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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How did St Albans get on that list?? [/quote] They recruit. They have a 6’8 freshman from China on varsity. [/quote]STA does not recruit for any sports. You have no idea what you’re talking about. [/quote]

Yes, they do. I know plenty of kids who have been recruited there, including my son. They aren't going to beg you or constantly call you, as some of the other schools might, but they do find a way to let it be known that they are interested in your kid for their particular sport.[/quote]

For us the first step was the St Alban's parents and alums that knew our sons were strong athletes. Some had sons that played on the same youth teams or on opposing ones.

Some of these people sounded out the coaches and then if the coach seemed positive they suggested to us that the school would be interested. Their purpose was to get us to make the "first contact" that's required before any coaches could be involved. It's possible that coaches spoke to the parents first and encouraged them to talk to us. (That may have happened.)

There's nothing technically illegal about this and the "boosters" of all these schools do it. The other parents were legitimately trying to help both the school and us.

[b]This idea of "We don't recruit" always tickles me.[/b] It depends on what you mean by "recruit".[/quote]

+1. Why do people think this makes the school sound so superior?[/quote]

When I have heard it it's generally an explanation for poor results. As in, "well, of course that team beat us. They recruit and we don't". It's generally right alongside "Their players are older" "They have more students" "Their academics aren't as good"

"What isn't said, "We could be more competitive if we wanted, but we just won't stoop to that level."

I will say this. That many, if not most, of the IAC schools have steadily improved the strength of their programs, if only to remain competitive. STA has got to be looking at this "arms race" and wondering if they want to do what might be necessary. The Prep basketball team was on TV yesterday with two 7'1" guys on the court at the same time, one of which can actually play. He's going to Oregon to play in college.[/quote]

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