I am curious why MG didn't have success before this since she has been coaching for so long? This is her 3rd coaching stop in the IAAM right? Why didn't she win at any other stops. Is it because her daughter is the team's best player now?? I think a lot of credit goes to SPSG admissions for forking out the $$$$ to so many applicants. It takes a whole school effort to get this win.
Give credit where credit is due. SPSG’s hugely successful season was a total team effort. There is no best player. Her reputation as an outstanding club coach followed her to SPSG at just the right time. Kudos to her.
Yes the team is going to have 3-4 Senior UA All-Americans. 3 of them are ranked in the top 22 in Inside Lacrosse. They also have fantastic juniors and sophomores. 7 different girls scored in the championship game. 4 different girls took draws. The team only had 2 turnovers the whole game and play terrific team defense. Let's not forget they took a loaded McD team in 2019 to 2 OTs in the regular season and the championship game with all of these same seniors starting as Sophs. She built this team starting with the 2021 class. They certainly could have won in 2020 also if there was a season. MG and her defensive assistant deserve a lot of credit for building the team and coaching them up over the years.
"7 different girls scored". Speaks volumes when you count on a WHOLE team & not just on 1 or 2 players like McD. Look at their Instagram...posted a picture thanking the seniors and team, but who is CENTER and STANDS out? The ONE player they depend on. I am surprised to hear of the dismay regarding TC. BUT, it's been said many times - a great player DOESN'T make you a great coach.
TC joined the coaching staff in CR's last year and I'm sure her goal was to learn and be mentored by him. That didn't happen and she was quickly thrown to the wolves during a time when McD deemphasized girls lacrosse. TC is not playing by the same rules as CR when he could help girls get accepted, assist with financial aid or both. There are several girls that were not accepted to McD over the past 2-3 classes that would have easily been accepted with the old regime. That alone makes recruiting tough. Could TC be doing more? Sure, but she is also a young 25-26 year old with only 4 years of HC experience. So there is still a lot of room for her to improve. Then again, I'm guessing all of you were rock stars when in your first job in your 20's. How old is MG? How long has she been coaching? How many championships has she won? I take nothing away from MG, she is a great coach and someone that can build a program but the TC name goes along way in this sport. She just needs more time and experience.
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