2029 Girls

[Anonymous]

Do you all realize that recruiting for the 2029s doesn’t start in earnest for two summers and that Capital holds a tryout before tenth grade? All the decisions being made this week matter, but it can all be resorted next summer if any player has buyer’s remorse with their club. Both MDDC and Capital will both need to step up customer service with their 29 teams and have the coaches on the field that they are advertising/take player development seriously or there will be a reshift next summer in time for the moment of truth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:To get recruited for Ivy you still need the grades, test scores, etc. Lax gives you a little edge. Maybe there are just more qualified girls who want to go to an Ivy League in the DC area who happen to play lacrosse. I don't think it has anything to do with the club.

This could be correct. Or along the same lines, maybe the strong lacrosse culture in MD prioritizes top lacrosse schools over top academic schools. Either way, the difference is undeniable.

I think there may be something to this comment. Frequently see lax players choose better sports schools over academics and I don’t understand it.

The trend you’re observing with Capital Lacrosse athletes prioritizing Ivy League/high-academic schools likely stems from a combination of regional culture, institutional priorities, and recruitment dynamics unique to the DC area:

1. Academic-Centric Culture: The DC region is heavily influenced by politics, policy, and academia, which often translates to families prioritizing educational prestige. Many student-athletes (and their families) in this environment may view lacrosse as a pathway to elite academic institutions rather than an end in itself, valuing long-term career/networking opportunities over purely athletic accolades/National Championships or playing for a top 10 program that uses 5th years and heavy transfer portal making the ability to get playtime even more competitive. Many Ivy lacrosse programs are consistently ranked in the top 25-30 each year.

2. Ivy League Recruitment Strategy: Ivy League schools actively recruit players who balance top-tier athletics with exceptional academics. Capital Lacrosse may be advising players to meet these high academic standards (e.g., emphasizing GPA, test scores, and leadership), making their athletes attractive to Ivy coaches? These programs also value “fit”—players who thrive in rigorous academic environments—which Capital’s culture might cultivate more intentionally than clubs focused solely on lacrosse performance.

3. Possible Club Philosophy?: I am guessing here a bit but Capital Lacrosse could emphasize academics, preparing athletes for the whole admissions processes of Ivy/High-Academic schools. This contrasts with clubs in regions where lacrosse is more culturally dominant (e.g., Maryland’s traditional lacrosse hotbeds), which might prioritize relationships with sports-focused D1 programs with less focus on academics.

4. Non-Scholarship Model: Since Ivy League schools don’t offer athletic scholarships, they attract athletes who are intrinsically motivated to excel in both academics and sports. Capital’s athletes may be self-selecting into this model, whereas other clubs might steer players toward schools where athletic scholarships or lacrosse prominence are bigger factors. Also, many have parents, family members or relatives who have attended Ivy league/high academics. For example, the two players going to Harvard also have a brother that plays on Harvard Men’s lacrosse.

It’s not just about DC being “less focused on lacrosse”—it’s about the aspirations/goals of its players, and the specific recruiting niches of Ivy/High-Academic institutions. Each year is slightly different between classes. 2026 Capital Blue was heavy on the brainiacs.

So it is DC/VA obsession with Ivies/high academic?

You read that?

[Anonymous]

SR coach years back used to coach MC Elite before she was at SR. She absolutely takes care of her HS girls first. You need to know the history on her. If you are SR she will help you, if not you will need a different advocate. She’s not a bad person, just looking after her girls 1st.
Stay away from her if you arent a SR girl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SR coach years back used to coach MC Elite before she was at SR. She absolutely takes care of her HS girls first. You need to know the history on her. If you are SR she will help you, if not you will need a different advocate. She’s not a bad person, just looking after her girls 1st.
Stay away from her if you arent a SR girl.

Her entire team must've gone to Stone Ridge then, because they had as much recruiting success as any Cap team. And they weren't as highly ranked. She put on maybe the greatest recruiting performance in the history of the DC area.
I'd imagine the M&D DC girls know all about her and what she's capable of by now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you all realize that recruiting for the 2029s doesn’t start in earnest for two summers and that Capital holds a tryout before tenth grade? All the decisions being made this week matter, but it can all be resorted next summer if any player has buyer’s remorse with their club. Both MDDC and Capital will both need to step up customer service with their 29 teams and have the coaches on the field that they are advertising/take player development seriously or there will be a reshift next summer in time for the moment of truth.

There are limits to the "resorting" after 9th grade. For instance, someone who passed on Capital Orange offer for another club in 9th grade will not likely get a Capital Blue offer in 10th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you all realize that recruiting for the 2029s doesn’t start in earnest for two summers and that Capital holds a tryout before tenth grade? All the decisions being made this week matter, but it can all be resorted next summer if any player has buyer’s remorse with their club. Both MDDC and Capital will both need to step up customer service with their 29 teams and have the coaches on the field that they are advertising/take player development seriously or there will be a reshift next summer in time for the moment of truth.

There are limits to the "resorting" after 9th grade. For instance, someone who passed on Capital Orange offer for another club in 9th grade will not likely get a Capital Blue offer in 10th grade.

Sounds like they will if they go to Coppermine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SR coach years back used to coach MC Elite before she was at SR. She absolutely takes care of her HS girls first. You need to know the history on her. If you are SR she will help you, if not you will need a different advocate. She’s not a bad person, just looking after her girls 1st.
Stay away from her if you arent a SR girl.

Her entire team must've gone to Stone Ridge then, because they had as much recruiting success as any Cap team. And they weren't as highly ranked. She put on maybe the greatest recruiting performance in the history of the DC area.
I'd imagine the M&D DC girls know all about her and what she's capable of by now.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SR coach years back used to coach MC Elite before she was at SR. She absolutely takes care of her HS girls first. You need to know the history on her. If you are SR she will help you, if not you will need a different advocate. She’s not a bad person, just looking after her girls 1st.
Stay away from her if you arent a SR girl.

Her entire team must've gone to Stone Ridge then, because they had as much recruiting success as any Cap team. And they weren't as highly ranked. She put on maybe the greatest recruiting performance in the history of the DC area.
I'd imagine the M&D DC girls know all about her and what she's capable of by now.

This is a bit over dramatic. It takes a village and the girls need to put in the work. BTW, not all of the college coaches r fans, from taking her calls to knowing her coaching limitations/actually preparing “her”
girls for the college field, compared to her peers. IYKYK. Be aware. Putting your trust in M&D DC is not a slam dunk, or should I say BTB.

[Anonymous]

Sure is quite here post Capital tryout last night....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure is quite here post Capital tryout last night....

No DD this year, but did they have a capital tryout last night with that crazy thunder storm? I can't imagine they were even able to take the field.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you all realize that recruiting for the 2029s doesn’t start in earnest for two summers and that Capital holds a tryout before tenth grade? All the decisions being made this week matter, but it can all be resorted next summer if any player has buyer’s remorse with their club. Both MDDC and Capital will both need to step up customer service with their 29 teams and have the coaches on the field that they are advertising/take player development seriously or there will be a reshift next summer in time for the moment of truth.

There are limits to the "resorting" after 9th grade. For instance, someone who passed on Capital Orange offer for another club in 9th grade will not likely get a Capital Blue offer in 10th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you all realize that recruiting for the 2029s doesn’t start in earnest for two summers and that Capital holds a tryout before tenth grade? All the decisions being made this week matter, but it can all be resorted next summer if any player has buyer’s remorse with their club. Both MDDC and Capital will both need to step up customer service with their 29 teams and have the coaches on the field that they are advertising/take player development seriously or there will be a reshift next summer in time for the moment of truth.

There are limits to the "resorting" after 9th grade. For instance, someone who passed on Capital Orange offer for another club in 9th grade will not likely get a Capital Blue offer in 10th grade.

Sounds like they will if they go to Coppermine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SR coach years back used to coach MC Elite before she was at SR. She absolutely takes care of her HS girls first. You need to know the history on her. If you are SR she will help you, if not you will need a different advocate. She’s not a bad person, just looking after her girls 1st.
Stay away from her if you arent a SR girl.

Her entire team must've gone to Stone Ridge then, because they had as much recruiting success as any Cap team. And they weren't as highly ranked. She put on maybe the greatest recruiting performance in the history of the DC area.
I'd imagine the M&D DC girls know all about her and what she's capable of by now.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SR coach years back used to coach MC Elite before she was at SR. She absolutely takes care of her HS girls first. You need to know the history on her. If you are SR she will help you, if not you will need a different advocate. She’s not a bad person, just looking after her girls 1st.
Stay away from her if you arent a SR girl.

Her entire team must've gone to Stone Ridge then, because they had as much recruiting success as any Cap team. And they weren't as highly ranked. She put on maybe the greatest recruiting performance in the history of the DC area.
I'd imagine the M&D DC girls know all about her and what she's capable of by now.

This is a bit over dramatic. It takes a village and the girls need to put in the work. BTW, not all of the college coaches r fans, from taking her calls to knowing her coaching limitations/actually preparing “her”
girls for the college field, compared to her peers. IYKYK. Be aware. Putting your trust in M&D DC is not a slam dunk, or should I say BTB.

No more dramatic than the 1000's of posts insisting Capital's recruiting infrastructure is responsible for talented players getting recruited. She has turned "her" h.s. teams from an also ran to a top area and national high school. Perennially. You'll excuse me if I actually don't believe at all that you know what the bulk of college coaches think. Because you sound like you have an axe to grind and an agenda. All unsolicited, I might add.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you all realize that recruiting for the 2029s doesn’t start in earnest for two summers and that Capital holds a tryout before tenth grade? All the decisions being made this week matter, but it can all be resorted next summer if any player has buyer’s remorse with their club. Both MDDC and Capital will both need to step up customer service with their 29 teams and have the coaches on the field that they are advertising/take player development seriously or there will be a reshift next summer in time for the moment of truth.

There are limits to the "resorting" after 9th grade. For instance, someone who passed on Capital Orange offer for another club in 9th grade will not likely get a Capital Blue offer in 10th grade.

Everyone is at risk of being cut. Being on a Capital team for 9th grade in no way guarantees a spot for the following year. At that point other teams are mostly formed. If you are cut it may be difficult or impossible to start on a new team coming into recruiting year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sure is quite here post Capital tryout last night....

Because it was cancelled due to the storm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To get recruited for Ivy you still need the grades, test scores, etc. Lax gives you a little edge. Maybe there are just more qualified girls who want to go to an Ivy League in the DC area who happen to play lacrosse. I don't think it has anything to do with the club.

Math:

The 2024 average admissions rate of the ten top-20 universities where the 16 Capital commits in the 25 and 26 classes are heading is 7.7 percent.

The average 2024 per-class enrollment at these schools is 1,627. That means a total average of roughly 16,270 kids were accepted to these schools last year (from a collective admissions pool in the hundreds of thousands).

For context, there are over 26K high schools in America. That means there are 52K HS Valedictorians and Salutatorians in each class with perfect / near perfect GPAs and high SAT scores vying for these schools (and other top 20 schools) each year.

For sake of argument, let's double the number of kids accepted to the ten top-20 schools where the Capital girls committed (to estimate total per-class enrollment of all top 20 schools). That comes to 32,500 kids -- still nowhere near enough to admit the top 2 kids from each HS in America.

And when you factor in legacy admissions, athletes recruited to other sports programs at these schools, etc., the odds of admission decrease even further.

All this to say ... If you think lax gives girls "a little edge," you are ... greatly mistaken.

The PP's claim that these girls "happen to play lacrosse" is also incorrect. These are some of the best players in the country, evidenced by the fact that 75 percent of those 25 and 26 Capital commits heading to top 20 academic universities will be playing for nationally-ranked top 25 teams.