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Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Please be aware that 20 players have left in the last two seasons alone and no matter what someone might say, it’s not due to academics or playing time. This alone should speak volumes. There is a lack of respect towards players and a strong need to be in control of every thing around him. This is not just a typical and expected intense college coaching experience with high expectations. It is far beyond that. This coach does not care about the players beyond winning the next game. Mental health is not part of his concern.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Cares About AcademicsCreates A Great Team CultureDevelops Team Beyond The FieldKnows The GameRespectful To Players

Biggest worry here is if he moves on. Erick has completely changed this program and I am shocked he hasn't left for a div 1 school.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Loved playing for him and would recommend to anyone looking for a coach who can help you improve.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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KnowledgeableCreates A Great Team CultureDedicated To PlayersKnows The GamePassionate About Coaching

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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Stay away from this Coach he has serious control issues. If your daughter makes one mistake and don’t do exactly what he wants he will tear them up at practice in front of the team just to prove his point. Your daughter will not be able to play without having fear of making a mistake with this coach. Don’t buy his sales pitch about your daughter being his top recruit because he will tell them exactly want they want to hear! I am thankful my daughter got out of there before it was too late!!!

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Creates A Great Team CultureFitness Is ImportantOrganizedPassionate About Coaching

Our daughter had a fantastic experience at KU and thrived under Coach Burstein. She understood expectations before she stepped on the field and worked very hard on her fitness skill levels as she really wanted play time. The PSAC is an extremely hard league with many good teams playing physical matches. Playtime is not guaranteed and he will play his top players. She developed strong leadership and communication skills under Coach and strong bonds with her teammates. KU is a great program and a hidden gem.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Coach is very good. I have enjoyed playing for him so far and have learned plenty. I am excited for my future in this program and feel I have made a great choice with my decision to play here and for coach. Love the program, the girls and the culture. This has been a great experience.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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My experience has been very positive. Coach is understanding and values academics allowing us to miss training if needed to focus on school. He is also always available if you need to speak with him. Very good coach who is extremely knowledgeable about the game. He will hold you accountable to standards, but can play favorites.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Coach is always there when you need him and not just for soccer. He cares about you as a person and he always finds time to meet with you when you are going through something. He has helped me so much and he is an awesome coach

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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I have really enjoyed my time playing for coach Burstein. You can tell he puts a lot of time into his job and his knowledge of the game is great. Despite his coaching ability and passion for coaching, he isn’t a great motivator. Once he has established his starters, it’s hard to get on the field which makes it hard to stay motivated. Then he expects you to be fit. Hard to be fit when you don’t play.

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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!

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Manipulator, completely dishonest, mentally abusive! Very knowledgeable of the game and will completely lie to you!

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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Got what I expected from coach on an off the field. Overall good experience and liked playing for him.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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.

Women's SoccerErik Burstein

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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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!