Anonymous
06/18/2026 07:41
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:We got our email offering an orange spot
Do yourself a favor...DECLINE
Anonymous
06/18/2026 05:25
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Congratulations. As if you can't tell already, it'll be a wild ride with this group. Steer clear of who you need to, keep it movin and enjoy.Anonymous wrote:We got our email offering an orange spot
Anonymous
06/18/2026 05:21
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
We got our email offering an orange spot
Anonymous
06/17/2026 20:08
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
The players don’t want their parents there that’s been the feedback! Your kid won’t tell you that to your face cause they don’t want to hurt your feelings but your kids are happy the parents not at their tryout watching them.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 15:36
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Cap orange is not a coveted spot. If you get offered blue, you should take it if no other offers. If you get offered orange, shop around!
Probably shifts year to year based on coaching staff.
None of the Orange coaches are great. Half the Blue coaches aren't even good.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 15:34
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:Cap orange is not a coveted spot. If you get offered blue, you should take it if no other offers. If you get offered orange, shop around!
Probably shifts year to year based on coaching staff.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 15:28
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would imagine the main reason is they don't want parents there watching while holding the tryouts.Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why these are closed tryouts. Capital hiding something?
Why would they not want parents to watch? They paid the tryout fee.
Capital afraid of the second guessing for their questionable selections
The girls have enough to worry about at tryouts - adding parents to the mix just increases the anxiety. The girls need to focus on the field - not on the dad yelling or scowling on the sideline.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 15:16
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
The question asked was "What makes Capital different?".Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They close their tryouts.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would imagine the main reason is they don't want parents there watching while holding the tryouts.Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why these are closed tryouts. Capital hiding something?
Why would they not want parents to watch? They paid the tryout fee.
Capital afraid of the second guessing for their questionable selections
100% , and/or they have had issues with parents yelling / screaming shit during the tryouts.
You don't really need to watch the tryouts to second guess selections, that's never stopped people in the past.
All the Maryland teams allow parents to watch. I would also assume same with VA teams. What makes Capital different?
Maybe some MD clubs do but M&D definitely allows parents and spectators to watch.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 14:17
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:You're not adding any new information here other than your own opinion and scolding others for not agreeing with it. Carry on.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Cap orange is not a coveted spot. If you get offered blue, you should take it if no other offers. If you get offered orange, shop around!
This is potentially bad advice. The best players that are propping up the other area teams will no longer be on those teams. The rest of the DC area teams will be noticeably worse next year after their best players go to Capital.
But maybe you’re talking about Baltimore teams. If DC area parents think DC lacrosse politics are bad, Baltimore lacrosse politics are much worse. Good luck trying to get a spot on a Baltimore B team roster. If you don’t have some existing connection, you’re not getting an offer.
The previous posters who think there are better options than Capital Orange are not being logical. And if you go that route, plan on being at Capital tryouts next year after you didn’t take a spot on Orange this year. You’ll happily take the Orange spot next year.
Maybe the Capital Coaching isn’t up to the same level as Baltimore area clubs, but it’s closer than some of the so called coaching at DC area clubs. And there’s no other club in this area with the level of programming that Capital has.
There are too many parents on here that will get offended if there DD makes Orange and will sabotage college chances by not taking that spot.
There’s a long line of girls that will be grateful for that spot and make the most of the opportunity.
It would be helpful if you added your opinion on why this is not correct.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 13:58
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:They close their tryouts.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would imagine the main reason is they don't want parents there watching while holding the tryouts.Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why these are closed tryouts. Capital hiding something?
Why would they not want parents to watch? They paid the tryout fee.
Capital afraid of the second guessing for their questionable selections
100% , and/or they have had issues with parents yelling / screaming shit during the tryouts.
You don't really need to watch the tryouts to second guess selections, that's never stopped people in the past.
All the Maryland teams allow parents to watch. I would also assume same with VA teams. What makes Capital different?
Maybe some MD clubs do but M&D definitely allows parents and spectators to watch.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 13:23
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Thanks for the explanation by the Capital staff.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 12:35
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
They don't have to keep it open, so they don't. Their life is easier if you're not there.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 12:28
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
They close their tryouts.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would imagine the main reason is they don't want parents there watching while holding the tryouts.Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why these are closed tryouts. Capital hiding something?
Why would they not want parents to watch? They paid the tryout fee.
Capital afraid of the second guessing for their questionable selections
100% , and/or they have had issues with parents yelling / screaming shit during the tryouts.
You don't really need to watch the tryouts to second guess selections, that's never stopped people in the past.
All the Maryland teams allow parents to watch. I would also assume same with VA teams. What makes Capital different?
Anonymous
06/17/2026 12:24
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
The tryout fee is for entry to the tryouts for all the DD's.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would imagine the main reason is they don't want parents there watching while holding the tryouts.Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why these are closed tryouts. Capital hiding something?
Why would they not want parents to watch? They paid the tryout fee.
Capital afraid of the second guessing for their questionable selections
If they block your DD from entering, let us know.
If you wish to go to open tryouts somewhere, there may be private organizations that run clubs that allow that.
If there aren't, this is 'merica, stage open tryouts.
The fact that there are people that complain about this every year, with accusations as opposed to awareness that they can do what they prefer, validates it more than you know.
I suspect if anything they'd like to limit the time spent opening emails from or having aggressive conversations emanating from parents that know very little about lacrosse and aren't afraid to show it.
I can't believe you're getting me to defend Capital.
Anonymous
06/17/2026 12:18
Subject: Strategy after Capital Tryouts - 2030?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would imagine the main reason is they don't want parents there watching while holding the tryouts.Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why these are closed tryouts. Capital hiding something?
Why would they not want parents to watch? They paid the tryout fee.
Capital afraid of the second guessing for their questionable selections
100% , and/or they have had issues with parents yelling / screaming shit during the tryouts.
You don't really need to watch the tryouts to second guess selections, that's never stopped people in the past.
All the Maryland teams allow parents to watch. I would also assume same with VA teams. What makes Capital different?