Coaching Carousel 2022-2023

[Brownlax]

Anyone know what the deal is with the HC leaving at Quinnipiac? Always strange to see a change so close to the start of the season.

https://gobobcats.com/news/2024/1/3/qu ... ogram.aspx

Well, that announcement from the school did not say much at all. It was basically two sentences. Very strange that this is happening now in January.

[LaxGnome22]

Anyone know what the deal is with the HC leaving at Quinnipiac? Always strange to see a change so close to the start of the season.

https://gobobcats.com/news/2024/1/3/qu ... ogram.aspx

Well, that announcement from the school did not say much at all. It was basically two sentences. Very strange that this is happening now in January.

Schools tend to do that. Keep things hush hush. And I for one think that is 1000% wrong. These coaches are entrusted with kids. If there is nothing wrong then say it. If there is some kind of issue, that should be let know. A perfect example is what happened with the Niagara coach. Jacksonville quietly let her go knowing full well what went on. The following year she gets a job at Niagara and it was business as usual. If it’s personal reasons I get it. Then say it. But when a coach is getting escorted off a practice field l, like what happened at Drexel, those schools should be mandated to report what is going on. Same as the Coastal plane situation. What would happen if those coaches ended up coaching another team. At any level. Once again, for the more tolerant, yes if it’s a personal issue, say it. Keeping things vague makes it worse.

[lax410]

Companies do this too of course. And in some instances I understand. People make mistakes and grow from them. It shouldn’t follow them forever. But when a coach is let go for abusing their power over players and engaging in inappropriate relationships, particularly sexual relationships, I have very little tolerance for keeping it hushed up.

[OuttaNowhereWregget]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

[McLax9777]

Anyone know what the deal is with the HC leaving at Quinnipiac? Always strange to see a change so close to the start of the season.

https://gobobcats.com/news/2024/1/3/qu ... ogram.aspx

Well, that announcement from the school did not say much at all. It was basically two sentences. Very strange that this is happening now in January.

I’m curious as to what will happen to the 25’s recruited by the HC.

[Relax77]

Anyone know what the deal is with the HC leaving at Quinnipiac? Always strange to see a change so close to the start of the season.

https://gobobcats.com/news/2024/1/3/qu ... ogram.aspx

Well, that announcement from the school did not say much at all. It was basically two sentences. Very strange that this is happening now in January.

I’m curious as to what will happen to the 25’s recruited by the HC.

Pretty sure nothing. They’ll keep whatever promises they were made. It’s happened at plenty of places the last few years.

[GratefulRed]

In other coaching news, Hollie Schleicher named assistant at Cornell a few weeks back. Schoellkopf a pretty good spot to start your coaching career. Safe to say she will demand defensive and ground ball commitment from her players—“Kamikaze” commitment as one poster put it.

Yell Cornell

On Schleicher--her entire career changed during the fateful February '23 regular season game at Northwestern. She was injured during the contest and never got back to her normal playing speed or impact. (Not to get off track here--but Izzy Scane coming back from injury bolder and stronger and more skilled is a rarity. Unfortunately, most players come back from injury closer to Schleicher than Scane.) The impression I got was that Hollie was going against bigger tougher players in Evanston and found herself overpowered/out of her depth somehow.

? Who wants to tell him?

I guess it’s my turn.

Why did you move this over to a different thread? Because what really matters to you is the number of views. As such, it is good of you to periodically remind your casual viewing audience that you lack both lacrosse experience and understanding. Questioning Hollie Schleicher’s toughness, and your bizarre injury comparison, are just the latest examples.

Queue the tired meme…

[610Lax]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

[OuttaNowhereWregget]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

Niagara employed Emily Hawryschuk as an assistant coach in 2023. After she moved on, they hired Molly Little who was fired shortly thereafter.

Siena was coached by Abigail Rehfuss in 2023. She left in late summer to join the Syracuse Orange coaching staff. The Saints are now coached by Danielle Schwan-Tetreault.

[LaxPundit07]

Anyone know what the deal is with the HC leaving at Quinnipiac? Always strange to see a change so close to the start of the season.

https://gobobcats.com/news/2024/1/3/qu ... ogram.aspx

Well, that announcement from the school did not say much at all. It was basically two sentences. Very strange that this is happening now in January.

Schools tend to do that. Keep things hush hush. And I for one think that is 1000% wrong. These coaches are entrusted with kids. If there is nothing wrong then say it. If there is some kind of issue, that should be let know. A perfect example is what happened with the Niagara coach. Jacksonville quietly let her go knowing full well what went on. The following year she gets a job at Niagara and it was business as usual. If it’s personal reasons I get it. Then say it. But when a coach is getting escorted off a practice field l, like what happened at Drexel, those schools should be mandated to report what is going on. Same as the Coastal plane situation. What would happen if those coaches ended up coaching another team. At any level. Once again, for the more tolerant, yes if it’s a personal issue, say it. Keeping things vague makes it worse.

I understand your desire to know more. But trust me when I say these departures and the subsequent announcement are heavily negotiated between university leadership and coaching legal representatives. ANYTHING written in that press release can be used in a law suit. The release is part of the negotiated exit between the coach and school and both parties sign off on the contents of the press release before it is published.

[Laxfan212]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

Niagara employed Emily Hawryschuk as an assistant coach in 2023. After she moved on, they hired Molly Little who was fired shortly thereafter.

Siena was coached by Abigail Rehfuss in 2023. She left in late summer to join the Syracuse Orange coaching staff. The Saints are now coached by Danielle Schwan-Tetreault.

Departures of assistant coaches is a non-issue (aside from the Molly Little situation which is out of the norm). Many assistant coaches are there as a waypoint in their career and only plan to stay a year or a few before moving on. Some obviously are in it for a career but it’s just as common for it to be a planned temporary stop.

[Itsallgood]

In other coaching news, Hollie Schleicher named assistant at Cornell a few weeks back. Schoellkopf a pretty good spot to start your coaching career. Safe to say she will demand defensive and ground ball commitment from her players—“Kamikaze” commitment as one poster put it.

Yell Cornell

On Schleicher--her entire career changed during the fateful February '23 regular season game at Northwestern. She was injured during the contest and never got back to her normal playing speed or impact. (Not to get off track here--but Izzy Scane coming back from injury bolder and stronger and more skilled is a rarity. Unfortunately, most players come back from injury closer to Schleicher than Scane.) The impression I got was that Hollie was going against bigger tougher players in Evanston and found herself overpowered/out of her depth somehow.

? Who wants to tell him?

I guess it’s my turn.

Why did you move this over to a different thread? Because what really matters to you is the number of views. As such, it is good of you to periodically remind your casual viewing audience that you lack both lacrosse experience and understanding. Questioning Hollie Schleicher’s toughness, and your bizarre injury comparison, are just the latest examples.

Queue the tired meme…

History tells me that the poster you are referring to will be the biggest fan of who ever wins the championship. He will also continue to show minimal insight. He is however on top of his game when it comes to teams schedules.

[OuttaNowhereWregget]

History tells me that the poster you are referring to will be the biggest fan of who ever wins the championship.

History tells you that, does it? Which history might that be? Please point out my posts reveling in JMU's win over BC in 2018. How about the joy I expressed when Maryland knocked off BC in 2019? I'm certain sure you have posts to back up your snotty assertion from when Carolina prevented BC from back-to-back's in 2022, right? Nah--I didn't think so.

He will also continue to show minimal insight.

How kind and condescendingly arrogant of you to say.

He is however on top of his game when it comes to teams schedules.

How magnanimous of you to toss me a scrap. Thanks ever so much.

See ya!

[OuttaNowhereWregget]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

Niagara employed Emily Hawryschuk as an assistant coach in 2023. After she moved on, they hired Molly Little who was fired shortly thereafter.

Siena was coached by Abigail Rehfuss in 2023. She left in late summer to join the Syracuse Orange coaching staff. The Saints are now coached by Danielle Schwan-Tetreault.

Departures of assistant coaches is a non-issue (aside from the Molly Little situation which is out of the norm). Many assistant coaches are there as a waypoint in their career and only plan to stay a year or a few before moving on. Some obviously are in it for a career but it’s just as common for it to be a planned temporary stop.

That's got nothing to do with the drama involving three of the four 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists and their coaching staff changes during the offseason.

Former Niagara assistant coach Molly Little was fired for inappropriate behavior. Certainly out of the norm but definitely qualifies as coaching staff drama.

Former Siena head coach Abigail Rehfuss ditched her team weeks before the new academic year started for an apparently sweeter gig in Syracuse.

And now former Quinnipiac head coach Tanya Kotowicz gone a month before the season starts.

[610Lax]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

Niagara employed Emily Hawryschuk as an assistant coach in 2023. After she moved on, they hired Molly Little who was fired shortly thereafter.

Siena was coached by Abigail Rehfuss in 2023. She left in late summer to join the Syracuse Orange coaching staff. The Saints are now coached by Danielle Schwan-Tetreault.

Departures of assistant coaches is a non-issue (aside from the Molly Little situation which is out of the norm). Many assistant coaches are there as a waypoint in their career and only plan to stay a year or a few before moving on. Some obviously are in it for a career but it’s just as common for it to be a planned temporary stop.

That's got nothing to do with the drama involving three of the four 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists and their coaching staff changes during the offseason.

Former Niagara assistant coach Molly Little was fired for inappropriate behavior. Certainly out of the norm but definitely qualifies as coaching staff drama.

Former Siena head coach Abigail Rehfuss ditched her team weeks before the new academic year started for an apparently sweeter gig in Syracuse.

And now former Quinnipiac head coach Tanya Kotowicz gone a month before the season starts.

Siena was the 2 seed with a bye to the semifinals so they weren't one of the 4 teams that played in the quarterfinals.

And Molly Little's situation had nothing to do with Niagara or the MAAC and it's unfair to cast either in a negative light because of her actions. She had obvious personal issues that were present at her previous school as well.

[OuttaNowhereWregget]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

Niagara employed Emily Hawryschuk as an assistant coach in 2023. After she moved on, they hired Molly Little who was fired shortly thereafter.

Siena was coached by Abigail Rehfuss in 2023. She left in late summer to join the Syracuse Orange coaching staff. The Saints are now coached by Danielle Schwan-Tetreault.

Departures of assistant coaches is a non-issue (aside from the Molly Little situation which is out of the norm). Many assistant coaches are there as a waypoint in their career and only plan to stay a year or a few before moving on. Some obviously are in it for a career but it’s just as common for it to be a planned temporary stop.

That's got nothing to do with the drama involving three of the four 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists and their coaching staff changes during the offseason.

Former Niagara assistant coach Molly Little was fired for inappropriate behavior. Certainly out of the norm but definitely qualifies as coaching staff drama.

Former Siena head coach Abigail Rehfuss ditched her team weeks before the new academic year started for an apparently sweeter gig in Syracuse.

And now former Quinnipiac head coach Tanya Kotowicz gone a month before the season starts.

Siena was the 2 seed with a bye to the semifinals so they weren't one of the 4 teams that played in the quarterfinals.

And Molly Little's situation had nothing to do with Niagara or the MAAC and it's unfair to cast either in a negative light because of her actions. She had obvious personal issues that were present at her previous school as well.

You're right--quarterfinalists is technically incorrect. I should have written 3 of the top 4 seeded teams in the 2023 MAAC conference tournament.

https://maacsports.com/news/2023/4/26/2 ... games.aspx

Regarding Molly Little. Yes, you are correct in what you say, up to a point. But it's not incorrect to include Niagara in the group of MAAC teams who had coaching staff change drama, regardless of the extenuating circumstances. I find it hard to believe that no one in the Niagara hiring chain of command, or in the program as a whole, heard any whispers/rumors as to why Little was no longer coaching at Jacksonville.

In any event, I hope all of these teams do well in 2024. I like the MAAC and I specifically enjoy the top 4 seeds from '23. I hope they're all back there in the top 4 again in '24. Makes for great rivalry games.

[user1020]

Quinnipiac drama...

...and possibly MAAC drama? Why have 3 of the 4 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists had coaching staff changes?

This is incorrect. Only 1(QU) of the 4 quarterfinalists had a coaching change in the MAAC.

Niagara employed Emily Hawryschuk as an assistant coach in 2023. After she moved on, they hired Molly Little who was fired shortly thereafter.

Siena was coached by Abigail Rehfuss in 2023. She left in late summer to join the Syracuse Orange coaching staff. The Saints are now coached by Danielle Schwan-Tetreault.

Departures of assistant coaches is a non-issue (aside from the Molly Little situation which is out of the norm). Many assistant coaches are there as a waypoint in their career and only plan to stay a year or a few before moving on. Some obviously are in it for a career but it’s just as common for it to be a planned temporary stop.

That's got nothing to do with the drama involving three of the four 2023 MAAC quarterfinalists and their coaching staff changes during the offseason.

Former Niagara assistant coach Molly Little was fired for inappropriate behavior. Certainly out of the norm but definitely qualifies as coaching staff drama.

Former Siena head coach Abigail Rehfuss ditched her team weeks before the new academic year started for an apparently sweeter gig in Syracuse.

And now former Quinnipiac head coach Tanya Kotowicz gone a month before the season starts.

Siena was the 2 seed with a bye to the semifinals so they weren't one of the 4 teams that played in the quarterfinals.

And Molly Little's situation had nothing to do with Niagara or the MAAC and it's unfair to cast either in a negative light because of her actions. She had obvious personal issues that were present at her previous school as well.

You're right--quarterfinalists is technically incorrect. I should have written 3 of the top 4 seeded teams in the 2023 MAAC conference tournament.

https://maacsports.com/news/2023/4/26/2 ... games.aspx

Regarding Molly Little. Yes, you are correct in what you say, up to a point. But it's not incorrect to include Niagara in the group of MAAC teams who had coaching staff change drama, regardless of the extenuating circumstances. I find it hard to believe that no one in the Niagara hiring chain of command, or in the program as a whole, heard any whispers/rumors as to why Little was no longer coaching at Jacksonville.

In any event, I hope all of these teams do well in 2024. I like the MAAC and I specifically enjoy the top 4 seeds from '23. I hope they're all back there in the top 4 again in '24. Makes for great rivalry games.

I enjoy the MAAC too. Not the top conference in the country, but it is pretty competitive from top to bottom. Fairfield is the best but from 2nd on it is pretty competitive. Wondering if anyone can dethrone the Stags. The Mount had a down year for their first year in the MAAC but maybe they can improve and challenge for the championship.

[laxfan9999]

The team that could surprise in the MAAC is Niagara. They have most of their team back and seemed to figure out their goaltending situation halfway through the season. They won 7 of last 9 in the league and playoffs.

[intheknow247]

Anyone know what the deal is with the HC leaving at Quinnipiac? Always strange to see a change so close to the start of the season.

https://gobobcats.com/news/2024/1/3/qu ... ogram.aspx

Well, that announcement from the school did not say much at all. It was basically two sentences. Very strange that this is happening now in January.

Schools tend to do that. Keep things hush hush. And I for one think that is 1000% wrong. These coaches are entrusted with kids. If there is nothing wrong then say it. If there is some kind of issue, that should be let know. A perfect example is what happened with the Niagara coach. Jacksonville quietly let her go knowing full well what went on. The following year she gets a job at Niagara and it was business as usual. If it’s personal reasons I get it. Then say it. But when a coach is getting escorted off a practice field l, like what happened at Drexel, those schools should be mandated to report what is going on. Same as the Coastal plane situation. What would happen if those coaches ended up coaching another team. At any level. Once again, for the more tolerant, yes if it’s a personal issue, say it. Keeping things vague makes it worse.

That's not how HR and personnel departments work - regardless of the employer and the job. Contracts, NDAs, Releases, etc...