the players and he creates a tremendous culture that my daughter often refers to. We are very pleased with her experience so far!
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Passionate coach with unmatched knowledge of the game

Date: December 11, 2023
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He is the best coach I have played for. He has such a passion for coaching and cares so much for every player on the team. Works hard and wants to be win.
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Passionate coach with unmatched knowledge of the game

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He is the best coach I have played for. He has such a passion for coaching and cares so much for every player on the team. Works hard and wants to be win.
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Hands down the best coach I have played for

Date: November 26, 2023
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I can’t say enough about this coach, he’s incredible. Everything from the team culture he creates, tactics and player development is just so structured and organized.
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Hands down the best coach I have played for

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I can’t say enough about this coach, he’s incredible. Everything from the team culture he creates, tactics and player development is just so structured and organized.
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Awesome to play for

Date: November 17, 2023
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So proud to have been a part of this program! Coach puts an enormous amount of time into his job and the results prove it. He was awesome to play for and I would do it all over again!
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Awesome to play for

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So proud to have been a part of this program! Coach puts an enormous amount of time into his job and the results prove it. He was awesome to play for and I would do it all over again!
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Awesome coach with a clear philosophy on how to build a winning program

Date: November 14, 2023
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Coach Burnstein runs a nationally competitive program where you need to meet standards on fitness, style of play and behavior. All the players are made aware of this and are held accountable to it. The culture is strong and the players totally buy into the way this program operates. Great environment, great coaching and great team.
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Awesome coach with a clear philosophy on how to build a winning program

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Coach Burnstein runs a nationally competitive program where you need to meet standards on fitness, style of play and behavior. All the players are made aware of this and are held accountable to it. The culture is strong and the players totally buy into the way this program operates. Great environment, great coaching and great team.
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Do NOT let your Daughter be coached by him!!!

Date: October 12, 2023
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Manipulator, completely dishonest, mentally abusive! Very knowledgeable of the game and will completely lie to you!
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Do NOT let your Daughter be coached by him!!!

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Date: October 12, 2023
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Manipulator, completely dishonest, mentally abusive! Very knowledgeable of the game and will completely lie to you!
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He will make you a better player

Date: October 12, 2023
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4.4
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Loved playing for him and would recommend to anyone looking for a coach who can help you improve.
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He will make you a better player

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Loved playing for him and would recommend to anyone looking for a coach who can help you improve.
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Excellent Coach

Date: October 6, 2023
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5.0
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Coach is smart an knows the game very well. He cares about the team and about winning games. He is very prepared for practices and games and makes adjustments when necessary. He takes time to meet with players and check in with them frequently. Could use his subs more. Team culture is great and I love the girls on the team.
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Excellent Coach

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Coach is smart an knows the game very well. He cares about the team and about winning games. He is very prepared for practices and games and makes adjustments when necessary. He takes time to meet with players and check in with them frequently. Could use his subs more. Team culture is great and I love the girls on the team.
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Everything I expected

Date: October 2, 2023
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4.4
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Got what I expected from coach on an off the field. Overall good experience and liked playing for him.
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Got what I expected from coach on an off the field. Overall good experience and liked playing for him.
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Proof is in the results

Date: October 1, 2023
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Year after year this program is one of the best in the country. Doesn’t happen on accident. Always competitive and always has good players. Organized and structured. Fun to watch.
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Proof is in the results

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Year after year this program is one of the best in the country. Doesn’t happen on accident. Always competitive and always has good players. Organized and structured. Fun to watch.
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For What Its Worth

Date: September 24, 2023
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Reading some of these posts on Coach Burstein is really disheartening. Having personal experience with this program, I always question players who want to claim that Coach Burstein creates an environment where anyone is in an abusive setting. The straight fact is that all of these complaints are most likely from parents or players who don't or did not get much playing time. College athletics is not a rec sport and it is also optional! Players do not have to stay in an environment where they claim it is not good for their mental health. I think it is questionable and unreasonable that anyone would stay in this optional position for 4 years if it was really that bad, which makes the validity of these posts suspect. Coach Burstein and his coaching staff have been nothing but the utmost professional, dedicated, caring, passionate, and committed team of coaches I have ever been a part of! I advise anyone who hasn't had a favorable experience with this talented team of coaches to leave and look elsewhere. No one has to stay in an environment you are not happy in.
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Reading some of these posts on Coach Burstein is really disheartening. Having personal experience with this program, I always question players who want to claim that Coach Burstein creates an environment where anyone is in an abusive setting. The straight fact is that all of these complaints are most likely from parents or players who don't or did not get much playing time. College athletics is not a rec sport and it is also optional! Players do not have to stay in an environment where they claim it is not good for their mental health. I think it is questionable and unreasonable that anyone would stay in this optional position for 4 years if it was really that bad, which makes the validity of these posts suspect. Coach Burstein and his coaching staff have been nothing but the utmost professional, dedicated, caring, passionate, and committed team of coaches I have ever been a part of! I advise anyone who hasn't had a favorable experience with this talented team of coaches to leave and look elsewhere. No one has to stay in an environment you are not happy in.
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Do not continue your career at KU

Date: September 23, 2023
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I played for Erik all four years and I would not recommend him to anyone. He was manipulative and mentally abusive to all of his players.
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Do not continue your career at KU

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Date: September 23, 2023
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I played for Erik all four years and I would not recommend him to anyone. He was manipulative and mentally abusive to all of his players.
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Very good coach.

Date: September 22, 2023
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Coach is great! Always prepared, knows a lot about soccer, checks in with players often, passionate about the program and wants the team to be successful. He puts a lot of time into his job and he is very smart.
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Very good coach.

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Coach is great! Always prepared, knows a lot about soccer, checks in with players often, passionate about the program and wants the team to be successful. He puts a lot of time into his job and he is very smart.
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Grateful for the time I played for him

Date: September 21, 2023
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I am an alumna of Rutgers-Newark (2004-2005) and played for coach Burstein during his brief spell at RUN. He took over a failing program with deep issues and brought us immediate success. His ability to adapt was out of this world and his knowledge and understanding of how to instruct the players was something special. We were all devastated when he left, but deep down we all knew he had the talent to coach at a much higher level. He is the best coach I have ever played for and I am forever grateful for what he taught me and our team. Not surprised to see all his success at Kutztown. He is exceptional on so many levels!
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Grateful for the time I played for him

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I am an alumna of Rutgers-Newark (2004-2005) and played for coach Burstein during his brief spell at RUN. He took over a failing program with deep issues and brought us immediate success. His ability to adapt was out of this world and his knowledge and understanding of how to instruct the players was something special. We were all devastated when he left, but deep down we all knew he had the talent to coach at a much higher level. He is the best coach I have ever played for and I am forever grateful for what he taught me and our team. Not surprised to see all his success at Kutztown. He is exceptional on so many levels!
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He changed Kutztown soccer for the better

Date: September 10, 2023
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I played for coach Burstein during his first two years at KU (2007-2008) and have been following the team since. There is no surprise to see KU having tremendous success under his guidance because coach is exceptional. He came to KU at a time the program was a mess. He had a clear vision for what he wanted to achieve and how he was going to get there. He had a plan for all the players and he had clear expectations. He also held everyone accountable. His knowledge of the game and his ability to adapt game plans to help the team is incredible. He always found ways for our team to be successful and he cared deeply about the program from day one. Kutztown soccer is where it is today because of coach and I am proud to say I was a Golden Bear. Just wish he had coached the team all four years of my career there.
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He changed Kutztown soccer for the better

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I played for coach Burstein during his first two years at KU (2007-2008) and have been following the team since. There is no surprise to see KU having tremendous success under his guidance because coach is exceptional. He came to KU at a time the program was a mess. He had a clear vision for what he wanted to achieve and how he was going to get there. He had a plan for all the players and he had clear expectations. He also held everyone accountable. His knowledge of the game and his ability to adapt game plans to help the team is incredible. He always found ways for our team to be successful and he cared deeply about the program from day one. Kutztown soccer is where it is today because of coach and I am proud to say I was a Golden Bear. Just wish he had coached the team all four years of my career there.
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He belongs at a higher level

Date: September 7, 2023
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I played for coach Burnstein on a summer league team and I can honestly say that I learned more about the sport from him in 2 months than I have from my DI college coaches over the past three years. His knowledge and understanding of the game and tactics is second to none. He is the most effective coach I have ever played for and he should be coaching at a higher level!
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He belongs at a higher level

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I played for coach Burnstein on a summer league team and I can honestly say that I learned more about the sport from him in 2 months than I have from my DI college coaches over the past three years. His knowledge and understanding of the game and tactics is second to none. He is the most effective coach I have ever played for and he should be coaching at a higher level!
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Excellent coach with a winning mentality

Date: September 6, 2023
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Coach has an incredible understanding of the game and knows how to relate his plans to the team. Always prepared and organized. Practices are challenging but you are always learning something things. Passionate coach who works hard and always available if you need to speak to him.
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Excellent coach with a winning mentality

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Coach has an incredible understanding of the game and knows how to relate his plans to the team. Always prepared and organized. Practices are challenging but you are always learning something things. Passionate coach who works hard and always available if you need to speak to him.
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Everything I expected

Date: August 3, 2023
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Enjoyed playing for him. He is an excellent coach and knows the game very well. Can be a bit repeatative at times but he cares about the team and the program a lot. Always available when you need to talk to him.
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Everything I expected

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5
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4
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5
Enjoyed playing for him. He is an excellent coach and knows the game very well. Can be a bit repeatative at times but he cares about the team and the program a lot. Always available when you need to talk to him.
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Developed on and off the field in ways I never expected

Date: June 23, 2023
By Athlete
4.6
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
4
4
5
5
My development as a player and a person was strongly influenced by the things I learned playing for Coach Burstein. His attention to detail and his consistency when holding the team accountable to the standards he set is something I appreciate so much more now. There is no argument when it comes to his tremendous knowledge of the game. He is an excellent coach and really knows what he is doing. Coach has influenced my growth on and off the field and I am forever grateful to him for that.
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4.6
Average Rating
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Developed on and off the field in ways I never expected

Overall
5
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
4
4
5
5
My development as a player and a person was strongly influenced by the things I learned playing for Coach Burstein. His attention to detail and his consistency when holding the team accountable to the standards he set is something I appreciate so much more now. There is no argument when it comes to his tremendous knowledge of the game. He is an excellent coach and really knows what he is doing. Coach has influenced my growth on and off the field and I am forever grateful to him for that.
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Best experience for both of my daughters and would do it all over again!

Date: June 2, 2023
By Parent
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
I understand that everyone’s experiences are different, but some of the reviews about the team culture, turnover in the program and the way Eric runs the team are completely false based on the experiences my family had. I had two daughters play for Eric and their experiences were excellent and more than any parent would have hoped for. The team culture is outstanding, and in fact, both of my daughters have mentioned this to me on several occasions while at KU, and even after they graduated. They miss it so much! One of my daughters had a serious injury and Eric was supportive, caring and compassionate throughout her recovery. My other daughter didn’t play as much, and she was forced to play in a different position from what she was used too, but that position change eventually got her on the field more frequently. During her transition Eric was extremely helpful as she was lacking in confidence and struggling with her limited role on the team and the position change. Eric spoke with her frequently during this time and helped her relax, regain confidence and he was always honest with feedback. He made her a better player and was always supportive. In terms of players quitting the team, we did have a few players leave the team during the 7 combined years my kids played for Eric, but all of those players weren’t playing. In fact my older daughters best friend left the team because she didn’t play and felt she wouldn’t get the playing time she wanted because there were other good players on the team playing over her. My younger daughter came in with a class of only 7. All 7 of those girls stayed with the program all 4 years. None of them left the team and each of them got very different amounts of playing time. In college sometimes things don’t work out. It is easy to get mad and place blame, especially when you want the best for your child. My daughters experiences were great, and each of them had very different amounts of playing time, and neither one of them were the “superstar” on the team. Eric was an excellent coach and person! He has high standards, which some people may not like, but those standards kept the team successful and helped my daughters improve on and off the field. Highly Recommend!
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5.0
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Recommended
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Best experience for both of my daughters and would do it all over again!

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
I understand that everyone’s experiences are different, but some of the reviews about the team culture, turnover in the program and the way Eric runs the team are completely false based on the experiences my family had. I had two daughters play for Eric and their experiences were excellent and more than any parent would have hoped for. The team culture is outstanding, and in fact, both of my daughters have mentioned this to me on several occasions while at KU, and even after they graduated. They miss it so much! One of my daughters had a serious injury and Eric was supportive, caring and compassionate throughout her recovery. My other daughter didn’t play as much, and she was forced to play in a different position from what she was used too, but that position change eventually got her on the field more frequently. During her transition Eric was extremely helpful as she was lacking in confidence and struggling with her limited role on the team and the position change. Eric spoke with her frequently during this time and helped her relax, regain confidence and he was always honest with feedback. He made her a better player and was always supportive. In terms of players quitting the team, we did have a few players leave the team during the 7 combined years my kids played for Eric, but all of those players weren’t playing. In fact my older daughters best friend left the team because she didn’t play and felt she wouldn’t get the playing time she wanted because there were other good players on the team playing over her. My younger daughter came in with a class of only 7. All 7 of those girls stayed with the program all 4 years. None of them left the team and each of them got very different amounts of playing time. In college sometimes things don’t work out. It is easy to get mad and place blame, especially when you want the best for your child. My daughters experiences were great, and each of them had very different amounts of playing time, and neither one of them were the “superstar” on the team. Eric was an excellent coach and person! He has high standards, which some people may not like, but those standards kept the team successful and helped my daughters improve on and off the field. Highly Recommend!
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Love playing for him and always lean a lot

Date: May 22, 2023
By Athlete
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
I have played summer league for Erik for a couple of years and love it! He is very knowledgeable about soccer and creates a good atmosphere which is why I continue to come back.
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5.0
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Love playing for him and always lean a lot

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
I have played summer league for Erik for a couple of years and love it! He is very knowledgeable about soccer and creates a good atmosphere which is why I continue to come back.
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Knowledgeable, direct and honest

Date: May 11, 2023
By Other
4.6
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
4
4
5
5
Good coach. Practices are organized and well run. Provides clear and direct feedback to players and his coaching philosophy is solid. Wants players to perform the tasks they are assigned.
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4.6
Average Rating
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Knowledgeable, direct and honest

Overall
5
Caring
4
Motivational
4
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
4
4
5
5
Good coach. Practices are organized and well run. Provides clear and direct feedback to players and his coaching philosophy is solid. Wants players to perform the tasks they are assigned.
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Highly Recommend This Coach and This Program

Date: May 8, 2023
By Other
5.0
Average Rating
Recommended
Yes
positive
Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
I have had a number of my former players go to Kutztown and play for coach Burstein and the feedback I get is exemplary! Each of these players had different experiences, but their feedback on Coach Burstein and the program is consistent ... high level players in the program, challenging environment, excellent team culture, very high level coaching and highly competitive program (that competes nationally). I will continue to recommend KU as I am confident, especially from my experiences, that any one of my players who ends up in this program will have a great experience.
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5.0
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Women's Soccer Head Coach

Highly Recommend This Coach and This Program

Overall
5
Caring
5
Motivational
5
Knowledgeable
5
Honest
5
Overall
Caring
Motivational
Knowledgeable
Honest
5
5
5
5
5
I have had a number of my former players go to Kutztown and play for coach Burstein and the feedback I get is exemplary! Each of these players had different experiences, but their feedback on Coach Burstein and the program is consistent ... high level players in the program, challenging environment, excellent team culture, very high level coaching and highly competitive program (that competes nationally). I will continue to recommend KU as I am confident, especially from my experiences, that any one of my players who ends up in this program will have a great experience.
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