So can I ask why did you have your son commit at that time if you were not ready? Did you feel pressure from schools?
Yes, a little pressure. He had several offers from Ivies and other top lax schools. We decided to take an offer at the time because he had a pick from many excellent choices, many of which were offering very good financial packages. We were afraid that those offers may not still be there as the schools committed more and more players. My son is very happy with the choice, and our family is confident that we made a smart decision. My son is now working harder than ever both academically and athletically. He knows he has obligations to fulfill
All the best to your son, congrats. It is not an easy road. People don't realize how hard it is to just get recruited at any level D1,D2,D3. It is a great accomplishment just to have been given the offer to play college lacrosse. With the sport now on a national level, the number of talented players far out numbers the freshman spots available amongst all levels of college lacrosse. We all need to be a little humble and grateful for whatever opportunities our children earn. Today and moving forward, they will be truly earned against the toughest field of competition this sport has ever seen.
