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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She will take 18-20 players (max roster is 20!)[/quote]

You seem fixated on the roster size.
The game is 11 v 11. 10 field players, 1 goalie.
Most teams have 2 goalies and at the 16 or 19 level you want at least 5 or 6 subs. So that is a team size that is minimum 18 players.  Taking a max roster is normal for most clubs.

[quote=Anonymous]You will see 11-12 players get all the playing time. Rest will get 0-8 min per game of that and mostly not in their primary position so many look out of place because they are. Players are conditioned by her to treat them as sub par players and avoid passing to them so they basically might as well not be on the field.[/quote]

All of this is nonsense. Primary position? Goalies and defenders are primary player positions. Maybe a single high forward or two. Occasionally, you will see a defender moved around to a midfield position or a coach will change the number of backs to counter a specific attack, but defenders rarely sub at most levels of the sport. Mids and forwards are subbed in frequently given the nature of their positions and I have never seen any of the players "avoid passing" that is complete nonsense.

[quote=Anonymous]She will provide little coaching direction even during breaks/half time. Again this is not the case for the younger teams as much because those coaches are more inclusive. This aspect can’t speak directly but others have stated (FH is a small world) she is known for the same lack of coaching, limited communication, preferential treatment and several players get 0 playing time pitting player against player on and off the field at her high school team and it has caused consternation with parents for several years. High school team wins because of speed and grit of lacrosse players and a few strong FH players/goalie. Go watch her at these major tournaments with the older age group to see for yourself. Nexus, clinics all a show for the DMV to get more business or get her in crowd players into top nexus ranking for selection. [/quote]

As others have said, I'm sorry your kid had a bad experience. But your experience is an outlier. 
I will note that it is interesting that you throw all sorts of shade about Gloria supposedly watching games (she does, but not for the evil reasons you think she does) but clearly, you are fixated on her and the club and are watching these games yourself. Talk about living rent-free in your head!
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NP here.  I know 2 parents with DDs who played for Wolves.  One is current player who is unhappy but spend many years with Wolves and made friends with other players and is in the middle of recruiting so does not want to leave.  Other player left for club mentioned frequently on this thread.  Both girls unhappy with Wolves coaches, specifically bias from coaches for playing time on the field and how they were treated.  [/quote]

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