8th grader starting lacrosse

[Anonymous]

In NoVA- my 8th grader played two seasons of lacrosse in 3rd/4th grade and then lost interest. She is super athletic- plays high level travel soccer, fast runner and great at tennis. She has been playing lacrosse with kids in neighborhood and recently asked to join a team. Can you pick up lacrosse this late? Any good clinics to sign her up for? I know nothing about lacrosse. In fairfax area.

[Anonymous]

She should be okay to find a rec program to play with. Do the spring season and maybe she can find a travel program to pick up the summer season if her skills are there and she has the desire.
So, check out your local rec program and you should be good for tryouts in a few weeks.

[Anonymous]

Second the recommendation to have her try rec this season. Note that in most places in NoVA, rec lacrosse ends after 8th grade. There are many camps and clinics in the area, though, if she really likes it and wants to continue and possibly try out for her high school team.

[Anonymous]

Not too late! I'm from the West Coast and my daughter (also a competitive soccer player, fast and played basektball) didn't start until 7th grade. She committed this Fall to play D1 (mid level team but higher academic university). Focus on getting her with a good trainer to help ramp up her stick skills etc

[Anonymous]

forgot to add: contact some clubs in your area and take her to tryouts and/or ask for an evaluation.

[Anonymous]

No experience with their clinics but ST James is holding classes and clinics now and through February.

[Anonymous]

Not OP but what is the rec league for Arlington?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not OP but what is the rec league for Arlington?

Here you go. http://www.arlingtonlacrosse.org

My DD played Arlington Lacrosse for several years and loved it. They do a good job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In NoVA- my 8th grader played two seasons of lacrosse in 3rd/4th grade and then lost interest. She is super athletic- plays high level travel soccer, fast runner and great at tennis. She has been playing lacrosse with kids in neighborhood and recently asked to join a team. Can you pick up lacrosse this late? Any good clinics to sign her up for? I know nothing about lacrosse. In fairfax area.

Tough but doable and wont catch up with just clinics and practice.

[Anonymous]

If see if serious, there are plenty of B level teams in NoVA with open roster spots for the summer as well.