Lacrosse Culture at St Albans?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any more color on tryouts? I have a kid who played rec for a long time and really likes lax. I assumed he would be a HS bench warmer eventually - should he start looking for another sport? Don’t they require freshmen to play something?

https://www.stalbansschool.org/page/upper-school-teams?fromId=225153&Team=156157&SeasonLabel=2018+-+2019

Looking at these rosters, it only shows 3 Freshmen on the team (all on Varsity). That seems awfully low. Would have expected more at least on JV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any more color on tryouts? I have a kid who played rec for a long time and really likes lax. I assumed he would be a HS bench warmer eventually - should he start looking for another sport? Don’t they require freshmen to play something?

https://www.stalbansschool.org/page/upper-school-teams?fromId=225153&Team=156157&SeasonLabel=2018+-+2019

Looking at these rosters, it only shows 3 Freshmen on the team (all on Varsity). That seems awfully low. Would have expected more at least on JV.

That looks like last year's JV roster. Probably not updated yet.

[Anonymous]

There are also duplicates between JV & V, so that’s not an updated list.
How many do most schools take on their V team? jV team?

[Anonymous]

Here is the link to the updated varsity roster I received from my son.

https://www.stalbansschool.org/page/upper-school-teams?fromId=225153&Team=156158&SeasonLabel=2018+-+2019


For those of you counting, 3 freshmen made it.

7 Sophomores, a few who were on the team last year, and a few who are new to varsity also made it.

One freshman plays for Next Level. The 2 other freshmen play for good club teams, one in VA and one in MD.

I don't know all the sophomore players, but I think 2 play for Next Level, and 2 play for good club teams in VA. The 3 remaining don't play for a club or rec or anything.

Don't know anything about the upperclassmen.

I like the fact that you do not have to play club lacrosse to make varsity at st albans. But this is probably why the teams are said not to have alot of depth.

[Anonymous]

38 on a roster is alot. I know schools like Zaga do that. I guess st albans is trying to get their underclassmen quality experience early on, but sometimes the best experience is getting alot of playing time in JV rather than riding the bench for varsity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:38 on a roster is alot. I know schools like Zaga do that. I guess st albans is trying to get their underclassmen quality experience early on, but sometimes the best experience is getting alot of playing time in JV rather than riding the bench for varsity.

Perspective - The key to development is to PLAY in games; not standing around on the sidelines, not playing in practice scrimmages.

Playing a lot on JV and developing confidence with IN GAME reps is superior to being on a Varsity roster and getting no reps.

Confident JV players regularly jump their peers who were on the Varsity roster as Freshmen or Sophs but had limited reps

Pat Spencer the best player in D1, played JV as a Sophomore

[Anonymous]

20.08, great perspective.

I think in lacrosse more so than any other sport, parents get wrapped around the axle when their freshman or sophomore does not make varsity. This is prompted in part by the hopes of college recruitment. It's shortsighted. Develop your skills. Broaden your IQ. If you have what it takes to play at the college level, the coaches will find you regardless of which team you played for as an underclassman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:20.08, great perspective.

I think in lacrosse more so than any other sport, parents get wrapped around the axle when their freshman or sophomore does not make varsity. This is prompted in part by the hopes of college recruitment. It's shortsighted. Develop your skills. Broaden your IQ. If you have what it takes to play at the college level, the coaches will find you regardless of which team you played for as an underclassman.

As an overly involved lacrosse parent who is wrapped around the axle over my DS not making Varsity, for some reason this little bit of DCUM wisdom is just what I need today. This is exactly what I tell my DS--that playing a lot on JV this year is going to be better for him and a heck of a lot more fun--and that's what he tells himself. But inside, it still stings a bit. Especially when his school's JV is made up of many first and second year lacrosse players and he has been playing for years. Anyway, thanks for this!

[Anonymous]

Perhaps you should re-evaluate how good you think your son is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps you should re-evaluate how good you think your son is.

Well, he didn't make varsity, so that should give me some idea, shouldn't it? Thanks though, I'll take your great advice under consideration.

[Anonymous]

You were the one who is puzzled how your son was slotted for JV with mostly 1st/2nd year players while he has more experience.

[Anonymous]

St albans JV has 30 kids on the roster. Is that alot?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:St albans JV has 30 kids on the roster. Is that alot?

No, and they will likely bring players up to varsity games, like a lot of programs do--most won't play, but get the dress and on sideline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You were the one who is puzzled how your son was slotted for JV with mostly 1st/2nd year players while he has more experience.

NP here: PP never said she was puzzled, just disappointed. Seems normal for a loving parent who has supported her child's efforts. You're a real jerk. St. Albans mom, I assume?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:St albans JV has 30 kids on the roster. Is that alot?

No, and they will likely bring players up to varsity games, like a lot of programs do--most won't play, but get the dress and on sideline.

I heard that they plan to let some kids on varsity "float" down to play JV sometimes to get them playing time and help out when JV faces strong teams. Good idea. But diminishes the possibility of JV kids playing up/dressing up for varsity.