Anonymous
12/01/2023 13:51
Subject: Prospect Camps
Anonymous wrote:So if your daughter has her top couple of schools, you should go to their prospect camps whether they have shown strong interest or not- she could always impress at that day and get on their radar. I assume you will be able to tell how they feel based on if they seek her out at their prospect day because they cannot have contact with her afterwards? How do they show interest- reach out to her club? Keep viewing her videos on Sportsrecruits?
I still don't know how you decide on a school that is not at the top but she would consider if they were interested in her- those feel like a shot in the dark and possibly a waste. I know current junior girls who did multiple prospects camps at same school and heard nothing from them on 9/1, did one days at multiple different schools and heard from some and not others on 9/1, and then heard from schools they had never considered or were on their radar on 9/1.
It might be different/easier for girls heading to top 15 D1's, but I don't know how the next group of girls figures it all out.
Your last question is my daughter so thank you for that. This all feels crazy to me and I can’t figure out how to size it all up.
If my sophomore daughter goes to a winter clinic she can’t really hear from coaches, right?
Anonymous
12/01/2023 12:52
Subject: Prospect Camps
Anonymous wrote:Maybe the most useful thread ever posted in the lax section.
Sure, but that's a really low bar.
Anonymous
12/01/2023 09:35
Subject: Prospect Camps
Anonymous wrote:So if your daughter has her top couple of schools, you should go to their prospect camps whether they have shown strong interest or not- she could always impress at that day and get on their radar. I assume you will be able to tell how they feel based on if they seek her out at their prospect day because they cannot have contact with her afterwards? How do they show interest- reach out to her club? Keep viewing her videos on Sportsrecruits?
I still don't know how you decide on a school that is not at the top but she would consider if they were interested in her- those feel like a shot in the dark and possibly a waste. I know current junior girls who did multiple prospects camps at same school and heard nothing from them on 9/1, did one days at multiple different schools and heard from some and not others on 9/1, and then heard from schools they had never considered or were on their radar on 9/1.
It might be different/easier for girls heading to top 15 D1's, but I don't know how the next group of girls figures it all out.
Everyone's journey is different. There is no rhyme or reason as to how it plays out because we only see our half of the equation. Expect coaches to ghost your kids as well as come out of the blue with a contact.
Anonymous
12/01/2023 08:20
Subject: Prospect Camps
So if your daughter has her top couple of schools, you should go to their prospect camps whether they have shown strong interest or not- she could always impress at that day and get on their radar. I assume you will be able to tell how they feel based on if they seek her out at their prospect day because they cannot have contact with her afterwards? How do they show interest- reach out to her club? Keep viewing her videos on Sportsrecruits?
I still don't know how you decide on a school that is not at the top but she would consider if they were interested in her- those feel like a shot in the dark and possibly a waste. I know current junior girls who did multiple prospects camps at same school and heard nothing from them on 9/1, did one days at multiple different schools and heard from some and not others on 9/1, and then heard from schools they had never considered or were on their radar on 9/1.
It might be different/easier for girls heading to top 15 D1's, but I don't know how the next group of girls figures it all out.
I still don't know how you decide on a school that is not at the top but she would consider if they were interested in her- those feel like a shot in the dark and possibly a waste. I know current junior girls who did multiple prospects camps at same school and heard nothing from them on 9/1, did one days at multiple different schools and heard from some and not others on 9/1, and then heard from schools they had never considered or were on their radar on 9/1.
It might be different/easier for girls heading to top 15 D1's, but I don't know how the next group of girls figures it all out.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 23:08
Subject: Prospect Camps
DS is a freshman at a D1 program. More and more coaches want to see your child play live and prospect days are almost a requirement.
Have a long talk with your child and be realistic about their abilities. Have your club/HS coach reach out to coaches before attending the prospect day. Remember that you are going with a purpose, if you don't impress the coaches during the prospect day - you're chances of playing at that school are over.
Have a long talk with your child and be realistic about their abilities. Have your club/HS coach reach out to coaches before attending the prospect day. Remember that you are going with a purpose, if you don't impress the coaches during the prospect day - you're chances of playing at that school are over.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 21:30
Subject: Prospect Camps
Great stuff, that you the insight!
Anonymous
11/30/2023 21:20
Subject: Prospect Camps
Maybe the most useful thread ever posted in the lax section.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 20:46
Subject: Prospect Camps
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If your kid knows the type of school he or she wants to attend then the individual school prospect camps are always going to be the best- it shows specific interest. The next ones would be smaller showcases with specific sets of schools (ie Lacrosse Masters where they have Ivys or NESCACs only). If they just want to play D1 lacrosse and your club isn't attending the biggest/best tournaments then do the broader showcases like Iron 44.
Great series of posts.
Things I wish I had done earlier with DD recruiting
1. Listen to DD's coaches. They know her, they know which coaches will welcome her to camps. Half the camps we attended sophomore year were schools that had limited interest in her. I wish I could have that $3-4K and 6-7 weekends of my life back.
2. Listen to the college coaches. Some camps, DD was a number. The coach said thank you to every player at the end of the camp, but the connection wasn't really there. I knew we had hit the sweet spot when the coach saw DD, greeted her by name, and turned to an assistant and said this is DD from DD's club.
3. The system works. It seems crazy to fire emails off to coaches and expect them to find the sideline for your games and expect great things to happen. DDs must be diligent with their club recruiting coordinator, their club coach and the college coaches. It is a remarkable growth experience for DDs.
4. Both sides are gaming the system, so don't fall in love. Until a commitment is locked down, coaches are talking to multiple players for each spot. Players need to be comfortable with expressing their strong desire to attend multiple schools. Sure, there are girls from DD's year who knew exactly which school they will attend well before 9/1. That is not the norm.
5. Enjoy the ride. There are worse things than driving around New England with DD. Put away the iphones and headphones and talk.
6. Don't ignore the rest of your family. You will all be together long after lacrosse has ended.
Thank you for this post. I'm good on #5, but I think I'm the one that needed to read #6.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 20:31
Subject: Prospect Camps
Anonymous wrote:If your kid knows the type of school he or she wants to attend then the individual school prospect camps are always going to be the best- it shows specific interest. The next ones would be smaller showcases with specific sets of schools (ie Lacrosse Masters where they have Ivys or NESCACs only). If they just want to play D1 lacrosse and your club isn't attending the biggest/best tournaments then do the broader showcases like Iron 44.
Great series of posts.
Things I wish I had done earlier with DD recruiting
1. Listen to DD's coaches. They know her, they know which coaches will welcome her to camps. Half the camps we attended sophomore year were schools that had limited interest in her. I wish I could have that $3-4K and 6-7 weekends of my life back.
2. Listen to the college coaches. Some camps, DD was a number. The coach said thank you to every player at the end of the camp, but the connection wasn't really there. I knew we had hit the sweet spot when the coach saw DD, greeted her by name, and turned to an assistant and said this is DD from DD's club.
3. The system works. It seems crazy to fire emails off to coaches and expect them to find the sideline for your games and expect great things to happen. DDs must be diligent with their club recruiting coordinator, their club coach and the college coaches. It is a remarkable growth experience for DDs.
4. Both sides are gaming the system, so don't fall in love. Until a commitment is locked down, coaches are talking to multiple players for each spot. Players need to be comfortable with expressing their strong desire to attend multiple schools. Sure, there are girls from DD's year who knew exactly which school they will attend well before 9/1. That is not the norm.
5. Enjoy the ride. There are worse things than driving around New England with DD. Put away the iphones and headphones and talk.
6. Don't ignore the rest of your family. You will all be together long after lacrosse has ended.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 19:03
Subject: Prospect Camps
If your kid knows the type of school he or she wants to attend then the individual school prospect camps are always going to be the best- it shows specific interest. The next ones would be smaller showcases with specific sets of schools (ie Lacrosse Masters where they have Ivys or NESCACs only). If they just want to play D1 lacrosse and your club isn't attending the biggest/best tournaments then do the broader showcases like Iron 44.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 17:44
Subject: Re:Prospect Camps
The OP's question is a real good one, and I don't know the answer. But, I do have a question - are you referring to Prospect Camps, which are hosted by one college on its own campus, or Showcases, which are hosted at a neutral site and attended by coaches from multiple colleges? It seems like the calculus might be different for one vs the other.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 16:11
Subject: Prospect Camps
I agree, winter of sophomore year is when you should start going and then do a follow up in the summer. Typically you'll see schools offering them again in August.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 16:10
Subject: Prospect Camps
Agree that affordability is a factor.
Another is scheduling and travel itself.
I've noticed there are a variety of approaches out there in terms of schools running prospect clinics/camps for 10-11th graders in some cases, and 7th-11th in others, so that might be a factor.
We are in same boat, although my daughter certainly has a top school, we are trying to figure out which others to go to, and whether a 10-15 school prospect camp like a "High-academic" camp with Ivys and NESCAC gets you the same benefit as going to a specific school's camp.
Thoughts from experienced families would be appreciated.
Another is scheduling and travel itself.
I've noticed there are a variety of approaches out there in terms of schools running prospect clinics/camps for 10-11th graders in some cases, and 7th-11th in others, so that might be a factor.
We are in same boat, although my daughter certainly has a top school, we are trying to figure out which others to go to, and whether a 10-15 school prospect camp like a "High-academic" camp with Ivys and NESCAC gets you the same benefit as going to a specific school's camp.
Thoughts from experienced families would be appreciated.
Anonymous
11/30/2023 15:44
Subject: Prospect Camps
Winter of sophomore year is when you should start unless you want to go to local ones just to check out
Anonymous
11/30/2023 15:21
Subject: Prospect Camps
How important is the Prospect Camps before Sept 1 of Junior year?
I keep reading how you need to go to the prospect camp of your top choice over and over?
First, my kid doesn't have a top choice (freshman in HS)
2nd, who can afford to cough up $500 and more for hotels multiple times a year
3rd, these prospect camps are nearly always same times of year, how can you go to multiple?
Can someone who has been through this, how important is appearing at prospect camps before your rising Junior summer season?
I keep reading how you need to go to the prospect camp of your top choice over and over?
First, my kid doesn't have a top choice (freshman in HS)
2nd, who can afford to cough up $500 and more for hotels multiple times a year
3rd, these prospect camps are nearly always same times of year, how can you go to multiple?
Can someone who has been through this, how important is appearing at prospect camps before your rising Junior summer season?