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BOTC is opening our Fall 2015 through Summer 2016 thread covering the Boys 2024-4th Grade age group.
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Would like to see all the teams, at this age, play each other more often. Did Wolfpack play anyone other than Taz?
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2024 high voltage is legit also,saw them play some solid town teams yesterday at greenport and looked like they were in full control. there were many 2024 teams there and was happy we did not have to play them or the teams they faced. i was told high voltage is mostly if not all 3v kids. very strong bunch of 3v at 2024 level.
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They are a pickup team with mostly TAZ and some pack and a about 10 3 vill
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They are a pickup team with mostly TAZ and some pack and a about 10 3 vill pretty sure the Pack and Taz kids your talking about actually are from 3 Village from what I was told and there are about 15 kids on that team from 3 Village. I asked one of the parents on the side lines yesterday when my son played them. Nice people. One crazy dad screaming his head off.
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sachem has faced most if not all 2024 town teams either through tourneys or pal and hands down high voltage clearly is top town team around. They handled us very well and also 2 other town teams that were on top of 2024 food chain. keep working hard and will see next year.
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sachem has faced most if not all 2024 town teams either through tourneys or pal and hands down high voltage clearly is top town team around. They handled us very well and also 2 other town teams that were on top of 2024 food chain. keep working hard and will see next year. Hardly a town team and sachem is one of the worst at this age.
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The Sachem East team beat Empire Green yesterday. They were better than Sachem North team we faced.
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The Sachem East team beat Empire Green yesterday. They were better than Sachem North team we faced. Yes east at that age group is better than north by a long shot.
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Would like to see all the teams, at this age, play each other more often. Did Wolfpack play anyone other than Taz? No reason for the 'pack to play any of these teams. Taz is the closest competition and they are still trying to catch them. They play up in 90% of their tournaments. The 2024 competition is just not there yet. Don't start throwing barbs at the comment, it's all true. Most of this team's competition for the foreseeable future will be from the 2023 division.
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Would like to see all the teams, at this age, play each other more often. Did Wolfpack play anyone other than Taz? No reason for the 'pack to play any of these teams. Taz is the closest competition and they are still trying to catch them. They play up in 90% of their tournaments. The 2024 competition is just not there yet. Don't start throwing barbs at the comment, it's all true. Most of this team's competition for the foreseeable future will be from the 2023 division. Honestly, any A team can play up and beat weak B teams. That's not really saying much. Most decent 2023 teams would destroy the pack.
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That goes for any team playing up any year. Not just pack. A good team should beat another good team, if they are a year older.
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Did Wolfpack lose any games this year to another 2024 Team?
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Did Wolfpack lose any games this year to another 2024 Team? Yes
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Did Wolfpack lose any games this year to another 2024 Team? Yes One game in Maryland and they also beat the same team.
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Did Wolfpack lose any games this year to another 2024 Team? Yes One game in Maryland and they also beat the same team. Ok but the answer to the question is yes. Blc isn't even the best team in Maryland for the age group.
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Not totally accurate. BLC is best Maryland Team - never lost to a Maryland Team. Madlax is Best Virginia Team. Madlax was better than BLC this season. BLC lost to Wolfpack 6-4 in Pool and beat them 7-5 at Beachlax Championship
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Not totally accurate. BLC is best Maryland Team - never lost to a Maryland Team. Madlax is Best Virginia Team. Madlax was better than BLC this season. BLC lost to Wolfpack 6-4 in Pool and beat them 7-5 at Beachlax Championship Fair enough but agree mad lax top team in the age group.
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How any teams would you have your son try out for?
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How any teams would you have your son try out for? A bunch are at same time roughly so tough. Even if you are a returner on these teams, nothing guaranteed. As the rat race for youth sports increases, so does the pool trying out. Just trying to make it fun!
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How any teams would you have your son try out for? Other than top 2 teams there are plenty of spots. Wouldn't go nuts. Tryout for 1 or two that are convenient and have a good rep. Odds are he makes it given they will all be taking 23-24 kids. If he doesn't, the dust will settle and a bunch of teams will be adding through the fall. Wouldn't be surprised if there is another round of tryouts in September for most of the teams to fill rosters.
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How any teams would you have your son try out for? Other than top 2 teams there are plenty of spots. Wouldn't go nuts. Tryout for 1 or two that are convenient and have a good rep. Odds are he makes it given they will all be taking 23-24 kids. If he doesn't, the dust will settle and a bunch of teams will be adding through the fall. Wouldn't be surprised if there is another round of tryouts in September for most of the teams to fill rosters. The playing field will be much more level next year. Alot of movement. In my opinion. Maybe LI teams will actually play each other more...
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Remember you have something all these teams want. A check book.
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the boys should try out for 2-3 teams If you can afford to. Their dream team, even if you think it might be a stretch, and then 1- 2 other. Tryouts are very import for other reasons besides making a team. It prepares a child for what to expect for future possibilities and opportunities. It's much like an interview. As an adult the more interviews you go to the more prepared and confident you get. So when you go for the big one you get the job. The is the very same idea. I can tell you right now that even if you are confident your child is going to remain on his current team you are doing him a disservice if you don't continue to push him and remove him from his comfort zone. These are the uncontrolled settings that will build the boys confidence and prep him so that one day he'll make the UA team ect.... The other thing is that you never know. People run their mouths on this site about what positions are up for grab when all they are really doing is making an "educated guess" (I use that rearm lightly) based on what they saw throughout the year or heard from a friend of a friend of a friend. Don't be so sure these top teams are such a lock. In the end what is the worst case... You got 4-6 days of clinics. One last thought... Nobody has the right to pressure you into not trying out for another team. Provided that someone is not offering free tuition or some sort of ridiculous deal you are obligated to no one. Rest assured that if 20 mini Rob Pannells,Paul Rabils, and Brian Spalina's came marching into their tryouts you would be tossed out like yesterday's trash. this is a business plain and simple. You are naive if you think there is loyalty.
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Not only are the boys trying out for these teams, as a parent - we are looking at how they are running the tryout, the quality of the coaches that are hopefully identified, the other boys trying out. Even though we are paying for a tryout - you've got to view it as the club is trying out as well.
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I totally agree, If you have the time and the money, why not take advantage of the opportunity to have your son fight for ground balls against other kids, do the math on most of these tryouts, its 15 -20 per hour to tryout . 91 gives u 6 hours for 16 dollars an hour. whats the downside. even if you have zero interest in playing for 91 or any other team for that matter. at the bare minimum, its practice for the team you actually want to play for
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My son is a good player. I'm sure everyone thinks that... But what NASSAU teams do people recommend? I don't mind traveling but would prefer closer if possible.
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My son is a good player. I'm sure everyone thinks that... But what NASSAU teams do people recommend? I don't mind traveling but would prefer closer if possible. where in Nassau? If Hofstra isn't too far you should check out Blue Fish. I know one of the coaches starting this up for 2024. Real good guy very determined to make this organization successful. Great coach. Good with younger players. Worth at least a look. Since its new it will probably be on the less expensive side. I believe Coach Tierny from Hofstra is involved as well. My only concern is where exactly will practices be held?? I would want clarification on that.
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Igloo,, true blue ,are nassau teams. Now blue fish also. I would look into those teams. I heard very good things about igloo.
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Not totally accurate. BLC is best Maryland Team - never lost to a Maryland Team. Madlax is Best Virginia Team. Madlax was better than BLC this season. BLC lost to Wolfpack 6-4 in Pool and beat them 7-5 at Beachlax Championship Fair enough but agree mad lax top team in the age group. On any give day Madlax, the'pack and Bethesda can beat each other. There is no real #1 out of these 3 teams. They are the best 3 2024 teams around. The skill level is that much better than the rest of the field. These 3 teams will make sure they meet up at a couple of tournament's this coming season. BTW Bethesda and 'pack families had mutual respect for each other at Beach Lax, it was great to see. Very different than my daughters team. Parents are more vicious than the boys teams.
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2024 coach. has he coached at other orgs? is he one of the coaches listed on site? Looking for a 2024 team and the Hofstra based team looks good, access to their bubble in winter looks good too. Thanks for any info, I also emailed.
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2024 coach. has he coached at other orgs? is he one of the coaches listed on site? Looking for a 2024 team and the Hofstra based team looks good, access to their bubble in winter looks good too. Thanks for any info, I also emailed. Do we know who the 2024 Bluefish coach is going to be? If so has he ever coached youth lacrosse? Being a great college player or pro doesn't always translate to being a good youth coach. Also, sounds like access to the bubble will be in addition to your tuition. Still seems like it could be a solid Nassau based program that could end up doing what Legacy did for Suffolk. They have the resources and the practice space. It would be nice to know if they were going to have a dedicated coach that was going to start practing in the fall/winter
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previous poster mentioned a 2024 guy at the bluefish, just wondering who it is. Powers is a big name and will get kids to come to the tryout. Hofstra as your home base and winter training even for additional fees is a good start for a club.
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Is it true BM left Express and is taking over coaching for Legacy's 2024 Taz?
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Is it true BM left Express and is taking over coaching for Legacy's 2024 Taz? No, BM left Express Honeybadgers which is a 2023 team. He is going to Legacy to coach a 2023 team, not the 2024 Taz.
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Is it true BM left Express and is taking over coaching for Legacy's 2024 Taz? No, BM left Express Honeybadgers which is a 2023 team. He is going to Legacy to coach a 2023 team, not the 2024 Taz. Thanks for clarifying. I thought that it sounded strange that they would replace Zummo with BM.
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Sean Keenan former head coach at Smithtown West is coaching legacy TAZ 2024. That's a crazy resume for a 4 th grade team
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Sean Keenan former head coach at Smithtown West is coaching legacy TAZ 2024. That's a crazy resume for a 4 th grade team it doesn't always translate to the younger kids. And I am speaking from recently having the HS Coach experience. It doesn't always work. Good Luck.
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That goes without say for any coach at any level your right but he has coached at many levels over the years with his own boys and runs a lot of clincs for all ages, those kids will be fine. Great addition.
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Has that been confirmed? Or just another pile of BS to get people at tryouts.
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Has that been confirmed? Or just another pile of BS to get people at tryouts. Confirmed but sure there is a stipulation in his contract that states that Keenan continues to coach the players to get the ball to X so owners son is showcased at all times.
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Keenan will be great for that team.
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He is one of the best coaches around. Should be great for the program
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Are bluefish another 91 program?
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Are bluefish another 91 program? Absolutely not!
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Sean Keenan former head coach at Smithtown West is coaching legacy TAZ 2024. That's a crazy resume for a 4 th grade team Why in the world would Keenan want to coach a 2024 team?
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Sean Keenan former head coach at Smithtown West is coaching legacy TAZ 2024. That's a crazy resume for a 4 th grade team Why in the world would Keenan want to coach a 2024 team? What does that make, 5 or 6 coaches for the Taz now?
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Tough to knock what they have been doing. Seemed to have a really strong summer and now add Keenan to take them to next level. Tryouts should have a ton of talent.
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Hopefully Keenan doesn't back
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New to the lacrosse circuit in LI. Moved from westchester. Which are the best clubs at this age group?
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Anybody have info on fl$'s program?
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New to the lacrosse circuit in LI. Moved from westchester. Which are the best clubs at this age group? 91 Wolfpack and Legacy Taz were the top 2 teams on LI this past season. After those tow teams the talent level evens out. Igloo is a solid program. Lots of people talking about the Bluefish this year, They are new but have great backing. Do some research based on were you live and how far you want to travel. There are almost too many options at this age.
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Anybody have info on fl$'s program? I don't believe they had a 2024 team last year.
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Legacy looking for about 8 plus upgrades
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Legacy looking for about 8 plus upgrades upgrades??? replacements are more like it. It is the players that decided to upgrade.
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Ok Mr. Naive believe that/or tell yourself that. Total denial
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Ok Mr. Naive believe that/or tell yourself that. Total denial The fact is that coach told the parents before the Pack game in Philly that the team was looking to make upgrades for the following season and that everyone shoul have a plan B. Of course there is a core of kids that isn't going anywhere but if your son didn't play vs the Pack in Philly considered yourself in the plan B category. I'm sure Legacy would take some of those kids back but why would you pay $2k for a team where your son wasn't going to play in the biggest games of the year? That is fhe reason there will be 8 plus openings.
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The fact is that the pack and all organizations do the same that's why its travel lax my sons organization has done it as well and they aren't even close to Pack or TAZ that's the fact.
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The fact is that the pack and all organizations do the same that's why its travel lax my sons organization has done it as well and they aren't even close to Pack or TAZ that's the fact. No doubt but the Pack will add 2-3 kids and the Taz will add 9-12. How has your sons org "done it" as you say were there haven't even been tryouts yet? We are stil talking about 2024's correct?
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I am talking about how in championship games the bench gets shortned, that goes for every team and sport.
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Travel lacrosse is about winning in tournaments. Tight games are a tough lesson on kids this age who dont play. As the travel teams get younger and younger each year, the "lesson" on their young brains get tougher and tougher. Seeing a kid crying after their team WINS is tough to see, much less console. It is something that every parent must come to grips with. Do you want your kids to be on the bottom 1/3 of the team that does well? Or would you rather your son be on the top 1/3 of a mediocre team?
Is it about the practices or the games?
I will ask my son that before we sign up for tryouts, and go with what he says. Just because it is about the kid, right?
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Travel lacrosse is about winning in tournaments. Tight games are a tough lesson on kids this age who dont play. As the travel teams get younger and younger each year, the "lesson" on their young brains get tougher and tougher. Seeing a kid crying after their team WINS is tough to see, much less console. It is something that every parent must come to grips with. Do you want your kids to be on the bottom 1/3 of the team that does well? Or would you rather your son be on the top 1/3 of a mediocre team?
Is it about the practices or the games?
I will ask my son that before we sign up for tryouts, and go with what he says. Just because it is about the kid, right? well said
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Ok Mr. Naive believe that/or tell yourself that. Total denial Don't know where that hostility is coming from. Yes the coach said he is making "upgrades", but it's not uncommon for parents to also see if there may be other avenues better geared toward the individual goals their son has. Especially this year. In 4th grade programs get a lot more intense. This year is where the core team really starts to become established. If players are going to make the jump, often times its now because it become more and more difficult to penetrate those teams as the years progress.
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I disagree with the comment, the talent level evens out.I watched all of the teams this year and do agree that the pack and taz were the two best teams. But I saw there were many boys that could play on either of those two teams. There are 3 to 4 kids on our own town team that could start on the pack.
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What town and where did they play travel
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What town and where did they play travel Taz - East Islip
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No neither EI nor Taz.
They Stay pritty much within the town teams and travel. winning some tournaments. Some of the boys will venture out a bit this year to play on some clubs. Point being, there is alot of talent.Please just don't think that the Pac have the best 18 kids on LI.
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You have watched all the 2024 teams on LI? Is that even possible? Get off the thread, you're a tool
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Who is the coach for express 2024?
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants?
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up.
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anyone know the Igloo assistants Last years head coach and assistant also coaching 2026 with their sons
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anyone know the Igloo assistants Last years head coach and assistant also coaching 2026 with their sons Sorry not sure what you mean. Barone coaching 2024 and his assistant is? Is it the same guy as last year? Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams.
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anyone know the Igloo assistants Last years head coach and assistant also coaching 2026 with their sons Sorry not sure what you mean. Barone coaching 2024 and his assistant is? Is it the same guy as last year? Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams. Looks like the assistant will be announced after the tryouts like last year. you that bothered do not spend the money.
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Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams.[/quote]
Agreed. It should be mandatory that coaches & practice locations be posted. I understand times can change but, for that amount of money for travel teams...cmon.
No one wants to travel an hour for lacrosse practice twice a week!
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Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams. Agreed. It should be mandatory that coaches & practice locations be posted. I understand times can change but, for that amount of money for travel teams...cmon. No one wants to travel an hour for lacrosse practice twice a week![/quote] COULD NOT AGREE WITH THIS MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most families here have more then 1 child in their family. Would be nice to help organise it all. Dream on I guess.
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Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams. Agreed. It should be mandatory that coaches & practice locations be posted. I understand times can change but, for that amount of money for travel teams...cmon. No one wants to travel an hour for lacrosse practice twice a week! COULD NOT AGREE WITH THIS MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most families here have more then 1 child in their family. Would be nice to help organise it all. Dream on I guess. [/quote] Which teams are you talking about? No secrets on practice locations. Express at st anthonys, igloo in Jericho, 91 pack in bayport, avengers tbd, outlaws in huntington, legacy in east islip, TLI in port jeff, true blue in Pequa, bluefish at hofstra, ChiLAX. It's not that hard to figure out.
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Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams. Agreed. It should be mandatory that coaches & practice locations be posted. I understand times can change but, for that amount of money for travel teams...cmon. No one wants to travel an hour for lacrosse practice twice a week! COULD NOT AGREE WITH THIS MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most families here have more then 1 child in their family. Would be nice to help organise it all. Dream on I guess. Which teams are you talking about? No secrets on practice locations. Express at st anthonys, igloo in Jericho, 91 pack in bayport, avengers tbd, outlaws in huntington, legacy in east islip, TLI in port jeff, true blue in Pequa, bluefish at hofstra, ChiLAX. It's not that hard to figure out. [/quote] do you have coaches and assistant coaches too. Some stats would be cool while your at it.
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Would like to know some of this stuff pre tryouts for these places. I think its a big deal, especially with the amount of $$$$ for these teams. Agreed. It should be mandatory that coaches & practice locations be posted. I understand times can change but, for that amount of money for travel teams...cmon. No one wants to travel an hour for lacrosse practice twice a week! COULD NOT AGREE WITH THIS MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most families here have more then 1 child in their family. Would be nice to help organise it all. Dream on I guess. Which teams are you talking about? No secrets on practice locations. Express at st anthonys, igloo in Jericho, 91 pack in bayport, avengers tbd, outlaws in huntington, legacy in east islip, TLI in port jeff, true blue in Pequa, bluefish at hofstra, ChiLAX. It's not that hard to figure out. do you have coaches and assistant coaches too. Some stats would be cool while your at it. [/quote] Nope. Don't care that much. He has his team
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up. wait is this the guy that coached the Avengers? I don't need a whole drama. A simple yes or no. Idon't want to open the door to bashing just want to clarify.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up. wait is this the guy that coached the Avengers? I don't need a whole drama. A simple yes or no. Idon't want to open the door to bashing just want to clarify. Same guy. He will have 24 and 25 now It has been said.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up. wait is this the guy that coached the Avengers? I don't need a whole drama. A simple yes or no. I don't want to open the door to bashing just want to clarify. Yes it is
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Don't show your ignorance by insulting.Not healthy!!!
Your splitting hairs,OK,I have seen most of the 20424 teams. fact!Another fact, weather you like it or not.There are boys with some really good talent. and not all choose to play for the top. And YES, they would make it.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up. wait is this the guy that coached the Avengers? I don't need a whole drama. A simple yes or no. I don't want to open the door to bashing just want to clarify. Yes it is And he is fantastic with the kids. Really focuses on developing the kids.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up. He is not disloyal. He does what is best for the kids and the team. He did not leave his 2020 team, he chose not to coach- period. Some kids stayed with new coach, some went to other clubs, some moved up. Period- end of story. I would gather that if the kids/families follow him to different clubs, then he must be doing something right.
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I don't dispute that. I just don't know how he will be able to give both teams the attention that they deserve and that we are paying for. What if there is conflicts with tourneys? What team is he choosing to coach and who will take over for the other team. That's where its even more important to know who are the assistant coaches. Hopefully they update their website and have this info available.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. the 2025 Express team Did he coach this year? Does he have any assistants? He is a disloyal guy. left his 91 2020 team a couple of years ago and then took another Team to 91 last year but then left 91 again this year for a better deal I hear. You never know where he (and you) will end up. He is not disloyal. He does what is best for the kids and the team. He did not leave his 2020 team, he chose not to coach- period. Some kids stayed with new coach, some went to other clubs, some moved up. Period- end of story. I would gather that if the kids/families follow him to different clubs, then he must be doing something right. Unfortunately some ended up with no where to go and no team.
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I don't dispute that. I just don't know how he will be able to give both teams the attention that they deserve and that we are paying for. What if there is conflicts with tourneys? What team is he choosing to coach and who will take over for the other team. That's where its even more important to know who are the assistant coaches. Hopefully they update their website and have this info available. That's a reasonable concern. But I am sure that all steps will be taken to avoid conflicts. And this is something that is a great to ask before committing. Along with practice location and schedules.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team What is his background / coaching experience?
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team What is his background / coaching experience? Dad Coach...coached his older sons. Now other kids, runs clinics and camps. Not sure that he played lax or what his real job is.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team What is his background / coaching experience? Dad Coach...coached his older sons. Now other kids, runs clinics and camps. Not sure that he played lax or what his real job is. Played D1 in college. More concerned with development at young ages than winning. He has a good connection with kids.
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team What is his background / coaching experience? Dad Coach...coached his older sons. Now other kids, runs clinics and camps. Not sure that he played lax or what his real job is. Played D1 in college. More concerned with development at young ages than winning. He has a good connection with kids. Agreed. He is a great coach/trainer. Works great with the younger kids
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Who is the coach for express 2024? Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team What is his background / coaching experience? Dad Coach...coached his older sons. Now other kids, runs clinics and camps. Not sure that he played lax or what his real job is. Played D1 in college. More concerned with development at young ages than winning. He has a good connection with kids. And make sure you don't mind a little salty language every once in a while.
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Bengals in Bellmore/ Merrick/massapequa
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Tom Mazeika head coach Bellmore jfk played at stony brook
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Sorry bengals tom Mazeika
Assistant Chris Tempone assistant coach at ncc
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Who is the coach for express 2024? [/quote]Mike O'Reilly. He is also coaching the 2025 Express team [/quote]
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Son was on Crush (2nd line middie). Left because he didn't like the way JS treated the kids and the win at all costs mentality. Has no kid on either team - just likes coaching. Cares about the kids and they will definitely get better. As s a coach he is straight shooter and fair. Overall a great guy and great coach. But the other writer was correct - be prepared for some salty language - in a good way!
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New to this - given all the clubs out there, what do you think the top 3 or 4 teams are? Not tourny wins etc necessarily, but coaches that can really coach? Make kids better over the course of the season? Kids will love the sport MORE at the end of the seaon, not be happy that its over.
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New to this - given all the clubs out there, what do you think the top 3 or 4 teams are? Not tourny wins etc necessarily, but coaches that can really coach? Make kids better over the course of the season? Kids will love the sport MORE at the end of the seaon, not be happy that its over.
Thank you. Top Teams for what type of player? The answers will be different depending on your son and his playing ability.
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach Teams are already set, no point in the tryouts. His kids don't need to show up. Same old story.
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach Teams are already set, no point in the tryouts. His kids don't need to show up. Same old story. That is a valid concern. If his team is already formed, there may be just a few openings. I wouldn't rely on just this try out and you should have a plan b and c.
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Not true. Everyone has to tryout and there will be multiple teams
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach Teams are already set, no point in the tryouts. His kids don't need to show up. Same old story. wrong, wrong and wrong again
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach Teams are already set, no point in the tryouts. His kids don't need to show up. Same old story. wrong, wrong and wrong again Well then at the end of this you tell us all how many of his current team even show up for tryouts (none, like last year) and if they don't all miraculously make the team.
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach Teams are already set, no point in the tryouts. His kids don't need to show up. Same old story. wrong, wrong and wrong again Well then at the end of this you tell us all how many of his current team even show up for tryouts (none, like last year) and if they don't all miraculously make the team. This is what parents get upset over. Clubs, coaches etc should be upfront. Earlier in the thread or maybe the 2015 thread it is stated that the Avengers are moving over to Express with the coach and a few might stay. That doesn't leave a lot of openings for kids going to try out for the A team or team 1. Now, that is not to say other clubs are not keeping most of their team in tact as well. But the bottom line is, clubs need to be upfront about how many positions are truly open because parents pay a lot of money and spend time at these try outs. It's heart breaking to find out you took your kid to a try out and he didn't make it because they already had all their attack, but needed defensive players. Your kid is crushed, you are out 100 bucks, and still need to attend other try outs and only hope that the club needs the position your kid plays. This is where parents lose trust in the clubs. Just be open and honest. I think many will say, we are completely open, but that's not really true. If a kid is a stand out, they will bump another, but if a team comes from one club to another, and follows a coach, chances are the core team is set and all the positions aren't available. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, as loyalty and chemistry of playing over the years together seems to be valuable, but for the new kids trying out, the clubs should state what each team is really looking for. So if this teams core isn't already picked and set that woukd be shocking since they are following the coach. If any different is said, and the team is 75% in tact on the new club, parents are likely to be angered and not try out for the club in the future. Being up front is important and the right thing to do and families do appreciate the honesty and transparency so they can make the best decisions on where to spend their time and money at try outs.
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If you want your kid to have passion for the game and learn to play the right way, he is the coach you want. Cares more about developing the kids than winning. For anyone to say disloyal, that's crazy. He's one of the few loyal coaches around and he's been around this scene for a while. Great coach Teams are already set, no point in the tryouts. His kids don't need to show up. Same old story. wrong, wrong and wrong again Well then at the end of this you tell us all how many of his current team even show up for tryouts (none, like last year) and if they don't all miraculously make the team. This is what parents get upset over. Clubs, coaches etc should be upfront. Earlier in the thread or maybe the 2015 thread it is stated that the Avengers are moving over to Express with the coach and a few might stay. That doesn't leave a lot of openings for kids going to try out for the A team or team 1. Now, that is not to say other clubs are not keeping most of their team in tact as well. But the bottom line is, clubs need to be upfront about how many positions are truly open because parents pay a lot of money and spend time at these try outs. It's heart breaking to find out you took your kid to a try out and he didn't make it because they already had all their attack, but needed defensive players. Your kid is crushed, you are out 100 bucks, and still need to attend other try outs and only hope that the club needs the position your kid plays. This is where parents lose trust in the clubs. Just be open and honest. I think many will say, we are completely open, but that's not really true. If a kid is a stand out, they will bump another, but if a team comes from one club to another, and follows a coach, chances are the core team is set and all the positions aren't available. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, as loyalty and chemistry of playing over the years together seems to be valuable, but for the new kids trying out, the clubs should state what each team is really looking for. So if this teams core isn't already picked and set that woukd be shocking since they are following the coach. If any different is said, and the team is 75% in tact on the new club, parents are likely to be angered and not try out for the club in the future. Being up front is important and the right thing to do and families do appreciate the honesty and transparency so they can make the best decisions on where to spend their time and money at try outs. And now you've got it! That is exactly what happened with this coach last year and will happen again this year. Why have competition and try to be the best when you can keep friends and family and others who drank the koolaid and be Average-er
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Express 2024 will have 2 teams this year and nothing is set. tryouts are on Wed Right, nothing is set....we get it, wink, wink. Bring your friends and tryout fee. Lmao.
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Express 2024 will have 2 teams this year and nothing is set. tryouts are on Wed Right, nothing is set....we get it, wink, wink. Bring your friends and tryout fee. Lmao. If you make a b team, run for the hills, trust me!
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Express 2024 will have 2 teams this year and nothing is set. tryouts are on Wed Right, nothing is set....we get it, wink, wink. Bring your friends and tryout fee. Lmao. If you make a b team, run for the hills, trust me! Trust me, you have it backwards.
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Express 2024
Our top 2024 team will be coached by the Head Varsity Coach of Kellenberg HS Mike Schwalje who has over 20 years of coaching been named Coach of the Year 5X and has already won a Catholic League Championship under his first 3 years at Kellenberg. He will have an outstanding staff which will include former UNC Goalie, Steven Rastivo who will provide outstanding goalie instruction for our players.
Coach Mike Oreilly will be also coaching a team for us in this age group and with his excellent training regimen your son will be in a great spot to develop his lacrosse skills for years to come.
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Thank you for the information. Where will practices be held?
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Thank you for the information. Where will practices be held? St Anyhonys and Kellenberg
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Legacy tryouts tomorrow at 630 east Islip Marina.
Sean Keenan coaching Taz this year
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Thank you for the information. Where will practices be held? St Anyhonys and Kellenberg Will this be the case for the A team (Schwalje) and the B team (O'Malley)?
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Thank you for the information. Where will practices be held? St Anyhonys and Kellenberg Impressive name. Question is how much time can he dedicate during varsity season. I know it didn't go well with 2025 91 who had varsity head coaches.
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I was thinking the SAME think but it works in other Express teams..... How is he with young kids?
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Express 2024 will have 2 teams this year and nothing is set. tryouts are on Wed Right, nothing is set....we get it, wink, wink. Bring your friends and tryout fee. Lmao. If you make a b team, run for the hills, trust me! Trust me, you have it backwards. Yeah right, that is funny, very funny. Run to the b team, you and your boy might need to do that based on skill level, but no kid (or parent) really wants the b team.
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still a majority of TAZ kids too
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still a majority of TAZ kids too Those Taz kids will all be playing on different teams come Sept. No need to play for a team that is not going to play you vs the Pack
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Is Millon force having only 4th graders this year?
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still a majority of TAZ kids too majority of taz kids will do what? Am I missing something?
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Taz is coached by Keenan and Zummo this year. Storm is being coached by Kyle Keenan and had some god talent last year. I think they are going to be alright
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Thank you for the information. Where will practices be held? St Anyhonys and Kellenberg Impressive name. Question is how much time can he dedicate during varsity season. I know it didn't go well with 2025 91 who had varsity head coaches. You know O'Reillly is committed. Kids started playing in Sept last year and went all fall and winter right into the spring/summer season. The fact that MC went out and got a big name HS school coach is to assure himself of having 2x teams for that grade assuming they have a decent turnout at tryouts. It's hard to see any varsity coach commit any time (fall/winter) with a youth team until his season is over, and by that time it's usually too late.
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Taz is coached by Keenan and Zummo this year. Storm is being coached by Kyle Keenan and had some god talent last year. I think they are going to be alright Don't know about that. Kuttin taking a back seat? Hard to believe. Great business move but cant see Kuttin going for it.
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Taz is coached by Keenan and Zummo this year. Storm is being coached by Kyle Keenan and had some god talent last year. I think they are going to be alright Don't know about that. Kuttin taking a back seat? Hard to believe. Great business move but cant see Kuttin going for it. It's a done deal.
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legacy is very strong at young ages. It is the club of the future
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Lol! That's a joke! That's saying-tryouts are today! Please come tryout!
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legacy is very strong at young ages. It is the club of the future Yeah, if you live way out east.
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legacy is very strong at young ages. It is the club of the future Yeah, if you live way out east. I wouldn't consider East Islip way out east
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It is the club of the future???? Hahahahahahaha. Could be one of the best quotes on this site.
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I was there they all pulled up in flying cars..
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Must of been 60 to 70 kids at legacy tryouts. A lot of talent. Should have 2 very good teams
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Must of been 60 to 70 kids at legacy tryouts. A lot of talent. Should have 2 very good teams we know Taz was great but what makes you think Storm will get any better? They had a real tough season this year.
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i agree both 2024 legacy will be a force at their competition level. very strong return of players from both groups. Storm team competed very well last year especially near the end.
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storm played very good teams multiple times over the summer, mostly all A teams. igloo-outlaws-express-tli-, these teams should have been playing taz.
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Any word on who is coaching the Outlaws? The word is they are going to have two 2024 Teams this year.
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That's a joke. Avengers was a B team & played the same team and they either won or it was great competition. Storm got crushed most games.
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That's a joke. Avengers was a B team & played the same team and they either won or it was great competition. Storm got crushed most games. Agreed, Storm was not a very good travel team. They couldn't beat Express, who was awful, got crushed by RVC at Bash at the Beach and never came close to beating Igloo, Outlaws or Avengers.
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That's a joke. Avengers was a B team & played the same team and they either won or it was great competition. Storm got crushed most games. Agreed, Storm was not a very good travel team. They couldn't beat Express, who was awful, got crushed by RVC at Bash at the Beach and never came close to beating Igloo, Outlaws or Avengers. So they were certainly below average, were there enough kids at tryouts to change that?
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How where the numbers at yesterday's tryouts?
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That's a joke. Avengers was a B team & played the same team and they either won or it was great competition. Storm got crushed most games. Agreed, Storm was not a very good travel team. They couldn't beat Express, who was awful, got crushed by RVC at Bash at the Beach and never came close to beating Igloo, Outlaws or Avengers. So they were certainly below average, were there enough kids at tryouts to change that? If they took the top 40 kids and they accepted it would be improved but who knows if they will accept.
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That's a joke. Avengers was a B team & played the same team and they either won or it was great competition. Storm got crushed most games. Agreed, Storm was not a very good travel team. They couldn't beat Express, who was awful, got crushed by RVC at Bash at the Beach and never came close to beating Igloo, Outlaws or Avengers. So they were certainly below average, were there enough kids at tryouts to change that? If they took the top 40 kids and they accepted it would be improved but who knows if they will accept. I think that is the key- a lot of kids go to try outs, for practice, to try out to see if they stack up or surpass the talent- etc. When you find out your kid made a team, you really do not know who is on that team, unless you are part of an inner circle. You can have the best kids show up, but few actually sign on and that is frustrating, but it is what it is.
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How was the talent looking at Express tryouts this week
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Wondering if you make a team in these early tryouts clubs are making you pay immediately so you don't continue trying out for other teams ?
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There was a good showing. Over 60 kids.
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How was the talent looking at Express tryouts this week It was decent. About 50 kids. Good stick skills. Goalies looked good.
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How was the talent looking at Express tryouts this week It was decent. About 50 kids. Good stick skills. Goalies looked good. The Avenger kids looked above average. Surprised at the 60+ turnout.
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout".
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Wondering if you make a team in these early tryouts clubs are making you pay immediately so you don't continue trying out for other teams ? Yes, they want you to pay within a week. If you are trying out for clubs that are holding try outs near one another you have an advantage and can make a choice without feeling pressured.
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". Same as the Wolfpack Kids, same as the Taz kids, same as Outlaw kids, etc
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That makes sense for Wolfpack and taz but wouldn't the next tier want open tryouts so they can add talent and take the next step
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". let's see if any get cut, and some probably should based on what I saw.
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Says the Avenger Dad..lol Ha...that was for Titans Daddy Thanks
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". Same as the Wolfpack Kids, same as the Taz kids, same as Outlaw kids, etc except they are moving to a new organization AGAIN who is pretending there are spots available. At least this year they need to show up. Looks like Express is collecting more $ than 91 did for their fake tryouts last year.
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Says the Avenger Dad..lol Ha...that was for Titans Daddy Thanks Anytime!!!
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". let's see if any get cut, and some probably should based on what I saw. So you are going to Express tryouts now? I though you were a Titans guy
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". let's see if any get cut, and some probably should based on what I saw. So you are going to Express tryouts now? I though you were a Titans guy Sorry to disappoint you, just a parent hopeful that my 2024 gets a fair shot after what I've read. And it is clear that not all of the kids were at the same level.
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". let's see if any get cut, and some probably should based on what I saw. So you are going to Express tryouts now? I though you were a Titans guy Sorry to disappoint you, just a parent hopeful that my 2024 gets a fair shot after what I've read. And it is clear that not all of the kids were at the same level. That is true, not all kids are at the same level but with express you have a fair shot to make either of the teams. You did not have that last year with pack and avengers. That's why you got stuck with the Titans
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Don't they know the Avengers kids all get free passes this year for Express? Over 25 of those kids didn't have to really "tryout". let's see if any get cut, and some probably should based on what I saw. So you are going to Express tryouts now? I though you were a Titans guy Sorry to disappoint you, just a parent hopeful that my 2024 gets a fair shot after what I've read. And it is clear that not all of the kids were at the same level. That is true, not all kids are at the same level but with express you have a fair shot to make either of the teams. You did not have that last year with pack and avengers. That's why you got stuck with the Titans Nope, didn't get stuck. So I am just hopeful you are right so my son doesn't get left out like it seems happened to other people. He is not a D1 player yet (he's only 9) but he deserves a fair assessment. I'm sure you agree.
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Ok, enough about Taz and Wolfpack, lets talk about the other teams. Outlaws, Igloo, Team Long Island, Millon, True Blue... How are these teams and the coaches? First year my son is trying out
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Igloo is always very good. They have a great staff, probably one of the strongest staffs on the club circuit. Team Long Island is returning most of their staff which was good as well. The Outlaws have the same coaching staff for the one team and new staff coming in for B team whose strong as well. I have a friend who played for them and they are great teachers/coaches.
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Ok, enough about Taz and Wolfpack, lets talk about the other teams. Outlaws, Igloo, Team Long Island, Millon, True Blue... How are these teams and the coaches? First year my son is trying out Try igloo, good team, coach is a hands on teacher. Tryouts are next week. 8 hours of lacrosse over 2 days. For only $100 bucks! Best bargain since tryouts used to be free.
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A friend of my son that played on Igloo. The kid and family enjoyed but they felt they kept too large of a team. Playing time was cut down. We played them they were one of the better B teams out there.
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A friend of my son that played on Igloo. The kid and family enjoyed but they felt they kept too large of a team. Playing time was cut down. We played them they were one of the better B teams out there. But for Igloo they are the A team and get treated that way. And I don't think they carried a crazy number of kids.
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there.
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A friend of my son that played on Igloo. The kid and family enjoyed but they felt they kept too large of a team. Playing time was cut down. We played them they were one of the better B teams out there. But for Igloo they are the A team and get treated that way. And I don't think they carried a crazy number of kids. 23 is too many
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there. All of the teams you mentioned beat each other. TLI has a 150 lb attackman and the best goalie in the age group. It's not the coaching.
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From my knowledge Igloo will be cutting down the number of players as they hit 6th grade and older. The boys get stronger and can last longer in the heat of the summer. So I believe they are making the rosters smaller this year. So that playing time isn't a factor.
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Outlaws had some strong kids, so did Igloo, not sure about Millon, think they had a mixed team last year. Heard TLI had some good kids as well.
A and B, you guys are ridiculous. These kids are 9 years old!!! Most of them are still learning and growing, YES we all know Taz and Wolfpack are great, but the smaller slower kids WILL catch up! Trust me!!!
Lets have these crazy conversations in 4-5 years. Get a hold of yourselves and stop bashing young kids and use this forum for what it is for. You Dads are the same guys SCREAMING on the sidelines at your kids like lunatics dreaming about scholarships...
And no this isn't coming from a Dad whose kid didn't make a Team, he played where he belonged last year, just someone who realizes these kids are 9.
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Anyone know who is coaching Bluefish 2024? Galasso for 23/24...not sure if that is two teams or one.
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there. All of the teams you mentioned beat each other. TLI has a 150 lb attackman and the best goalie in the age group. It's not the coaching. LOL, it's not the coaching, line of the year. So, just take a bunch of talented kids, throw them out there with any coach and they will perform incredibly. The coaches play a HUGE role.
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there. All of the teams you mentioned beat each other. TLI has a 150 lb attackman and the best goalie in the age group. It's not the coaching. LOL, it's not the coaching, line of the year. So, just take a bunch of talented kids, throw them out there with any coach and they will perform incredibly. The coaches play a HUGE role. Igloo 2024 has GREAT coaching. They had smaller kids and less of them when I watched them beat TLI in a Championship at St. Paul's to end the year. Coach figured out how to neutralize TLIs offensive advantage, quickly turned the team around from the semi final and beat them in a tight game after being beaten in pool play. I think that demonstrates something. No intent to knock anyone, but it is absolutely clear that high level coaching is what we should all be looking for.
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there. All of the teams you mentioned beat each other. TLI has a 150 lb attackman and the best goalie in the age group. It's not the coaching. LOL, it's not the coaching, line of the year. So, just take a bunch of talented kids, throw them out there with any coach and they will perform incredibly. The coaches play a HUGE role. Igloo 2024 has GREAT coaching. They had smaller kids and less of them when I watched them beat TLI in a Championship at St. Paul's to end the year. Coach figured out how to neutralize TLIs offensive advantage, quickly turned the team around from the semi final and beat them in a tight game after being beaten in pool play. I think that demonstrates something. No intent to knock anyone, but it is absolutely clear that high level coaching is what we should all be looking for. Exactly!
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Stay FAR away from Levittown coaches, nothing but trouble and especially if a hand full of there kids follow there parents are a DISCRACE to the game and have zero respect for other teams and even there own given the way they act..RUN away.... I've heard this from a lot of lacrosse parents around the Island. They teach "dirty" lacrosse and have no respect for anything. Didn't they start an all out fight at one of the last tourneys of the season?
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there. All of the teams you mentioned beat each other. TLI has a 150 lb attackman and the best goalie in the age group. It's not the coaching. Yup, you stop the 12 year old you stop TLI
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Taz is coached by Keenan and Zummo this year. Storm is being coached by Kyle Keenan and had some god talent last year. I think they are going to be alright Don't know about that. Kuttin taking a back seat? Hard to believe. Great business move but cant see Kuttin going for it. It's a done deal. Are they still going to stick with that Zummo and Keenan story? I would want that guarantee in writing.
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Zummo won't be there to much, he coaches the 2020 team and it's a big recruiting year for that age group.
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Treated like an A team meaning nice bags. They struggled last year. Not a bash just a fact. They lost to TLI and you don't hear anybody say TLI has a great coach. Does TLI have better talent or coach? Do your homework on how teams progressed during the year. tli beat avengers and igloo, seems to be something cooking there. All of the teams you mentioned beat each other. TLI has a 150 lb attackman and the best goalie in the age group. It's not the coaching. Yup, you stop the 12 year old you stop TLI Interesting that you say that. My boy was at their tryout last year to test the waters, but we declined and are not with TLI. But at the open runs we met the parents, very nice people, and they have a very likable kid. I recall they carry around his birth certificate because of people like you. Kid is legit age, but some people accuse the parents of faking the cert. You can't win.
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They had more then a few very very good players on Igloo last year. If they stay they will only get better. Solid program I think.
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Zummo won't be there to much, he coaches the 2020 team and it's a big recruiting year for that age group. So 8th grade is a big recruiting year now? Big? Really? Maybe for Crush kids.
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2020 big recruiting year, now I have heard it all. no wonder we all pay so much at such a young age.
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my 8th grader is more worried about his science and math class than being recruited... good luck buddy I hope you don't pass these expectations on to your son, because you and him are in for a major let down. Oh and my advice is get him in an early SAT prep course, they have them for 8th graders now.
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