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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree with both PPs.  I think there are plenty of us who advocate assertive and aggressive play but who despise the illegal physicality and stick work that is manifesting with certain teams under the guidance of certain coaches.  I think the comparison of ballet versus brawl is very apt.  Our daughters have been fortunate to be on winning teams so we're not "afraid of losses", whatever that idiotic statement means.  What we do fear, our daughters and us, is that some girl going on out-of-control aggression is going to hurt or kill someone because of the aggressor's inability and unwillingness to keep it legal.  [/quote]

You cannot have it both ways and still maintain a rational point.  You state that physical play is a "trend" in the game yet it only applies to certain teams and coaches?  If it is only a very specific pair of teams (M&D and YJ) then simply do not allow your daughter to play when your team plays those teams.  Problem would be solved.  However, you will find that a more physical style of play continues in the game.   While we can all agree that NO ONE is a fan of watching a player hit another player on the head with a deliberate act, that is not what is at debate here.  Another post did a great job of defining a more physical style in the current game.  The fact that your team wins is great however you seem to be focusing frustration on two clubs that do not loose to DMV teams.  Therefore, when I read your posts it appears that your true issue is the fact that your daughters teams do not win when playing these teams and the safety issue is the excuse you use to justify the loosing. I am sure the comment, "it is ok, if they have to play like that to win it is not worth it." is common during the car ride home.  Sorry if the truth hurts.  Good luck taming your shrew at ballet class. [/quote]

Definitely not an issue of losing to these teams since we've beaten both M&D Black (yes, only one time) and Red. And more times than not have beaten YJ. And generally these games are competitive. I can't recall a time having issues with M&D, but YJ is an entirely different story. I'd rather not play them anymore. Again, not because they beat us, but because they seem to always bring trouble with them. Be it an overly aggressive player(s) or unruly parents looking to pick fights. The conversations going home are not "whoa is me" pity parties. Unfortunately, if anything it's about the other team having anger issues, which is sad for middle school players to have to comment on.

I have not seen any real difference in the size of the teams. Half of my daughter's team is 5'7" or taller in middle school. To equate size to aggressive play suggests you are advocating what most on this thread have taken issue with, which is physical uncontrolled aggression by physically dominant girls. Aggressive play in girls lacrosse is about attacking the 50/50s, boxing out, winning ground balls, taking charges, etc. Doing these things well has nothing to do with size. I've seen some pretty scrappy small players take it to the bigger girls. Furthermore, to suggest being physical is more important than speed and quickness is off-base IMO. Speed and quickness are absolutely key to being aggressive. Be the first to the 50/50, box out. Be quick to slide and take a charge. All controlled aggression played within the rules. What we don't want is the uncontrolled aggression like swinging wildly displayed by a few clubs. Take this uncontrolled aggression away from clubs who play this way and they are average.[/quote]

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