I'm not sure I see the point of a Dukes Nationals if you're in Maryland, PA or NY. There are many options with quality coaching and connections for talented players with passion to learn, improve and get recruited in the HS years. I'm not doubting that these guys provide solid instruction at these "camps" and can aggregate some talent for tournament play. But if your kid is on a competitive AA team, he's playing year round as it is. I can't imagine trekking up to Long Island on one of the few summer weekends when the main club is not playing. Only to start the whole thing again with August tryouts. And for NCAA hopefuls in HS, they'll be doing showcases, prospect days, Under Armour tryouts...Burn out is real. I've seen it.
