IAC Lacrosse 2019 Season

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bullis is one of best in US - which means the world. Question their methods, but really can’t argue with the result.

In this little, IAC world, HOW things are done does matter.

Based on decades of history, Bullis has never been seen as being quite up to snuff with the IAC schools on this side of the Potomac. The people that have sent their kids to Landon, STA, Prep and Sidwell (when it was an IAC member) never considered Bullis as an alternative.

They look at the current Bullis success and pay attention to how it is being done. The conclusion is, once again, Bullis is in the IAC, but as sort of a provisional member needed for scheduling purposes mostly.

Never is a long time and awful categorical. Bullis is the only IAC school that is both coed and nondenominational. For that reason alone, my parents and I chose it over Prep, Landon and Sidwell. I also cross-shopped it for my kid with many of the ISL schools. Keep up the Bullis hate. We will watch it eat the rest of the IAC’s lunch in facilities, sports, academics (yes, you heard me, ACADEMICS) and community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bullis is one of best in US - which means the world. Question their methods, but really can’t argue with the result.

In this little, IAC world, HOW things are done does matter.

Based on decades of history, Bullis has never been seen as being quite up to snuff with the IAC schools on this side of the Potomac. The people that have sent their kids to Landon, STA, Prep and Sidwell (when it was an IAC member) never considered Bullis as an alternative.

They look at the current Bullis success and pay attention to how it is being done. The conclusion is, once again, Bullis is in the IAC, but as sort of a provisional member needed for scheduling purposes mostly.

It's not the 80's anymore. Many families now consider Bullis as well as Prep, STA, Sidwell, Landon. Bullis has 2 players that left Sidwell for Bullis. Rich/connected families don't have to wring their hands about the "reputation" of high schools.

[Anonymous]

The IAC is hanging by a thread.

Already facing near intolerable trips back and forth over the Potomac River at rush hour, the Virginia schools could much more easily join with Potomac, Flint Hill and some others to form a Virginia Private School League. Don't think they haven't thought about it. The recent rise of Bullis through increased emphasis on sports makes that alternative more attractive to the Virginia schools.

Prep could easily find a home in the Catholic League with other Catholic schools and there's been consideration of that. The WCAC would like to have Prep. Facing a full WCAC schedule, Prep wouldn't have any interest in playing Bullis.

That leaves Landon, ST A and Bullis. I can see STA going to the same league as Sidwell.

[Anonymous]

Never is a long time and awful categorical. Bullis is the only IAC school that is both coed and nondenominational. For that reason alone, my parents and I chose it over Prep, Landon and Sidwell. I also cross-shopped it for my kid with many of the ISL schools. Keep up the Bullis hate. We will watch it eat the rest of the IAC’s lunch in facilities, sports, academics (yes, you heard me, ACADEMICS) and community.

your current headmaster is being forced out for a wide array of reasons.

Your school will never be viewed as any type of academic powerhouse if it continues to admit kids who were asked to leave other schools for discipline or academic-related reasons.

I view Bullis as the same lens at Good Counsel but simply just double the tuition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The IAC is hanging by a thread.

Already facing near intolerable trips back and forth over the Potomac River at rush hour, the Virginia schools could much more easily join with Potomac, Flint Hill and some others to form a Virginia Private School League. Don't think they haven't thought about it. The recent rise of Bullis through increased emphasis on sports makes that alternative more attractive to the Virginia schools.

Prep could easily find a home in the Catholic League with other Catholic schools and there's been consideration of that. The WCAC would like to have Prep. Facing a full WCAC schedule, Prep wouldn't have any interest in playing Bullis.

That leaves Landon, ST A and Bullis. I can see STA going to the same league as Sidwell.

Prep will never join WCAC because of 30+ point losses in football. They can't compete with the big 4, soon to be big 5 as Paul VI opens its Loudoun campus.

[Anonymous]

If Prep wanted to join the WCAC it would have already taken place.

Other than the country club sports, including lacrosse, GP can’t compete in the WCAC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Never is a long time and awful categorical. Bullis is the only IAC school that is both coed and nondenominational. For that reason alone, my parents and I chose it over Prep, Landon and Sidwell. I also cross-shopped it for my kid with many of the ISL schools. Keep up the Bullis hate. We will watch it eat the rest of the IAC’s lunch in facilities, sports, academics (yes, you heard me, ACADEMICS) and community.

your current headmaster is being forced out for a wide array of reasons.

Your school will never be viewed as any type of academic powerhouse if it continues to admit kids who were asked to leave other schools for discipline or academic-related reasons.

I view Bullis as the same lens at Good Counsel but simply just double the tuition.

Wow. This is truly an awful take, and I have a son at Landon. While it may not yet be at the elite level re academics, to say that no child is worth a second chance (academic or discipline) is just an awful thing to say. Did you not make any mistakes growing up? You must be very special...My goodness. I sure did. As has most rationale thinking people. Typical statement in todays world. Never allowed to improve, evolve or overcome a bad decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The IAC is hanging by a thread.

Already facing near intolerable trips back and forth over the Potomac River at rush hour, the Virginia schools could much more easily join with Potomac, Flint Hill and some others to form a Virginia Private School League. Don't think they haven't thought about it. The recent rise of Bullis through increased emphasis on sports makes that alternative more attractive to the Virginia schools.

Prep could easily find a home in the Catholic League with other Catholic schools and there's been consideration of that. The WCAC would like to have Prep. Facing a full WCAC schedule, Prep wouldn't have any interest in playing Bullis.

That leaves Landon, ST A and Bullis. I can see STA going to the same league as Sidwell.

Prep will never join WCAC because of 30+ point losses in football. They can't compete with the big 4, soon to be big 5 as Paul VI opens its Loudoun campus.

They'll just have to bump up recruiting.

It wasn't that many years ago Prep was #1 in DC in football.

They certainly have the facilities to compete.

And if the VA private schools form their own conference, as they should, Prep has little choice. I doubt they'd be interested in a four team IAC.

[Anonymous]

Quitters

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Never is a long time and awful categorical. Bullis is the only IAC school that is both coed and nondenominational. For that reason alone, my parents and I chose it over Prep, Landon and Sidwell. I also cross-shopped it for my kid with many of the ISL schools. Keep up the Bullis hate. We will watch it eat the rest of the IAC’s lunch in facilities, sports, academics (yes, you heard me, ACADEMICS) and community.

your current headmaster is being forced out for a wide array of reasons.

Your school will never be viewed as any type of academic powerhouse if it continues to admit kids who were asked to leave other schools for discipline or academic-related reasons.

I view Bullis as the same lens at Good Counsel but simply just double the tuition.

Wow. This is truly an awful take, and I have a son at Landon. While it may not yet be at the elite level re academics, to say that no child is worth a second chance (academic or discipline) is just an awful thing to say. Did you not make any mistakes growing up? You must be very special...My goodness. I sure did. As has most rationale thinking people. Typical statement in todays world. Never allowed to improve, evolve or overcome a bad decision.

Nobody cares

Plank (Under Armour) was kicked out of Prep and went to STJ and Kimsey (AOL) was kicked out of Gonzaga and went to STJ.

Let the haters hate.

Fallen children going to Ivys, the NFL and the Olympics.

It cracks me up.

[Anonymous]

Prep could easily find a home in the Catholic League with other Catholic schools and there's been consideration of that. The WCAC would like to have Prep. Facing a full WCAC schedule, Prep wouldn't have any interest in playing Bullis.

Prep wants nothing to do with the WCAC.

Its been discussed on here for several years, it just won't happen. The Lil Hoyas are perfectly content with playing in the little IAC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Prep could easily find a home in the Catholic League with other Catholic schools and there's been consideration of that. The WCAC would like to have Prep. Facing a full WCAC schedule, Prep wouldn't have any interest in playing Bullis.

Prep wants nothing to do with the WCAC.

Its been discussed on here for several years, it just won't happen. The Lil Hoyas are perfectly content with playing in the little IAC.

Sure. as the IAC is currently structured. But if the VA schools bolt for a Virginia private school league, Prep has an alternative and the others do not.

I understand why Bullis has to have athletic success to bolster its reputation and become something other than the public school you pay for.

But I doubt SSSA and EHS are sympathetic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Prep could easily find a home in the Catholic League with other Catholic schools and there's been consideration of that. The WCAC would like to have Prep. Facing a full WCAC schedule, Prep wouldn't have any interest in playing Bullis.

Prep wants nothing to do with the WCAC.

Its been discussed on here for several years, it just won't happen. The Lil Hoyas are perfectly content with playing in the little IAC.

Sure. as the IAC is currently structured. But if the VA schools bolt for a Virginia private school league, Prep has an alternative and the others do not.

I understand why Bullis has to have athletic success to bolster its reputation and become something other than the public school you pay for.

But I doubt SSSA and EHS are sympathetic.

SSSA is not leaving the IAC.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have the IAC all league team?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have the IAC all league team?

Have you checked the Washington Post? In their edition on the Spring Sports All Met team they also usually list the Individual Conferences.