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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there a lacrosse culture at St. Albans?[/quote]

Do you mean do lots of boys play the sport?  Yes.  It's quite common to see a boy, whether lower, middle or high school, with a stick in his hand throughout the campus.  it is part of gym class starting in 4th grade, many boys were playing club level well before then, and it is a common sight after school to see the boys waiting for pickup playing catch (or wacking each other with the sticks).

Do you mean is it a high visibility sport at the school?  Yes.  The team has not been a winner in years, as it plays in a conference with some of the best teams in the region, arguably even in the country.  Other sports like crew and soccer and cross country win more often.  But there is a new lacrosse coach and there are signs winning seasons may not be too far off.  Even without winning records or conference championships, the sport has quite a grip on the school.  The boys, the administration, and many families seem to place a great emphasis on the sport.

Do you mean are the lax players boorish, and sexist, and drunks (i.e., the "lacrosse culture"), absolutely not.  The boys like their flow, and may throw out a surfer boy aura, but they are just like most other STA boys - bright, hard working, polite, good kids.
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Walsh is a good guy, but it will take more than that to turn the program around.  The school is among the best academic schools in the area, so that makes it a difficult sell for some prospective applicants who play lacrosse.  The admissions staff also does not loosen academic standards just because someone is good at lacrosse, so STA is at a big disadvantage compared to its peers.

Compared to many other private schools in the area, STA has a small lacrosse talent pool in terms of quantity and quality.  Combine that with several other strong spring programs at STA, and there is a reason why the program has been struggling for years.[/quote]

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