Early season with a lot of lacrosse to be played but...
Final Four Predictions
1 - Middle Country 2 - Northport 3 - Smithtown E 4 - Smithtown W
West Islip good coaching and winning tradition could also be in the mix. Can Huntington make a run?
Were two games in. Little early. At this pointing would say np to take it. They beat up on sw. But sw beat up on pat med so idk when np plays mc that'll tell the tale. Wi Lois shaky at best
WI not what they used to be.
West Islip coaching will help the team improve as the season goes on. West Islip will also have one of their stronger players return to the lineup. Northport looks like they are playing well and we know they are always tough and well coached. Middle Country has to be the favorite. Cant see anyone else but those three, maybe one of the smithtowns.
player return may be too late? Wi is 3-1 so a little early to count out. Watched the sachem game where they lost in dbl ot. Goalie played awesome and had some nice work on offense. Players need to step up. Teams like nb beating up on weaker teams. They will get theirs. Sw blown out by np but redeemed next game. I think it's too early to tell.
In the playoffs it usually comes down to coaching. When two talented teams meet in the playoff many times coaching plays a major role in the outcome. Tradition, team culture and preparation are very important. Some teams have prepared to win, they expect to win, they have worked hard in the off season and they are ready to compete. Recognizing talent, identifying strengths and weakness of players and putting players in the best position to succeed is absolutely critical to team success. Scouting, strategic game planning and in-game adjustments are all very important and play a huge role in the playoffs.
Obviously a team needs the athletes but more times than not it is coaching that makes the difference come playoff time.
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