So these kids had no connections to get on a good team but they got into Philly Showcase through monkey business?
Sometimes coaches need to spread the wealth when it comes to recommendations they send some kids to Blackcard, some to Showtinme, some to Jake Reed, etc. but typically they don't just put their best kid in for all of them because other parents expect some love too.
I believe many of the kids on the list were recommended by thier school Varsity coaches. Club coaches had thier share of picks.
Bingo! When the Varsity coach reccomends a 9th grader and tells them the kid will contribute on Varsity this year, it holds much more weight than club coach xyz...
