University of Cincinnati
ACHA M2 • TSCHL
Date: October 20, 2025
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Hello to current and former players, parents, recruits, and anyone who is interested in the state of Cincinnati Lacrosse. My name is Jamie Redding and I am in my fifth season as an assistant under Gina and I would like to speak up and provide my perspective about her character. I would like to begin by acknowledging that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, feelings, and perspective and likewise, although not anonymously, I will be providing mine. I am speaking on the years that I have been here at UC and what I have witnessed. Yes, I have a different relationship with Gina because I was never coached by her but I have been around her more than any player or parent has, to know enough about her character as a person. I have been in the lacrosse world at the collegiate level as a player and coach almost as long as current players have been alive and through those years, I can truly say that Gina is one of the more caring coaches there is. The amount of time Gina spends meeting and having check ins, initiated both by players and herself, far surpasses what is expected of a head coach. She will stay late in the office after a full work day to go to training room doctors appointments for injured players, go to the hospital and visit athletes post op, attend multiple meetings throughout the athletic department advocating for our team and players in more ways than people know. She's added mental health check ins with our mental health specialist to ensure the players have the resources to take care of themselves on and off the field. In today's world of college athletics and the business-like direction it is going, Gina maintains a personal touch, caring about her players both as people and student athletes. I believe that is sometimes forgotten by players and parents, that she is human too and that respect at a human level is not reciprocated. Some may say Gina is a tough coach, even Gina herself has said that in recruiting meetings I have been a part of. It's all perspective. I believe the standard she holds players to and the discipline she preaches will set players up for success in the real world. She pushes players because she sees a potential in them that they may not see in themselves- because she cares. Yes, there may be a few cuss words from time to time but from my perspective it is never at someone or name calling, more so as an emphasis to get her point across. I stand by Gina, the direction she is trying to take this program, and the life lessons she is teaching along the way. At the end of the day, if Gina isn't the coach for you, that's okay too, that's the beauty of the transfer portal. There is no shame in looking out for yourself and doing what's best for you. For those of you who had made it this far, thank you for reading and I would be happy to discuss further via email. Go 'Cats