the only thing I can say is that it is amazing the amount of negative talk about teams on here. We are talking about 12 13 yr old boys lacrosse. If your child plays for one of the consistently good teams, take it as a complement that other programs would want to play or challenge. The more competition the better. Why pay thousands of $ to have you kid blow out every team. where is the fun or challenge in that. It is better for all players on LI that they all have good competition. If some programs pull from here and there who cares. All of the bragging rights are to stroke the egos of the parents. The kids are competitive but any bashing always comes from the parents or from the parent through the kids. The kids respect each other until they are poisoned by their parents about it.On any given day we have seen teams that were favorites and were outplayed. why make excuses for a loss. A loss is a loss. The kids have an easier time moving on than the parents.. Be happy for an up and coming team to do well and congratulate the kids, be happy for them they work hard. Parents only pay $ and complain and slag other teams.
