Have two sons who were recruitred for lacrosse ask me anything and I will provide candid responses

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Anonymous wrote:How much scholarship money - each year - did each receive? Honestly~

D1- partial scholarship about 20% of total tuition (averaged)
D3- nothing they don't award scholarships/money

Was it an admissions bump?

Please clarify your question not quite sure what you are asking? Are you saying is the reason he only got 20% the fault of admissions? If that is what you are asking, no they are only given a certain amount to distribute to their top players, and things like parents income, ability to pay are all factored into the mix. I know there were two top players that had very low household incomes and I believe they were each awarded a good chunk of the allotted monies.

You don't sound as full of knowledge as you think you are. The only thing I know about LAX is that college championships are this weekend. I'm a softball parent with both DII and DI full scholarship daughters and have understood every question you've asked pps to clarify.

Never claimed to be "full of knowledge" however having dealt with the recruiting process off and on for over 4 years, I have learned a lot and wish I would have had someone to help guide me along/give me candid advice. i have been able to help others who are in thick of it now and it is with pleasure. I don't make any claims as to my level of expertise, simply base it upon my own personal experiences with two sons who excelled int he sport and were heavily recruited and who ultimately were able to attend top programs in their respective divisions.

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OP - Are you this smug and boring in real life?

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OP thanks for your insight ignore the trolls. I have followed along enthusiastically as we are just starting the process w/ our daughter and its daunting!

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One thing I have to add to this conversation is I think no matter where you are, a lot has to be said for who you know, which 'right" coaches you might be connected to I have seen it played out over and over, a coaches friends kid getting picked for starting lineup, a coveted spot, etc...of course the kid has to be decent but chances are being on the right team with the right trainers, this decent kid can get really good and there it begins. He automatically has a leg up on his peers who maybe didn't make that team or whose papa isn't in on the inner circle...its a reality, fair or not.

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How did you create the video you sent to the coaches.

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What is the end goal? Is it just to enjoy playing the sport longer or do your sons feel like they are going to do something career wise with Lacrosse - coach, play professionally, go into sports mgmt, start their own league, etc?

Looking back, do you really think the time and energy invested was well spent?

Lastly, do you look back and think they liked it so much because of the sport or the social network they developed through the sport?

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OP, are you a public or private school family?

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Anonymous wrote:OP, are you a public or private school family?

Hi my son went D1 went to public and my son D3 private.

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Anonymous wrote:What is the end goal? Is it just to enjoy playing the sport longer or do your sons feel like they are going to do something career wise with Lacrosse - coach, play professionally, go into sports mgmt, start their own league, etc?

Looking back, do you really think the time and energy invested was well spent?

Lastly, do you look back and think they liked it so much because of the sport or the social network they developed through the sport?

We absolutely feel it was worth it, yes. The experiences they had were invaluable. The friendships/connections they made and continue to make the same. From a parents perspective i love that it kept them " on track" and focused through all 4 years of high school, as anyone who takes any sport seriously will do. It took a lot of worry out of the equation about late nights, partying too hard when they had to be up on a Sat. and/or Sun morning at 8am. Kept them very disciplined and that was priceless

They would both love to teach young kids down the road not as a profession but on the side as a hobby, to give back to the sport since it did so much for them.

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Anonymous wrote:How did you create the video you sent to the coaches.

We videotaped them at their games in the summer and they did the editing, there are many online easy to use programs that nearly all the teens know how to use/edit. Many of their school games and some club games were videotaped by a hired videographer (by the club or school) so they would edit from that film.
Also each game was only maybe 30 seconds or so, with a total game tape being about 4-6 minutes max. VERY important to have this.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, are you a public or private school family?

Hi my son went D1 went to public and my son D3 private.

Did going to a private make the recruitment process any easier?

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Anonymous wrote:How did you create the video you sent to the coaches.

We videotaped them at their games in the summer and they did the editing, there are many online easy to use programs that nearly all the teens know how to use/edit. Many of their school games and some club games were videotaped by a hired videographer (by the club or school) so they would edit from that film.
Also each game was only maybe 30 seconds or so, with a total game tape being about 4-6 minutes max. VERY important to have this.

So you took video from Freshman year, and sent it when? August before sophomore year?

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Anonymous wrote:Which schools are the big LAX recruiters? Any on the west coast?

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Anonymous wrote:How much scholarship money - each year - did each receive? Honestly~

D1- partial scholarship about 20% of total tuition (averaged)
D3- nothing they don't award scholarships/money

At 20% and zero, they can't be doing it for the compensation. Did they choose to attend their respective colleges for other reasons other than the opportunities to play lacrosse? College sports require year round conditioning and commitment to the team. Is it a worthwhile sacrifice for those who clearly love the sport?

New poster here. I have a 9yr old boy who loves playing LAX. He has been glued all weekend to ESPN watching the NCAA LAX championships. He sleeps with his LAX stick next to his bed, he brings it everywhere. I have to yell at him when we go to the grocery store to leave his stick in the car. He got upset when I told him I only signed him up for 3 week of LAX camp this summer. I can threaten to not send him to LAX practice if he does not get a perfect spelling test and he studies his butt off not wanting to have to skip practice. The kid is laser focused on LAX. I can certainly imagine if this keeps up that he would be thrilled to play LAX in college, not matter if there is money or not.

My DH and I have driven none of his obsession for LAX, he picked it and for some reason loves the sport. It is pretty wild to watch your little 9yr old boy be so dedicated to something that takes hard work.

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Anonymous wrote:How much scholarship money - each year - did each receive? Honestly~

D1- partial scholarship about 20% of total tuition (averaged)
D3- nothing they don't award scholarships/money

At 20% and zero, they can't be doing it for the compensation. Did they choose to attend their respective colleges for other reasons other than the opportunities to play lacrosse? College sports require year round conditioning and commitment to the team. Is it a worthwhile sacrifice for those who clearly love the sport?

New poster here. I have a 9yr old boy who loves playing LAX. He has been glued all weekend to ESPN watching the NCAA LAX championships. He sleeps with his LAX stick next to his bed, he brings it everywhere. I have to yell at him when we go to the grocery store to leave his stick in the car. He got upset when I told him I only signed him up for 3 week of LAX camp this summer. I can threaten to not send him to LAX practice if he does not get a perfect spelling test and he studies his butt off not wanting to have to skip practice. The kid is laser focused on LAX. I can certainly imagine if this keeps up that he would be thrilled to play LAX in college, not matter if there is money or not.

My DH and I have driven none of his obsession for LAX, he picked it and for some reason loves the sport. It is pretty wild to watch your little 9yr old boy be so dedicated to something that takes hard work.

That's great that its a driving force to him being his personal best. It's a great sport and it seems brings out incredibly loyalty and dedication which is always a good thing.