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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’ve visited a lot of college programs in the last year and coaches are suggesting players attend less and less showcases. They’re seeing too much hero ball, bad lacrosse and kids who are burnt out. Unfortunately the talent is no longer as selective at the showcases as it was precovid and college coaches are realizing that reality. Everything we’ve heard as of late is that recruiting happens in high school first, then club tournaments (very important your club is attending the best tournaments), prospect days and maybe a showcase last if they already have your kid pegged as a top recruit. Invite only showcases are the only ones worth attending. [/quote]

Not sure which college coaches you are talking to but the only HS recruiting I have seen is at NHSLS which are summer and fall events.  How can coaches take time out of a spring season to recruit?  Say what you want about the top club events but Crabfeast, NLF, NAL, Naptown are all swarming with coaches on the sidelines.  The top coaches as well.  I think they also prefer to see how they stack up playing only in the class they are recruiting.  This summer they will focus on players who just completed the sophomore season.  At the top HS programs some of these players may not be starters and why would coaches waste time watching games with committed seniors when they can see all recruitable players at one location.  Coaches will ask a player to send the summer schedule.  I would say club is the most important way to get recruited.  A mid level public school has four D1 recruits.  Did the HS play even a small role in that?  Not a chance.   Why do you think so many kids are committed from the top club teams?  This is not difficult.  Sorry but the Big4, PLC events just don't draw the coaches nor do most of the showcases.  [/quote]

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