Anonymous
07/14/2025 18:08
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Kids who want ivies need good grades, scores, money to afford tuition, and the skills to play at a high level. Problem is there are hundreds and hundreds of girls in each recruiting class around the country who check these boxes aiming for a limited number of spots (just 50 or so). The questions to ask are: why does Capital send so many girls to these schools compared to other clubs? If attaining one of these spots is *entirely* up to the player, why haven’t a significant number of players at other top clubs reached similar numbers as Capital?
This is a great question that I have also seen asked on other forums. The top Baltimore teams obviously have good players and many or most attend expensive private schools. Why do those teams send a relatively low number to high academic institutions? I don't know and I have never seen a good explanation for it.
What are you talking about??? I just looked at M&D’s commit list for 26s and 25s; stanford, army, navy, notre dame. I would say those are high academic schools, and great, cap blue had twins that got into harvard, good job. The other ivy kids were going to dartmouth and columbia. Great schools, dookie programs. They also had kids going to AZ St and Cincy, bum schools. So much cap blue cope here. The 28s stink and the 29s won’t be a top 10 team, you can try to spin it, but the MD programs send kids to top flight schools at the same rate.
Anonymous
07/14/2025 17:38
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:Kids who want ivies need good grades, scores, money to afford tuition, and the skills to play at a high level. Problem is there are hundreds and hundreds of girls in each recruiting class around the country who check these boxes aiming for a limited number of spots (just 50 or so). The questions to ask are: why does Capital send so many girls to these schools compared to other clubs? If attaining one of these spots is *entirely* up to the player, why haven’t a significant number of players at other top clubs reached similar numbers as Capital?
This is a great question that I have also seen asked on other forums. The top Baltimore teams obviously have good players and many or most attend expensive private schools. Why do those teams send a relatively low number to high academic institutions? I don't know and I have never seen a good explanation for it.
Anonymous
07/14/2025 17:31
Subject: 2029 Girls
Kids who want ivies need good grades, scores, money to afford tuition, and the skills to play at a high level. Problem is there are hundreds and hundreds of girls in each recruiting class around the country who check these boxes aiming for a limited number of spots (just 50 or so). The questions to ask are: why does Capital send so many girls to these schools compared to other clubs? If attaining one of these spots is *entirely* up to the player, why haven’t a significant number of players at other top clubs reached similar numbers as Capital?
Anonymous
07/14/2025 14:29
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NL’s run was nice but it’s over.
Sounds like you weren’t at the tryout.
Maybe they were...
Anonymous
07/14/2025 08:44
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:also helpful when looking for where athletes committed etc is to google the team name, year and IWLCA. The IWLCA pages will have a commits section that will show you a list from each team.
Here’s another helpful link. This link lists commits by university. Just look up the uni by state and select which college/university.
https://sportsrecruits.com/athletic-scholarships//womens-lacrosse
Anonymous
07/14/2025 06:09
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:NL’s run was nice but it’s over.
Sounds like you weren’t at the tryout.
Anonymous
07/14/2025 06:07
Subject: 2029 Girls
NL’s run was nice but it’s over.
Anonymous
07/14/2025 00:27
Subject: 2029 Girls
MDDC tryout was packed. Lots of kids, lots of coaches. Will be an interesting week.
Anonymous
07/13/2025 23:43
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:Hoodwinked?Anonymous wrote:Where have these posters been all year? There's been a full on assault by the Cap machine on another club's team, saying the only way they can get recruited is if you allow Cap to hoodwink college coaches into taking you.
Your point about honesty is critical—no club or coach can “hoodwink” college coaches. College coaches are savvy evaluators; they’re not fooled by empty hype or inflated reputations. They review transcripts, verify stats, and assess film and go to tournaments long before offering a spot. Ethical clubs know this.
Here’s the reality:
1. Clubs can’t fabricate qualifications. If a player lacks the GPA, SAT, or lax skills for a school, no amount of club “connections” will change that.
2. College coaches prioritize transparency. They’ll ask directly: “Has she taken AP Calc?” “What’s her unweighted GPA?” “Is she a team player”? “Are the parents annoying?”“Does she make the right pass“ ”Does she move well off ball?“
If the answers don’t align with their benchmarks, the conversation ends, regardless of club affiliations.
3. Reputable clubs thrive on truth-telling. Their credibility depends on accurately representing players. If a club exaggerates a player’s ability, college coaches notice—and stop trusting that club’s process for recruiting.
For your daughter: Partner with a club that prioritizes realistic guidance. Ask questions like:
- “Will you tell us if a target school is unrealistic?”
The right club won’t promise miracles—they’ll stress the work required. At the end of the day, coaches recruit players, not club logos. Focus on her grades, grit, and growth. Excellent GRADES open many opportunities whether the player wants high academic or not.
There are only two options in DMV. Everyone knows the choices for ‘29. MD Clubs do not appear to be an option so will be interesting to see which team survives.
Anonymous
07/13/2025 19:53
Subject: 2029 Girls
Hoodwinked?Anonymous wrote:Where have these posters been all year? There's been a full on assault by the Cap machine on another club's team, saying the only way they can get recruited is if you allow Cap to hoodwink college coaches into taking you.
Your point about honesty is critical—no club or coach can “hoodwink” college coaches. College coaches are savvy evaluators; they’re not fooled by empty hype or inflated reputations. They review transcripts, verify stats, and assess film and go to tournaments long before offering a spot. Ethical clubs know this.
Here’s the reality:
1. Clubs can’t fabricate qualifications. If a player lacks the GPA, SAT, or lax skills for a school, no amount of club “connections” will change that.
2. College coaches prioritize transparency. They’ll ask directly: “Has she taken AP Calc?” “What’s her unweighted GPA?” “Is she a team player”? “Are the parents annoying?”“Does she make the right pass“ ”Does she move well off ball?“
If the answers don’t align with their benchmarks, the conversation ends, regardless of club affiliations.
3. Reputable clubs thrive on truth-telling. Their credibility depends on accurately representing players. If a club exaggerates a player’s ability, college coaches notice—and stop trusting that club’s process for recruiting.
For your daughter: Partner with a club that prioritizes realistic guidance. Ask questions like:
- “Will you tell us if a target school is unrealistic?”
The right club won’t promise miracles—they’ll stress the work required. At the end of the day, coaches recruit players, not club logos. Focus on her grades, grit, and growth. Excellent GRADES open many opportunities whether the player wants high academic or not.
Anonymous
07/13/2025 19:41
Subject: 2029 Girls
also helpful when looking for where athletes committed etc is to google the team name, year and IWLCA. The IWLCA pages will have a commits section that will show you a list from each team.
Anonymous
07/13/2025 19:19
Subject: 2029 Girls
Glad this resonated! Navigating recruiting can feel overwhelming, but the good news is there are several DMV clubs that have experience with high-academic recruiting and the entire recruiting process. While no club has "magic powers," some are better structured to guide families through the nuances of recruiting for academically rigorous schools. Here’s how I would decide:
1. Clubs with a track record in high-academic recruited players.
Look for programs that:
- Have recruits at high academic colleges (Ivies, NESCACs, Patriot League, etc.) , not just athletic accolades.
- Openly discuss academics in their recruiting meetings (e.g., GPA/SAT benchmarks, transcript prep).
- Avoid clubs that promise “exclusive connections”—no ethical club guarantees recruitment or admissions.
DMV-area examples: Clubs like Capital, M&D, Hero’s, or Skywalkers have historically done well. But always verify—look for recent recruiting lists. Some clubs have outdated websites most notable- Capital which does not reflect current success of their recruited players.
2. Coaching staff with college-level experience
Clubs with coaches who’ve played/coached or know Coaches at high-academic colleges (think Yale, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Univ. Of Chicago) so they often understand admissions synergies better. Example: The Potomac School’s AD (an Ivy alum) likely stresses academics because she’s lived it and knows it. KJ has been doing it a long time and has had many high academic committs over 40+ years. So she knows they type of student athlete that a coach from these schools is looking for in a player.
3. Proactive communication
A good club will:
- Hold recruiting meetings (how to email coaches, build film, plan campus visits).
- Require players to lead the process (e.g., your daughter drafts emails, not the coach ot parent).
- Provide transparent feedback (“Your SAT needs to be X for Duke)
4. Tournament visibility
Clubs that attend showcase events (e.g., IWLCA Capital Cup, G8,Lax for Cure) will expose your daughter to D1 coaches from schools that prioritize grades as well as just top lax schools.
The bottom line:
All clubs aren’t the same. Some prioritize tournament wins/ranking over recruiting/academic-lacrosse fit guidance.
Ask directly:
- “How do you support players targeting Ivy-level or Ivy type high academic schools?”
- “Can you connect us with alumni families who’ve gone through this process?”
- “Do you review transcript and give honest feedback on interest or lack of interest?”
Finally, pair club guidance with your own hustle. Do your own hard work! Visit campuses early, prep for standardized tests, and research each school’s “academic-athletic balance.” You’ve got this! Good Luck!
1. Clubs with a track record in high-academic recruited players.
Look for programs that:
- Have recruits at high academic colleges (Ivies, NESCACs, Patriot League, etc.) , not just athletic accolades.
- Openly discuss academics in their recruiting meetings (e.g., GPA/SAT benchmarks, transcript prep).
- Avoid clubs that promise “exclusive connections”—no ethical club guarantees recruitment or admissions.
DMV-area examples: Clubs like Capital, M&D, Hero’s, or Skywalkers have historically done well. But always verify—look for recent recruiting lists. Some clubs have outdated websites most notable- Capital which does not reflect current success of their recruited players.
2. Coaching staff with college-level experience
Clubs with coaches who’ve played/coached or know Coaches at high-academic colleges (think Yale, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Univ. Of Chicago) so they often understand admissions synergies better. Example: The Potomac School’s AD (an Ivy alum) likely stresses academics because she’s lived it and knows it. KJ has been doing it a long time and has had many high academic committs over 40+ years. So she knows they type of student athlete that a coach from these schools is looking for in a player.
3. Proactive communication
A good club will:
- Hold recruiting meetings (how to email coaches, build film, plan campus visits).
- Require players to lead the process (e.g., your daughter drafts emails, not the coach ot parent).
- Provide transparent feedback (“Your SAT needs to be X for Duke)
4. Tournament visibility
Clubs that attend showcase events (e.g., IWLCA Capital Cup, G8,Lax for Cure) will expose your daughter to D1 coaches from schools that prioritize grades as well as just top lax schools.
The bottom line:
All clubs aren’t the same. Some prioritize tournament wins/ranking over recruiting/academic-lacrosse fit guidance.
Ask directly:
- “How do you support players targeting Ivy-level or Ivy type high academic schools?”
- “Can you connect us with alumni families who’ve gone through this process?”
- “Do you review transcript and give honest feedback on interest or lack of interest?”
Finally, pair club guidance with your own hustle. Do your own hard work! Visit campuses early, prep for standardized tests, and research each school’s “academic-athletic balance.” You’ve got this! Good Luck!
Anonymous
07/13/2025 19:03
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is it true KM will be the coach for MDDC 29? If true, it’s a no brainer for the SR girls to go for MDDC.
LOL!!!!! ask any SR lax parent. There is zero chance that KM will spend her summer weekends coaching in NJ, Maryland and Delaware with a bunch of players who could not make Capital. She is a mom of many young kids. Can't see her making the commitment to this. And justifiably so. Only SR parents with no brains would send their kids to MDDC on that promise. I know the trend on these pages is to trash Capital, but if people are seeing this as a great alternative, they are smoking the crack pipe.
This makes sense. There’s no way she has the bandwidth to coach that team. She has enough on her plate.
JUST CONFIRMED BY MDDC ON IG….
KM WILL be a coach for the 2029s. If they can get all the SR girls on the MDDC 29 team, SR will be unstoppable in the coming years. Combined with the recruiting director being from SR as well makes the SR/MDDC combo a no brainer! Better rehash those preset rosters Cap!
She doesn’t have the breadth of relationships Capital has. She will also favor SR girls on this team over all other girls come recruiting time. This is well known in the DMV lax world.
Re: “She doesn’t have the breadth of relationships Capital has”
You can’t compare a coach to a program. The coaches on capital don’t have the breadth of relationships, the program does. You know who DOES have the breadth of relationships as capital, and bigger name recognition? M&D
Capital’s relationships are padded because of KJ. If KJ handles all the recruiting for her SSSAS girls, then obviously Capital hasn’t done anything for them. Capital’s only role was to have them ranked high and placed in the top divisions and she handled the rest. They are failing on their role with the current years. I wonder if all those SSSAS girls get into all those high academic schools without KJ’s help and influence? I doubt it.
They got into the high academic on their own. If your daughter wants to get recruited she has to do the work herself . Ask the 26 parents.
+1 I have said this repeatedly as well but do think the "brand" of Capital helped. Not the people just the brand.
Anonymous
07/13/2025 18:43
Subject: 2029 Girls
It also matters that your club in in the important tournaments.
Anonymous
07/13/2025 18:42
Subject: 2029 Girls
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is it true KM will be the coach for MDDC 29? If true, it’s a no brainer for the SR girls to go for MDDC.
LOL!!!!! ask any SR lax parent. There is zero chance that KM will spend her summer weekends coaching in NJ, Maryland and Delaware with a bunch of players who could not make Capital. She is a mom of many young kids. Can't see her making the commitment to this. And justifiably so. Only SR parents with no brains would send their kids to MDDC on that promise. I know the trend on these pages is to trash Capital, but if people are seeing this as a great alternative, they are smoking the crack pipe.
This makes sense. There’s no way she has the bandwidth to coach that team. She has enough on her plate.
JUST CONFIRMED BY MDDC ON IG….
KM WILL be a coach for the 2029s. If they can get all the SR girls on the MDDC 29 team, SR will be unstoppable in the coming years. Combined with the recruiting director being from SR as well makes the SR/MDDC combo a no brainer! Better rehash those preset rosters Cap!
She doesn’t have the breadth of relationships Capital has. She will also favor SR girls on this team over all other girls come recruiting time. This is well known in the DMV lax world.
Re: “She doesn’t have the breadth of relationships Capital has”
You can’t compare a coach to a program. The coaches on capital don’t have the breadth of relationships, the program does. You know who DOES have the breadth of relationships as capital, and bigger name recognition? M&D
Capital’s relationships are padded because of KJ. If KJ handles all the recruiting for her SSSAS girls, then obviously Capital hasn’t done anything for them. Capital’s only role was to have them ranked high and placed in the top divisions and she handled the rest. They are failing on their role with the current years. I wonder if all those SSSAS girls get into all those high academic schools without KJ’s help and influence? I doubt it.
Your claim that KJ’s “influence” is the reason SSSAS girls get into high-academic schools is both misinformed and dismissive of the players’ own hard work. Let’s be clear: No coach or club—not KJ, not Capital, not anyone—can “handle” admissions to elite academic institutions. These schools have rigorous standards that student athletes must meet.
Capital’s role in rankings and division placements doesn’t negate the fact that every player is responsible for their own recruitment. KJ’s value isn’t in pulling strings—it’s in giving families unvarnished truths about what’s required:
- Academics come first: AP/IB coursework, GPA, SAT/ACT scores (starting freshman year), and transcripts. No HS coach can do magic with a weak academic profile.
- Proactive effort: Players create highlight tapes, email coaches, attend camps, and perform in tournaments.
- Athletic merit: Colleges recruit athletes who improve their rosters. Speed, lacrosse IQ, and versatility matter—not who your HS Coach is...
KJ’s honesty—telling players when they’re not academically or athletically qualified—is why coaches trust her. She doesn’t sell illusions; she filters out unrealistic options. If she had “influence” to bypass college admissions and D1 coaches recruiting plans then her favored players would be at better schools. They aren’t, because D1 coaches/admissions offices decide, not KJ.
Capital recruiting director, SR Coach, Potomac’s AD, and KJ all guide, but they don’t control outcomes. To imply otherwise insults the players who’ve earned their spots through grit, grades, and skill. Blaming coaches/clubs for “failing” or crediting them for “influence” ignores hard reality: Recruitment is earned, not handed out by any high school coach not even a 40+ year Hall of Fame coach.
They got into the high academic on their own. If your daughter wants to get recruited she has to do the work herself . Ask the 26 parents.
Thank you for this. It makes perfect sense. I’m a 2029 parent of an high academic upper tier player. Neither my daughter nor I would know how to navigate the recruiting process. We would be entirely unable to make progress without good guidance. Can you recommend any clubs in the area that might be good at offering such assistance? Or does it really not matter and we should assume any club in the area would have the same experience, contacts, and credentials? Thanks again for the good post. [/
Are you in private, especially a high academic private? Your HS coach and AD will be extremely helpful.