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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Freedom showing at Shooting Star Showdown not great. Next Level did terrible. Warhawks went undefeated. Washington Wolves look like they did fairly well. Better competition this weekend at Shooting Star Jamboree (i.e. WC Eagles, Metro HC, Saints, Husel and Hammers)[/quote]

Many teams are dealing with absences due to schedule conflicts.  College Connection and USAFH have a partnership, yet many sites had Nexus last weekend.  Additionally, more college coaches attend Showdown than Jamboree which is why the competition at Showdown is always tougher.  Plus, tournaments like Showdown are a highlight for those looking to be recruited.  The real test will be RCCs. [/quote]

You just know this is a Freedom PP because Freedom went to Shooting Star Showdown (formerly called SS Easter) and PP said it’s a “tougher” tournament. This is not true at all. DD has attended both Showdown and Jamboree in the past and Jamboree is the better showcase - more college coaches in attendance and better teams. IYKYK. Wouldn’t be surprised if next year Freedom goes to Jamboree instead.

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OP here. Not a Freedom parent.  Compare the college coaches for Showdown vs Jamboree for this year specifically and I think you’ll see that Showdown had more.  Additionally many colleges, DI - DIII, had clinics this weekend so many strong field hockey programs were not represented.

It is a well known fact that many teams, WC as an example, do not send their top players to Showdown or Jamboree.  They send the players still looking for commitments.  I stand by my statement -  RCCs is the true test of the strength of the club for our region.  [/quote]

What’s sad is the top clubs (Freedom, WC) don’t send their top teams (not even their top 2 teams)[b] but small clubs like Washington Wolves, HUSEL, Hymax do send their top talent[/b] and they still can’t win the pool they are in.  I agree these events or for individuals to showcase for recruitment and not about team winning but you would think local clubs could medal when top clubs aren’t sending their best talent.[/quote]

This is not accurate. For RCCs, NIT, Festival, etc. the top teams go. They do not for things like this. I know it was not true for our club (which is one of the bolded that you listed).[/quote]

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