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My son just joined his first rravel team, do you think its fair to ask the coachs upfront on day one that at the end you would like to know what he needs to work on to improve skillset? Thanks

You should not have to even ask this question. A post-season evaluation or conversation should be held with each player and parent combination to take a look at what improvements have been seen and areas targeted for additional improvements. This type of post-season report card can go a long way in allowing the player/parent to know how they are doing within the overall team.

Since every coach is different, expecting this to happen without prompting might not take place. So, you are best advised to ask for that post-season report as early as possible, particularly if this team is filled with newcomers.

great question and finally we get what this board should be - asking questions from the community and getting back hopefully useful information. my son gets year end evaluation from his hockey organization every year but I have never seen it in lacrosse - it would be a fantastic learning tool and I am going to recommend it to his lacrosse team

They were surprisingly strong because as the first post said they had older players. One of the 91 players goes to Kellenberg 7th grade and recognized one of the Pride players as a sophmore at the High School.

Cage Sage - Thank you, I would agree. I asked the question as my sons ultimate goal is to improve and since I never played the game of lacrosse I wanted know if I was " out of line by asking the question". I dont care If the teams win or lose. I just want him to learn and get better and more important enjoy the game. This board is very help to the lax novice.

Dear Parent : Thanks very much for your note and glad our suggestion can offer some guidance. BOTC certainly hopes that your child's first year in travel turns into a positive experience.

Maverick Big Time Shoot Out brackets are posted. There will be some good games. Good luck all!

what were the results?

BOTC expects to have the final results from all the brackets available by midweek.

My son is interested in trying out for next summer 2013. Has anyone played for 365LAx. Seems to be a nice program but would like some parent thoughts.

Have done some clinics with the Michalson guys, my son has always loved them and his development shows. Unfortunately we had not played on their travel teams.

They seem to be great coaches for the boys.

Recon lacrosse has one team in u-13, u-15, u-16 & u-17. The players get a lot of individual attention as its a small program. Cost is less than 1000 & the program is very involved in community service and supporting the troops abroad . They were competitive over last summer. I had a son on both the u-13 & u-16 recon teams . They both will be trying out again this year for Recon along with my youngest for their new u-11 team.

Where is Recon based out of and where are the practices held?

They r based out of the Hicksville area. A good small program that is working hard to grow.

How did recon do at tournaments last year? My son is considering trying out