The reality is, unless your son is a physical beast no matter his age, the chances he will play D1 lacrosse are slim. Gear your kid towards getting on the field in High school and going to a good academic college. Nothing wrong with D3 lacrosse. Some of the best schools in the country are D3 and they just so happen to have great lacrosse programs. Be realistic about your child and his abilities. Raise your son to be a responsible, hard working kid and youll be amazed at the results. Lacrosse at this age should be about having fun, getting better and setting himself up for the next level, which is high school.