Playing on a NLF club is a must. Anyone telling you something else is not on a NLF team and not in a good position, period.
Yes, if your son can make the team and play meaningful minutes, the NLF seems have great exposure. But in my opinion, at this stage of the game, the only thing that matters is playing time and of course the club.
I don’t feel it’s a must. I do agree it helps. My son and my older son play(ed) for a NLF team. The exposure is great. My 22’s High school teammates played for a non NLF club and did very well. In the end it’s how you market yourself. Many NLF kids on the 22 age did very well and some didn’t get what they were looking for. It comes down to marketing your kid and the kid themselves. How good of a player you are , your attitude and if you can take coaching. Grades matter for some when all things are equal on the playing field. The player with good grades will get recruited first
