Kathy Taylor

67 Reviews
Overall Recommendation
19%
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Le Moyne College - Syracuse, NY

Colgate University - Hamilton, NY

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
Division: NCAA DII
Conference: Northeast 10 | NE10

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Caring
1.7
Motivational
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Knowledgeable
1.9
Honest
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

a FAIR and HONEST picture of Kathy - look at the good and the bad

Date: March 17, 2023
By Athlete
2.4
Average Rating
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No
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
5
Honest
3
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I think it is important to note that just because many athletes had positive experiences with Kathy Taylor, that does not take away from the negative experiences other athletes had. Just because she pushed some to their highest potential and made others great on and off the field, does not mean she did not go too far with others. Calling athletes a refrigerator on wheels, telling them they do not look the part of a college athlete, and shaming others for being too skinny is not helpful or motivational. It is a problem in today's world. Telling my teammate her depression was fake or making jokes about it goes beyond lacrosse and has a bit more to do with her behavior as a person in those cases. I commend Coach Taylor for being unapologetically herself, but when it goes too far I think that others need to step in. Again, just because you had a positive experience with Coach Taylor, does not mean you have the right to negate the experience of others and call them liars. Every opinion here is valid, that is why it is a conversation. Both sides need to listen. Listen to the good experiences if you had a bad one and listen to the bad experiences if you had a good one. There is truth on both sides. She is in fact a very knowledgeable coach who is honest with her players. As a coach, I think she sticks to her guns and she is who she is and makes no apologies for that. I also know she was brought up in a time where comments about mental health and physical appearance were more normalized and accepted. That being said, she has consistently and on multiple occasions crossed the line. Yes division I athletics is meant to be extraordinary challenging and difficult. Coach Taylor is going far beyond that in my opinion.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

a FAIR and HONEST picture of Kathy - look at the good and the bad

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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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I think it is important to note that just because many athletes had positive experiences with Kathy Taylor, that does not take away from the negative experiences other athletes had. Just because she pushed some to their highest potential and made others great on and off the field, does not mean she did not go too far with others. Calling athletes a refrigerator on wheels, telling them they do not look the part of a college athlete, and shaming others for being too skinny is not helpful or motivational. It is a problem in today's world. Telling my teammate her depression was fake or making jokes about it goes beyond lacrosse and has a bit more to do with her behavior as a person in those cases. I commend Coach Taylor for being unapologetically herself, but when it goes too far I think that others need to step in. Again, just because you had a positive experience with Coach Taylor, does not mean you have the right to negate the experience of others and call them liars. Every opinion here is valid, that is why it is a conversation. Both sides need to listen. Listen to the good experiences if you had a bad one and listen to the bad experiences if you had a good one. There is truth on both sides. She is in fact a very knowledgeable coach who is honest with her players. As a coach, I think she sticks to her guns and she is who she is and makes no apologies for that. I also know she was brought up in a time where comments about mental health and physical appearance were more normalized and accepted. That being said, she has consistently and on multiple occasions crossed the line. Yes division I athletics is meant to be extraordinary challenging and difficult. Coach Taylor is going far beyond that in my opinion.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

The BEST coach I have ever had

Date: March 16, 2023
By Athlete
5.0
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Yes
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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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Kathy Taylor is the best coach I have ever had the pleasure of playing with. She pushed me to my highest potential and never gave up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself. She’s will help you find your greatest potential and that will continue on into your life after college sports.
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5.0
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

The BEST coach I have ever had

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Kathy Taylor is the best coach I have ever had the pleasure of playing with. She pushed me to my highest potential and never gave up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself. She’s will help you find your greatest potential and that will continue on into your life after college sports.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Great Coach who pushes you to be the best player you can be

Date: March 15, 2023
By Athlete
5.0
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Yes
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Overall
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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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Coach Kathy Taylor is an awesome coach. The article that came out was from the upperclassmen on the Colgate team who were recruited by the old coach & they didn’t have the same wants for the program that Kathy has and is trying to change; She sees so much potential in our team and genuinely cares about us and wants us to succeed. She really pushes you to be the best player you can be and doesn’t beat around the bush and is old school so what she says can come out sounding harsh, but the advice she gives is helpful, very knowledgeable, and I personally think that people just need to grow thicker skin and stop being so soft. At the end of the day, Colgate is a Division I lacrosse program and people need to realize that playing at this level isn’t for everyone, and that every coach at this level is intense and challenges their athletes, you signed up for it by committing to a DI program. Overall, she’s a great women and what is being spread about her is wrong, she just wants us to be the best players we can be.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Great Coach who pushes you to be the best player you can be

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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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Coach Kathy Taylor is an awesome coach. The article that came out was from the upperclassmen on the Colgate team who were recruited by the old coach & they didn’t have the same wants for the program that Kathy has and is trying to change; She sees so much potential in our team and genuinely cares about us and wants us to succeed. She really pushes you to be the best player you can be and doesn’t beat around the bush and is old school so what she says can come out sounding harsh, but the advice she gives is helpful, very knowledgeable, and I personally think that people just need to grow thicker skin and stop being so soft. At the end of the day, Colgate is a Division I lacrosse program and people need to realize that playing at this level isn’t for everyone, and that every coach at this level is intense and challenges their athletes, you signed up for it by committing to a DI program. Overall, she’s a great women and what is being spread about her is wrong, she just wants us to be the best players we can be.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Kathy Taylor - dedicated, best coach. Cares about each person and what’s best for the team

Date: March 15, 2023
By Athlete
5.0
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Knowledgeable
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Coach Taylor cares so deeply for all of her athletes. She is competitive and wants to win and creates a culture that is very team oriented. She wants everyone to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and as leaders. Coach Taylor is very knowledgeable about the game, and helps each athlete be the best they can be because she knows their potential. She’s motivating and dedicated, and any athlete who gets to play for her is very lucky.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Kathy Taylor - dedicated, best coach. Cares about each person and what’s best for the team

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Caring
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Motivational
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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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Coach Taylor cares so deeply for all of her athletes. She is competitive and wants to win and creates a culture that is very team oriented. She wants everyone to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and as leaders. Coach Taylor is very knowledgeable about the game, and helps each athlete be the best they can be because she knows their potential. She’s motivating and dedicated, and any athlete who gets to play for her is very lucky.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Coach Taylor is committed to the game of lacrosse and the women she coaches.

Date: March 15, 2023
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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.
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5.0
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

Coach Taylor is committed to the game of lacrosse and the women she coaches.

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Knowledgeable
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Honest
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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.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

KATHY TAYLOR- a mentor both on and off the field!

Date: March 15, 2023
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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.
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

KATHY TAYLOR- a mentor both on and off the field!

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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.
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