My son currently plays on a "B" level team. Would love for him to play on one of the netter teams (i.e. Bandits, Badgers, Igloo), but, skill level aside, is it unrealistic to think he might have a shot at making one of those teams? In other words, are these teams basically set and only looking to take on kids that are significantly better than the kids already on the team?
If he has the skills, he will make the better teams, but it has to be a clear standout performance at the tryout. No doubt that he has to be better or they go with what they know.
To add, while this should be about him, it's also about you and your other kids. Being on these top teams, there is a lot of sacrifice and hard work. They practice a few times a week, year round, for hours at a time. Practices may be close to you or over an hour away, but your son will be expected to be there for the practices, even if he plays other sports as well, as many of the kids do. If he is still young, a 2nd level team might be a better fit, unless he know lax will be his priority, over other sports, birthday parties, hanging out with friends after school- etc. As kids get older, making that decision is easier, as they are more mature and focused and their teammates become close friends and they learn and can later appreciate that the hard work and sacrifice means success.
