Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I keep hearing college coaches say they like multi-sport athletes. At my daughter's private school unless you play club, you won't make the HS varsity team. How are girls expected to play club in one sport during its HS off season and be on the HS team of the current season sport? For example, how does my daughter play club soccer while also trying to play HS basketball and or HS lacrosse? What takes priority?
Most acknowledge that a profile of a multisport athlete may appear impressive within a recruitment framework; however, the reality is more nuanced. If an individual does not excel at a high level in their primary sport, the recruitment process may present significant challenges. A broader approach to recruitment may be necessary, irrespective of the athlete's participation in multiple sports. It is worth noting that coaches engaged in the recruitment of lacrosse players often prioritize those who demonstrate elite performance in lacrosse over those who are classified as multisport athletes. It is essential for prospective athletes to maintain high academic performance, as this will further enhance their overall appeal to potential recruiters compared to a multisport athlete. The multisport athlete usually holds more value in the middle school years than in high school since those who specialize in high school, especially if they are trying to play Division 1, can train outside of practice and actually improve.
I copied and pasted that from some recruitment blog a year ago, but I can't remember which one to credit it. I forgot to add that at the top of the post.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I keep hearing college coaches say they like multi-sport athletes. At my daughter's private school unless you play club, you won't make the HS varsity team. How are girls expected to play club in one sport during its HS off season and be on the HS team of the current season sport? For example, how does my daughter play club soccer while also trying to play HS basketball and or HS lacrosse? What takes priority?
Most acknowledge that a profile of a multisport athlete may appear impressive within a recruitment framework; however, the reality is more nuanced. If an individual does not excel at a high level in their primary sport, the recruitment process may present significant challenges. A broader approach to recruitment may be necessary, irrespective of the athlete's participation in multiple sports. It is worth noting that coaches engaged in the recruitment of lacrosse players often prioritize those who demonstrate elite performance in lacrosse over those who are classified as multisport athletes. It is essential for prospective athletes to maintain high academic performance, as this will further enhance their overall appeal to potential recruiters compared to a multisport athlete. The multisport athlete usually holds more value in the middle school years than in high school since those who specialize in high school, especially if they are trying to play Division 1, can train outside of practice and actually improve.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What are the vibes on the area 2027 classes? Is it a lot of private school players around the DMV? Have players been getting out to prospect camps this fall? If you are a 2027 parent, what have you done so far with your recruiting to get the ball rolling?
As a 2027 here is what we've done
1) Sent about 35-40 introductory emails to schools
2) Sent another 25-30 follow-up emails
3) After doing UA150 and AS last year, doing Juniors for summer 2025
4) This winter doing Lacrosse Masters Camp, which is targeting high academics schools.
5) Will try to do more Prospect Camps this summer and not the big events like All America or American Select
We need to prioritize both time and money at this point and at same time try to be realistic of what she may get offers at. Everyone wants BC or UNC to come calling but its unlikely so working those in the next tier of schools, a few inside top-10 but many in that 10-30 range. Trying to also see schools that are fits if she never plays lacrosse.
Anonymous wrote:I keep hearing college coaches say they like multi-sport athletes. At my daughter's private school unless you play club, you won't make the HS varsity team. How are girls expected to play club in one sport during its HS off season and be on the HS team of the current season sport? For example, how does my daughter play club soccer while also trying to play HS basketball and or HS lacrosse? What takes priority?
Anonymous wrote:Are you heading to the fall prospect camps and planning to attend some in the winter? I spoke with a 2026 mom of Ivy League commits, and she highly recommended participating in the fall and winter-specific school prospect camps. Her daughter was injured, and if they hadn't went to some of the fall and winter prospect camps because of the injury, it might of impacted her recruiting more since she was not able to do much in the summer.
Anonymous wrote:What are the vibes on the area 2027 classes? Is it a lot of private school players around the DMV? Have players been getting out to prospect camps this fall? If you are a 2027 parent, what have you done so far with your recruiting to get the ball rolling?