I'm down at Jake Reed Camp and I have to agree, the sport has been bastardized. Seems like every tournament is a showcase now and kids play like they are at a showcase all the time. What does that mean? Middies don't want to play defense because it might tire them out. Very little passing as everyone wants to go 1v1 to the goal. Unselfish play is simply none existent. Long poles carry the ball too long and shoot too often because they think they need to do something flashy to be seen. When was the last time you saw a feeding attackman? I overheard kids bickering at Crabfeast because "you never F'in pass me the ball".

If I'm coaching at the college level, I want kids who will contribute to my team. That's how you win, as a team. Do coaches actually look for team players? I played mid level D1 late '90-'94, we were a very good team and played team ball. That was fun and rewarding. I don't see kids having much fun and they are only in 9th grade. Its really a sad state of affairs.