2027 Girls Lax WCAC + ISL Outlook

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's unlikely that anyone from the WCAC or ISL could reasonably judge how well anyone played throughout the whole season. While coaches may know how their own players did, they generally only see opposing players once and can't fully assess them. So, how are these lists actually compiled?

The WCAC awards process is more complex than the ISL, with first team, second team, and honorable mention categories. For the ISL, coaches likely receive allocations based on their teams' standings, with those at the top getting more selections than those at the bottom. Coaches then decide how to distribute the awards, each possibly using different criteria. One coach might choose standout players, another might focus on seniors, while a third could give an award to his own kid and distribute the rest among other players whose parents are most likely to object. The approach really depends on the individual coach. I’m guessing here, does that sound reasonable?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's unlikely that anyone from the WCAC or ISL could reasonably judge how well anyone played throughout the whole season. While coaches may know how their own players did, they generally only see opposing players once and can't fully assess them. So, how are these lists actually compiled?

The WCAC awards process is more complex than the ISL, with first team, second team, and honorable mention categories. For the ISL, coaches likely receive allocations based on their teams' standings, with those at the top getting more selections than those at the bottom. Coaches then decide how to distribute the awards, each possibly using different criteria. One coach might choose standout players, another might focus on seniors, while a third could give an award to his own kid and distribute the rest among other players whose parents are most likely to object. The approach really depends on the individual coach. I’m guessing here, does that sound reasonable?

I think this sounds reasonable. I’ve also heard (but have not confirmed) from another parent that ISL coaches nominate players so maybe there is a review process based on stats by other coaches. I also heard that allocation of spots based on standing is correct

[Anonymous]

If this was the case, PVI at 7-1 in second place should have had more slots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's unlikely that anyone from the WCAC or ISL could reasonably judge how well anyone played throughout the whole season. While coaches may know how their own players did, they generally only see opposing players once and can't fully assess them. So, how are these lists actually compiled?

The WCAC awards process is more complex than the ISL, with first team, second team, and honorable mention categories. For the ISL, coaches likely receive allocations based on their teams' standings, with those at the top getting more selections than those at the bottom. Coaches then decide how to distribute the awards, each possibly using different criteria. One coach might choose standout players, another might focus on seniors, while a third could give an award to his own kid and distribute the rest among other players whose parents are most likely to object. The approach really depends on the individual coach. I’m guessing here, does that sound reasonable?

I think this sounds reasonable. I’ve also heard (but have not confirmed) from another parent that ISL coaches nominate players so maybe there is a review process based on stats by other coaches. I also heard that allocation of spots based on standing is correct

I've also heard that coaches nominate and vote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If this was the case, PVI at 7-1 in second place should have had more slots.

The post you are commenting on was about ISL not WCAC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's unlikely that anyone from the WCAC or ISL could reasonably judge how well anyone played throughout the whole season. While coaches may know how their own players did, they generally only see opposing players once and can't fully assess them. So, how are these lists actually compiled?

The WCAC awards process is more complex than the ISL, with first team, second team, and honorable mention categories. For the ISL, coaches likely receive allocations based on their teams' standings, with those at the top getting more selections than those at the bottom. Coaches then decide how to distribute the awards, each possibly using different criteria. One coach might choose standout players, another might focus on seniors, while a third could give an award to his own kid and distribute the rest among other players whose parents are most likely to object. The approach really depends on the individual coach. I’m guessing here, does that sound reasonable?

This seems reasonable (and logical) to me as well - Number of slots awarded based on the teams performance. The teams coach can then pick whichever girls they want to occupy the spots given. Clearly this didn't happen in the WCAC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The WCAC never posts their all selection teams oddly enough. Have to go to the teams IG accounts.

https://www.wcacsports.com/all-conference/25-26-All-Conference

Dang! Every team got three honorable mentions. Cheapens it.

Teams basically pick their own HM players for all sports in the WCAC. They vote on 1st and 2nd.

[Anonymous]

Hearing that ISL team has been picked but cannot verify. Can anyone confirm?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's unlikely that anyone from the WCAC or ISL could reasonably judge how well anyone played throughout the whole season. While coaches may know how their own players did, they generally only see opposing players once and can't fully assess them. So, how are these lists actually compiled?

The WCAC awards process is more complex than the ISL, with first team, second team, and honorable mention categories. For the ISL, coaches likely receive allocations based on their teams' standings, with those at the top getting more selections than those at the bottom. Coaches then decide how to distribute the awards, each possibly using different criteria. One coach might choose standout players, another might focus on seniors, while a third could give an award to his own kid and distribute the rest among other players whose parents are most likely to object. The approach really depends on the individual coach. I’m guessing here, does that sound reasonable?

I think this sounds reasonable. I’ve also heard (but have not confirmed) from another parent that ISL coaches nominate players so maybe there is a review process based on stats by other coaches. I also heard that allocation of spots based on standing is correct

I've also heard that coaches nominate and vote.

I believe this is true, though I’m not sure how it works.

[Anonymous]

Players on at least 3 different teams have been notified. Confirmed. Maybe all teams are not letting them know at the same time. List should be out soon.

[Anonymous]

are you talking for ISL

[Anonymous]

ISL posted anywhere?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:are you talking for ISL

Yes

[Anonymous]

WCAC has been announced.

[Anonymous]

SR just posted their all conference players for ISL. Does anyone know if a comprehensive list has been posted?