In a macro-sense the statement is true, but not the near future. Here are two reasons why. The lower grade classes in Long Island towns with strong lacrosse programs are at all time lows. Smaller pools of talent will result in weaker overall players. In addition other traditional Long Island towns are having children age population swings to cultures that are not lacrosse oriented. The combination will have an affect on the overall quality of talent on Long Island.
Great point. Many people aren't signing up for high priced east coast summer travel at 1st grade and the sport refuses to go to smaller 7v7 to get more kids passing and catching. The sport is being hijacked by the best handful of kids at the younger ages and everyone else is walking away. Such a shame. Hopefully the recruiting change slows the process down and keeps more involved.
On the positive side, outside the top 10 college lacrosse is very average which means there will always be a place for the girls who want to play in college. Our HS has 5 girls committed to play in college without ever playing club because they are exceptional athletes and the sport is really lacking those. Plus with extra programs coming on line college lacrosse outside the top 10 is almost a walk on if you aren't hung up on a little scholarship money [/quote]
Where are the 5 exceptional non club playing athletes going to school? All info is important. thanks
