Tryouts are starting in a month for some clubs. Sign up now. Here is a breakdown of the clubs by county and what Tier of the HoCo league the best teams in each age play in (AA/Elite = Tier 1, B = Tier 3, etc.). Sorry if I left any clubs off. Please feel free to add or correct locations. This is just to help the parents find the best fit for their kid.
Baltimore County: Crabs - Tier 1, with 4 Teams Looneys - Tier 1.1, with 9 Teams Team 91 - Tier 1.1, with 6 Teams FCA - Tier 1.2, with 6 Teams Coppermine - Tier 2, with 1 Teams Greene Turtle - Tier 2.3, with 3 Teams Rock - Tier 2.3, with 3 Teams (Also [lacrosse] County) Koopers - Tier 2.4, with 6 Teams Lax World - Tier 2.5, with 4 Teams Wolfpack - Tier 2.7, with 6 Teams Breakers - Tier 2.8, with 5 Teams Redshirts - Tier 3, with 1 Teams Hereford - Tier 3.2, with 4 Teams Team 42 - Tier 3.5, with 2 Teams
Anne Arundel County: Annapolis Hawks - Tier 1, with 9 Teams Diamondbacks - Tier 1.3, with 7 Teams Peninsula (PLC) - Tier 2.3, with 7 Teams Rockfish - Tier 2.6, with 3 Teams Green Hornets / Swarm - Tier 2.7, with 4 Teams Sidewinders - Tier 2.8, with 6 Teams Maryland Wild - Tier 4, with 2 Teams
Montgomery County: Madlax - Tier 1, with 9 Teams (Also Fairfax County) Bethesda / DC Express - Tier 1, with 12 Teams Club Blue - Tier 1.3, with 3 Teams (Also Fairfax County) Next Level - Tier 1.3, with 8 Teams MD Xtreme - Tier 3.3, with 4 Teams
Howard County Rough Riders - Tier 1.6, with 5 Teams HoCo - Tier 2.6, with 6 Teams Zingos - Tier 2.8, with 6 Teams
Calvert County Cannons - Tier 2, with 5 Teams
Carroll County Gonzo - Tier 2.6, with 3 Teams
Fairfax County VLC - Tier 2, with 2 Teams
Frederick County Lax Factory - Tier 2, with 5 Teams
Harford County Thunder / Maverick - Tier 2.3, with 3 Teams Starz - Tier 4, with 1 Teams
Loudon County 3D - Tier 2, with 4 Teams Cavalier - Tier 3, with 5 Teams
Prince Georges County PG Lacrosse Club - Tier 3, with 2 Teams
Queen Anne's County USS Cutters - Tier 2, with 1 Teams Chesapeake Storm - Tier 2.6, with 4 Teams
Talbot County Dark Horse
Washington County Lion Heart
[lacrosse] PA County Chaos
Would you mind adding the average annual cost to these teams? That would be interesting.
The cost or teams is typically $1000 to $2000 depending on the number of tournaments and leagues they do. 2 leagues and 5 tournaments are $2000. 1 league and 3 tournaments are $1000. Some clubs will charge the $1000 initially then nickel and dime you on additional tournaments, gear, skill sessions, etc. - not necessarily bad if you know that going into it.
The number 1 priority is finding the right coach because they vary hugely club to club and even age to age within clubs.