Originally Posted by Anonymous
26 Pride girls looked very impressive to end the season and looked like they enjoyed playing together. There is a void from NOVA to Howard county/B'more beltway so Pride needs to keep girls or that gap will get bigger.


The challenge has been, and mention of the 25 Pride exodus related to, its very very new HS program. That “spooks” some going into HS years. Many have also raised more program wide concerns - not related to the 26 year - so while some seem happy, many are not. The program can also have a strong affiliation with one private HS which draws some to it, but may turn others off. What happens with the 26s going into HS will be interesting.

There is definitely a geographic gap they are working to fill, but most girls from the team are VA based and certain practice locations can be deep into VA.