Once again. The dad who has zero comeback for the kids who are commiting to top academic schools including the Ivy leagues. . You guys are morons. Do you think we as parents don't realize the same end game as you. It's all about academics and the alumni network that comes along with the university and the sport. Difference is we have already used Lacrosse to get into a top school and unless your son has a 4.4 weighted GPA and 1350+ he won't be sitting next to players who have selected top universities. Good news there is still time to plan all your vacation time this fall and next summer around the showcases chasing the dream we have already realized.
This may be the most accurate post regarding this early recruiting quagmire. When both the player and parents realize that this sport can be used as a stepping stone to a great academic institution(read IVY's and the like); then the common goal is understood and the steps needed to achieve this goal can be mapped out. The fact that there are limited spots at these elite schools does prompt one to consider entering into the early recruitment process if the player is uniquely qualified. Clearly this is not a choice easily made and is not for every student athlete. For those that display the appropriate level of maturity and a sense of academic direction; the parent can help them make the best choice. It should be made well aware to the athlete that his choices may change as he gets older or his interests in the sport or academics may also change and that this is OK. Pressure is the last thing a kid in this position needs. Once the decision is made to early commit; it behooves the parent to keep the player "between the lines" as indicated. If the process of playing towards this goal is not fun or too much self imposed pressure is detected; then a reassessment of the choice should be considered.
No one said it would be easy. but it can be very interesting and fulfilling.
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