Capitol tryouts

[Anonymous]

The Capital 2017 team which was arguably one of the best CLC teams ever had 21 D1 commits (the entire roster) of the 21 who entered college on a roster 13 were on rosters at the end of their 4 years. 8 had stopped playing. It is a major time commitment and when you are not seeing the field it can become too much to balance. Pick your school on academics and experience, not lacrosse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Capital 2017 team which was arguably one of the best CLC teams ever had 21 D1 commits (the entire roster) of the 21 who entered college on a roster 13 were on rosters at the end of their 4 years. 8 had stopped playing. It is a major time commitment and when you are not seeing the field it can become too much to balance. Pick your school on academics and experience, not lacrosse.

Agree 1000% with the above.

It would be interesting to understand of those who quit playing how many chose the school they committed to based on personal interests and academics versus committing to a school that was never on their radar prior to offers being made. I’d also be interested in how many players who quit stay at the school they committed to.

The numbers for the 2017 CLC class suggest 40% did not play all four years. I’ve heard the number is much higher across the board. I suspect much of this has to do with players committing to schools they were never really interested in.

For those with younger players aspiring to play in college don’t make their club experience all about getting any offer. Make it about them identifying schools they want to attend and if a lacrosse offer follows that is the icing on the cake.

[Anonymous]

I think it has more to do with the grind and the pressure that is put on these young girls starting at a young age. Based on a lot of kids I've known that have gone this route, a majority of them ended up either playing club at the same school, or just being normal college students. Several I've known have transferred schools, but a majority stayed where they were and just quit playing NCAA lacrosse.

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Anonymous wrote:My daughter hd 2 solid offers from D1 schools, one being in the top 30 and a top 4 D3 school but high academic. At the end of the day, she made the most grown up decision I have ever seen her make. She looked at the pros and cons for all schools and decided to pass on all of them, and is now headed to a large SEC school. In the end, even though she loves lax, she wanted a different college experience other than playing lacrosse non stop.
I am so proud of her for the decision she made and the main point is, she is HAPPY and excited at her choice.
Just sharing this because there is nothing wrong choosing not to ply the sport you love in college, even though you had an opportunity to do so.
I’ve said my peace, saying by to these lax forums forever

Written like a mom whose kid didn't get the offers she wanted. Enjoy Tennessee or Georgia. Fun for sure.

[Anonymous]

First, I applaud the PPs daughter who chose a college that would make her happy. As much as parents want to make this about a lacrosse scholarship this only works in the long run if the school is the right fit personally, academically, and athletically.

For those who feel the need to knock the parent who’s DD opted not to play in college, are you going to knock the 90% of kids who commit to schools that many likely never had on their lists? In essence they chose lacrosse over school. And many probably did so just to say they committed.

Only about 10% of players each year will have the opportunity to commit to a top 30 D1 school. I’m sure many more prospects than this want to play for a top 30.

Of those 90% how many end up at the school of their choice? How many would make that choice if lacrosse was not part of the equation? I suspect many choose lacrosse over the school which is not ideal.

Again, I applaud your DD for recognizing what she wanted out of a school. And not caving into the pressure that follows club lacrosse players to just commit somewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First, I applaud the PPs daughter who chose a college that would make her happy. As much as parents want to make this about a lacrosse scholarship this only works in the long run if the school is the right fit personally, academically, and athletically.

For those who feel the need to knock the parent who’s DD opted not to play in college, are you going to knock the 90% of kids who commit to schools that many likely never had on their lists? In essence they chose lacrosse over school. And many probably did so just to say they committed.

Only about 10% of players each year will have the opportunity to commit to a top 30 D1 school. I’m sure many more prospects than this want to play for a top 30.

Of those 90% how many end up at the school of their choice? How many would make that choice if lacrosse was not part of the equation? I suspect many choose lacrosse over the school which is not ideal.

Again, I applaud your DD for recognizing what she wanted out of a school. And not caving into the pressure that follows club lacrosse players to just commit somewhere.

+1

The pressure the club (I can only speak to experience with Capital) and the girls put on themselves to commit just about anywhere as long as they commit is ridiculous and not in the best interest of the girls. It can be so difficult to see this when one is in the thick of recruiting and watching teammates say yes to schools they otherwise would never attend. It takes a wise and mature girl (and parents!) to make the decision to say no to the D1 (or D3) schools that they would never consider if lacrosse wasn't factored in.

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Anonymous wrote:First, I applaud the PPs daughter who chose a college that would make her happy. As much as parents want to make this about a lacrosse scholarship this only works in the long run if the school is the right fit personally, academically, and athletically.

For those who feel the need to knock the parent who’s DD opted not to play in college, are you going to knock the 90% of kids who commit to schools that many likely never had on their lists? In essence they chose lacrosse over school. And many probably did so just to say they committed.

Only about 10% of players each year will have the opportunity to commit to a top 30 D1 school. I’m sure many more prospects than this want to play for a top 30.

Of those 90% how many end up at the school of their choice? How many would make that choice if lacrosse was not part of the equation? I suspect many choose lacrosse over the school which is not ideal.

Again, I applaud your DD for recognizing what she wanted out of a school. And not caving into the pressure that follows club lacrosse players to just commit somewhere.

+1

The pressure the club (I can only speak to experience with Capital) and the girls put on themselves to commit just about anywhere as long as they commit is ridiculous and not in the best interest of the girls. It can be so difficult to see this when one is in the thick of recruiting and watching teammates say yes to schools they otherwise would never attend. It takes a wise and mature girl (and parents!) to make the decision to say no to the D1 (or D3) schools that they would never consider if lacrosse wasn't factored in.

Love this post. Great message to share from those of us who have been through the recruiting process.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:First, I applaud the PPs daughter who chose a college that would make her happy. As much as parents want to make this about a lacrosse scholarship this only works in the long run if the school is the right fit personally, academically, and athletically.

For those who feel the need to knock the parent who’s DD opted not to play in college, are you going to knock the 90% of kids who commit to schools that many likely never had on their lists? In essence they chose lacrosse over school. And many probably did so just to say they committed.

Only about 10% of players each year will have the opportunity to commit to a top 30 D1 school. I’m sure many more prospects than this want to play for a top 30.

Of those 90% how many end up at the school of their choice? How many would make that choice if lacrosse was not part of the equation? I suspect many choose lacrosse over the school which is not ideal.

Again, I applaud your DD for recognizing what she wanted out of a school. And not caving into the pressure that follows club lacrosse players to just commit somewhere.

+1

The pressure the club (I can only speak to experience with Capital) and the girls put on themselves to commit just about anywhere as long as they commit is ridiculous and not in the best interest of the girls. It can be so difficult to see this when one is in the thick of recruiting and watching teammates say yes to schools they otherwise would never attend. It takes a wise and mature girl (and parents!) to make the decision to say no to the D1 (or D3) schools that they would never consider if lacrosse wasn't factored in.

Love this post. Great message to share from those of us who have been through the recruiting process.

Agreed . . . but, for my kid who is starting the recruiting process, lacrosse (to paraphrase Dani Rojas) is life. We are working towards lacrosse not being the biggest part of the decision but, unless her trajectory changes, it will remain a sizable piece. I think that's OK, just as SEC kid's decision to prioritize other (presumably non-academic given the qualifier "large" before SEC school suggests that the kid isn't at Vanderbilt) aspects of the college experience is OK.

Separately, I doubt the PP will share, but my bet is Auburn, Florida or Georgia.

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Anonymous wrote:Is “join the team where she has the most friends an option?”

My estimate is that 65% of girls (probably 75% of boys) on any team outside of the top 25 will not play college for a variety of reasons. Get better with good friends and see what happens. Be a leader on your high school team and develop into the best adult possible.

If being recruited is your only measure of success for a parent, be prepared to be disappointed.

This is a good reminder for everyone. One that I try to remind my household of frequently.

I second this very good point. Girls that know each other well outside of lacrosse and like playing with each other as an extension of those relationships is very important.

This is so true. Unless you are on a CLC B-level team, more than likely the majority of the girls on that team will not be playing lacrosse in college. They would rather go to a UVA or VT as a student vs a school where they can play lacrosse. That is why the social aspect is so important to the vast majority of girls playing lacrosse who are not in the top tier.

This is also so true, speaking as a parent of a former CLC player, because it's not unusual for some girls who opt for D1 decide it's not worth it and/or wonder what they are doing at a college their family never even knew existed before they went through recruiting and either drop or transfer. And if the girl decides to go to UVA or VT, both schools have excellent, nationally ranked club teams that play colleges/universities from all over the country and allow your talented DD to have a "normal" college life and still play fun, extremely competitive lacrosse. The UVA club team, ranked 6th in the country this past year, has a good amount of players from CLC Orange, as well as other nationally ranked HS club teams. JMU also has a competitive club lax team. Some of the girls on the college club teams are actually former D1 players who for whatever reason (academics, lack of playing time) switched to club.

Speaking as a parent who has a daughter playing D1 for a top academic and ranked program, I’ve never understood players/parents who even consider a school based on a lacrosse offer alone. The only question to ask is…would you have considered this school if lacrosse was not part of the equation. Sadly, too many commits get caught up in the moment and the answer is no, which leads to an outcome that didn’t need to happen.

Club is a great option for many. VT is generally the most consistent and highest ranked of area schools. They will be in the mix for the WLCA championship every year. You better be a good student. To get in you will probably need a 4.5+ GPA and 1400+ SAT plus a lot of honors classes.

Of course you have never understood that - you were never faced with such a decision. Unfortunately it is very easy to get caught up in all the recruiting BS when your DD is a very talented athlete on a top HS club team and say no to your DD's dreams while she watches her teammates say yes.

And I think you mean UVA, not VT, although an applicant needs a strong academic record to get into Tech and their club team is excellent.

The poster is correct, VT has typically been the best club team in this area. They beat UVA twice this past season and finished 4th in the last National rankings. They chose not to participate in the WCLA tournament this past May. Academically, applicants should have close to the numbers noted to ensure having a good chance of getting accepted into the school.

DP. Completely off topic but no way does an applicant need a 4.5 gpa to “ensure a good chance of getting accepted” to Tech, a school with well over a 50% acceptance rate. It’s a great school, getting more competitive and I know plenty of smart students there but I’ve had 4 kids graduate from nova public schools in the past 6 years, including this past year, and their friends getting in have gpas well below a 4.5, even for engineering. Good to know their club lax team is so good. DD has a friend hoping to play for it.

Remember FCPS gpas vs Arlington & Loudoun will always be lower based on how they weight classes so it is hard to compare.

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Anonymous wrote:First, I applaud the PPs daughter who chose a college that would make her happy. As much as parents want to make this about a lacrosse scholarship this only works in the long run if the school is the right fit personally, academically, and athletically.

For those who feel the need to knock the parent who’s DD opted not to play in college, are you going to knock the 90% of kids who commit to schools that many likely never had on their lists? In essence they chose lacrosse over school. And many probably did so just to say they committed.

Only about 10% of players each year will have the opportunity to commit to a top 30 D1 school. I’m sure many more prospects than this want to play for a top 30.

Of those 90% how many end up at the school of their choice? How many would make that choice if lacrosse was not part of the equation? I suspect many choose lacrosse over the school which is not ideal.

Again, I applaud your DD for recognizing what she wanted out of a school. And not caving into the pressure that follows club lacrosse players to just commit somewhere.

+1

The pressure the club (I can only speak to experience with Capital) and the girls put on themselves to commit just about anywhere as long as they commit is ridiculous and not in the best interest of the girls. It can be so difficult to see this when one is in the thick of recruiting and watching teammates say yes to schools they otherwise would never attend. It takes a wise and mature girl (and parents!) to make the decision to say no to the D1 (or D3) schools that they would never consider if lacrosse wasn't factored in.

Love this post. Great message to share from those of us who have been through the recruiting process.

Agreed . . . but, for my kid who is starting the recruiting process, lacrosse (to paraphrase Dani Rojas) is life. We are working towards lacrosse not being the biggest part of the decision but, unless her trajectory changes, it will remain a sizable piece. I think that's OK, just as SEC kid's decision to prioritize other (presumably non-academic given the qualifier "large" before SEC school suggests that the kid isn't at Vanderbilt) aspects of the college experience is OK.

Separately, I doubt the PP will share, but my bet is Auburn, Florida or Georgia.

I don’t know what the exact percentage is but I’ve heard something like 1 in 4 players will stick with lacrosse all four years. I think someone posted earlier the percent for the 2017 Capital class was something like 40% quit playing. Point is players should pick a school with the idea lacrosse may not be there. They should absolutely have a top list but they should also know where they will draw the line if not offered an opportunity to play at one of their top choices. My daughter had 5 D1 schools on her list that met her academic and level of lacrosse expectations. She is fortunate to being playing for one of them but past the 5 she was not going to sacrifice school for lacrosse. Good luck to your DD on her journey.

[Anonymous]

Anyone who puts down a kid for not playing lacrosse in college is a jerk.

[Anonymous]

Any idea when we will see the rosters for this year’s teams?

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Good question, I was thinking the same thing?

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Anonymous wrote:Good question, I was thinking the same thing?

How about when your daughter gets her first practice email from her coach.

[Anonymous]

Their website still has their 22 team listed on it. Admin is not their forte!