Keep in mind that school lax is not "pay for play" and is not win at all costs. Its about the journey, the experience and the lifetime of memories. Leave the cut throat stuff to the clubs. The school experience has and always will favor the upperclassmen - especially at the better school programs. Besides, once you start seeing the JV and Varsity practices and games up close, you'll realize that there are lots of talented players in your school that you never knew were there or are actually better than you thought hearing through the grapevine. The little world of 8th grade lax would be very surprised to see how good the talent is ahead of them - that goes for the mighty turds too.
Why all the annomosity regarding this? Why are these posts regarding the "little darlings" & "the turds"? There are many very talented players from other teams & towns that are moving up. Why do you feel you know better than coaches or athletic directors, that have been doing this for years? Why do you feel you have the knowledge and other parents dont? Make decisions or abide by decisions regarding your own child. To be honest, you sound like the jealous parent of a lacrosse player that wasnt asked to play up.
I used to be in the shoes of an 8th grade parent who thought his kid was better than the kids above. Our son had all of the accolades of a great 8th grade laxer. But alas, he now rides the bench waiting his turn behind the very players that we thought our son was better than. And you know what? It's ok, the system works and we underestimated the challenges of moving ahead of the usual pace. Good things come to those who wait. Trust me.
That is your sons story. There are MANY others out there. Let these kids write their own story. Good luck to them.
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