Saint Leo University
NCAA DII • SSC
Date: July 17, 2026
Would Recommend
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In my experience, Marcal Lazenby’s leadership created an environment where communication, consistency, and trust were major concerns. Expectations were not always clearly communicated, and important decisions appeared to be made without giving the people affected a meaningful opportunity to provide context or respond. As the leader of the athletic department, I expected stronger support, clearer processes, and a greater willingness to address problems directly before they escalated. Instead, I often felt that concerns were handled reactively and that protecting himself took priority over understanding the full situation. College athletics requires accountability, but accountability should apply to leadership as well as coaches and athletes. Leaders should communicate expectations clearly, investigate concerns fairly, document issues consistently, and treat employees with professionalism throughout difficult situations. Based on my experience, those standards were not consistently met. I would encourage anyone considering working within the department to ask detailed questions about communication, evaluation procedures, administrative support, and how disputes or complaints are handled.