2028 Girls Lacrosse

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Anonymous wrote:Lower tier D1, D2 and D3. Many go the NESCAC route if grades are good.

Always feels like NESCAC is a playground for wealthy white don’t make high ed D1.

NESCAC’s are for the kids that didn’t get into Ivy’s. No one is choosing a NESCAC over an Ivy for the same price point.

Clueless

Sorry your kid wasn’t good enough to play at an Ivy.

This is a terrible point as well. MANY turn down IVY for NESCAC even without sports so why would they not for sports? Why commit to work at a D1 level when you can go to an equal level academic school and have more time for yourself to study abroad etc?

Not equal academically. Most people couldn’t name two NESCAC schools.

You know who can? Every recruiting director at every Wall St. bank and major consultancy, and every admissions director at every good law, business, and medical school. But this digression has gone on long enough.

What are you even talking about?? If you are not in the college sports community you might not know them as "NESCAC" but certainly everyone in the business community in DC or anywhere else knows these schools. They are high academic, top schools. It's not debatable. I know this and I am someone who couldn't have gotten into them and my kids don't have grades to get into them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Lower tier D1, D2 and D3. Many go the NESCAC route if grades are good.

Always feels like NESCAC is a playground for wealthy white don’t make high ed D1.

How to tell us you know nothing about the NESCAC schools without saying so. Your "always feel[ing]" is way off and sounds like a jealous missive from the 80s. Where to start? These are some of the most rigorous academic institutions in the country and have made an ongoing commitment to diversity and finding some of the best students, and in this case, student-athletes in the country. Recent ISL grad could easily have gone high D1, for example. She has won 2 national championships while getting a great education instead. Others who couldn't have made high D1, appropriately continue playing the sports they love in D3 while getting a great education. And on the wealthy point--5 of the NESCAC schools, including the 2-time defending national champion for women's lax, are need blind for all applicants. Just uninformed across the board.

I agree with all of this EXCEPT - please stop acting like they are affordable to middle class americans. Most people make to much to get anything need based but not enough to afford $90K a year. Frankly, this comment from posters like you simply make you sound out of touch.

$90k is a stretch even for people who are in the top 1%

1%-ers can easily afford this if they buy a cheaper house, drive older cars, don’t join a country club, don’t buy a second home, don’t take crazy vacations, don’t buy designer clothes, don’t buy ridiculous jewelry, etc. If you’re in the 1% and you save and invest instead of splurging and tryin’ to keep up with the Jones’ it’s actually quite attainable.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

You were misinformed pretty badly. 23 Clubs had more than 2 players attend the 2025 session for the 2028 class. Three clubs had double figures. Eight clubs had 7 or more players.

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

Then how do so many of the girls from the top MD clubs make it?

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

Should they have had more than 8 from Hero's? More than 10 from Prime Time?

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

Should they have had more than 8 from Hero's? More than 10 from Prime Time?

I am okay with top 5 teams having a lot of players in BIC as obviously they have a lot of top girls. Bigger problem is that it seems some clubs get way too many players in based on their name not taking into account their grad year ranking. I see this a lot with CT teams. It would seem if CT grizzlies have 9 legit BIC players they would be higher than 21 or Gold Coast shouldn’t be losing many games with their 8 BIC players let alone being ranked 56th!!

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

Should they have had more than 8 from Hero's? More than 10 from Prime Time?

I am okay with top 5 teams having a lot of players in BIC as obviously they have a lot of top girls. Bigger problem is that it seems some clubs get way too many players in based on their name not taking into account their grad year ranking. I see this a lot with CT teams. It would seem if CT grizzlies have 9 legit BIC players they would be higher than 21 or Gold Coast shouldn’t be losing many games with their 8 BIC players let alone being ranked 56th!!

Concur. CT Grizzlies actually had 11.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

Should they have had more than 8 from Hero's? More than 10 from Prime Time?

I am okay with top 5 teams having a lot of players in BIC as obviously they have a lot of top girls. Bigger problem is that it seems some clubs get way too many players in based on their name not taking into account their grad year ranking. I see this a lot with CT teams. It would seem if CT grizzlies have 9 legit BIC players they would be higher than 21 or Gold Coast shouldn’t be losing many games with their 8 BIC players let alone being ranked 56th!!

Concur. CT Grizzlies actually had 11.

Yep, that feels like a miss

[Anonymous]

Go to smaller events like BIC, The LineUp, Nilly, Player Series, Apex and All America. Avoid the huge JO, AS, which leans heavily to certain states/clubs. If you were going to target two events, I would recommend HHH committed and BIC if those do not work out then target The Line Up and Nilly along with AA. If your kiddo is high academic, then also hit Lacrosse Masters events - a player can really stand out and get noticed because lacrosse masters is a bit smaller. Next, target specific school prospect camps this fall/winter. Go to the late August and September camps in a few weeks since the majority of top 2027s will already be on lists and radar; the coach will start their very early 2028 list. Good Luck!🍀

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is really important to play well during the fall 2025 season and show well as a team and team player. Coaches will make those preliminary lists from what they see at fall tournaments. Go to fall/winter prospect days to a couple of reach and target specific schools. Where have players from your club been recruited? Look to see the past 4-5 years of history club recruitment results—how does your daughter match up with those players. The recruiting coordinator and club coach can give feedback on what schools to target as well. You do not need showcases to get recruited but you do need to show well at tourneys and prospect camps.

Thank you for this thoughtful response, which was more interesting than the ongoing NESCAC debate, which has become a one-sided trouncing.

I would press a bit on your comment on showcases. I hear you on not "need[ing]" it. But with some of the high profile options--Best in Class, Juniors Open, HHH Committed Games--the buzz seems to have support with coach attendance and engagement. I recognize that with Capital being the top local club, that showcases are deemphasized due to their attendance policies, etc. That doesn't necessarily mean they aren't very good avenues for recruiting, however.

I was told Best In Class basically takes the top two on the team and they won't take several from the same club. What are some other options?

BIC is not truly BIC as they do limit the number of players from the same team. It is still a great showcase with top talent, but the fact they limit number from each team means a lot of incredible players don’t get the invite, and a lot of lesser talent, who cannot keep up, get to attend.

Bic is a top event and yes they limit by club but if you were there the talent is the best in the country compared to other showcases. The training that the kids get is superb. If your kid is a top player their club coach can nominate up to five kids. So if you feel your kid didn’t get it and should go talk to the club coach.

[Anonymous]

Is a player with a coaches nomination more likely to be accepted than a player without one?

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Anonymous wrote:Is a player with a coaches nomination more likely to be accepted than a player without one?

It helps to have the coaches recommendation.