Anonymous
Post 04/19/2022 10:26     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Please name the current college coaches that were evaluating…..And if your going to tell me that there were former college coaches evaluating, then AS should state that upfront.


So many elements of youth sports are “money grabs”. You have to determine which ones are beneficial. With the girls’ side adding so many “elite showcases” it dilutes the pool of talent at any given one. With club affiliations it skews the results. With others that are “selected” without actual tryouts, there are always some questionable selections due to geographical representation and club connections. And on the girls’ side during the recruiting years prospect days and top tournaments are the best options. You can’t do it all so figure out what makes sense and try not to burn your kid out. Let them determine what makes the most sense based on what you offer up as options that work with your/their schedule and what’s affordable because the fees and travel quickly adds up. I cannot imagine what some of the families of kids in less well known lacrosse areas spend—you see these kids playing on MD/NY teams and flying all over for training. All of these things are part of what makes some youth sports like lacrosse not as accessible to all.


Not saying it is the end all, be all, but last year most 23 games had 15-20 coaches in attendance over the first two days. (many coaches left for 3rd day to go to under armour).

As for the value for younger girls, its a chance to get some good film and play against quality talent.


15-20 coaches per game is NOT a lot - I heard there were a lot more than that
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2022 10:25     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Please name the current college coaches that were evaluating…..And if your going to tell me that there were former college coaches evaluating, then AS should state that upfront.


So many elements of youth sports are “money grabs”. You have to determine which ones are beneficial. With the girls’ side adding so many “elite showcases” it dilutes the pool of talent at any given one. With club affiliations it skews the results. With others that are “selected” without actual tryouts, there are always some questionable selections due to geographical representation and club connections. And on the girls’ side during the recruiting years prospect days and top tournaments are the best options. You can’t do it all so figure out what makes sense and try not to burn your kid out. Let them determine what makes the most sense based on what you offer up as options that work with your/their schedule and what’s affordable because the fees and travel quickly adds up. I cannot imagine what some of the families of kids in less well known lacrosse areas spend—you see these kids playing on MD/NY teams and flying all over for training. All of these things are part of what makes some youth sports like lacrosse not as accessible to all.


We are from California. You don't even want to know how much we are spending this summer on airfare, car rentals, hotels, tournament and camp fees, club fees....some tournaments and events are starting to gain more traction on the west coast but for now it is definitely a cost prohibitive sport for most.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2022 09:39     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Please name the current college coaches that were evaluating…..And if your going to tell me that there were former college coaches evaluating, then AS should state that upfront.


So many elements of youth sports are “money grabs”. You have to determine which ones are beneficial. With the girls’ side adding so many “elite showcases” it dilutes the pool of talent at any given one. With club affiliations it skews the results. With others that are “selected” without actual tryouts, there are always some questionable selections due to geographical representation and club connections. And on the girls’ side during the recruiting years prospect days and top tournaments are the best options. You can’t do it all so figure out what makes sense and try not to burn your kid out. Let them determine what makes the most sense based on what you offer up as options that work with your/their schedule and what’s affordable because the fees and travel quickly adds up. I cannot imagine what some of the families of kids in less well known lacrosse areas spend—you see these kids playing on MD/NY teams and flying all over for training. All of these things are part of what makes some youth sports like lacrosse not as accessible to all.


Not saying it is the end all, be all, but last year most 23 games had 15-20 coaches in attendance over the first two days. (many coaches left for 3rd day to go to under armour).

As for the value for younger girls, its a chance to get some good film and play against quality talent.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2022 07:25     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:Please name the current college coaches that were evaluating…..And if your going to tell me that there were former college coaches evaluating, then AS should state that upfront.


So many elements of youth sports are “money grabs”. You have to determine which ones are beneficial. With the girls’ side adding so many “elite showcases” it dilutes the pool of talent at any given one. With club affiliations it skews the results. With others that are “selected” without actual tryouts, there are always some questionable selections due to geographical representation and club connections. And on the girls’ side during the recruiting years prospect days and top tournaments are the best options. You can’t do it all so figure out what makes sense and try not to burn your kid out. Let them determine what makes the most sense based on what you offer up as options that work with your/their schedule and what’s affordable because the fees and travel quickly adds up. I cannot imagine what some of the families of kids in less well known lacrosse areas spend—you see these kids playing on MD/NY teams and flying all over for training. All of these things are part of what makes some youth sports like lacrosse not as accessible to all.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2022 20:44     Subject: Re:American Select
Please name the current college coaches that were evaluating…..And if your going to tell me that there were former college coaches evaluating, then AS should state that upfront.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2022 16:12     Subject: Re:American Select
Do you think you are getting head coaches out to evaluate tryouts? There was college coaches just not head coaches. I have kids in different sports and it costs no matter what you do.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2022 16:03     Subject: Re:American Select
PP, I get that everyone is entitled to earn a living, but don't post on the AS website that there will be no HS or club evaluators, only college coaches will be evaluating, then have no college coaches show up to actually evaluate. Total BS
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2022 14:16     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When are people going to learn about this money grab. Everyone thinks AS s end be all when it comes to recruiting. It’s a pure money grab


It is because it is still a new event. Politics, greed, and parental stupidity/naivete ruin everything.


Last time I checked, youth sports clubs, events, leagues etc were a way for folks to make a living. If there is an altruistic, nonprofit, free youth sports program that has a highly competitive division that is a feeder for college scouts, please do share.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2022 14:46     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:When are people going to learn about this money grab. Everyone thinks AS s end be all when it comes to recruiting. It’s a pure money grab


It is because it is still a new event. Politics, greed, and parental stupidity/naivete ruin everything.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2022 22:17     Subject: Re:American Select
When are people going to learn about this money grab. Everyone thinks AS s end be all when it comes to recruiting. It’s a pure money grab
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2022 20:24     Subject: Re:American Select
Anonymous wrote:several girls didn't even try out in person. my daughter is on the same team as them and they still made the team. It is $ grab. That's it. some of the girls aren't even that strong. wow


My daughter said the same thing - at least one girl who did not even attend the tryout was selected to the team. While she is a good player, how is it OK to select someone who was not even there? It doesn’t seem appropriate to me.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2022 18:40     Subject: Re:American Select
[quote=Anonymous]How about the loser dads who all stand and watch every practice. Love how they are taking videos from the sideline. Pretty incredible watching the dads live their life they never had thru their kids. [/quote]

I am sorry for your pain! I am sure your daddy loved you!
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2022 23:35     Subject: Re:American Select
How about the loser dads who all stand and watch every practice. Love how they are taking videos from the sideline. Pretty incredible watching the dads live their life they never had thru their kids.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2022 17:47     Subject: Re:American Select
Lookie look here it’s Albert freaking Einstein with all the answers.

Anonymous
Post 04/08/2022 17:34     Subject: Re:American Select
little sue has been told she's been good her whole life so her parents will pay to make sure it stays that way....'fake news'