Kent State University
NCAA DI • MAC
Date: October 8, 2026
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It's funny to me how people can have such wildly different experiences. Coach made a positive impact on me as both an athlete and a person. College athletics and life require accountability, honesty with yourself, and the resilience to overcome adversity. I am immensely grateful that I had Coach Jess in my corner and support system while navigating being a student athlete. Our team culture was a supportive environment. We had team rules and expectations without a doubt. They weren't complicated or excessive (I didn't know underage drinking was legal now for some?). If broken, there were consequences and follow through. Shockingly being held accountable for perhaps the first time ruffled some feathers. Coach Jess allowed us to grow, prepared us, and enabled us to be strong, confident women. I will continue to speak highly of her because that is the honest truth. She cares enormously for her student athletes and I wish there were more coaches like her.