Kathy Taylor

"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."

Jessica Antelmi Becker

Associate Head Coach

Worked with Taylor at three programs for nearly 10 years

"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."

Katherine Sweeney Elberty

Assistant Coach, Colgate University

Five years on staff

"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."

Nicole Bello

SUNY Cortland 2012–2016 · Graduate Assistant 2016–2018

Player and staff

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

Courtney Farrell Shute

F-M player · SUNY Cortland assistant coach

Four years playing, three years coaching alongside Taylor

"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."

Caroline 'Cacki' Helmer Langhurst

Athletic Director, all-girls school, Massachusetts

F-M 2005–2006 · Le Moyne assistant · 2018 National Champion

"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."

Lindsay Abbott Byrnes

High school lacrosse head coach

Four-time All-American, SUNYAC Athlete of the Decade · SUNY Cortland 2008–2012

"Coach Taylor has been my biggest fan since our lives crossed paths, thirty years ago. Ubuntu means — I am because we are. And I am because of you."

Sarah Averson Kellner

Head Lacrosse Coach, Regis University, Denver

F-M 1996–1999 · Assistant Coach 2004–2006

"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."

Katie Feeley

Division I coach, Towson University (9 years)

Played under Hall of Fame coaches at Maryland · F-M 2000–2003

"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 don't sound like the Coach I had."

Angelique Mayer (Rudy)

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Fairmont Senior High School

SUNY Cortland 2012–2014

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

Courtney McHugh

Chief Commercial Officer, consumer nutrition company

Le Moyne College

"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."

Julia Sardella

Finance, Bloomberg, New York City

Le Moyne College

"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 — I still speak about those lessons in interviews today."

Brittney Pollack

Enterprise Account Executive

Le Moyne College 2017–2019 · 2018 National Champion

"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."

Nicole Delany Brown

Occupational therapist

Le Moyne College · 2018 National Champion

"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."

Grace Milmoe

Le Moyne College 2016–2019

Le Moyne College

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

Olivia Lynch

Research Coordinator, HSS · Medical school applicant

Senior Captain · Colgate University 2019–2022

"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."

Madison Pritchard Killen

Le Moyne College 2017–2019 · 2018 National Champion

Le Moyne College

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

Jackie Pardee

Regional Fitness Manager, Manhattan

Le Moyne College 2014–2018

"It was apparent that the welfare of her student-athletes was a priority. She monitored our physical and mental workloads and made daily adjustments to ensure the team was healthy."

Abbie McEntee

Four-year starter, senior captain

Le Moyne College 2014–2018

"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."

Sidney Hall

Le Moyne College 2016–2021

Le Moyne College

"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 and led our team to a national championship."

Kelly Gaffney

Le Moyne College 2014–2018

Le Moyne College

"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."

Erica Geremia

SUNY Cortland 2012–2014 · Le Moyne College

Transferred to continue playing for Taylor

"Kathy Taylor's coaching style created an environment where we were continually challenged to grow, fostering a culture of trust, resilience, and mutual support."

Molly Hines

Le Moyne College 2016–2019

Le Moyne College

"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."

Erin Kollar

Teacher and coach

SUNY Cortland 2008–2012

"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."

Natalie Julich

Special education teacher · Mother of three

SUNY Cortland (transferred from University of Florida D-I)

"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."

Shauna Hutchinson

Heavy equipment operator, Village of Lake Grove DPW

SUNY Cortland 2010–2013

"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."

Chelsea Martin

SUNY Cortland 2011–2014 · 2015 National Championship team

SUNY Cortland

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

Laura Rogers

SUNY Cortland 2009–2013

SUNY Cortland

"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."

Maria Difato June

Coach Taylor's first college recruit

SUNY Cortland

"Coach Taylor taught me the value of working hard when no one is watching. These allegations do not match her character."

Tara Monaghan

SUNY Cortland 2012–2016

SUNY Cortland

"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."

Leah Tuck

Director of Development, Cornell Atkinson Center · Head Coach, F-M Girls Lacrosse

F-M 2001–2004 · 2004 State Champion

"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 and was one of my biggest cheerleaders when I decided to return and coach at the very program she once guided me through."

Brenna Bastian

Assistant Coach, F-M Varsity Girls Lacrosse

F-M 2000–2004

"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."

Julie Healey

All-American, Towson University

F-M

"Kathy coached us to greatness, while at the same time, she cared deeply for us. We were her team, her kids."

Lis Galindo

Played Division I at Cornell University

F-M 2000–2004

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

Katie DeBlois Brown

F-M 2002–2005 · Two State Championships

Fayetteville-Manlius

"I absolutely loved playing for Coach Taylor. The allegations against her absolutely do not fit the experience I had, and also do not fit the person I know."

Kayla Matlock

JV Lacrosse Coach, Fayetteville-Manlius

F-M 2004–2006

"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."

Mari Stefano

F-M 2003–2004

Fayetteville-Manlius