If your son got recruited to play college lacrosse, please share your experience and tips...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How competitive are the D3 schools? Where on the rankings could one be assured of a spot if one plays the usual level of high school and travel in this area?

The D3 programs are extremely competitive in part because they are often also top “academic” schools so grades are still heavily weighed. I don’t think playing for a top high school and top club is a guarantee of anything these days.

The top D3 programs and the NESCAC, yes, but how about Gordon, Centenary (NJ), Elmira, Alvernia, Potsdam, Fontbonne, Cobleskill, Oglethorpe... You're telling me these D3 schools are extremely competitive academically and lacrosse-wise?

[Anonymous]

We found top 20 D3 teams and NESCAC are quite/very competitive in terms of lax play and grades/test scores (especially for the more academic schools). Sure the lower ranked+less academic will be a bit easier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We found top 20 D3 teams and NESCAC are quite/very competitive in terms of lax play and grades/test scores (especially for the more academic schools). Sure the lower ranked+less academic will be a bit easier.

I would also add that the MCLA teams are also very competitive and you do not automatically make the team and some of the top programs. Many of these programs are also at great schools. Several kids who have had options of D3 or MCLA choose to go to the school they want to go to and play for the MCLA team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How competitive are the D3 schools? Where on the rankings could one be assured of a spot if one plays the usual level of high school and travel in this area?

The D3 programs are extremely competitive in part because they are often also top “academic” schools so grades are still heavily weighed. I don’t think playing for a top high school and top club is a guarantee of anything these days.

The top D3 programs and the NESCAC, yes, but how about Gordon, Centenary (NJ), Elmira, Alvernia, Potsdam, Fontbonne, Cobleskill, Oglethorpe... You're telling me these D3 schools are extremely competitive academically and lacrosse-wise?

Talk about setting up a straw man, braah. LOL. Here’s the deal. If a D3 college is ranked within the top 50
of USNWR, you’ll need solid grades and top notch lax skills to get recruited. Some of the schools near the bottom end of 50 include Franklin and Marshall, Dickinson, Conn College, Trinity, union and Furman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please understand there is no significant athletic money for lax. Best boys can hope for is around 1/3 while for girls it is closer to 1/3. Use the sport to get into best school. Parent of kids who have gone ACC and Ivy.

Yes, this: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/10/harvard-university-and-scandal-sports-recruitment/599248/?fbclid=IwAR0GeMjIoYHONEEcoNvFUefFDGyGUvNmRrJSgOVw5HaFn2h8D5Caf5Eetj0

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How competitive are the D3 schools? Where on the rankings could one be assured of a spot if one plays the usual level of high school and travel in this area?

The D3 programs are extremely competitive in part because they are often also top “academic” schools so grades are still heavily weighed. I don’t think playing for a top high school and top club is a guarantee of anything these days.

The top D3 programs and the NESCAC, yes, but how about Gordon, Centenary (NJ), Elmira, Alvernia, Potsdam, Fontbonne, Cobleskill, Oglethorpe... You're telling me these D3 schools are extremely competitive academically and lacrosse-wise?

Talk about setting up a straw man, braah. LOL. Here’s the deal. If a D3 college is ranked within the top 50
of USNWR, you’ll need solid grades and top notch lax skills to get recruited. Some of the schools near the bottom end of 50 include Franklin and Marshall, Dickinson, Conn College, Trinity, union and Furman.

Thank you. That is helpful info. Wasn't sure where the line was between competitive and walk-on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please understand there is no significant athletic money for lax. Best boys can hope for is around 1/3 while for girls it is closer to 1/3. Use the sport to get into best school. Parent of kids who have gone ACC and Ivy.

Yes, this: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/10/harvard-university-and-scandal-sports-recruitment/599248/?fbclid=IwAR0GeMjIoYHONEEcoNvFUefFDGyGUvNmRrJSgOVw5HaFn2h8D5Caf5Eetj0

I think that article is a bit outdated. Things are changing quickly since the crash. They're looking more for STEM grads and less at the Country Club Crowd.

[Anonymous]

What ACT score got your lax kid in with the NESCAC?

[Anonymous]

My oldest son just played for his public varsity team. He is an athlete and also played on the basketball team (wayyyyy more competitive than lax). He had D2 and D3 teams bearing down our door. This was because his academics were stellar.

He didn't end up playing and instead went to UVA. I'm glad he never did play. He's got too much going for him to waste his college years on a full time job training and playing.

So if your kid wants to play in school, I suggest focusing more on grades. Somebody needs to off set the slow kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My oldest son just played for his public varsity team. He is an athlete and also played on the basketball team (wayyyyy more competitive than lax). He had D2 and D3 teams bearing down our door. This was because his academics were stellar.

He didn't end up playing and instead went to UVA. I'm glad he never did play. He's got too much going for him to waste his college years on a full time job training and playing.

So if your kid wants to play in school, I suggest focusing more on grades. Somebody needs to off set the slow kids.

Fake story from dad who has a kid that is not a good lacrosse player. So sad

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What ACT score got your lax kid in with the NESCAC?

ACT 28 GPA 3.7 UW

[Anonymous]

There is no doubt anymore that grades are huge. There is a long list of D1 decommits every year because the grades and or testing scores don't pass muster with admissions. Unless you're that 1% recruit the Coaching staff really wants, they are not going to pull that ACE out to get you in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My oldest son just played for his public varsity team. He is an athlete and also played on the basketball team (wayyyyy more competitive than lax). He had D2 and D3 teams bearing down our door. This was because his academics were stellar.

He didn't end up playing and instead went to UVA. I'm glad he never did play. He's got too much going for him to waste his college years on a full time job training and playing.

So if your kid wants to play in school, I suggest focusing more on grades. Somebody needs to off set the slow kids.

Fake story from dad who has a kid that is not a good lacrosse player. So sad

What's the fake story?

There's nothing wrong with a smart kid choosing to attend a great school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My oldest son just played for his public varsity team. He is an athlete and also played on the basketball team (wayyyyy more competitive than lax). He had D2 and D3 teams bearing down our door. This was because his academics were stellar.

He didn't end up playing and instead went to UVA. I'm glad he never did play. He's got too much going for him to waste his college years on a full time job training and playing.

So if your kid wants to play in school, I suggest focusing more on grades. Somebody needs to off set the slow kids.

Fake story from dad who has a kid that is not a good lacrosse player. So sad

What's the fake story?

There's nothing wrong with a smart kid choosing to attend a great school.

Nothing wrong at all. UVA is a great school. I just don’t believe that the parent of a kid in that scenario would still be reading and posting here. Fake story

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What ACT score got your lax kid in with the NESCAC?

ACT 28 GPA 3.7 UW

Thanks for sharing. And congrats to your kid.