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[quote=Anonymous]Glad this resonated! Navigating recruiting can feel overwhelming, but the good news is there are several DMV clubs that have experience with high-academic recruiting and the entire recruiting process. While no club has "magic powers," some are better structured to guide families through the nuances of recruiting for academically rigorous schools. Here’s how I would decide:

1. Clubs with a track record in high-academic recruited players.
Look for programs that:  
- Have recruits at high academic colleges (Ivies, NESCACs, Patriot League, etc.) , not just athletic accolades.  
- Openly discuss academics in their recruiting meetings (e.g., GPA/SAT benchmarks, transcript prep).  
- Avoid clubs that promise “exclusive connections”—no ethical club guarantees recruitment or admissions.

DMV-area examples: Clubs like Capital, M&D, Hero’s, or Skywalkers have historically done well. But always verify—look for recent recruiting lists. Some clubs have outdated websites most notable- Capital which does not reflect current success of their recruited players.

2. Coaching staff with college-level experience  
Clubs with coaches who’ve played/coached or know Coaches at high-academic colleges (think Yale, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Univ. Of Chicago) so they often understand admissions synergies better. Example: The Potomac School’s AD (an Ivy alum) likely stresses academics because she’s lived it and knows it. KJ has been doing it a long time and has had many high academic committs over 40+ years. So she knows they type of student athlete that a coach from these schools is looking for in a player.

3. Proactive communication  
A good club will:  
- Hold recruiting meetings (how to email coaches, build film, plan campus visits).  
- Require players to lead the process (e.g., your daughter drafts emails, not the coach ot parent).  
- Provide transparent feedback (“Your SAT needs to be X for Duke)

4. Tournament visibility  
Clubs that attend showcase events (e.g., IWLCA Capital Cup, G8,Lax for Cure) will expose your daughter to D1 coaches from schools that prioritize grades as well as just top lax schools.

The bottom line:  
All clubs aren’t the same. Some prioritize tournament wins/ranking over recruiting/academic-lacrosse fit guidance. 
Ask directly:  
- “How do you support players targeting Ivy-level or Ivy type high academic schools?”  
- “Can you connect us with alumni families who’ve gone through this process?”
- “Do you review transcript and give honest feedback on interest or lack of interest?”

Finally, pair club guidance with your own hustle. Do your own hard work! Visit campuses early, prep for standardized tests, and research each school’s “academic-athletic balance.” You’ve got this!  Good Luck![/quote]

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