The early NLF is this weekend, any other tourneys this weekend for the NJ Clubs?
Early NLF is a shadow of itself. 4 years ago it was outstanding, this year 4 to 6 teams at each age.
Any tournament that black balls a team (Tmen) out of another team’s fear (LE) of losing to them, is a weak tournament.
NLF will never let another NJ team in, it's part of the NLF bylaws. 2021 Mad Dog tried to enter an NLF event years ago under one of the CA NLF teams that wasn't going and got kicked out. Middle school lacrosse means something to you but at the end of the day most of the good Tmen will end up playing for LE in High School. They do it to every other team in NJ. That said LE isn't for everyone and you don't need them to play in college.
You know nothing about Tmen obviously. The majority of the top 13-16 players on this team will very likely stay intact thru HS. No way to be sure so let’s revisit in 3 years.
You are 100% correct, I know nothing about the Tmen but I do know that history repeats itself. 2023 Tri-State Shore, they were a top 10 team in middle school. Only 1 boy stayed at Tri-State and the 2023 Tri-State team is good. The boys that made LE moved there and the top two that went to Blue Star are now at LE for their final year of travel. Once again, I'm not saying LE is the answer and this amazing place but don't think that solo cups and parties are going to keep the team together.
You are making more assumptions which is funny since you already admitted you know nothing about the team. Great coaches (current D1 and HS varsity coaches), like minded parents, honoring multi sport athletes’ schedules, a well connected recruiting director, and lots and lots of talent. And all that at cost which is about 1/3 of what other teams charge. It’s also a bonus that they win games including Sweetlax upstate and LIE Coach C, and took Tigers and Hawks to OT last summer. This weekend will be the first test of their year so we shall see if they can keep up with the big dogs. But wins at this age are less important than exposure at top events and invites to showcases, both of which these players are getting. LE can go poach from other teams because you would be silly to leave this setup assuming you are getting ample playing time.
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