Highlight team is generally already decided before the tryouts take place especially with an FCA coach involved. Not necessarily the best players in the area (all very capable players which is very different from the best) but they are the ones with the best connections making the calls, exchanging favors and pushing for their guys before anybody steps on the field. Unconnected players have never had a chance even if they are more skilled. It is all very political and to keep the appearance of legit they will sprinkle in a token public or less influential club representative here and there. Those in the know don’t bother registering. Been talked about on these forums in the past. It is a great venue for the connected kids but that is simply all it is.
Talked with a college coach at the tryouts on Wednesday. He said he couldn't rely on just watching the UA games themselves once the teams had been picked because there was too much talent left on the table at tryouts. That's why he and two assistants were watching the tryouts. It was literally elbow to elbow DI, DII and DIII coaches. Lots of familiar faces. If your goal is to make the team, maybe you are right not to bother. If your goal is to be recruited, it's not a bad option. Those in the know recognize this.
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