Date: April 20, 2023
Would Recommend
I have no idea how Elaine Jones was hired at UIndy. My heart goes out to those players and families. Get out while you can. I wish we could give zero stars on this site. My daughter played for Longwood lacrosse. Within weeks of her freshman year, I didn't recognize my child anymore. My happy, lacrosse loving, motivated daughter was withdrawn, suffering severe panic attacks, terrified and her grades were spiraling. Numerous girls on the team were self medicating, vomiting, seeing physicians for depression and anxiety medication and begging for help every single day. We were getting calls in the middle of the night. The college counseling department was full and couldn't see students for weeks and weeks. The few providers off campus were also slammed and couldn't help. There were times that I considered contacting the police and in hindsight should have. Letters from many to the Longwood Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Counseling Center and many others went unrecognized and unanswered. The torment that team suffered under Elaine was real. My daughter left the program and university with many others that season. She was in therapy for YEARS. As a parent I don't think we will ever know the entirety of what she and others endured under head coach Elaine Jones. Its no secret that Elaine personally ruins athletes and young women. Elaine is a deplorable human being, recognizes it and leans into it. I have no idea why it took Longwood years to finally give her the boot, they were aware and did nothing. The lacrosse world sighed with relief the day she was let go. ELAINE SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO COACH EVER AGAIN. Everyone knows what she does to these women. Permanent mental and physical damage! To the parents - please constantly check in with your daughters. Know that it's ok to leave. There are so many other programs where they will be valued. Our daughter played again- for a wonderful coach and is valued, successful and very happy. Isn't that what they deserve?