IAC Lacrosse 2019 Season

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Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not a boy. And my teammates treated me great. Had a great time in college. And I am now really successful and pay a fortune to send my kids to a good school and give much much more on top of that. And yes, for that reason, I do think the coach should explain to the players who are getting screwed (by the way, I don't consider my DS one of them--he's no star, but he hangs in there and is having a great time). The point is that he doesn't. Just another d-bag lax bro who knows most of these guys that he can humiliate now will be far and away ahead of him in life in no time. It's his only way of feeling like a top dog and it's pathetic.

That's too bad - it sounds like you really don't like the coach at your son's school or how he handles the team. But you do have a chance to reflect on what you experienced as great coaching and how it may differ with your son. Our DS has a terrific set of coaches in a different, less competitive league but they do play IAC teams in spring scrimmages/fall league etc. I'm grateful DS is in a well-coached program that instills integrity and FWIW, there is not a single d-bag lax dad on this school's team but we do often see a few at various, but certainly not all, games vs IAC teams. Most private school teams in the DC area take lax very seriously and it definitely causes hurt feelings along the way especially with families who figured Junior would play HS lax, not accounting for the recruited kids who arrive later, get FA and fill in gaps, taking spots from long-time families. You can say the same for football and basketball as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not surprisingly, you heard D1 national championship and just assumed boys lacrosse. Typical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not surprisingly, you heard D1 national championship and just assumed boys lacrosse. Typical.

I had two boys who went through STA, and both played sports--between the two of them, five seasons on varsity each year (one took winter off). The purported "requirement" to play sports is pretty much a joke. If a kid does not want to play a sport, he can play "intramurals" which meets for about 30 minutes in the afternoon, and then, most of those guys go back to the books.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not a boy. And my teammates treated me great. Had a great time in college. And I am now really successful and pay a fortune to send my kids to a good school and give much much more on top of that. And yes, for that reason, I do think the coach should explain to the players who are getting screwed (by the way, I don't consider my DS one of them--he's no star, but he hangs in there and is having a great time). The point is that he doesn't. Just another d-bag lax bro who knows most of these guys that he can humiliate now will be far and away ahead of him in life in no time. It's his only way of feeling like a top dog and it's pathetic.

Sorry this was my mistake. I did not know that you had donated extra to that program. This changes my opinion. Thank you to you and your partner for the donation and congrats on your successful career and life. Of course this extra effort on your part should have a direct impact on your son and the evaluation of him as a player. In fact, if you could see fit to pay off my bar tab at Kenwood CC he will most likely start this season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not a boy. And my teammates treated me great. Had a great time in college. And I am now really successful and pay a fortune to send my kids to a good school and give much much more on top of that. And yes, for that reason, I do think the coach should explain to the players who are getting screwed (by the way, I don't consider my DS one of them--he's no star, but he hangs in there and is having a great time). The point is that he doesn't. Just another d-bag lax bro who knows most of these guys that he can humiliate now will be far and away ahead of him in life in no time. It's his only way of feeling like a top dog and it's pathetic.

High school sports isn't too tough to figure out. The communication begins in freshman year if your kid gets significant playing time. There is no requirement anymore for playing time and it's up to the kid and/or parent to reach out to the coach to ask how his son can get better and move from first few off the bench to starter. No amount of donations moves your kid from bottom half of the roster to top half. If your kid is small and isn't lightning fast and skilled, he's not playing for a good lacrosse team. If your kid plays for a school like Prep, Landon, Bullis or others like them where there are 40 kids on the varsity roster and over 30 on JV; he may want to move sports if he's not in the top 17 and really wants to be on the field. But he may want to be part of winning and fun atmosphere too. I was at the Landon-SJC game yesterday and those 20 kids who didn't play were really happy at the end of the game and happy to be a part of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not a boy. And my teammates treated me great. Had a great time in college. And I am now really successful and pay a fortune to send my kids to a good school and give much much more on top of that. And yes, for that reason, I do think the coach should explain to the players who are getting screwed (by the way, I don't consider my DS one of them--he's no star, but he hangs in there and is having a great time). The point is that he doesn't. Just another d-bag lax bro who knows most of these guys that he can humiliate now will be far and away ahead of him in life in no time. It's his only way of feeling like a top dog and it's pathetic.

Sorry this was my mistake. I did not know that you had donated extra to that program. This changes my opinion. Thank you to you and your partner for the donation and congrats on your successful career and life. Of course this extra effort on your part should have a direct impact on your son and the evaluation of him as a player. In fact, if you could see fit to pay off my bar tab at Kenwood CC he will most likely start this season.

Not PP, you're acting as the unnamed troll w/ beer muscles stirring up things on the internet. Schools need good parents and kids - not back in the glory day critics

[Anonymous]

Any notes from the game yesterday?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Let's look at this from a classroom perspective." That is a lousy analogy. I am a lacrosse fan and played the sport in HS and college. With that perspective, the classroom matters. This is what will prepare a young man or woman for life. You pay a lot of money to send a student to an IAC school. It is fair to discuss the educational program with the faculty. Parent teacher meetings are common and part of the experience. Sports are an optional enhancement. Sports such as lacrosse are for all the kids on the team not just one kid. The coach, who is often paid very little does not owe a parent any explanation for who plays/who does not and why. Your asking or time used to pander to you is a team distraction. This is a top league with top players. You should also not overstep your son's role in learning how to cope with this recreational activity. Does a college coach owe you the same support? Unless you coach or play you have no other role on the team except cheering good play.

I too played lacrosse in HS and college (D1 national championship team for that matter--though admittedly I rarely saw play that year) and I think you're a total jerk. If lacrosse coaches don't like the pay, then they shouldn't do it. Nobody is forcing them to. Oh, and if you knew anything about schools like St. Albans, then you'd know that in fact, these kids are required to play sports. They are not "optional enhancements." Could they pick track over lacrosse? Sure, but should they be forced to play a sport and then have to pick one they don't enjoy. And if the coach selects them for the team then the coach does owe an explanation for his humiliation of so many players. I wish my DCs had never gotten into this sport. I don't know a single lacrosse father, whether he actually played, or just lives vicariously though his son, that isn't a total jerk. So go put your visor back on get out there to cheer on your lax bro star!

The coach should have communication with his PLAYERS, he owes you nothing! Have your son go out for fencing. This way you do not have to deal with all of the JERK lacrosse people who treated you poorly in college while you were the towel boy for the lacrosse team. At least you have an old JHU towel somewhere in the closet.

Not a boy. And my teammates treated me great. Had a great time in college. And I am now really successful and pay a fortune to send my kids to a good school and give much much more on top of that. And yes, for that reason, I do think the coach should explain to the players who are getting screwed (by the way, I don't consider my DS one of them--he's no star, but he hangs in there and is having a great time). The point is that he doesn't. Just another d-bag lax bro who knows most of these guys that he can humiliate now will be far and away ahead of him in life in no time. It's his only way of feeling like a top dog and it's pathetic.

Sorry this was my mistake. I did not know that you had donated extra to that program. This changes my opinion. Thank you to you and your partner for the donation and congrats on your successful career and life. Of course this extra effort on your part should have a direct impact on your son and the evaluation of him as a player. In fact, if you could see fit to pay off my bar tab at Kenwood CC he will most likely start this season.

Not PP, you're acting as the unnamed troll w/ beer muscles stirring up things on the internet. Schools need good parents and kids - not back in the glory day critics

And nobody really reads very well either. All the PP is saying is that for the expectations that these schools set and the financial commitment they expect in return, treating kids with respect, communicating with them and heck, maybe even encouraging them a little, is to be expected. Not surprised to hear that d-bag goes to Kenwood though. Couldn't get into Chevy?

[Anonymous]

Must be noted that yesterday’s win by Landon over SJC was first game in a loooooong time that Coach Bordley was not on the sidelines. A great man who had a positive impact on literally thousands of boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Must be noted that yesterday’s win by Landon over SJC was first game in a loooooong time that Coach Bordley was not on the sidelines. A great man who had a positive impact on literally thousands of boys.

Coach missed a few games three seasons ago (the one before the undefeated, national championship run) with a brief hospital stay to get something fixed (can't remember exactly, maybe appendix?). I think they had to tie him down and lock his hospital room door. He's a tough guy. I thought he was going to be on the sideline as an assistant after retiring this past season from HC responsibilities, no?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any notes from the game yesterday?

Landon offense was led by their attack w/ maybe 1 goal from 2nd line mid...and generally took care of the ball, won most FOs until the 4qtr

STJ had many opportunities to close the lead or even pull ahead, but did not clear well, forced passes, lots of sloppy play.

[Anonymous]

I think it's safe to say that there are very few "cupcakes" on any teams schedule these days. Years ago, Landon/St. John's would have been a bloodbath. It's great to see the elevated level of play throughout the region.

[Anonymous]

Coach Bordley was in press box as an observer. He is no longer coaching during the games but I’m sure is on call for advice!

[Anonymous]

Must be noted that yesterday’s win by Landon over SJC was first game in a loooooong time that Coach Bordley was not on the sidelines. A great man who had a positive impact on literally thousands of boys.

you could not have said it any better. I was thinking the same thing yesterday when I watched the game in the 2nd half.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any notes from the game yesterday?

Landon offense was led by their attack w/ maybe 1 goal from 2nd line mid...and generally took care of the ball, won most FOs until the 4qtr

STJ had many opportunities to close the lead or even pull ahead, but did not clear well, forced passes, lots of sloppy play.

Landon just look more put together and disciplined on clears, there is still a Bordley on sideline. SJC goalie made a ton of great saves but he threw the ball away a lot. SJC played a number of freshman on defensive side (D, LSM, and SSSDM) and they struggled too. Still a good game and it'd be fun to watch these teams in May, too bad it won't happen.