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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Madlax VA and MD middle school teams seem to be coming up short compared to Bethesda, Club Blue and NL. Any thoughts on what's going on with that? My son plays, but we are cultural outsiders. I just know that the middle school kids ooh-and-ah over Madlax but I can't see why. Am I missing something?[/quote]

My perspective as a parent who's son plays club ball and is in middle school ... Madlax does a very good job marketing the product, as it is a for profit business. There is the allure of the "National team" and the mythical National Champion. They've got a big following on social media, a professional photography/videographer who's son plays on their team who takes great photos/videos for the kids (and I don't fault him for doing so, it's his business). Their high school teams are also stronger then their middle school program; several D1 committed players.

All that being said, karma is a bitch. Cabell's reputation plays a lot into parents decision whether they want their kid to play for Madlax or not, and some don't like his hard sell tactics. [/quote]

Unfortunately, boys who want to play fairly competitive lacrosse in Montgomery County are not met with many options when they want to move beyond the Bethesda rec league (which seems to be having many problems of its own). The travel teams, such as Next Level, Club Blue, and BLC, who see nearly a hundred kids at tryouts, are shut out to all but those who already play for the team or, in the case of BLC, are the coach’s son or friend of the coach’s son.

I think the entrance of Madlax into the field is a welcome one. Despite Cabell’s controversial reputation, he brings his passion for the sport to a successful business and his coaches show a similar passion, while maintaining composure and professionalism on the field. I think credit should go to these boys, who, having never played or practiced together as teams, go up week after week against teams who have largely been together for years. Sure, there are a few selfish players, but no more than on any of the other teams. I think once they work together this winter and into the spring, Cabell and his crew will have them in good shape! I hope they all stick with it.

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