Capital Lacrosse Tryouts

[Anonymous]

In terms of athleticism, what are the benchmarks? Will there be a mile test at tryouts? Or is it mostly sprint speed that counts?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Speaking as a former and current capital parent, one very important thing many folks need to remember as they try to “predict” who will make capital.

Capital is looking for the best college prospects, not the best middle school players. Every year a couple girls who were top middle school players didn’t make the top team and some players who weren’t impact players in middle school but have awesome athleticism and blow-by speed do.

The reason — like colleges, Capital overvalues size and speed in tryouts. If you don’t have elite speed, you won’t play midfield unless you are a stud in the circle. If you are under 5-2, you better have the best stick skills by a mile and be lightning fast.

While I think the overall messaging you are conveying is to the point, not sure what is meant by the best middle school players don't make the top team/s. The best middle school players, especially by late 8th grade, have the athleticism and speed. So that goes hand in hand for 9 out of 10 times. Not sure how you'd be a top MS player without those attributes. And Midfielders are the ones with elite speed and strong on the circle, so again, not sure the point of that?

My point is there are always a few girls who score lots of goals do to great stick work and Lax IQ but are limited physically (either by lack of speed or size) who don't end up making it and there will be a girl or two who has freak athleticism but a bit behind on stick work who will not make it. There will also be a couple midfielders who will be upset because they get switched to defense for the same reasons.

How much player development occurs at Capital? I don’t see how you can’t have good stick skills and hope to make Capital with just speed. As I understand it they don’t meet that often. You can’t have speed but be dropping or turning over the ball. Seems to me you need both speed and great stick skills by 9th already to make the team - there would be plenty of girls with both trying out that they wouldn’t have to sacrifice one or the other.

Agree, if you drop the ball every other pass, you aren't making Capital Blue or even Orange, I don't care how fast or athletic you are.

Back to the original discussion on this. Right now, pretty much every team's best players for the 27/28 level are also their best athletes, best stick sills and lax IQ. I agree there's always some diamonds in the rough, but right now the top players on the DMV teams also have all of those attributes. Some do not play Midfield because they are Defense or Attack but still some of the best players and should make Capital Blue.

Also agree that if you are a 28 or older right now, you should be working outside of club/practices almost daily to get better. Showing up to a MS practice 2x a week isn't going to be enough. However, player development and growth of a player in lax iq, concepts etc is also on the Club and Coaching. That area is a little questionable right now.

[Anonymous]

The last couple of years Capital teams have not been winning games that they are supposed to win and SSSA and BI are not as strong as they use to be. Maybe that is why Stars players will not leave. You still need development in HS at the club level - coaching matters over a brand.

[Anonymous]

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Back to the original discussion on this. Right now, pretty much every team's best players for the 27/28 level are also their best athletes, best stick sills and lax IQ. I agree there's always some diamonds in the rough, but right now the top players on the DMV teams also have all of those attributes. Some do not play Midfield because they are Defense or Attack but still some of the best players and should make Capital Blue.

Completely disagree on this point. I am not going to call out specific girls because I don't think its approprite for a public forum, but some of the top goal scorers on the 26 and 27 Pride teams are not close to elite athletes for their age level. Agree that you need great stick skills to make capital.

But my points is that if you are comparing two girls

A) elite athleticism, very good stick skills, good Lax IQ

vs.

B) very good athleticism, elite stick skills, good Lax IQ

Capital coaches are picking girl A every single time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Back to the original discussion on this. Right now, pretty much every team's best players for the 27/28 level are also their best athletes, best stick sills and lax IQ. I agree there's always some diamonds in the rough, but right now the top players on the DMV teams also have all of those attributes. Some do not play Midfield because they are Defense or Attack but still some of the best players and should make Capital Blue.

Completely disagree on this point. I am not going to call out specific girls because I don't think its approprite for a public forum, but some of the top goal scorers on the 26 and 27 Pride teams are not close to elite athletes for their age level. Agree that you need great stick skills to make capital.

But my points is that if you are comparing two girls

A) elite athleticism, very good stick skills, good Lax IQ

vs.

B) very good athleticism, elite stick skills, good Lax IQ

Capital coaches are picking girl A every single time.

I think your view of Capital is somewhat jaded. If you think the 25 or 24 teams for example are full of 22 Elite athletes, you are sadly mistaken. Are there very good athletes and good lax players, sure, but to call the whole roster that is unrealistic.

The 2 you compare are splitting hairs on what "very good" versus elite is. The comparison when it comes to tryouts is more about Elite athlete versus a good lax player.

[Anonymous]

I assume they will have running tests as well as agility benchmarks. Otherwise certain girls can hog the ball. No clue though. My older daughter tried out years ago but doesn't remember the experience when I asked. She didn't make either team.

[Anonymous]

Any insight as to what the tryouts are like for goalies?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In terms of athleticism, what are the benchmarks? Will there be a mile test at tryouts? Or is it mostly sprint speed that counts?

Good question - any 24s or 25s with ideas on what tryouts will look like? The clinic is all drills but I am curious if speed etc will be tested and if so how?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This seems like a cheap shot. The Capital Recruiting Director just had a great year with the 23 class. Results are what matter. Pretty ridiculous comment regarding thin skin.

The value of a recruiting director isn't for UA 150 girls who are targeting top 20 schools. Its for the girls who are just trying to play D1. Top schools know who can play and who can't.

The only info most top players need is

1) Take your SATs before September of your junior year
2) Put together 5 good minutes of film showcasing the position you want to play in college
3) Start emailing coaches the summer of your freshman year
4) Go to camps of your top targets during your freshman summer and sophomore year


95% of all recruiting directors provide this.




YES!!! this, so much so! people think they need to spend a gazillion dollars on travel teams and private schools. Go to the college camps you want to be seen at, email the coaches. send film.

For lesser players, they really need someone pulling for them and this is where a recruiting director matters.

[Anonymous]

Will girls tryout for the MC Elite 26 team as a backup? Will that team stay together or will a bunch of those girls go to Capital also? People have talked about Pride and Stars and a little BLC. Pride newer HS program, Stars brand knew and none for BLC. What does that mean for MC Elite since they have HS and a pretty large (roster wise) 26 group? Will there be room on that team going into HS?

[Anonymous]

The best MC Elite players usually try out for Capital and switch if they make it. The MCElite HS team therefore always looks different than the 8th grade team. If your DD is trying to make sure she makes a team it is a good fall back choice. Also good to look at VAMetro.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will girls tryout for the MC Elite 26 team as a backup? Will that team stay together or will a bunch of those girls go to Capital also? People have talked about Pride and Stars and a little BLC. Pride newer HS program, Stars brand knew and none for BLC. What does that mean for MC Elite since they have HS and a pretty large (roster wise) 26 group? Will there be room on that team going into HS?

Most girls backup with be Pride or one of the AAC teams.

[Anonymous]

I have heard Pride 26 may stay together? Will there be spots on that team?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have heard Pride 26 may stay together? Will there be spots on that team?

Agree, don't see many of the Pride or Stars 26 players moving/leaving and stay together. Pride seems to be picking up steam as their 27 team is also very strong while Stars is bad at 27 and 28.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best MC Elite players usually try out for Capital and switch if they make it. The MCElite HS team therefore always looks different than the 8th grade team. If your DD is trying to make sure she makes a team it is a good fall back choice. Also good to look at VAMetro.

Does MC have its tryouts way before Capital for 26? How does that work for girls on the team now and also for those who want to use as a back-up. Seems a little tricky to navigate… anyone have insight?