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Anonymous wrote:I am expecting data guy to soon deliver a lengthy yet unconvincing analysis on how size, speed, and athleticism actually don’t matter that much in college lacrosse.

I think one of the data guys (appears there is more than one now) already made that case on the other thread that was shut down. I think it was how many players 5'5" and under get significant time and make an impact on top 20 teams. Was a sizable number. Just look at UNC.

Height is nice but overrated. Not a requirement. Speed is required in the top 20 or 30ish teams, with the sole exception of a freak shooting attacker (and of course goalies). If you're not fast, you better be close to Charlotte North good when shooting. Everyone else is going to be HS track team sprinter fast or very close to it.

What's the "big prize" then? Towson?

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Anonymous wrote:I am expecting data guy to soon deliver a lengthy yet unconvincing analysis on how size, speed, and athleticism actually don’t matter that much in college lacrosse.

I think one of the data guys (appears there is more than one now) already made that case on the other thread that was shut down. I think it was how many players 5'5" and under get significant time and make an impact on top 20 teams. Was a sizable number. Just look at UNC.

Height is nice but overrated. Not a requirement. Speed is required in the top 20 or 30ish teams, with the sole exception of a freak shooting attacker (and of course goalies). If you're not fast, you better be close to Charlotte North good when shooting. Everyone else is going to be HS track team sprinter fast or very close to it.

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Anonymous wrote:I have one still in college and she followed the same path as her older sister. My oldest daughter does not regret playing D1 lax, yes she actually hd 2 offers, one school consistently ranked in the top 30 and the other school ranked around 43. However, to one of the pp out there’s comments, she chose to play at a NESCAC and had a blast and of course competed. Now she is a resident in a hospital and going to become a doctor. Guess my point is, no matter what your daughter’s path is, she has to be happy and comfortable within her surroundings. For some the D1 path is all they dream about, for others it’s not. College is also what you make of it, but I do admit that because she played lacrosse, she has friends for life and I also keep up with the former parents as well. It’s been a wonderful ride so my advice is- enjoy it while it lasts and your daughter will figure it out…..

This.....D3 high academic over random D1 any day....I wish kids and parents both would stop saying "Suzy is playing D1" .... who cares, it's a crappy school!!!!

The high academic top D1 (eg, Northwestern) is the big prize. Many of us are seriously invested in lacrosse, but let’s don’t forget about academics!

A big prize for sure for the proud parents at their cocktail parties in the DMV!! But not necessarily for their daughter. If your daughter decides to go play at an top lacrosse school like Northwestern, the expectation is that lacrosse and the lacrosse team come first (and second). Not to mention that the competition to play will be like nothing that your daughter has likely dealt with...making Capital will feel like a layup. And, yes, still need to layer on a level of academics at a school like Northwestern that your daughter has almost definitely not experienced, especially since she is spending 30/40 hours a week training and playing lacrosse.

So if your daughter gets into NW and makes the lacrosse team just put her out of her misery is the takeaway here.

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Anonymous wrote:I am expecting data guy to soon deliver a lengthy yet unconvincing analysis on how size, speed, and athleticism actually don’t matter that much in college lacrosse.

I think one of the data guys (appears there is more than one now) already made that case on the other thread that was shut down. I think it was how many players 5'5" and under get significant time and make an impact on top 20 teams. Was a sizable number. Just look at UNC.

Anonymous wrote:The takeaway is that playing lacrosse (or any other D1 sport) is not all that’s cracked up to be. If you like getting up at 5:30 AM and hitting the weight room while your non athlete roommates sleep in until 10, then it could be for you. Also consider there is no pro league to make millions for lacrosse. The sport generates zero revenue for the schools. Gotta love it.

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Anonymous wrote:I have one still in college and she followed the same path as her older sister. My oldest daughter does not regret playing D1 lax, yes she actually hd 2 offers, one school consistently ranked in the top 30 and the other school ranked around 43. However, to one of the pp out there’s comments, she chose to play at a NESCAC and had a blast and of course competed. Now she is a resident in a hospital and going to become a doctor. Guess my point is, no matter what your daughter’s path is, she has to be happy and comfortable within her surroundings. For some the D1 path is all they dream about, for others it’s not. College is also what you make of it, but I do admit that because she played lacrosse, she has friends for life and I also keep up with the former parents as well. It’s been a wonderful ride so my advice is- enjoy it while it lasts and your daughter will figure it out…..

This.....D3 high academic over random D1 any day....I wish kids and parents both would stop saying "Suzy is playing D1" .... who cares, it's a crappy school!!!!

The high academic top D1 (eg, Northwestern) is the big prize. Many of us are seriously invested in lacrosse, but let’s don’t forget about academics!

A big prize for sure for the proud parents at their cocktail parties in the DMV!! But not necessarily for their daughter. If your daughter decides to go play at an top lacrosse school like Northwestern, the expectation is that lacrosse and the lacrosse team come first (and second). Not to mention that the competition to play will be like nothing that your daughter has likely dealt with...making Capital will feel like a layup. And, yes, still need to layer on a level of academics at a school like Northwestern that your daughter has almost definitely not experienced, especially since she is spending 30/40 hours a week training and playing lacrosse.

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Anonymous wrote:I have one still in college and she followed the same path as her older sister. My oldest daughter does not regret playing D1 lax, yes she actually hd 2 offers, one school consistently ranked in the top 30 and the other school ranked around 43. However, to one of the pp out there’s comments, she chose to play at a NESCAC and had a blast and of course competed. Now she is a resident in a hospital and going to become a doctor. Guess my point is, no matter what your daughter’s path is, she has to be happy and comfortable within her surroundings. For some the D1 path is all they dream about, for others it’s not. College is also what you make of it, but I do admit that because she played lacrosse, she has friends for life and I also keep up with the former parents as well. It’s been a wonderful ride so my advice is- enjoy it while it lasts and your daughter will figure it out…..

This.....D3 high academic over random D1 any day....I wish kids and parents both would stop saying "Suzy is playing D1" .... who cares, it's a crappy school!!!!

The high academic top D1 (eg, Northwestern) is the big prize. Many of us are seriously invested in lacrosse, but let’s don’t forget about academics!

Anonymous wrote:How are all my future Battlefield munchkins doing?

Anonymous wrote:A lot of expert parents in the 28 class. I'm sure it will be the most successful class ever

Anonymous wrote:A lot of expert parents in the 28 class. I'm sure it will be the most successful class ever

Anonymous wrote:I am expecting data guy to soon deliver a lengthy yet unconvincing analysis on how size, speed, and athleticism actually don’t matter that much in college lacrosse.

Anonymous wrote:Father of Ivy and ACC daughters. You don’t need to be tall/big, but if not, better be quick and shifty. Resilience is the one trait I see as a common factor among women who have success in college.