who should handle the recruiting of your child? high school coach or club coach. does it make a difference? what happens when your high school coach and your club coach don't see eye to eye. its happening and don't know what direction to go. looking for some solid input on this situation. thanks
With the exception of top 10 schools, high school coaches are becoming a much smaller part of the recruiting process each year. College coaches are no longer traveling to HS to watch a child play lacrosse. When the best/most serious kids are playing club ball, it makes more sense for a recruiter to go to a club tourney/showcase and watch 150 players. HS teams are becoming more like PAL. They provide an opportunity for kids to play with their friends. For example, your son might be lighting it up on his HS team, but you play in a B or C level division with no legitimate competition. How is a coach going to truly evaluate your son or daughter? Conversely, if your child is playing at a showcase down in Maryland against some of the top players in the country, a recruiter can see your child play against quality opponents AND recruit the other players at the same time.
I would give it the top 20 LI programs
With more High School coaches getting involved in club, the answer can be muddled.
That said, after a player is "noticed" be it at a club event, school event, prospect camp or showcase, a college coach will look for the player that can help him keep his job by helping him win and staying out of trouble. They are well aware that club coaches/ directors are paid advocates looking to boast their recruitment rate to get more club member$, while HS coaches have less skin in the game, they see your kid 3 hours a day 5-6 days a week for the 10-12 week school season. They typically work for the school district, know your kids teachers, know your kids other coaches (multiple sports), know your kids acedemic standing, know your kids disciplinary record, and if your schools program is established he will know how good a player your kid is. Keep in mind this is only relevant for recruitment after 9th grade. Before that club is your only real choice.
