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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stay away from any club doing tryouts now.  They are desperate yo fill spots for the summer.[/quote]

Somewhat disagree with this.  It appears like so many bad trends in local youth lacrosse that club recruiting is now a full year process.  Some of the clubs doing early summer/late spring tryouts are simply trying to get a jump on the August tryouts and get kids committed before the main August tryouts and competition with all of the clubs.  It is true some of it may be because a club needs kids but there are also opportunities to join well established teams and clubs.  Only a couple of years ago August was the main time for team formation but we have seen at top and mid tier teams change in the fall, spring and summer now.  To be honest the whole thing is getting a bit ridiculous and in no way in the best interest of the kids.

If your child is new to the club scene, wants to give club lacrosse a try and the fees are not an issue I would recommend doing a few club team tryouts no matter the season.  It will give you a feel for the club, kids, parents, etc. and provide experience for your child in a "tryout" setting.  End of the day the more field time your child has with club coaches (tryouts, clinics, etc.) the better.  As much as I hate to say it as it feeds the machine clinics are a good way to get noticed and provide some connection once it comes to "trying out".

All of the advice about the long pole is pretty solid, definitely cut it down or play with a short stick.  Defense is more about footwork and body position as opposed to having a longer reach.  Too long a stick at a young age can create some bad habits.[/quote]

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