Next Level HS teams

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Feedback on NL boy HS teams? There is a lot of chatter around Mitchell and Co. working to poach players from local clubs once they get to HS to build teams. I guess they would call it building a team.

If that is the case (which is there choice, of course), I just want to know before I get my kid involved with their program.

If you are looking I would say NL 26 is the next rebuild. So if your kid (parent) is looking for playing time, good mix and coaching then NL is looking for players and if you are a student athlete at the school off Military Road then they would love to have you. You could also try Madlax who will need some players as they have not been able to get a good mix or coach to climb the rankings as they recently stated in the most recent IG post. I believe based on results from the US Clubs Nationals in Florida they are climbing down the rankings. Maybe NL (#61) and Madlax (#21) can swap players and see if they can climb the rankings for NL. Do your homework as you could land on team that could be a nightmare.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

you are delusional if you don't think any club owner is trying to poach the stronger players from a rival club. I've also noticed the HS teams now have more kids representing boarding schools.

its business and playing time becomes harder each passing year as kids grow / mature.

if you are worried about your son's playing time at the HS club level, my advice would be to avoid NL and Mad Lax. They are both nationally recognized programs and naturally attract talent from well beyond the beltway limits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:you are delusional if you don't think any club owner is trying to poach the stronger players from a rival club. I've also noticed the HS teams now have more kids representing boarding schools.

its business and playing time becomes harder each passing year as kids grow / mature.

if you are worried about your son's playing time at the HS club level, my advice would be to avoid NL and Mad Lax. They are both nationally recognized programs and naturally attract talent from well beyond the beltway limits.

Agree NL ML and for that matter DCE are constantly trying to poach each others players and if you are a standout anywhere you will be approached by respective parent leader for sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feedback on NL boy HS teams? There is a lot of chatter around Mitchell and Co. working to poach players from local clubs once they get to HS to build teams. I guess they would call it building a team.

If that is the case (which is there choice, of course), I just want to know before I get my kid involved with their program.

If you are looking I would say NL 26 is the next rebuild. So if your kid (parent) is looking for playing time, good mix and coaching then NL is looking for players and if you are a student athlete at the school off Military Road then they would love to have you. You could also try Madlax who will need some players as they have not been able to get a good mix or coach to climb the rankings as they recently stated in the most recent IG post. I believe based on results from the US Clubs Nationals in Florida they are climbing down the rankings. Maybe NL (#61) and Madlax (#21) can swap players and see if they can climb the rankings for NL. Do your homework as you could land on team that could be a nightmare.

Good luck!

I think your name might be Nostradamus? Very accurate post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NL has 2-3 very strong girls middle school teams. it is going to be interesting to see what happens to those teams over the next few years.

What teams are those? The 29-27 NL girls teams are not strong at all. They are much lower than Pride, BLC and Stars teams.

I can't speak to NL 27 or 29 girls, but NL 29 girls is the dominant team in DC/ VA currently.

[Anonymous]

*correction, I can't speak to NL 27 or 28 girls, but NL 29 girls is the dominant team in DC/ VA currently.

[Anonymous]

All 4 teams are in top 20 so i wouldnt say "dominate"
NL-12
BLC-13
Pride-16
Stars-17

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:you are delusional if you don't think any club owner is trying to poach the stronger players from a rival club. I've also noticed the HS teams now have more kids representing boarding schools.

its business and playing time becomes harder each passing year as kids grow / mature.

if you are worried about your son's playing time at the HS club level, my advice would be to avoid NL and Mad Lax. They are both nationally recognized programs and naturally attract talent from well beyond the beltway limits.

Agree NL ML and for that matter DCE are constantly trying to poach each others players and if you are a standout anywhere you will be approached by respective parent leader for sure.

Are the coaches recruiting or parents over brunch at the Club?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All 4 teams are in top 20 so i wouldnt say "dominate"
NL-12
BLC-13
Pride-16
Stars-17

Agree, that is not dominating at all. The 28 and 27 NL teams are not good at all, overall the NL middle school teams are not strong as the PP mentioned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feedback on NL boy HS teams? There is a lot of chatter around Mitchell and Co. working to poach players from local clubs once they get to HS to build teams. I guess they would call it building a team.

If that is the case (which is there choice, of course), I just want to know before I get my kid involved with their program.

If you are looking I would say NL 26 is the next rebuild. So if your kid (parent) is looking for playing time, good mix and coaching then NL is looking for players and if you are a student athlete at the school off Military Road then they would love to have you. You could also try Madlax who will need some players as they have not been able to get a good mix or coach to climb the rankings as they recently stated in the most recent IG post. I believe based on results from the US Clubs Nationals in Florida they are climbing down the rankings. Maybe NL (#61) and Madlax (#21) can swap players and see if they can climb the rankings for NL. Do your homework as you could land on team that could be a nightmare.

Good luck!

I think your name might be Nostradamus? Very accurate post.

Very accurate indeed. Watch your backs, NL 26. Good luck to you all as change is in the air.

[Anonymous]

This thread is confusing. What and who are Stars and Pride?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is confusing. What and who are Stars and Pride?

Girls club lacrosse teams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feedback on NL boy HS teams? There is a lot of chatter around Mitchell and Co. working to poach players from local clubs once they get to HS to build teams. I guess they would call it building a team.

If that is the case (which is there choice, of course), I just want to know before I get my kid involved with their program.

If you are looking I would say NL 26 is the next rebuild. So if your kid (parent) is looking for playing time, good mix and coaching then NL is looking for players and if you are a student athlete at the school off Military Road then they would love to have you. You could also try Madlax who will need some players as they have not been able to get a good mix or coach to climb the rankings as they recently stated in the most recent IG post. I believe based on results from the US Clubs Nationals in Florida they are climbing down the rankings. Maybe NL (#61) and Madlax (#21) can swap players and see if they can climb the rankings for NL. Do your homework as you could land on team that could be a nightmare.

Good luck!

I think your name might be Nostradamus? Very accurate post.

Very accurate indeed. Watch your backs, NL 26. Good luck to you all as change is in the air.

I don’t follow. Are you saying current NL 26 players need to watch their backs bc NL is recruiting
New players?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:*correction, I can't speak to NL 27 or 28 girls, but NL 29 girls is the dominant team in DC/ VA currently.

Lol. If DC and VA is made up of MCE, BLC, and Stars, then sure. Would put Pride ahead and clearly the MD teams to the north are superior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does your DD want to play in college? Is she a strong player? Is she in high school or 8th grade?

If yes to any of those questions, don't do Next Level.

If no to any of those questions - if she doesn't care to play in college. If she is a middling player and just wants something a little more than her high school team but not quite at the MC/Capital/Pride level, Next Level is an okay option.

I get why I would not send my HS girl to NL but why not the 8th grader? If you play NL in 8th grade do you think that forecloses a future playing lacrosse in HS for a better club? Does NL not have the caliber of player(s) that can move to a better club in HS?