University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
NCAA DI • A-10
Date: June 18, 2026
Would Recommend
Barb has been absolutely vital to the success of this team. As a parent of a daughter who had to work her way onto the team over four years, Barb was the best part of every part of our experience. My daughter, an American without scholarship money, had to work hard throughout her time here, and Barb was extremely supportive. Always willing to grab coffee, always accessible, and always doing her absolute best to give the whole team the best experience possible. It's disappointing to see someone trying to paint Barb as a monster. You only have to spend ten minutes with her to know exactly who she is. As a parent, I am beyond proud that my daughter was held to team standards, and when she didn't meet them, she was held accountable. Welcome to the real world! Over the last four years, Barb has had many challenges to deal with, most recently a difficult situation involving a player whose behavior toward her teammates (bullying) was well known within the parent group. As a parent, I am beyond grateful that Barb considers the 26 other athletes first. Barb has been a tremendous coach. Her staff have been the best part of my daughter's college experience, hands down, and I am grateful my daughter had to work hard to become better both on and off the field.