Anonymous
Post 07/07/2023 11:45     Subject: Re:Madlax tryouts
Is this the end for madlax?
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2023 10:56     Subject: Re:Madlax tryouts
NL, DCE, and VLC
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 22:56     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Anonymous wrote:He had to do something because 10-12 kids were heading out the door. Still going to lose anywhere from 6-8


where are they going to go?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 14:44     Subject: Madlax tryouts
He had to do something because 10-12 kids were heading out the door. Still going to lose anywhere from 6-8
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 13:05     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think that’s an unfair take on what’s happening with 28 Cap. The coach (who has a son on the team) has been coaching these boys since they were in 2nd grade. That team has been very successful over the years although it’s not as dominant as it once was. Now that the competition is getting more serious he has realized, to his credit, that he can’t coach a top team and have his own son on the team so he’s stepping back. My prediction is that the coaching change will stop most of the current players from leaving.


That's a very generous interpretation. He didn't learn his lesson with the 24 team?


So the explanation being floated for the coaching change is a sudden realization that daddy ball is a bad idea? so it will be interesting to see if he makes coaching changes to the 2024, 2027, and 2029 teams too.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 12:57     Subject: Madlax tryouts
He destroyed the 24 team, lost the entire 26 team to NL, and has completely lost the trust and respect of the 28 team (both players and parents). If you factor in the fact that he didn't have anything to do with the '23 team's success, the ML program is clearly on the decline. Only team nationally ranked right now are the 29s; I think NL has 2-3 and DCE 2.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 08:57     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Anonymous wrote:I think that’s an unfair take on what’s happening with 28 Cap. The coach (who has a son on the team) has been coaching these boys since they were in 2nd grade. That team has been very successful over the years although it’s not as dominant as it once was. Now that the competition is getting more serious he has realized, to his credit, that he can’t coach a top team and have his own son on the team so he’s stepping back. My prediction is that the coaching change will stop most of the current players from leaving.


That's a very generous interpretation. He didn't learn his lesson with the 24 team?
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 07:58     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Removed himself as coach but staying on as ‘general manager’ for the team…
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2023 06:32     Subject: Madlax tryouts
I think that’s an unfair take on what’s happening with 28 Cap. The coach (who has a son on the team) has been coaching these boys since they were in 2nd grade. That team has been very successful over the years although it’s not as dominant as it once was. Now that the competition is getting more serious he has realized, to his credit, that he can’t coach a top team and have his own son on the team so he’s stepping back. My prediction is that the coaching change will stop most of the current players from leaving.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2023 16:14     Subject: Madlax tryouts
The rumor surrounding the 2028 team are that the owner of MadLax, who is the head coach, has lost the trust and confidence of the families on that team, so he has fired himself as coach. If true, that sort of drama does not bode well for the younger teams.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2023 10:34     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Depends on both the team and the position of the player. Across all teams, not just Madlax, if your kid is a specialist (Goalie, FO, LSM) they can absolutely make any team.

Depending on which rumors you believe, they could be replacing half of the 2028 team. The following age groups vary:
29 CAP: Very strong team, nationally ranked, limited spots likely
30 CAP: Had up and down season, recent kids dropping off to prioritize other sports
31 CAP: Strong team, limited spots likely
32 CAP: Developing team, playing better but W/L doesn't reflect the improvements, def spots available
33 CAP: Strong group of 5-6 boys, but still very young
34 CAP: New team, as stated above, if your kid has done scoopers/rippers clinics they will know coaches from those clinics.
DMV: most DMV teams will take players, coaching varies but a great option if you live in the McLean area.

31 DMV is the strongest DMV team in program, competes at AAA in Hoco, wins Aloha level tournaments, and has a strong group of kids.


Is there any movement from the 31 DMV to the CAP team or vice versa? Seems like most other 31 teams/clubs in the area are all spread thin on talent.


Very limited. The 31 CAP team is probably the strongest Madlax team right now, very tough to break into that team unless you play a specific position that they need.
Anonymous
Post 07/05/2023 09:21     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Depends on both the team and the position of the player. Across all teams, not just Madlax, if your kid is a specialist (Goalie, FO, LSM) they can absolutely make any team.

Depending on which rumors you believe, they could be replacing half of the 2028 team. The following age groups vary:
29 CAP: Very strong team, nationally ranked, limited spots likely
30 CAP: Had up and down season, recent kids dropping off to prioritize other sports
31 CAP: Strong team, limited spots likely
32 CAP: Developing team, playing better but W/L doesn't reflect the improvements, def spots available
33 CAP: Strong group of 5-6 boys, but still very young
34 CAP: New team, as stated above, if your kid has done scoopers/rippers clinics they will know coaches from those clinics.
DMV: most DMV teams will take players, coaching varies but a great option if you live in the McLean area.

31 DMV is the strongest DMV team in program, competes at AAA in Hoco, wins Aloha level tournaments, and has a strong group of kids.


Is there any movement from the 31 DMV to the CAP team or vice versa? Seems like most other 31 teams/clubs in the area are all spread thin on talent.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2023 10:19     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Depends on both the team and the position of the player. Across all teams, not just Madlax, if your kid is a specialist (Goalie, FO, LSM) they can absolutely make any team.

Depending on which rumors you believe, they could be replacing half of the 2028 team. The following age groups vary:
29 CAP: Very strong team, nationally ranked, limited spots likely
30 CAP: Had up and down season, recent kids dropping off to prioritize other sports
31 CAP: Strong team, limited spots likely
32 CAP: Developing team, playing better but W/L doesn't reflect the improvements, def spots available
33 CAP: Strong group of 5-6 boys, but still very young
34 CAP: New team, as stated above, if your kid has done scoopers/rippers clinics they will know coaches from those clinics.
DMV: most DMV teams will take players, coaching varies but a great option if you live in the McLean area.

31 DMV is the strongest DMV team in program, competes at AAA in Hoco, wins Aloha level tournaments, and has a strong group of kids.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2023 07:01     Subject: Madlax tryouts
Depends on the age group. If it’s an established team that’s played a year or more together, then yes, of course the coaches have a sense of most of the kids who will be on the team. But they won’t hesitate to take new talented kids to replace or compete against kids already on the squad. Usually the tie goes to the incumbent though so your kid will need to stand out at tryouts. If your kid is young and trying out for a brand new team like the 2034s or whatever, it’s more open. There will still be kids the coaches know from clinics or summer camps or siblings of older players in the club, but not as set in stone.
Anonymous
Post 07/03/2023 23:06     Subject: Madlax tryouts
My kid might be trying out I’m just wondering if they have the teams already selected before tryouts