It is way more than the coach. Both GCS and to a lesser extent Gerstell, in order to join the IAAM, went all in with girls lacrosse in terms of recruiting, financial aid, etc. Both now appear to be rethinking that strategy and are not putting girls lacrosse in the forefront. There is nothing wrong with that, but the coaches have to play the hand they are dealt.
To the other question about Catonsville. Yes they would be elite, but so would Dulaney, Hereford, Towson, and even Loch Raven and Perry Hall, if the local kids stayed out of the IAAM. Its the nature of the beast in Maryland.
Gerstell and GCS do not belong in same category and Gerstell will never win in A. They are rethinking because they can’t get athletes to come and coaching is below average for A conference.
I agree about Gerstell, but with an even less qualified coach they were able to attract some top talent (injured top recruit Maryland, starters and key contributors at Navy, Rutgers, Loyola, and some more lower D1s). Their top player this year, a senior, is strong, but the future looks bleak. What changed?
After this amazing senior class leaves, GCS will not nearly be on the same level. BR was there through last year, why aren't the Junior and Soph classes on the same level as the Senior class? Honest question.
I really think both schools are done with the girls lacrosse arms race and will settle into the IAAM B in the next few years.
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