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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Boys lacrosse
Earliest Start is 4th or 5th grade - when your kid himself can reliably catch, throw on the move w/ kids of similar skill around him. It might be fun but don't kid yourself -  Rec and clinics will be just as fun, more productive and less expensive and time consuming

Find a club that focuses on fundamentals and LaxIQ so your kid can play in high school. Clubs that use size, speed and holdbacks (kids delayed entry to K or repeat a grade) to win won't take the time to notice or fix the non-starters develop needs.

This will be your coach's 2nd or 3rd job - don't care how great the coach in HS, if he's not present and engaged it's not a great situation. Individual positional coaching (especially in goal) takes a backseat, your kid will need to look at clinics, or summer camps (good ones are few and far between).

News flash: Players get better practicing on their own between team practices. If your kid doesn't practice on his own - his lease on playing w/ the team will eventually expire.

Unfortunately, clubs thrive on ignorant or naïve parents. Ask questions relevant to your kid's skill development, enjoyment and playing time. Don't be that parent who waits til the end of these season or even a few years to find out that your kid isn't progressing, not having fun and is way behind his peers who have.

The first club/team he joins may not be the right fit - be open to exploring options

In middle school years, kids come of the woodwork when little league, basketball and other youth sports finish, get more serious and/or less convenient to parents - marginal kids that have played for years may be cut/benched for stronger athletes that pick up the game.

You are paying for your kid to be coached and play on a club team. If your kid isn't playing and/or developing, find another team.

Don't concentrate on just lacrosse - play other sports which will make your son a more coachable, skilled athlete.

This is a really good list!
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