you are new to IAAM if you think there are no politics in varsity lacrosse. The clear stars will play regardless. However, most top IAAM teams have 4 or 5 stars then 10-14 good but not great lacrosse. Politics matter. To be fair, how much a parent donates to a school is usually a bigger factor than where someone plays club.[/quote]

This is a true statement. And I will add, parental relationships with coaches, donation of time (party planner) and money all matter. Very good players play, but they're also political adds to gameday PT.