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[quote=Roar]As a referee (worked over 50+ games last spring), I notice the "sticker" kids (those with helmet stickers from these clubs) are just better players than the ones that don't play travel.  IMHO, the kids who play indoor box pass, cut and move more effectively than the ones who play outdoor alone.  In fact, I would encourage 8th-9th grade kids to play travel instead of JV HS.  It's really hard to legislate a JV game with only 2 referees on the field.  I run really hard, but I know some of my peers don't in a JV game saving it for Varsity contest that follows.  Football players often play JV lacrosse and love that big hit from 5+ yards away which produces concussions and keeps kids from playing this great game.

From my perspective, does the coach make your kid a better player and team mate.  My son was the worst attack man on a mad lax roster, but he became a much better player during practices even though he rarely the field during games.

As for the yelling coaches, they really don't add any value.  The more a coach yells and screams at his players or officials, it's less about the kids and more about them and their egos.

BTW... I don't mind interested parents.  I rarely hear the yelling as I'm too busy trying to get in the right position to make/not make the call.

One thing I will say, travel coaches let kids get away without mouthguards or wearing them as fishing lures and not properly in the mouth.  Even if it doesn't look cool, please get your kid to wear it.  It really does make a difference and in youth lax it's a 1 min penalty if we see them without it in properly.  [/quote]

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