Anonymous wrote:We are in a similar situation and we live in DC. Our son is starting high school in the fall. I was eagerly following the thread but it doesn’t look like anyone has any real solutions to the problem.

OP: Yes, disappointed in tone of responses. Good luck with HS season for your season. Playing every day during the season does help them but also gives them desire to work on game over summer. Sad that there are not more real rec teams.
Thanks for your kindness

I’m not quite sure why you need exclamation marks. I was listening. You continue to be insensitive.
1. Private coaching is too expensive.
2. Wall ball is not enough for a defender but it is certainly something that my son does each day
3. Volunteering - I suppose...

Anonymous wrote:We are in a similar situation and we live in DC. Our son is starting high school in the fall. I was eagerly following the thread but it doesn’t look like anyone has any real solutions to the problem.

You weren't listening! Three solutions:
1. Wall ball
2. Private coaching
3. Volunteer for rec or club team

We are in a similar situation and we live in DC. Our son is starting high school in the fall. I was eagerly following the thread but it doesn’t look like anyone has any real solutions to the problem.

All clubs in MOCO have B teams.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might not be helpful but backyard (or nearby park) practice with YouTube tutorials plus conditioning (speed and endurance) can go a long way.

Why don’t you have your kid reach out to his school coach and see what resources he suggests. Most coaches are eager to give tips to kids who want to do the work.

Kid does practice in backyard, but is a defender so that only goes so far. Coach did not know any local opportunities.

That's because Wheaton High School lacrosse stinks. Take the pp's advice and go volunteer for a local rec or travel club.

Anonymous wrote:This might not be helpful but backyard (or nearby park) practice with YouTube tutorials plus conditioning (speed and endurance) can go a long way.

Why don’t you have your kid reach out to his school coach and see what resources he suggests. Most coaches are eager to give tips to kids who want to do the work.

Kid does practice in backyard, but is a defender so that only goes so far. Coach did not know any local opportunities.

Why is something biased because it doesn't perfectly accommodate late-comers? Be creative and stop blaming the system. There are probably about a dozen lacrosse organizations within 20 miles of Wheaton and they are all dying for volunteers. Tell your kid to contact them and get playing while helping. The kid will get better and do some good at the same time.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This might not be helpful but backyard (or nearby park) practice with YouTube tutorials plus conditioning (speed and endurance) can go a long way.

Why don’t you have your kid reach out to his school coach and see what resources he suggests. Most coaches are eager to give tips to kids who want to do the work.

I agree with this. He just needs to put in a lot of hours. Michael Jordan wasn’t paying for special private coaches.

Your kid isn't Michael Jordan. If you want him to get better quickly, get a private coach.

Anonymous wrote:This might not be helpful but backyard (or nearby park) practice with YouTube tutorials plus conditioning (speed and endurance) can go a long way.

Why don’t you have your kid reach out to his school coach and see what resources he suggests. Most coaches are eager to give tips to kids who want to do the work.

I agree with this. He just needs to put in a lot of hours. Michael Jordan wasn’t paying for special private coaches.

This might not be helpful but backyard (or nearby park) practice with YouTube tutorials plus conditioning (speed and endurance) can go a long way.

Why don’t you have your kid reach out to his school coach and see what resources he suggests. Most coaches are eager to give tips to kids who want to do the work.

Club teams are competitive and filled with kids who have been playing for some time. You just started in 7th grade so the likelihood of being on a club team in MoCo is low. Any other strategies you suggest

Anonymous wrote:Join a club. Don't play lacrosse at Wheaton, either.

Thanks for the helpful response

Join a club. Don't play lacrosse at Wheaton, either.

It is very frustrating to see that there are few opportunities for MoCo High School players to improve if they are not on a travel team. I've encountered multiple sites which say they have summer lacrosse camps for 5th-12th grade only to find that the 9th-12th offerings are only invitation-only/travel team only. How is my kid who just started lacrosse at Wheaton going to get better if there are no local places for him. We can't afford the sleep-away lacrosse camps. This is very biased. Please tell me there are other options out there.