3d has turned the Jake Reed franchise into a total money grab in many layers. I'd say the difference is you can make an argument that the $75 application + $700 to go to Florida 3d Blue Chip + $700 to go to the Jake Reed event not including travel or other expenses is an investment that will get your kid a looksie from a lot of coaches at the Jake Reed camp. I think for the money it is a bad investment and you can get noticed just the same playing well on your club team at tournaments, but not selling it here. Brine is a total waste of time and money for nothing but a tee shirt and shorts.
