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Women's LacrosseKarin Corbett

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

University of Pennsylvania

1.4

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Would Recommend

Overall

1.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

1.0

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DisorganizedPoor Communication

Plays head games. Has caused psychological damage to her players. Fosters divisiveness in the locker room. Routinely favors monetary donors over what would be best on the field. The game has passed her by. And 100% lies when recruiting.

Women's LacrosseKarin Corbett

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

University of Pennsylvania

1.6

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Would Recommend

Overall

1.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

4.0

Honest

1.0

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Poor Communication

Plays head games and is dishonest. She is cold, distanced, and manipulative. I didn't know better as a young teen but I am so happy to be away from her. Had I realized the negative mental health impact she was having on me and my teammate I would have walked away or transferred.

Women's LacrosseKarin Corbett

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach

University of Pennsylvania

1.6

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Would Recommend

Overall

2.0

Caring

1.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

1.0

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Cares About AcademicsDisorganizedOld School Mentality

Had a very poor experience playing for coach Corbett at Penn. Team culture was miserable; she doesn't regularly talk to half the team. If you aren't a top recruit or in her 14 girl rotation, you really don't exist to her. (Keep in mind, I was a starter since sophomore year). Honestly, I don't think she is inherently a mean or bad person. I just think that she has very poor social skills and self-awareness. Exactly she says is very matter of fact. It was until I transferred for my 5th year that I understand how a coach could actually care about all of her players. Not mean per say. This was a big shock to some girls (especially the one of MA and MD private schools) who had been coddled and told how great they were for most of their club career. Public school girls, especially from Long Island and Upstate, who had dealt with tougher coaching tended to deal with her better. She has had some great assistance who often tried to be the bridge between the players and coach. But assistants churn almost every year (likely because of her attitude) making some girls have to start over every year.There is also very uneven discipline between starters and non-starters, especially around off-campus activities. In terms of coaching, she is very detailed around game planning, however, either can't or won't make in-game adjustments.