The only players that should get moved up should be exceptional. They should be classified as a potential starter. Why would you move kids up if they were not going to play? They would be better off playing on JV or 8th grade rather than sitting on the bench.
Some parents who "want" their kids moved up handle it in a real bad way. These are the helicopter parents hovering over everything their kids do. They think they are doing their kids a favor by pushing so hard, but in the end they may end up hurting their kids both physically and mentally. An 8th grader who is not the same size as his teammates is at a disadvantage. He risks physical injury from not only his opponents but also from his teammates.
As a college recruiter, I can also tell you that the lacrosse world is a small world. Coaches all speak and. When they ask the question - what are the parents like? We must be honest with them. College coaches have zero interest in dealing with overbearing parents.
Be careful what you wish for.
These posts keep discussing bringing up the smaller 8th grader that gets out sized and pushed around. You keep bringing up the helicopter parents that hover and push their kid. What about the kid (& we have seen many come through LI schools) that are just "That good"! They dont have pushy, hoovering, overbearing parents that college coaches have zero interest in dealing with. They are just good parents who do right by their kid (who so happens to be talented)
What about those kids that are just talented, big, fast, strong, coachable, respectful? They just should NEVER be looked at to play @ the level they belong because some other parents are intimidated or angry?
There are MANY different stories and situation out here. To come on this board and make blanket statements is ridiculous. Just as you are sure there are so many crazy, pushy parents, I am sure there are thoughtful, concerned parents that are just doing what they, their child & their coaches feel is appropriate for them.
Take a look at what has come out of LI before us. A lot of those athletes were brought up because it was in the best interest for all concerned. We can only hope that of the many young lacrosse players that were chosen to be brought up, a few turn out to be just as good. Good luck to these boys!
Re-read the first line of the posting that you posted about. "The only players that should get moved up should be exceptional." Pretty clear. No one is knocking the special athlete who may also be a great kid and may have great parents.
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