We went to rebel’s tryout. They are great with communications and answering questions. . They had about 20-25 at each but some of the kids at the tryout looked like new players(at this age group). I think they could have a good season if they re evaluate the tournaments they plan to enter. They are currently planning to enter all the A tournaments
That would be a big mistake to enter all A tournaments. Obviously i'm basing this without seeing the team but there is no way they will compete with some of these A teams. It could be pretty disheartening to the kids.
I was at tryouts to. There was a mix of talent, but you really do see that at all tryouts. Whats great is they are guaranteeing no more than 22 players. Plus they said they would be keeping the number lower than that possibly, because they want the players to be a good fit. So they are not just looking to accept a player for the money.
Not sure where you get that they are defenitely entering A bracket only. Tournament schedule is set, but when we asked the question on bracket they said it will depend on the level of the kids on the team. And of course for any team brackets can change as they develop.
For me having Hagens and Schroeder coaching is such an advantage. They were phenomenal at tryouts with the kids. You can get much better. And they are supposed to get a 3rd coach as well.
Anyway I committed my son, and I feel it was a really good decision.
Keeping the number under 22 because they want the players to be a good fit? You must drink a lot of Kool Aid. If it’s under 22, it’s because hey didn’t have enough players commit or don’t have enough talent. Congrats to your kid on finding a team but please be realistic. Next you’ll tell us they’re not money hungry and don’t “need” to fill 22 spots. Any new organization with only one team per level should be filling rosters as best possible. If losses start accruing, people stop showing up.
22 kids is an okay number, but not necessarily optimal for a lacrosse team. 18-20 is far better. The kids will get a lot more turns at practice, and play much more in tournaments.
Too many teams now are overloading there rosters just so the organization can make more money and pad the directors pockets. Many of these teams are puting 24-30 kids on a team. They are only doing a disservice to the kids who stand around way too much at practices, and sit on the bench at tournaments instead of playing.
