Kathy Taylor Reviews

Horrible program. Horrible coaching. Team is miserable. Freshman transfer while you can before it's too late. The only happy sophomore from last year's squad is the kid that transferred to Vanderbilt!

As a parent and a Women's lacrosse fan it amazes me how KT keeps doing the same thing over and over and over with no results and thinks it is going to work. Good coaching teaches and demands discipline and implements a system that helps the team be better at maintaining possession. Winning teams usually double the number of turnovers in their shot total. Teams are taking triple their turnovers in shots against Colgate. Colgate 28 shots to 37 turnovers in two games says it all. Can't win games when you are not taking shots and don't have possession of the ball. It was the same last year, hopefully something changes. Transfer portal is looking like a real option for many.

My daughter is currently on the team. If your daughter is committed to play for KT please have her ask the current players if they are happy playing for her. I would be shocked if you get one athlete to say they are. The culture created by this coach is toxic. She will suck your daughters love for the game out of her. Lets look at KT record...it is horrible for someone trying to build a program. In her first year (3-4) = 43%, second year (5-6) =46%, third year (6-12) =33% & fourth year (4-11) =27%. Thats 35% winning percentage over four seasons. Makes zero in game adjustments, KT formulates a game plan and stands there watching it not work. Her roster was so depleted this year from women quitting the team she had an attacker that has never played goalie suit up and get between the pipes. I don't think that has ever happened at a D1 program and KT & the Colgate AD should be embarrassed that it did. Let's not forget the BU game this year where KT did zero pregame on game day and went out to the sidelines 20 minutes before first draw and was a spectator on the sideline basically gave up on the team in a game that turns out to be the one that cost them a playoff spot. I feel sorry for the assistant coaches I am sure they are treated as poorly as the athletes. I really do not know how much longer Colgate can keep her as the HC. If my daughter did not love Colgate she would transfer out. My advice to anyone committed to play at Colgate for KT explore any option you have to go elsewhere.

Kathy Taylor was one of the best coaches I have ever had. Her experience, grit, and dedication to our team was unstoppable. She not only pushed me and my peers to be better athletes, but thought us countless transferable skills I use everyday in my career. She cares about lacrosse, her team, and pushing you to be the best you can be. Coach Taylor is an advocate for strong women athletes and and I feel honored to have been coached by her.

Although an old school mentality, Kathy Taylor helped shape me into a hard working, dedicated person who pushes through hardships and obstacles. Mental toughness is important, but she never failed to want the best for us on and off the field.

My experience with Kathy Taylor as a coach was nothing but the best. She shaped me into what I am today and made me strong and determined in every aspect of life. I was so incredibly lucky to play lacrosse for such an amazing woman. She cares for her team while also understanding what we can handle and when to push us to achieve greatness. The skills I learned from her on the lacrosse field carry into my everyday life and now into coaching lacrosse myself.

Anyone that is committed to colgate to play under Kathy taylor should seriously reconsider coming to this institution and decommit. Your mental health and well-being should be your utmost priority and coming to colgate will destroy you. You’ve been warned.

Does not value mental health of athletes. Will run athletes into the ground.