For those who got recruited to play college lacrosse at the D3 level, was it worth it in the end?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:L50D & former lax coach here

There is a place for every kid. The answer to the original post is what makes sense for one kid is not necessarily the same answer for another kid.

I got to know players pretty well and what they needed from a college experience/environment. Saw a lot of young men who went to play high level/academic D3 program and hated it because they always wanted a big school and program. They usually last 1-2 seasons max before transferring.

I've watched other young men with hearts set on big DI schools, end up going to play at Tufts and Gettysburg and say it was the greatest ever.

There's a bunch of players at Dickinson this spring who will never forget their run last spring. Those guys will be tight for life.

Finally I'll add that club lacrosse is simply awesome too. I've watched boys shirk D1 and D3 entirely after being HIGHLY recruited, and have best times of their lives playing high level club ball. It was the perfect solution for a player that wanted the type of school that was best for them but didn't; want to sacrifice their lax dreams. club ball is getting better and better offering these days. It's very serious competition.

Guess my point is it just depends on each players and what they need/want in a college experience.

So well said. It depends on so many factors. Their needs and wants are all different.

[Anonymous]

Being able to travel abroad a semester is a huge huge benefit!