I have several kids playing lax both on top team and second team, so I offer perspective from both sides of the argument. All you see on this site is parents crying foul, my kid belongs on the top team or team above..... Is that because you see your daughter as an aggressive player that can dodge her way through defenders and score goal better than anyone else on her team? Most parents don't get what this game is about. The top teams are looking for contributors to team play, ball movement, player movement, redefends, defensive slides, mids getting back, seeting up plays, assisting, transition. It is much more than bulling in and taking a shot. Some of the worst players on a team score the most goals. Not saying "your" daughter doesn't belong on top team, but this board is full of crybabies.
So very true!
It is refreshing to hear it's not all about ball hogs. Powder - you went through the recruiting process already right? You obviously agree with the poster above, but based on your experience, is this how the college coaches see it, or are they enamored with the athletic ball hogs, who consistently go to goal? I hope all these other attributes mentioned above are seen as more important...
The best player in college lacrosse and one of the most touted high schoolers ever to play, Taylor Cummings, is the epitome of what the original poster outlined. So my answer is an unqualified yes as to what not only makes a great lax player, but also what recruiters prize most.
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