Wouldn't top high school coaches pay more attention to the 7th grade clubs than the 8th considering by the 8th grade spring season most kids have already applied and received acceptance letters?
Yes. All of the top and even middle of the road kids were courted by MIAA coaches, some more than others, starting in the spring of 7th grade.
Wait, I was told HOCO doesn't matter during middle school? LOL at the amateurs on the Board. Even if you're looking to send your kid to a top notch D3 school, if you want one of their top slots at admissions you better be a very good lacrosse player (they have a national pool to draw from). With a few exceptions, middle school club ball sets the table (obviously there are late bloomers and exceptions) for the first 2-3 years of high school which in turn position a player to be recruited. Some top academic schools only have clubs (CM and GT come to mind), others give almost zero credit for lacrosse (MIT and Swarthmore) while others lacrosse can get you in the door (Ivies, NESCAC, etc).
