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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The bigger problem is how do we get DC area programs to teach girls to be more aggressive?  Stars, Pride, Capital, etc... have teams that can't compete at the top level because the players aren't aggressive enough and are afraid of physical contact.  Will we always have to give up and make the drive to Baltimore to get the best coaching?[/quote]

I think you're missing the point.  There is a difference between dangerous physically aggressive play that you seem to be advocating and giving credence VERSUS legal aggressive play. When the girls are outfitted to withstand physical contact then I will change my opinion but as it stands now they have a mouth guard and a stick.  I think the dangerous physical play cheapens the game.  It is the difference between a ballet and a brawl.   [/quote]

That is your opinion and you have a right to it..at least for now anyway.  The point is that the team (s) that seemed to be called out for this type of play represent the best of the sport.  Most clubs work hard to be in a position to challenge these teams.  The coaches are influential to the game.  I have seen dangerous aggressive play that was not well coached and uncontrolled from less skilled teams.  Hard to make the argument when your issues are with the top teams as this type of play continues as they move up in the sport.  They used to simply play with a mouth guard and a stick they now are required to wear eye protection.  They are allowed at all levels to wear a helmet.  Based on your comment you must not be a fan of the college game as it is not always a ballet.  Have you watched any FIL games?  [/quote]

Our oldest daughter plays for a team that was in the NCAA finals.  I think you can assume that we do indeed watch a lot of lax games at very high levels of play.  And when I watch the girls on my daughter's team on the field it most definitely is like a ballet compared to our son's team where it looks like a brawl.  [/quote]

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