What's going on with MadLax 2026

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When will they let you know?

Tryouts were all smoke and mirrors - the ones that made the team already know - the new additions knew before the tryouts even began - the existing boys who became part of the new team knew before tryouts were over - the others will never receive a call.

Ouch. That would be cruel. Post that roster! Post that Roster!! Post THAT ROSTER!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When will they let you know?

Tryouts were all smoke and mirrors - the ones that made the team already know - the new additions knew before the tryouts even began - the existing boys who became part of the new team knew before tryouts were over - the others will never receive a call.[/quote


I heard the same thing about the new players knowing before tryouts even began. How did the existing boys find out before the tryouts were over?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looked like a bunch of ML kids, as predicted. A reclassed goalie from outside the area. A few more kids (helmets) I didn’t recognize. Plus the NL kids that were already on the team. There were quite a few injured kids on the sidelines.

Coaches were funny/nervous with the awkwardness of the moment. Everyone knew what was going on, but nobody came out and said it. Elephant in the room.

Based on what I saw, I think my kid will be ok. A bunch won’t be. We’ll be better for sure, but I don’t know how much better.

Any St John's helmets?

Three. One was hurt watching from the sidelines. But they already have 2 or 3 St John's players. So I can see the pull to this team from ML.

[Anonymous]

Did any current DCE players try out?

[Anonymous]

What happens to current NL that were cut? Red team?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What happens to current NL that were cut? Red team?

Those players should really look at Hammers/True/Top Caliber. Yes, there is a whole other world out there. D2 and D3 coaches do recruit these clubs and coaches have connections. Yes, some top D3 do also go to the big events but you will not get recruited from the bench. Also the B teams are the worst and are well below Hammers/True/TC.

[Anonymous]

There's a Facebook page called "Educating Parents of HS Athletes On The College Recruiting Process", a web page called Coach Renee Lopez Coaching, plus assorted related blogs that dispel the mysteries of high school recruiting. Don't buy into it is the "club" that matters. It's how the athletes market themselves. There's already things 2026s should be doing to establish their sport-related social media presence and things parents should be doing (filming) so athletes can create highlight films to send to coaches. Things kick in their sophomore year, so don't fret about what club team they are on now. They will be playing on their high school teams and those coaches have been talking to college coaches for a long time! Plan to go to college ID camps where coaches have their eyes on those athletes. They play lacrosse at D1, D2, D3 and other colleges. Pick a school for its academics, social life, etc., and not for who they play against in lacrosse. Not every lacrosse player dreams of a professional career, some just love playing the game for as long as they can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's a Facebook page called "Educating Parents of HS Athletes On The College Recruiting Process", a web page called Coach Renee Lopez Coaching, plus assorted related blogs that dispel the mysteries of high school recruiting. Don't buy into it is the "club" that matters. It's how the athletes market themselves. There's already things 2026s should be doing to establish their sport-related social media presence and things parents should be doing (filming) so athletes can create highlight films to send to coaches. Things kick in their sophomore year, so don't fret about what club team they are on now. They will be playing on their high school teams and those coaches have been talking to college coaches for a long time! Plan to go to college ID camps where coaches have their eyes on those athletes. They play lacrosse at D1, D2, D3 and other colleges. Pick a school for its academics, social life, etc., and not for who they play against in lacrosse. Not every lacrosse player dreams of a professional career, some just love playing the game for as long as they can.

It’s all a lie

[Anonymous]

The best way to get recruited is to be a college-ready athlete. Most such players have no issue making a top club team and that is where kids get seen. So while it is true you shouldn’t worry too much about what club team you are on if you are a player that is going to attract D1 interest it’s never going to be an issue making a team. The kids of the periphery of the top teams aren’t ever going to be recruited no matter what they do. They just aren’t athletes college teams want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best way to get recruited is to be a college-ready athlete. Most such players have no issue making a top club team and that is where kids get seen. So while it is true you shouldn’t worry too much about what club team you are on if you are a player that is going to attract D1 interest it’s never going to be an issue making a team. The kids of the periphery of the top teams aren’t ever going to be recruited no matter what they do. They just aren’t athletes college teams want.

This is true, about 2.8% of HS lacrosse players go on to D1. According to US Club lacrosse, there are 309 clubs that are ranked. There are 8x more colleges at the D3, D2, and MCLA level. Even some MCLA teams like Virginia Tech and South Carolina are tough to make. The key is to be realistic in where your player is and now is the time to decide. If he is not one of the key players on a top team, D1 may be out of reach. Other clubs will match better.

[Anonymous]

Approximately 12% of the kids playing hs lacrosse actually play in college. If you look at top clubs that number is closer 60 %. Lower tier clubs it is in the 10-15% range. Club and quality of hs program are big factors. The top recruited players are both in strong hs programs and top clubs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best way to get recruited is to be a college-ready athlete. Most such players have no issue making a top club team and that is where kids get seen. So while it is true you shouldn’t worry too much about what club team you are on if you are a player that is going to attract D1 interest it’s never going to be an issue making a team. The kids of the periphery of the top teams aren’t ever going to be recruited no matter what they do. They just aren’t athletes college teams want.

Not really. You have to be at the right tournaments to be seen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best way to get recruited is to be a college-ready athlete. Most such players have no issue making a top club team and that is where kids get seen. So while it is true you shouldn’t worry too much about what club team you are on if you are a player that is going to attract D1 interest it’s never going to be an issue making a team. The kids of the periphery of the top teams aren’t ever going to be recruited no matter what they do. They just aren’t athletes college teams want.

Not really. You have to be at the right tournaments to be seen.

Back on subject people. Do they stay or go!!!!

1. They go
2. They stay

let the fun begin!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Approximately 12% of the kids playing hs lacrosse actually play in college. If you look at top clubs that number is closer 60 %. Lower tier clubs it is in the 10-15% range. Club and quality of hs program are big factors. The top recruited players are both in strong hs programs and top clubs.

I mean, yeah it is possible to play D1 at some lower ranked academic and lacrosse schools. But there are only about 20 men’s lacrosse teams at schools that are competitive in terms of admissions. All of those teams are just recruiting the top athletes that will never have any difficulty making any club team. If it is touch and go making a Next Level or DCE or Madlax roster maybe you might finagle an offer from [insert name of lower ranked college], it isn’t really worth pursuing and there’s basically no scholarship money for such a player so there’s not that angle either

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Approximately 12% of the kids playing hs lacrosse actually play in college. If you look at top clubs that number is closer 60 %. Lower tier clubs it is in the 10-15% range. Club and quality of hs program are big factors. The top recruited players are both in strong hs programs and top clubs.

Under 3% D1 the rest are D3 and D2 and MCLA which is fine but not needed to be on a top club to play at all levels. Some other clubs have connections to D3 and D2 programs. ONly 76 D1 and well over 300 D3 programs