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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have to agree with the last post. It's about playing within the rules. If colleges are opting to overlook the rules and penalize players who play within them that is an entirely different problem. Based on the forum it sounds like everyone agrees an aggressive style of play is the new norm. It's fun to watch when coached properly and played correctly. But as in life, there are rules and when SOME intentionally bend them it's not good or fair for anyone or the sport.

Quite a few team names keep getting dropped into the conversation. It sounds like YJ is the team that really takes aggressive play to another level. We have certainly played against and seen teams like M&D play aggressive, but they also play fair IMO. YJ players' styles don't seem fall too far from the tree of how their parents behave on the sidelines. Maybe this is the issue to address. And no rules need to be changed and no player needs to be coached to be overly aggressive. Simply put, if you exhibit poor sportsmanship as a parent, encourage unnecessary and dangerous behavior of players, and lash out at women who call your poor behavior out then maybe the sport isn't for you. Simply don't come and it will be more enjoyable for all.

To simply address this issue as get on board or get out is missing the point. It appears we are talking about one program in particular and possibly a few coaches and players within that program. Again, you don't let one apple ruin the bunch. [b]Tournaments and refs should address the offenders, not preach to the rest to up their aggressiveness to almost illegal play or not play at all. Address those who break the rules with red cards (refs won't be right all the time) and ask parents to leave who can't behave. It was mentioned before, but being consistent in this approach is important. [/b]Telling little Susie to sit in the corner one time, but not enforce it another time won't change behavior.

[b]Match the aggressive play with legal aggressive and intense play. Beat overly aggressive teams with fast transitions, quick ball movement, good stick skills, and pure athletic speed. [/b]This has been a formula I have seen work. Our local high school has had multiple girls sign D1 offers this past November and others commit for next year. And I suspect more offers are coming. I would not categorize their style of play as overly aggressive. Their transition, stick skills, and speed have been the difference in theirs and their team's success. Don't get me wrong, aggressive play is needed to win 50/50s and slow transitions, but I've yet to see aggression out run a well transitioned fast break pass.[/quote]

Well said.[/quote]

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