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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree with posts on Stars/SSSAS girls making Capital.   Lots did not.   Unfortunately lots of folks think these girls have an advantage in lacrosse but they do not.  They have to compete just like everyone else.  If you count the numbers they had 1 blue, 4 orange and at least 10 did not make either.   Another rumor destroyed by facts.  [/quote]

I would almost go so far as to say this year STARS and STARS/SSSAS girls were at a disadvantage.  There were many surprises and disappointments. The culture of this particular group is that the girls are sold the dream of making Capital from the time they are in 3rd grade. That is why it is especially difficult and heartbreaking when they don't make it.   I know of some girls from other teams who just hear of Capital and decide to try out. It doesn't have the same meaning to them.

What is clear is that there is demand and enough talent for more high school club programs in the DMV.[/quote]

I feel for the kids and parents in that situation. The history of girls from Stars making it sounds like it's a decent chance, but not a guarantee. Does the head coach there just do a really good job of overselling the possibility? That's also a weird culture, to prep girls to leave a team. Is there no aspiration for Stars to have a HS team?[/quote]

The head coach is intertwined with Capital is are some of the assistant coaches. There's a conflict of interest at a minimum. If they put their players on Capital teams, the better SSSAS becomes.[/quote]

Girls lacrosse is such a weirdly incestuous world, small enough that one continues to trip over the same coaches. It makes the typical travel sports politics that much worse. We are just getting started in this world and already seeing the same faces. Makes me extra cautious not to burn bridges and be respectful to all parents and coaches.[/quote]

Sounds like you are employing basic best practices in human relations.  Probably should do that anyway, regardless if it has lacrosse benefits.[/quote]

LOL, fair. I would not otherwise be a witch, but I feel like I need to walk on eggshells for fear of pissing off the wrong parent. [/quote]

I think you are actually taking the right approach. It's an important point how small the lax world is, and how you never know how an interaction can help or hurt down the road. You are right to point out that perception of not only the player's character, but the family, and how they interact appears to be very relevant for clubs, high schools, etc.  I have seen a good coach or parent relationship pay huge and unexpected dividends for my DD at several key points.[/quote]

+1 - agree with this. I've also seen good players hurt by bad parent behavior. [/quote]

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