Wondering if anybody went down to the STX Rising event in Florida last weekend?
Any legit feedback to share? We passed this time around but interested for next year..... ___________________ STX Rising is a joke. Total money grab now. Mediocre players pay $600 for chance to advance to play with more mediocre players.
Guess you were not there. As usual those not involved with something have to trash it. To the original posters question, it was a good event. Well run, great drills and a great 2 1/2 days for the kids who wanted to get the most out of it. Games were competitive but there was a lot of showboating which to the organizers credit, they corrected as much as possible. The talent ranged from elite level players to kids who probably were a bit over their head which happens at most events. This was one of the two "tryout" events for the STX 3D Rising event to be held this summer. Not the event to go to if you want sidelines of coaches and it is not geared toward that - the coaches will be at the main event after the kids are filtered a bit more during the training and drills at the feeder events. All in all a good experience for our son. And before Mr Negativity jumps in, my son plays at a high level and although not committed yet, has had significant # of phone conversations, unofficial visit invites and interest from top D1 schools based on his summer and fall playing. He wanted to attend for the training and the opportunity to play at the main event. If your son does not need constant stroking as to playing only with the best and wants to continue to learn new skills during thr off season, then go for it. It was not wasted money or time.
