Kathy Taylor

“I can state with absolute certainty that the foundation of my leadership and resiliency was built under Coach Taylor. She saw me as a person. She stepped in as a mentor, offering a level of grace and guidance that I carry with me today when I lead my own soldiers through their personal hardships.”

“Having coached with Kathy at three different programs for nearly 10 years, I had a front row seat. She is demanding, energetic, thoughtful, knowledgeable, compassionate. I’ve sat in dozens of meetings with players in times of crisis, and Kathy always handled them with compassion.”

“Kathy set high standards and ran a disciplined, collaborative program. Her leadership challenged me to be better and helped shape me into a stronger coach, leader, and professional.”

“I want to make it abundantly clear that I fully support her. I have experienced her both as a player and an assistant. Never have I even speculated abuse, or mistreatment of any athletes.”

“I learned from Kathy that leadership requires compassionate courage, as well as honesty with empathy. I believe in me, largely because of you, Kathy.”

“Had I not chosen to stay with Coach, I am confident my life would be completely different. I found confidence as a player, because Kathy believed in me, and pushed me further than I believed I was able.”

“Kathy possessed an uncanny ability to identify untapped strength within her players and worked tirelessly to draw it out. I strive daily to model the qualities she instilled in me: a tireless work ethic, the courage to challenge others, and the compassion to support them through the process.”

“Coach Taylor has been my biggest fan since our lives crossed paths, thirty years ago, and I will always be grateful for what she taught me — to believe in myself. Ubuntu means — I am because we are. And I am because of you.”

“Having Kathy Taylor as a coach has made the biggest impact on me as a player and human being. She was the coach you wanted to work for. The passion she had for the game was contagious.”

“Never, not ever did I think that Coach didn’t care about us. Never did she tell us that we HAD to get back on the field after an injury. These stories coming out about Coach don’t sound like the Coach I had.”

“The lessons she taught me about leadership, confidence, integrity, and how to show up under pressure have stayed with me for decades.”

“During the 2019 season I suffered a season-ending injury. Coach Taylor gave me the tools to keep my head up, and to transition into a leadership role. At no point did I feel that my injury, or anyone else’s, was handled poorly.”

“I was originally committed to Hofstra, but made the decision to attend Le Moyne because I wanted to play for a coach like Kathy Taylor. Everything I learned from her continues to translate directly into my career in tech sales — I still speak about those lessons in interviews today.”

“Kathy, without hesitation, brought me to the nearest urgent care the night before the national championship. We went on to win that championship. She prepared me for challenges far beyond the sport.”

“Kathy recognized that I was struggling mentally and physically with an eating disorder and took me under her wing with genuine care and support. She created an environment where accountability and compassion coexisted.”

“When I tore my ACL, Coach Taylor supported me completely, prioritizing my recovery. She never stopped investing in me.”

“After transferring multiple times and struggling with my mental health, Coach Taylor opened her team and her heart to me when I needed it most. She made me feel seen, valued, and safe in a way that went far beyond being an athlete.”

“Through all of those ups and downs, I never once questioned how much Coach Taylor cared for me, and wanted me to succeed.”

“It was apparent that the welfare of her student-athletes was a priority. She monitored our physical and mental workloads, maintained constant communication with the athletic training staff, and made daily adjustments to ensure the team was healthy.”

“Her coaching style was never one-size-fits-all. She took the time to understand my needs and adjusted her approach to help me succeed.”

“Coach Taylor was the toughest coach I ever played for but she made me realize that I didn’t know it all. She had the highest expectations for her players and led our team to a national championship.”

“I wanted to chase championships. I wanted to be a part of an environment that had big goals and high expectations. I wanted to play for a coach who believed in me and Kathy couldn’t have believed in me more.”

“Kathy Taylor’s coaching style created an environment where we were continually challenged to grow. She consistently supported her athletes on and off the field, fostering a culture of trust, resilience, and mutual support.”

“She taught me to stand up for myself and to believe in my capability to be a freshman starter and then a senior captain. Years after graduation, she jumped into action and offered her support during some of the darkest times of my life.”

“Coach Taylor was the best coach I have ever had. She not only cared about us as athletic players but cared for us as women and as individuals.”

“Although at times she was a pain in my ass because we were both two very strong-headed women, she was the best coach I could have asked for and needed. I am a better person for knowing her.”

“After winning the 2015 national championship, I sent one of my first messages to Coach Taylor. I thanked her and shared that the foundation she helped build played a meaningful role in preparing for that success.”

“Playing for Kathy Taylor was an absolute privilege. She taught us that with grit, work ethic, and belief in yourself, you can achieve anything.”

“Coach Kathy’s coaching style was tough, there’s no denying that, but everything she did had a purpose. Kathy Taylor is a great coach, but even more than that, she is an incredible person.”

“Coach Taylor taught me the value of working hard when no one is watching, how commitment and accountability lead to growth both on and off the field. These allegations do not match her character.”

“She spent the morning — or late the night before — writing motivational messages in chalk on the pavement so we could have a special moment before competing in a big game. We felt the love and support of an adult who truly believed in us.”

“During a difficult time in my life, when my family was navigating divorce and other challenges, she was a constant, safe presence. She attended my wedding, has supported my own children, and was one of my biggest cheerleaders when I decided to return and coach at the very program she once guided me through.”

“Coach Taylor picked me out on the soccer field in 8th grade, put a lacrosse stick in my hand, and from there began a journey that changed the course of my life. Coach Taylor fostered an environment built on trust, fairness, mutual respect, and yes, hard work.”

“Kathy always had us inspired to dig deep into ourselves and be beyond what we knew we could be. She was hard on us and she held us accountable. Kathy coached us to greatness, while at the same time, she cared deeply for us. We were her team, her kids.”

“The lessons and values I learned under Coach Taylor’s leadership — hard work, teamwork, discipline and determination — still influence me today.”

“I absolutely loved playing for Coach Taylor. She inspired me to do my best and become better at every practice. The allegations against her absolutely do not fit the experience I had.”

“I can honestly say outside of my family, she is the single most influential adult during those formative years. Twenty-plus years on, I often refer back to her inspirational stories and quotes.”