Looking for 2025 insights for 2026 boys lax recruits

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[Post New]01/08/2024 09:31
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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it’s too late now cause the 26’s are in HS, but I would say play multiple sports. My son landed at an Ivy. Every recruit in his class so far plays at least 2 varsity sports. Maybe that’s just the school he chose ie coach preference, I’m not sure.

Off of his club team, the high end boys on the team were both multi-sport and lacrosse only kids, and were recruited by high end schools. As you work down the roster, the multi-sport kids have faired better.



We heard this too. Coaches my DC had contact with were definitely interested in multi-sport athletes, but the fact is, at the WCAC-school my DC attended playing 2 sports was extremely tough. The level of play was too high and there wasn't enough time in the day to dedicate to 2 sports evenly (particularly if the seasons were consecutive). Playing a sport like football (at DC's school) is a year-round commitment, just as lacrosse is. Sounds snobby I know, but maybe if DC were in a different conference it would have been possible.
[Post New]01/08/2024 10:15
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I think it also depends on the position. If a player can play they can play but some skilled positions require more hours dedicated to lacrosse. I do agree look at D1 rosters and most played more than one sport
[Post New]01/08/2024 11:00
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Absolutely. Basketball particularly good for offensive and defensive IQ and football for getting used to lots of body contact. In addition for many postings regarding top recruits they are captains of multiple sports so leadership plays out as well.
[Post New]01/08/2024 11:08
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We heard this too. Coaches my DC had contact with were definitely interested in multi-sport athletes, but the fact is, at the WCAC-school my DC attended playing 2 sports was extremely tough. The level of play was too high and there wasn't enough time in the day to dedicate to 2 sports evenly (particularly if the seasons were consecutive). Playing a sport like football (at DC's school) is a year-round commitment, just as lacrosse is. Sounds snobby I know, but maybe if DC were in a different conference it would have been possible.


Former IAC parent here whose son recently graduated from college and played in the Ivy League.

In today's landscape, and given year round commitments, it's becoming harder to find HS athletes who play 2 or even 3 sports in HS. Finding a two sport athlete in HS is even tough these days.

The WCAC schools, given these schools are a bit more sports focused (and perceived to have less strenuous academics) and the sheer size of their enrollments, its extremely difficult to find kids who excel / play two sports. I.e DeMatha football and SJC football are basically year round commitments.

If your son has a passion for a 2nd sport, and doesn't want to give it up, I'd strongly consider looking at the schools in the IAC. Yes a bit more pricey in tuition (most of them do offer FA packages), but much smaller in size. At our son's school, most kids in HS, played a 2nd sport as a means to stay in shape, provide a balance from the pressures of their primary sport. My son played lacrosse and football in the IAC and believe me, he had no football aspirations but he loved the competition.

[Post New]01/09/2024 09:58
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Maybe it’s too late now cause the 26’s are in HS, but I would say play multiple sports. My son landed at an Ivy. Every recruit in his class so far plays at least 2 varsity sports. Maybe that’s just the school he chose ie coach preference, I’m not sure.

Off of his club team, the high end boys on the team were both multi-sport and lacrosse only kids, and were recruited by high end schools. As you work down the roster, the multi-sport kids have faired better.



To quote Coach Danowski (DUKE) - "I love that you play multiple sports, but at the end of the day, all I care about is can you play lacrosse at a championship level. I get 8 spots per class and I don't need to help out the football and basketball teams."


Duke doesn’t recruit; they chose.


Well put, but point remains. You are either a player or you're not. Saying multi-sport just doesn't have the same ring to it that it once did. Kinda like "we really like you but need to see you at our prospect camp." Just milking families for as much as they can.
[Post New]02/04/2024 18:23
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I own a local web design company and recently have had multiple parents asking me to design their athletes (mainly Lacrosse) a college recruitment portfolio website. As a mom of four boys, trying to choose from over 100 showcase platforms, I'm surprised this hasn't become the norm.
[Post New]02/04/2024 18:37
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JennKidd wrote:I own a local web design company and recently have had multiple parents asking me to design their athletes (mainly Lacrosse) a college recruitment portfolio website. As a mom of four boys, trying to choose from over 100 showcase platforms, I'm surprised this hasn't become the norm.


Not needed just use YouTube. Coaches want full games on Next Pro if interested.
[Post New]02/04/2024 18:49
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JennKidd wrote:I own a local web design company and recently have had multiple parents asking me to design their athletes (mainly Lacrosse) a college recruitment portfolio website. As a mom of four boys, trying to choose from over 100 showcase platforms, I'm surprised this hasn't become the norm.


Not needed just use YouTube. Coaches want full games on Next Pro if interested.


How do you know what platform to use? Isn't NexPro similar to Hudl and all the other platforms? It just seems like a lot for coaches to shuffle through, or a missed opportunity for both coaches and kids who only use one of these platforms
[Post New]02/04/2024 20:55
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JennKidd wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
JennKidd wrote:I own a local web design company and recently have had multiple parents asking me to design their athletes (mainly Lacrosse) a college recruitment portfolio website. As a mom of four boys, trying to choose from over 100 showcase platforms, I'm surprised this hasn't become the norm.


Not needed just use YouTube. Coaches want full games on Next Pro if interested.


How do you know what platform to use? Isn't NexPro similar to Hudl and all the other platforms? It just seems like a lot for coaches to shuffle through, or a missed opportunity for both coaches and kids who only use one of these platforms


The key is that the player makes plays at the big events ... you cant fake it with hightlight reals. Next Pro shows the whole game at the best events
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