2026 Girls Player Commitments🥍🥍

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Anonymous wrote:Just to play devil’s advocate: if a player has no intention to play D1, why tie up a spot on a top team like hero’s green or SW Blue? Other girls may want one of these spots to play in front of all the coaches.

They should get better, then.

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Anonymous wrote:I bet you some of this you have to chalk up to burn out. To be good enough to play at a top school you have to be playing lacrosse 24x7 since you were 6 years old. Enjoying college and being a regular student is not a bad option at all.

You don't have to be playing 24/7. But there are people that would rather have a different college experience, correct.

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Anonymous wrote:Just to play devil’s advocate: if a player has no intention to play D1, why tie up a spot on a top team like hero’s green or SW Blue? Other girls may want one of these spots to play in front of all the coaches.

Hero's (and M&D think also) doesn't generally add players (no tryouts) after summer going into 9th. You can make an argument that all this (recruiting) happens too early or should not be so fast post 9/1 (other sports are like that), but the devil's advocate point is "flawed" for a number of reasons that others have already highlighted above. It really doesn't even mean that some other kid will make it. They could have tried out summer after 8th and not made it and if there is a big talent gap they have been known to limit the roster a player or two smaller.

Girls (and families) just can't evaluate all the factors until you are into high school and develop stronger academic interests and direction. How would you know that in middle school? Presumably the hypothetical kid that "missed out" was still on a club team and played in front of coaches, could go to prospect days, go to showcases - heck, maybe even shined more on their less competitive club team - so just don't think this position "works".

The devil's advocate point is do many just get swept up with the pressure and expectation to play because they have made it that far already and are on the path where they could be recruited.
The "adult" example is how many people do you know who picked a career because they thought it was a path that pleased others or they were good at something early on, even though they really wanted something else - it usually doesn't end well or with much fulfillment and happiness. Once they realize, they should make a change and not, for example, continue with med school after year one just because they took a seat the previous year.

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Anonymous wrote:Just to play devil’s advocate: if a player has no intention to play D1, why tie up a spot on a top team like hero’s green or SW Blue? Other girls may want one of these spots to play in front of all the coaches.

Hero's (and M&D think also) doesn't generally add players (no tryouts) after summer going into 9th. You can make an argument that all this (recruiting) happens too early or should not be so fast post 9/1 (other sports are like that), but the devil's advocate point is "flawed" for a number of reasons that others have already highlighted above. It really doesn't even mean that some other kid will make it. They could have tried out summer after 8th and not made it and if there is a big talent gap they have been known to limit the roster a player or two smaller.

Girls (and families) just can't evaluate all the factors until you are into high school and develop stronger academic interests and direction. How would you know that in middle school? Presumably the hypothetical kid that "missed out" was still on a club team and played in front of coaches, could go to prospect days, go to showcases - heck, maybe even shined more on their less competitive club team - so just don't think this position "works".

The devil's advocate point is do many just get swept up with the pressure and expectation to play because they have made it that far already and are on the path where they could be recruited.
The "adult" example is how many people do you know who picked a career because they thought it was a path that pleased others or they were good at something early on, even though they really wanted something else - it usually doesn't end well or with much fulfillment and happiness. Once they realize, they should make a change and not, for example, continue with med school after year one just because they took a seat the previous year.

Very well said. Kids in the recruiting process definitely mature faster than their peers because of the pressure for sure

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Other sports are not like lacrosse in the race to commit. It is unique.

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Seems worse to take a DI spot and then quit once you get there … definitely some take this approach to get into a school - not saying any of the recruits listed here to be clear - but this happens. Not disparaging and if a player thinks best for them to no longer play once in college they should leave the team, but this would be the “devil’s advocate” to the “devil’s advocate” question posed.

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Anonymous wrote:Seems worse to take a DI spot and then quit once you get there … definitely some take this approach to get into a school - not saying any of the recruits listed here to be clear - but this happens. Not disparaging and if a player thinks best for them to no longer play once in college they should leave the team, but this would be the “devil’s advocate” to the “devil’s advocate” question posed.

Worse. It's high school club teams that take what they think are the best players. There's no caveat that you have to use it to strive to play in college. Once h.s. clubs force that commitment on young women, we can call it a problem.

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Anonymous wrote:To address the question about Heros Green, is it a down year for them? Judging is impossible until the entire recruiting cycle completes itself. It is a new world, and I'm betting you'll see more de-commitments and flips to another school than we've typically seen. I also expect some schools will add to their class late in the cycle when hurt players show themselves on the field.

Having said all that, looking at HG v CB, the approximate average lax rank of the schools the players have committed to is 49.35 HG v 43.6 CB. That's not much of a difference.

Given South Florida and Florida State are starting programs, I assigned them both an equal ranking of 60. HG has two kids going there, and CB has 2 kids going to FSU. I think CB has committed 20 and HG has committed 14. So there's a difference there. If one assumes HG had multiple players out with injuries, then where they ultimately commit will adjust their average.

Looking at the top 12 players for each club (in terms of college lax ranking), HG has an average of 40.74, and CB has an average of 23.83. Kudos to CB.

Consider that two of HG top 12 players are going to South Florida, which has been given an average ranking of 60 for this analysis. I think South Florida will be much better than 60, so take it all with a grain of salt. If we throw out the two USF players and go with the following two players, their top 12 average goes to 44.58.

If you look at the rest of the roster that has committed, you see the average CB commit is about 70 and HG is 92.

For comparison, MD Black's 17 commits overall average is 26, the top 12 is 13.75, and the second group is 53.5.

Before people trash one school v another school, HG has 3 AAC, 5 ACC, 1 ASUN, 3 Big 10, 1 Big East, 1 CAA, 1 Patriot. Capital Blue has 4 ACC, 2 Big 10, 1 Big East, 1 Big South, 1 CAA, 8 Ivy, 3 Patriot.

So what does all this mean? Zip.

Nada, because clubs/teams don't get recruited; players do.

If you are a top player, it probably doesn't matter all that much which top club you play for because you'll have all your options open and only limited by your grades and budget. If you are on the second half of the roster you'll likely have to be more strategic in evaluating college lax vs. college degree vs. budget. AND....that's ok.

To suggest any of these results are bad is brain-dead nonsense.

They've all done exceptionally well. Clearly, Capital "Little Ivy" Blue is the place to be if you want to go to an IVY league school but that's about way more than just lacrosse. Again, thinking that any of these results are bad blows my mind.

I do wonder if Capital Blue requires a pre-SAT score and tax returns as part of its tryout process. (Stop, I'm kidding. Lighten up.)

One more time for the trolls in the back. ALL OF THESE RESULTS ARE CRAZY IMPRESSIVE. To the parents/players who are still available, keep grinding.

This is good work. Nice post.

A quibble on the potential future of the USF program versus FSU. Based on overall resources, sports commitment, and academic breadth, I would place my bets on FSU becoming more relevant, more quickly, and more permanently--similar to Clemson's trajectory--than I would on USF. Guessing 50-60 is fair for both for now. Expect FSU to be top 25 in 2-3 years.

I have heard USF is giving out full ride schollies to 2026's under the new NIL agreement. Not knowing their situation, 4 years of $0 for college with no debt to pursue an advanced degree and maybe the HG kids are a bit smarter than those Ivy Blues who will likely come out deep in debt or with multiple mortgages on those Alexandria and Potomac mansions after only 4 years. So it has hard to evaluate the situation with limited facts. Congrats to anyone who gets the chance to play at the next level. My point is just that there may be more to a situation when you compare where a kid goes to school and that should always be considered.

The bolded comment is hilarious. You clearly don’t have a kid on Capital or in DC area privates. Private school families’ HHI is minimum $600,000 to several million, without even factoring net worth. No one is making their kid pay for college or taking out an extra mortgage. These girls don't need scholarship money and when they graduate with no debt, an ivy degree, and ivy connections, they’ll be set to follow in their parents’ footsteps. Why exactly did you think people focused on ivies from the start? They know how it works.

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Anonymous wrote:To address the question about Heros Green, is it a down year for them? Judging is impossible until the entire recruiting cycle completes itself. It is a new world, and I'm betting you'll see more de-commitments and flips to another school than we've typically seen. I also expect some schools will add to their class late in the cycle when hurt players show themselves on the field.

Having said all that, looking at HG v CB, the approximate average lax rank of the schools the players have committed to is 49.35 HG v 43.6 CB. That's not much of a difference.

Given South Florida and Florida State are starting programs, I assigned them both an equal ranking of 60. HG has two kids going there, and CB has 2 kids going to FSU. I think CB has committed 20 and HG has committed 14. So there's a difference there. If one assumes HG had multiple players out with injuries, then where they ultimately commit will adjust their average.

Looking at the top 12 players for each club (in terms of college lax ranking), HG has an average of 40.74, and CB has an average of 23.83. Kudos to CB.

Consider that two of HG top 12 players are going to South Florida, which has been given an average ranking of 60 for this analysis. I think South Florida will be much better than 60, so take it all with a grain of salt. If we throw out the two USF players and go with the following two players, their top 12 average goes to 44.58.

If you look at the rest of the roster that has committed, you see the average CB commit is about 70 and HG is 92.

For comparison, MD Black's 17 commits overall average is 26, the top 12 is 13.75, and the second group is 53.5.

Before people trash one school v another school, HG has 3 AAC, 5 ACC, 1 ASUN, 3 Big 10, 1 Big East, 1 CAA, 1 Patriot. Capital Blue has 4 ACC, 2 Big 10, 1 Big East, 1 Big South, 1 CAA, 8 Ivy, 3 Patriot.

So what does all this mean? Zip.

Nada, because clubs/teams don't get recruited; players do.

If you are a top player, it probably doesn't matter all that much which top club you play for because you'll have all your options open and only limited by your grades and budget. If you are on the second half of the roster you'll likely have to be more strategic in evaluating college lax vs. college degree vs. budget. AND....that's ok.

To suggest any of these results are bad is brain-dead nonsense.

They've all done exceptionally well. Clearly, Capital "Little Ivy" Blue is the place to be if you want to go to an IVY league school but that's about way more than just lacrosse. Again, thinking that any of these results are bad blows my mind.

I do wonder if Capital Blue requires a pre-SAT score and tax returns as part of its tryout process. (Stop, I'm kidding. Lighten up.)

One more time for the trolls in the back. ALL OF THESE RESULTS ARE CRAZY IMPRESSIVE. To the parents/players who are still available, keep grinding.

This is good work. Nice post.

A quibble on the potential future of the USF program versus FSU. Based on overall resources, sports commitment, and academic breadth, I would place my bets on FSU becoming more relevant, more quickly, and more permanently--similar to Clemson's trajectory--than I would on USF. Guessing 50-60 is fair for both for now. Expect FSU to be top 25 in 2-3 years.

I have heard USF is giving out full ride schollies to 2026's under the new NIL agreement. Not knowing their situation, 4 years of $0 for college with no debt to pursue an advanced degree and maybe the HG kids are a bit smarter than those Ivy Blues who will likely come out deep in debt or with multiple mortgages on those Alexandria and Potomac mansions after only 4 years. So it has hard to evaluate the situation with limited facts. Congrats to anyone who gets the chance to play at the next level. My point is just that there may be more to a situation when you compare where a kid goes to school and that should always be considered.

The bolded comment is hilarious. You clearly don’t have a kid on Capital or in DC area privates. Private school families’ HHI is minimum $600,000 to several million, without even factoring net worth. No one is making their kid pay for college or taking out an extra mortgage. These girls don't need scholarship money and when they graduate with no debt, an ivy degree, and ivy connections, they’ll be set to follow in their parents’ footsteps. Why exactly did you think people focused on ivies from the start? They know how it works.

Exactly! I think people don't get the difference between rich and rich rich. Also would like to add that the rich rich can go ivy with no money issue and may also decide they don't care and let their kid live the life they want and go to a school some may think is less than desirable to play out their dreams. When you are rich rich you can do either and be just fine.

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It's amusing how some people try to belittle an Ivy League education as if it's not the gold standard. Let's get real: the Ivy League isn't just about the name; it's about access to world-class resources, unparalleled networking, and a legacy of excellence that’s second to none.

Sure, a full-ride scholarship at a non-Ivy school is great, but it’s not exactly the same league, is it? An Ivy League degree is an investment in a future brimming with opportunities that simply can’t be matched elsewhere. From elite internships to connections with industry leaders, the benefits are endless.

And about the so-called debt. Many Ivy League students receive substantial financial aid, making their education surprisingly affordable. Besides, the earning potential and career trajectory post-Ivy often dwarf any initial costs.

So while it's endearing that some think avoiding debt is the ultimate goal, those of us with an Ivy education understand that we're playing a much more sophisticated game. Kudos to all parents with players stepping up to the next level, even if some might not fully appreciate or understand the value of an Ivy league education. IYKYK

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How do you say lacrosse should only be for the rich without directly saying it for $100 Alex....

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Anonymous wrote:It's amusing how some people try to belittle an Ivy League education as if it's not the gold standard. Let's get real: the Ivy League isn't just about the name; it's about access to world-class resources, unparalleled networking, and a legacy of excellence that’s second to none.

Sure, a full-ride scholarship at a non-Ivy school is great, but it’s not exactly the same league, is it? An Ivy League degree is an investment in a future brimming with opportunities that simply can’t be matched elsewhere. From elite internships to connections with industry leaders, the benefits are endless.

And about the so-called debt. Many Ivy League students receive substantial financial aid, making their education surprisingly affordable. Besides, the earning potential and career trajectory post-Ivy often dwarf any initial costs.

So while it's endearing that some think avoiding debt is the ultimate goal, those of us with an Ivy education understand that we're playing a much more sophisticated game. Kudos to all parents with players stepping up to the next level, even if some might not fully appreciate or understand the value of an Ivy league education. IYKYK

this is response is why people hate on it so much - and that is coming from a parent that would have been thrilled with an Ivy opportunity for my daughter - such a shame that you read all of this as Ivy hate and then make such elitist statements

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Anonymous wrote:How do you say lacrosse should only be for the rich without directly saying it for $100 Alex....

Exactly! So embarrassing! I don't think PP even realizes how bad her post reads.

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Now I am wondering if it was troll....it was that bad....could someone be trolling just to make Capital parents sound that bad? As a Capital parent I don't know what is worse ...for it to have been real or a troll.

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For those that decide not to play: some of it is burnout, some know their chosen career path wouldn't work with D1 college athletics (such as nursing), some of it is the schools offered do not match the schools desired. If the later, the decision may have been made based on summer feedback from their coach or their club.

It is not uncommon for kids to want that big school experience for college and it doesn't coincide with the offers being made.