Private School Lacrosse Thread

[Anonymous]

Any thoughts on Roughrider Lax coming to VA?

[Anonymous]

NoVa pool is pretty diluted already. Is Roughriders starting from scratch or affiliating with an existing club?

[Anonymous]

they will be based in Richmond. I'm not sure why this is even being discussed on this website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:they will be based in Richmond. I'm not sure why this is even being discussed on this website.

Private school students usually play on travel lax teams..thoughts of a new lax travel organization

[Anonymous]

why would anyone private schools from this area play on a club program based in Richmond, it makes no sense.

The competition in Richmond is rather weak but is gradually getting better.

Every now and then kids from either St. Chris or Collegiate will make the trek up 95 to play for VLC, Black Wolf or Mad Lax due to the lack of competition in the South.

[Anonymous]

There is always at least 1 girl from Collegiate on Capital. Several usually try out but they have a tough time making the teams because lacrosse in Richmond basically stinks.

[Anonymous]

I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

[Anonymous]

There are plenty of threads on this already...


http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/663564.page#11414193

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

My 2 cents depends on which team you are currently on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

The thread PP linked you too is very informative. The Madlax girls program as of now is a disaster, not surprisingly. They do not have enough players to go to Fall tournaments in all but one age group (think its 2024?). The players on their rosters are girls who were unable to make any other team. Also, some of the training seesons are with the boys which for many girls is a negative. This is not a good program.

Rec is far better if your daughter is still a beginner. If she is no longer a beginner, and wants to play for a club team, she is going to have a much better experience at Pride or Cardinal or Bethesda or Next Level, and if she is more experienced/talented, at Stars or MC Elite. These programs have all been around for a while and are fully or mostly run by women who have coached and played the game for years.

I seriously doubt Madlax girls will ever become a strong program. First, the existing programs especially Stars and Pride and MC Elite (and Capital for HS) are far too well established, well-run and solid, for Madlax girls to ever become a premier program. Additionally, being attached to MadLax is a deal breaker for many parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

The thread PP linked you too is very informative. The Madlax girls program as of now is a disaster, not surprisingly. They do not have enough players to go to Fall tournaments in all but one age group (think its 2024?). The players on their rosters are girls who were unable to make any other team. Also, some of the training seesons are with the boys which for many girls is a negative. This is not a good program.

Rec is far better if your daughter is still a beginner. If she is no longer a beginner, and wants to play for a club team, she is going to have a much better experience at Pride or Cardinal or Bethesda or Next Level, and if she is more experienced/talented, at Stars or MC Elite. These programs have all been around for a while and are fully or mostly run by women who have coached and played the game for years.

I seriously doubt Madlax girls will ever become a strong program. First, the existing programs especially Stars and Pride and MC Elite (and Capital for HS) are far too well established, well-run and solid, for Madlax girls to ever become a premier program. Additionally, being attached to MadLax is a deal breaker for many parents.

It sounds like it won't be something that can work for my DD then. She is already on a strong club team where she has played for 4 years but there have been a few issues this year with a coaching switch that made us think about looking elsewhere. Of course the other teams that she could have (likely would have) made are not taking new girls at this point so I'm inclined to have her deal with the coaching challenge she has this year and look next fall. She's a 2021 and given the change in rules for recruiting freshman year is less critical than it once was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

The thread PP linked you too is very informative. The Madlax girls program as of now is a disaster, not surprisingly. They do not have enough players to go to Fall tournaments in all but one age group (think its 2024?). The players on their rosters are girls who were unable to make any other team. Also, some of the training seesons are with the boys which for many girls is a negative. This is not a good program.

Rec is far better if your daughter is still a beginner. If she is no longer a beginner, and wants to play for a club team, she is going to have a much better experience at Pride or Cardinal or Bethesda or Next Level, and if she is more experienced/talented, at Stars or MC Elite. These programs have all been around for a while and are fully or mostly run by women who have coached and played the game for years.

I seriously doubt Madlax girls will ever become a strong program. First, the existing programs especially Stars and Pride and MC Elite (and Capital for HS) are far too well established, well-run and solid, for Madlax girls to ever become a premier program. Additionally, being attached to MadLax is a deal breaker for many parents.

It sounds like it won't be something that can work for my DD then. She is already on a strong club team where she has played for 4 years but there have been a few issues this year with a coaching switch that made us think about looking elsewhere. Of course the other teams that she could have (likely would have) made are not taking new girls at this point so I'm inclined to have her deal with the coaching challenge she has this year and look next fall. She's a 2021 and given the change in rules for recruiting freshman year is less critical than it once was.

Yeah, Madlax doesnt even have a stand alone 2021 team. They have a 2020/21 combo team (so weird) but it only has 15 players.

I'm curious what team your 2021 is on. Clearly not Capital since she would have just started with them. If she decides to try out for Capital next year, I will tell you that the Capital Blue 2021 head coach is fantastic. He coached my DD last year and he is a great coach and a great person. Of course its the top HS team in the metro aree and very hard to make. I have heard good things about the 2021 MC Elite team too.

Playing for a coach who is tough to deal with is actually good training for college anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

The thread PP linked you too is very informative. The Madlax girls program as of now is a disaster, not surprisingly. They do not have enough players to go to Fall tournaments in all but one age group (think its 2024?). The players on their rosters are girls who were unable to make any other team. Also, some of the training seesons are with the boys which for many girls is a negative. This is not a good program.

Rec is far better if your daughter is still a beginner. If she is no longer a beginner, and wants to play for a club team, she is going to have a much better experience at Pride or Cardinal or Bethesda or Next Level, and if she is more experienced/talented, at Stars or MC Elite. These programs have all been around for a while and are fully or mostly run by women who have coached and played the game for years.

I seriously doubt Madlax girls will ever become a strong program. First, the existing programs especially Stars and Pride and MC Elite (and Capital for HS) are far too well established, well-run and solid, for Madlax girls to ever become a premier program. Additionally, being attached to MadLax is a deal breaker for many parents.

It's 2023 and there is glut of players on that grade level.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

The thread PP linked you too is very informative. The Madlax girls program as of now is a disaster, not surprisingly. They do not have enough players to go to Fall tournaments in all but one age group (think its 2024?). The players on their rosters are girls who were unable to make any other team. Also, some of the training seesons are with the boys which for many girls is a negative. This is not a good program.

Rec is far better if your daughter is still a beginner. If she is no longer a beginner, and wants to play for a club team, she is going to have a much better experience at Pride or Cardinal or Bethesda or Next Level, and if she is more experienced/talented, at Stars or MC Elite. These programs have all been around for a while and are fully or mostly run by women who have coached and played the game for years.

I seriously doubt Madlax girls will ever become a strong program. First, the existing programs especially Stars and Pride and MC Elite (and Capital for HS) are far too well established, well-run and solid, for Madlax girls to ever become a premier program. Additionally, being attached to MadLax is a deal breaker for many parents.

It sounds like it won't be something that can work for my DD then. She is already on a strong club team where she has played for 4 years but there have been a few issues this year with a coaching switch that made us think about looking elsewhere. Of course the other teams that she could have (likely would have) made are not taking new girls at this point so I'm inclined to have her deal with the coaching challenge she has this year and look next fall. She's a 2021 and given the change in rules for recruiting freshman year is less critical than it once was.

Yeah, Madlax doesnt even have a stand alone 2021 team. They have a 2020/21 combo team (so weird) but it only has 15 players.

I'm curious what team your 2021 is on. Clearly not Capital since she would have just started with them. If she decides to try out for Capital next year, I will tell you that the Capital Blue 2021 head coach is fantastic. He coached my DD last year and he is a great coach and a great person. Of course its the top HS team in the metro aree and very hard to make. I have heard good things about the 2021 MC Elite team too.

Playing for a coach who is tough to deal with is actually good training for college anyway.

She can definitely stay where she is and have a strong season, we just have an issue with how the coaching change was communicated after the fact since she primarily stayed to play for the coach she has loved for three years. The club director took over her team and we aren't big fans of this individual, though they are well knows in the lacrosse community and have merit as a coach (just not a good communicator at all from a parent perspective).

We will see how the year goes but I'm pretty sure moving to Madlax isn't the answer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know there has been a lot of negative posting about boys MadLax but I’m wondering if anyone has insight into the new girls program. They have great coaches and my DD is considering a switch. I’m not interested in feedback about past boys experience, just wondering if the girls program is starting off strong or weak. TIA

The thread PP linked you too is very informative. The Madlax girls program as of now is a disaster, not surprisingly. They do not have enough players to go to Fall tournaments in all but one age group (think its 2024?). The players on their rosters are girls who were unable to make any other team. Also, some of the training seesons are with the boys which for many girls is a negative. This is not a good program.

Rec is far better if your daughter is still a beginner. If she is no longer a beginner, and wants to play for a club team, she is going to have a much better experience at Pride or Cardinal or Bethesda or Next Level, and if she is more experienced/talented, at Stars or MC Elite. These programs have all been around for a while and are fully or mostly run by women who have coached and played the game for years.

I seriously doubt Madlax girls will ever become a strong program. First, the existing programs especially Stars and Pride and MC Elite (and Capital for HS) are far too well established, well-run and solid, for Madlax girls to ever become a premier program. Additionally, being attached to MadLax is a deal breaker for many parents.

It sounds like it won't be something that can work for my DD then. She is already on a strong club team where she has played for 4 years but there have been a few issues this year with a coaching switch that made us think about looking elsewhere. Of course the other teams that she could have (likely would have) made are not taking new girls at this point so I'm inclined to have her deal with the coaching challenge she has this year and look next fall. She's a 2021 and given the change in rules for recruiting freshman year is less critical than it once was.

Yeah, Madlax doesnt even have a stand alone 2021 team. They have a 2020/21 combo team (so weird) but it only has 15 players.

I'm curious what team your 2021 is on. Clearly not Capital since she would have just started with them. If she decides to try out for Capital next year, I will tell you that the Capital Blue 2021 head coach is fantastic. He coached my DD last year and he is a great coach and a great person. Of course its the top HS team in the metro aree and very hard to make. I have heard good things about the 2021 MC Elite team too.

Playing for a coach who is tough to deal with is actually good training for college anyway.

She can definitely stay where she is and have a strong season, we just have an issue with how the coaching change was communicated after the fact since she primarily stayed to play for the coach she has loved for three years. The club director took over her team and we aren't big fans of this individual, though they are well knows in the lacrosse community and have merit as a coach (just not a good communicator at all from a parent perspective).

We will see how the year goes but I'm pretty sure moving to Madlax isn't the answer.

Ah, I am betting you play for Rebels. Heard they did a coach switch after tryouts. I am really sorry about that. I hear the coach who moved was pretty great. Madlax is definitely not the answer if your DD plays at that level.