Listen.....my opinion is that here in Maryland rankings don't really matter. Kids care because they can't think straight through social media addiction. Parents just want to gossip and talk about it.
But......just like with High School lacrosse......no one cares about National Rankings.....all that matters is the MIAA Championship. If you asked the top club teams in this area, they would gladly prioritize winning the HOCO Elite Championship over any tournament victory or club ranking.
Parents and players getting [Censored] into Club Rankings which have no legitimacy and are ultimately for their monetary benefit and stir. Are we going to rank Red Hots National and Club Nationals as the top two 2029 teams in the country now?? Why?? They shouldn't even be ranked because the events they participate in don't adhere to age verification like everyone else is supposed to be aligning to. How can you fairly rank those??
It's all bologna and we the parents are getting hood winked and more addicted to it. Are coaches try to remind us of this constantly.
I mostly agree but it is nice having some kind of ranking system to give you an idea of the level of competition you face when you're at a tournament or looking for a new team that is a better fit for your kid's level of play. It also helps coaches/directors make sure their teams are placed in the right brackets. Worrying about a team that gets ranked higher than yours is a total waste of time though. It's meant to be an estimation.
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