high school club for girls who want to play in college

[Anonymous]

i've heard of capital but in high school are stars, pride, or mc elite on the same level or nowhere close? trying to figure out best path for girls who would like to play in college (d3). thanks!

[Anonymous]

Short answer -- nowhere close. Almost every girl on top capital team will have multiple D1 offers. Some will still choose NESCAC or other high academic D1, but they will have that option.


Other clubs are fine if you are targeting non-NESCAC D3 programs.

[Anonymous]

Very few choose NESCAC over top D1. NESCAC is for those next level or lowest level but not multiple D1 offers are choosing NESCAC schools instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Very few choose NESCAC over top D1. NESCAC is for those next level or lowest level but not multiple D1 offers are choosing NESCAC schools instead.

Check again.

[Anonymous]

You would be surprised how much academic money a NESCAC can find an athlete. Lacrosse is not a full ride sport so some may go where they can get more financial help and play.

NESCAC academics are well worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Very few choose NESCAC over top D1. NESCAC is for those next level or lowest level but not multiple D1 offers are choosing NESCAC schools instead.

Are kids picking Middlebury over Duke or UVA? Unlikely. Are some picking Middlebury over Lehigh or Bucknell? You better believe it.

Even a club like Capital (or Heros or M&D for that matter) will only send 8-10 girls to top 25 programs. The rest go to mid or bottom tier DI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very few choose NESCAC over top D1. NESCAC is for those next level or lowest level but not multiple D1 offers are choosing NESCAC schools instead.

Are kids picking Middlebury over Duke or UVA? Unlikely. Are some picking Middlebury over Lehigh or Bucknell? You better believe it.

Even a club like Capital (or Heros or M&D for that matter) will only send 8-10 girls to top 25 programs. The rest go to mid or bottom tier DI.

Spot on. People do not realize there is a pecking order. Just being on Capital does not mean you are going to get multiple offers. Capital and MC Elite both have a player in Under Armour All America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very few choose NESCAC over top D1. NESCAC is for those next level or lowest level but not multiple D1 offers are choosing NESCAC schools instead.

Are kids picking Middlebury over Duke or UVA? Unlikely. Are some picking Middlebury over Lehigh or Bucknell? You better believe it.

Even a club like Capital (or Heros or M&D for that matter) will only send 8-10 girls to top 25 programs. The rest go to mid or bottom tier DI.

And take a look at the '8-10 girls' who do end up going to a top 25.....many of them don't play or have very limited field time. Also, take a look at some of the young ladies who graduated HS in 2020, 2019 & 2018 (due to covid they have an extra year of eligibility), a good portion have stopped playing altogether and are enjoying life without lacrosse (believe it or not) at their chosen school. Others who are playing for mid-major programs have a good balance of athletics & academics & a social life. There are some great programs out there at schools who are not in the top 25. And quite a few actually commit to a school based on the culture and the academic opportunities. If it's a good fit, they stick it out through all 4 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very few choose NESCAC over top D1. NESCAC is for those next level or lowest level but not multiple D1 offers are choosing NESCAC schools instead.

Are kids picking Middlebury over Duke or UVA? Unlikely. Are some picking Middlebury over Lehigh or Bucknell? You better believe it.

Even a club like Capital (or Heros or M&D for that matter) will only send 8-10 girls to top 25 programs. The rest go to mid or bottom tier DI.

And take a look at the '8-10 girls' who do end up going to a top 25.....many of them don't play or have very limited field time. Also, take a look at some of the young ladies who graduated HS in 2020, 2019 & 2018 (due to covid they have an extra year of eligibility), a good portion have stopped playing altogether and are enjoying life without lacrosse (believe it or not) at their chosen school. Others who are playing for mid-major programs have a good balance of athletics & academics & a social life. There are some great programs out there at schools who are not in the top 25. And quite a few actually commit to a school based on the culture and the academic opportunities. If it's a good fit, they stick it out through all 4 years.

This. There is a reason tha that Harvard brings in 9-12 girls per year. They know a quarter of them won't be on the team in two years for various reasons.

[Anonymous]

With the transfer portal now, you may be better off going to a high mid-major or lower ranked team, actually playing for a few years, and then having a shot at a top tier team. Look at the NC game - lots of girls didn't start at UNC/BC. The tournament MVP was at Richmond last year. The portal is changing things and coaches are realizing that they can get girls with a proven collegiate track record to meet immediate needs and are doing it. Yes, high end "elite" talent is going to big schools, but most girls are not that level right out of HS. Some get better after a few years in college and can step in to the top teams and actually contribute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With the transfer portal now, you may be better off going to a high mid-major or lower ranked team, actually playing for a few years, and then having a shot at a top tier team. Look at the NC game - lots of girls didn't start at UNC/BC. The tournament MVP was at Richmond last year. The portal is changing things and coaches are realizing that they can get girls with a proven collegiate track record to meet immediate needs and are doing it. Yes, high end "elite" talent is going to big schools, but most girls are not that level right out of HS. Some get better after a few years in college and can step in to the top teams and actually contribute.

Remember most of those girls in the national title game were using their 5th year of eligibility due to Covid. I expect this to slow down once covid eligibility is gone in 2 years.

Also remember many high-academic schools don't accept non-grad transfers.

[Anonymous]

So most of the responses don't answer OP - is it Capital only for the college track?

[Anonymous]

Most Instagram sites and websites of al the local clubs celebrate their recruited players. Check them to see where girls are going, and maybe gather some details on the girls themselves (and if your DD would have similar profiles).

All you are going to get on here is conjecture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So most of the responses don't answer OP - is it Capital only for the college track?

Locally, yes. And even then, you have to be a starter on Capital A team to get into the one of the top 25 D1 (I can't see picking any of the D1 schools below that or over a NESCAC or other great D 3). Take a look at the 2021 Insta posts. Quite a number of NESCAC. You won't see nearly as many top D1 and NESCAC placements from any other local team. The top 1 or 2 MC Elite and Pride players may get offers, but very few. Otherwise, if top D 1 is the goal and you want to expand beyond Capital, you have to look to Hero's or M&D. Good luck. It is not a whole lot of fun by the time you get to sophomore and junior year. Just keep that in mind.

[Anonymous]

why isn't it fun junior and senior year? I understand senior, but why junior?