Basically I read these posts for pure entertainment and truly, that is what they are. The negative commentators all seem to come from the same mold, that their “A” player got sent to “B” team or their “B” player got sent to “C” team, etc…
Most people that are happy with a program will not make any comments for the simple reason is that they are content with their situation and can really care less for what you negative commentators have to say, which for the most part, is the right thing to do.
Until today, I have never commented on a single thread but for some reason I feel it’s necessary to put a few things into perspective.
1. These are pay to play/be on a team – therefore, for PROFIT – stop pretending that Elevate is the only FOR PROFIT program – you can’t be that dumb, can you???
2. As far as programs go and from what I have compared via my own due diligence, Elevate seems to be in the same monetary ballpark as other competitive lacrosse programs
3. Other than PAL, do nonprofit club programs exist
4. The extra training sessions at Elevate are OPTIONAL, maybe you missed that in an email – OPTIONAL training means, you do not have to attend it if you do not want too, making it no additional charge for you
5. As for OPTIONAL training sessions, not once have I ever felt pressure that my daughter needed to attend them but my wife and I only saw them as an opportunity for our daughter to get better and hopefully learn something new, be it lacrosse or a life lesson – some of my best life lessons were learned on the practice field and I am thinking for some of you negative commenters, you never had those opportunities
6. And as far as OPTIONAL training sessions go, I have driven my daughter to many of them, and the constant thing I have noticed was no matter how many girls showed up, be it 75 or 5, the training sessions still went on. If Elevate was run purely for profit, I would imagine the low attendance sessions would have been cancelled and other than weather related issues, I do not recall one being cancelled for low turnout. But guess who was there, probably losing money or at the very least, breaking even on that indoor space, that’s right boys and girls, Coach DK. This is not to paint DK/Elevate as the all high and all mighty but to prove a point to you negative commentators that he actually does care about making these girls better players and it’s not just the money.
7. I am 100% positive that there are other great programs out there like Elevate but with any purchase in life, caveat emptor Greg Brady. I cannot sit here and tell you that it’s been absolutely fantastic at Elevate, but can you show me a travel sports program that is 100% without incident.
8. Mind you that these are 13 & 14 year old girls we are talking about. I know one thing for certain, their skills and development will continue to mature over these next few years and yes, some girls abilities will leap other another’s, just the facts of life.
9. Again, I will agree, Elevate is not perfect, coaching issues, movement among A & B teams, maybe some political BS but these are issues “EVERY” club team will have. Please at least admit that, you can’t be that naïve!!!
10. Elevate and DK has been a very positive experience for my daughter, she is learning the game, life lessons and most importantly, having a great time playing the sport she loves.

From the tone of these posts, my guess it’s the same handful of negative commentators that continue to write about their unfortunate experiences with Elevate and Coach DK. Maybe, just maybe it was you that got kicked off your daughters Elevate team.
Look I get it, we had an uneventful season and one ridiculous experience the first year we played for YJ many years ago. But I never thought it was appropriate to go onto a website and absolutely bash the YJ program because of our experience. If someone asked me for my thoughts, I would offer them, but what makes you few negative commentators so special that you feel you can anonymously (cowardly if you ask me) go onto this thread and day in and day out bash the Elevate program.

It is truly time for you to move on with your life and stop bashing the Elevate program. I am sure, Elevate, along with ALL travel programs will have some unfortunate incidents that will leave a bitter taste for many to swallow, especially when it affects our children feelings and well-being but at some point, it you the ADULT that needs to grow up.

I have been coaching youth lacrosse for 7 years now, so here is my best guess on you handful of negative commentators, you NEVER played the sport, so here is a life lesson for you that I teach my kids along with the kids I coach:

Humble in victory and gracious in defeat!

And NO, I am not Coach K or Mrs. K
My daughters plays for 2020 RED