Private School Lacrosse Thread

[Anonymous]

Christchurch has a horrible lacrosse team.

[Anonymous]

Bullis will drop big time next spring? Haha. Like Back 2 Back Championship big time drop?

[Anonymous]

I heard from one of the coaches that King Crab is shopping his club around to some of the Private Equity firms. Any truth to this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard from one of the coaches that King Crab is shopping his club around to some of the Private Equity firms. Any truth to this?

So you spent the wee hours of your Friday stalking a message board to spam bomb rumors of a PE move to a youth lacrosse club? Look inward.

[Anonymous]

Who is King Crab?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who is King Crab?

Owner of Crabs Lacrosse and VLC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who is King Crab?

Owner of Crabs Lacrosse and VLC

And he's been shopping the club off and on for the better part of the past 8 years

[Anonymous]

Can someone explain to me what happens during middle school (7th/8th grade) with some of the elite lacrosse clubs? I heard there is a "redistribution of players" aligning for HS, but I don't quite understand what that means.

I have a 6th grade son playing on an "elite" team. He's been on the team since 4th grade, although he may not be the superstar, he is an average contributor. I don't have the same "connections" with the coaches or organization that some of the other dads seem to have, but I am a caring/invested parent and we get along with all of the families.

Any info or preparation suggestions that we should make are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! (I hope this doesn't turn into a trolling feed)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain to me what happens during middle school (7th/8th grade) with some of the elite lacrosse clubs? I heard there is a "redistribution of players" aligning for HS, but I don't quite understand what that means.

I have a 6th grade son playing on an "elite" team. He's been on the team since 4th grade, although he may not be the superstar, he is an average contributor. I don't have the same "connections" with the coaches or organization that some of the other dads seem to have, but I am a caring/invested parent and we get along with all of the families.

Any info or preparation suggestions that we should make are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! (I hope this doesn't turn into a trolling feed)

As you get into the recruiting years (9th, 10th grade), there is a lot of movement heading into 8th grade as players try to get into a club with a good track record for recruiting.

[Anonymous]

If your son is in an elite club that is considered good for recruiting, be prepared to fend off some of the best players trying to make the team.

[Anonymous]

This happens in both girls/boys- survival of the fittest and highest performing for the most part.

[Anonymous]

Here’s some advice - you’ve got about 6 years left with the kid in your home before they’re off to do whatever it is you’ve prepared them to do and prioritize whatever it is you’ve conditioned them to prioritize. Lax, any sport really, is a great tool for that provided you don’t blow it by warping them with your own neuroses and what-if’s and instead ensure they’re learning about dedication and persistence and team work while playing with friends and making new ones, and being there for other friends who live with parents who don’t know what matters. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

If your kid plays for NL, he's getting cut. If he plays for DCE, he'll stay on the roster. If he plays for ML, he'll see his playtime go up or down depending on how many guest players they have for that tourney.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kid plays for NL, he's getting cut. If he plays for DCE, he'll stay on the roster. If he plays for ML, he'll see his playtime go up or down depending on how many guest players they have for that tourney.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here’s some advice - you’ve got about 6 years left with the kid in your home before they’re off to do whatever it is you’ve prepared them to do and prioritize whatever it is you’ve conditioned them to prioritize. Lax, any sport really, is a great tool for that provided you don’t blow it by warping them with your own neuroses and what-if’s and instead ensure they’re learning about dedication and persistence and team work while playing with friends and making new ones, and being there for other friends who live with parents who don’t know what matters. Good luck.

More parents need to think like you. Besides the small few who go on to the pros or coaching, who cares about a 12 year old playing a game with a stick and a ball. All youth sports nowadays has gone too far and parents push kids too hard and pay for things that don't even matter.