Feedback on VLC Club Lacrosse?

[Anonymous]

I have been to two VLC tryouts. DS is trying out on one of the younger teams, and I counted less than 20 kids at each tryout.

They ran the tryouts like a practice. They split the kids into offense and defense, and two coaches drilling/coached each group. My son said he actually learned things at the tryout. I was impressed. Hopefully this is representative of how the team is run during the season...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been to two VLC tryouts. DS is trying out on one of the younger teams, and I counted less than 20 kids at each tryout.

They ran the tryouts like a practice. They split the kids into offense and defense, and two coaches drilling/coached each group. My son said he actually learned things at the tryout. I was impressed. Hopefully this is representative of how the team is run during the season...

Our DS is older and on VLC and I would say yes, it is how they run practices. DS likes that he is constantly learning new things.

[Anonymous]

Be wary. These are all “real” tryouts. No Daddy Ball here. Making the team one year is no guarantee your kid will make it again the following year.

[Anonymous]

Best organized club out there. Social media savvy. But their website run by the Crabs is almost as confusing as the Madlax one.

[Anonymous]

VLC seems to be expanding and pushing hard to succeed. Hope it doesn’t go to their heads, and start a money grab with the tryout camps, monthly fees for nuthin, and yearly fees that could buy a decent car.

[Anonymous]

With 3 lacrosse playing sons, I’ve had kids at Madlax, BW, Crabs, and VLC. Most sane dads and moms are attached to VLC, hands down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been to two VLC tryouts. DS is trying out on one of the younger teams, and I counted less than 20 kids at each tryout.

They ran the tryouts like a practice. They split the kids into offense and defense, and two coaches drilling/coached each group. My son said he actually learned things at the tryout. I was impressed. Hopefully this is representative of how the team is run during the season...

It’ll be interesting to see if they have enough interest to form teams for the younger elementary school grades they are having tryouts for and if so, how competitive the teams will be. How good did the kids look?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VLC seems to be expanding and pushing hard to succeed. Hope it doesn’t go to their heads, and start a money grab with the tryout camps, monthly fees for nuthin, and yearly fees that could buy a decent car.

Doubt it. The guys who run it are not in it for the money. They are 2/3 the price of the other clubs. They could have raised the price a lot years ago but didn't.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:VLC seems to be expanding and pushing hard to succeed. Hope it doesn’t go to their heads, and start a money grab with the tryout camps, monthly fees for nuthin, and yearly fees that could buy a decent car.

Doubt it. The guys who run it are not in it for the money. They are 2/3 the price of the other clubs. They could have raised the price a lot years ago but didn't.

How much is VLC per season and what do you get for the money in terms of general number of practices and games? According to the website the Summer season is $1000 to $1600, which seems to be the same as other clubs, is that old information? Or is that all you pay for the entire year?

https://www.crabslax.com/FaqVLC.aspx

[Anonymous]

Is vLc still tied to PVI

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:VLC seems to be expanding and pushing hard to succeed. Hope it doesn’t go to their heads, and start a money grab with the tryout camps, monthly fees for nuthin, and yearly fees that could buy a decent car.

Doubt it. The guys who run it are not in it for the money. They are 2/3 the price of the other clubs. They could have raised the price a lot years ago but didn't.

How much is VLC per season and what do you get for the money in terms of general number of practices and games? According to the website the Summer season is $1000 to $1600, which seems to be the same as other clubs, is that old information? Or is that all you pay for the entire year?

https://www.crabslax.com/FaqVLC.aspx

We just joined and it is $2295 for everything from now until the end of next summer. Hell of a lot cheaper than Madlax. That page looks outdated.

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Anonymous wrote:Any openings for a pole on VLC 2021, or is the team roster all set?

There are always openings. If you're son shows well at tryouts, I'm sure he'd get a spot...

I agree with the above comment. While the poles are considered to be the strongest position group on VLC 2021, it's unclear whether every pole is returning. Won't know until August, I suppose.

Are there any offensive players not expected to return for 2021? Would my kid hav a better chance playing mid or attack at tryouts?

I am not sure. The attack/middies are a mixed bag. If your son can play defense as an offensive player, he will have an advantage. Finding versatile kids who are not afraid to mix it up while guarding opposing players seems to be difficult.

[Anonymous]

Speaking of PVI, I've heard that they are now instituting a year-round team program such that many of their players will play for the PVI-affiliated team, and not a traditional travel team. Has anyone heard the same? If so, VLC may take a bit of a hit with defections.

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Anonymous wrote:VLC seems to be expanding and pushing hard to succeed. Hope it doesn’t go to their heads, and start a money grab with the tryout camps, monthly fees for nuthin, and yearly fees that could buy a decent car.

Doubt it. The guys who run it are not in it for the money. They are 2/3 the price of the other clubs. They could have raised the price a lot years ago but didn't.

How much is VLC per season and what do you get for the money in terms of general number of practices and games? According to the website the Summer season is $1000 to $1600, which seems to be the same as other clubs, is that old information? Or is that all you pay for the entire year?

https://www.crabslax.com/FaqVLC.aspx

We just joined and it is $2295 for everything from now until the end of next summer. Hell of a lot cheaper than Madlax. That page looks outdated.

Congrats. Which year?

[Anonymous]

Is PVI telling their varsity players not to play club? That could hurt VLC and also PVI as they have had a symbiotic relationship.