Kent State University
NCAA DI • MAC
Date: October 7, 2026
Would Recommend
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Coach Jess demonstrates care, accountability, and genuinely compassionate treatment of her student athletes. She makes an effort to know and understand her players while giving freely of her time and energy to foster an environment that produces functional and productive adult contributors to society. By holding players accountable she provides a safe environment where mistakes can be made and consequences are felt in a context where we are able to have a positive outcome. Most of us athletes are entering into a workforce where discipline, work ethic, and respect are seen as a rarity. Coach Jess develops us not only as players but as human beings. She has been nothing but supportive through various life adversities. If accountability and respect are problematic to folks, then that's on them. Coach Jess is the epitome of a professional, supportive difference-maker in the coaching ranks and I am fortunate to have known her.