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I took his comment differently. But I see a different bad side. I see kids not trying and giving up before the cuts because they think they will get cut that is worse

The idea is that as a Freshman in HS if you want to play Lax and you are living in the Chaminade fantasy world that your HS lacrosse life can be ended the first spring that you show up at the school tryouots. And many a good player gets cut and then has to stay because his parents don't want to tell the neighbors.

While this may be mostly true, the process isn't quite so severe . The freshman/ jv has quite a few players in uniform for first couple of years. probably more than 80 - 90. the parents have the enjoyment of the tailgates, wearing Chaminade swag etc. so its not so very painfull jr year when it gets whittled down.

For all the geniuses on here who "know" Long Island lacrosse, I have one question. Give me all the teams on LI, public and private, that have cuts and still field not only a JV A and B, but where the B can beat the A? And by the way, they would have a Varsity A and B if they could ever get teams to agree to play their B team. It's only a matter of time, before we see three school buses show up at away games.

both the freshmen and JV teams carry between 44 to 46 players each not 80/90 each

Take a look at a D1 lacrosse roster, especially an IVY league roster and take note of how many kids are private school/prep school kids vs public school kids. The simple fact is private/prep schools offer a better education and prepare kids for the next level academically. Lacrosse is a small part of the decision in sending your child to a private/prep school. To be sure there are fine public schools but overall private/preps offer your child a competitive advantage academically. Chaminade happens to be a 1st rate academic institution and you cant knock anyone for wanting to send their kid there, lacrosse or no lacrosse, they just happen to also have an outstanding lacrosse program as well.

It's more of a fact that the private school parents will fork over the money to pay for an Ivy League school. That is why they get more kids. Not that their kids are smarter from the private school education

Lmao! So what youre saying is that public school kids are getting accepted but wont go to some of the worlds best colleges because they dont want to pay the tuition? It is a pretty well known fact that the Ivies are very generous with financial aid for families that cant afford it. Their philosophy being that if a kid can get accepted the sole reason he/she cant go will not be money. Having said that I wasnt insinuating that prep/private school kids are smarter at all, simply that those schools do have better academics in most cases and college admissions offices tend to look more favorably on a prep/private school.

Lmao! So what youre saying is that public school kids are getting accepted but wont go to some of the worlds best colleges because they dont want to pay the tuition? It is a pretty well known fact that the Ivies are very generous with financial aid for families that cant afford it. Their philosophy being that if a kid can get accepted the sole reason he/she cant go will not be money. Having said that I wasnt insinuating that prep/private school kids are smarter at all, simply that those schools do have better academics in most cases and college admissions offices tend to look more favorably on a prep/private school.

I've got kids going to both, prep and public, as well as being in prep HS myself. The biggest difference is the networking club of alumni that you become part of at a prep. When I went for my interview for an Ivy with an alumni, it was much less formal, less intimidating and a lot different than my friend's interview who attended another school. Job networking is also key. It's being a part of "the network" that you don't necessarily get from a public. That said, both can offer outstanding educational opportunities, as well in the arts, athletics etc. Public schools get state and fed money, and can use it to build state of the art labs, buildings etc. Preps get alumni donations and tuition. They have the ability to do the same, the difference being, they don't have to adhere to the state and fed mandates and do what they believe best suits their current and future student body. If in a good district, you can have a great experience, but the networking is the difference, and it is certainly helpful.



So what you are saying is the teaching at public schools from the teachers that have masters and without a doubt are way more qualified then at the very least the catholic schools is not up to par. They just get paid a lot more???. Why won't the Catholic schools pay as much as public??. You are wrong about the financials. Most people don't qualify for the aid unless you make very little

I've got kids going to both, prep and public, as well as being in prep HS myself. The biggest difference is the networking club of alumni that you become part of at a prep. When I went for my interview for an Ivy with an alumni, it was much less formal, less intimidating and a lot different than my friend's interview who attended another school. Job networking is also key. It's being a part of "the network" that you don't necessarily get from a public. That said, both can offer outstanding educational opportunities, as well in the arts, athletics etc. Public schools get state and fed money, and can use it to build state of the art labs, buildings etc. Preps get alumni donations and tuition. They have the ability to do the same, the difference being, they don't have to adhere to the state and fed mandates and do what they believe best suits their current and future student body. If in a good district, you can have a great experience, but the networking is the difference, and it is certainly helpful.



So what you are saying is the teaching at public schools from the teachers that have masters and without a doubt are way more qualified then at the very least the catholic schools is not up to par. They just get paid a lot more???. Why won't the Catholic schools pay as much as public??. You are wrong about the financials. Most people don't qualify for the aid unless you make very little

I'm no genius, but I think the only other school that meets this description is St. Anthony's. What is your point? That a lot of kids try and play lax at these two schools? Not really a revelation! At Chammy 100+ kids typically try out for the Freshman team. 25% will have little to no experience. The rest will be solid - some very talented, others were above average to average. Probably ~30 kids who are decent players will get cut. Nature of the beast. Probably no different at Holy Tony's
BTW - there is no way a JV A team (freshman) beats a JV B (sophomore) team. I doubt even the vaunted Chammy 2018 class could make that happen.

and so the lacrosse gods have spoken --it must be that every kid who plays lacrosse (or wants to play lacrosse) and goes to Chaminade (or any other private school) must be there for that reason and that reason alone....not the tradition, the academics, the Catholic school experience, the opportunities that may not be available in their public school -- just for the lax. So if a child (gasp)actually gets cut for whatever the reason and does NOT go back to public, it is because of parent embarrassment, not because there is more to high school than LACROSSE. How did we all miss that in our decision making process???? oh, now I get it...so my kid (and us) are not in school with people that think that way (and that includes you). Full disclosure - we are a Catholic school family

I've got kids going to both, prep and public, as well as being in prep HS myself. The biggest difference is the networking club of alumni that you become part of at a prep. When I went for my interview for an Ivy with an alumni, it was much less formal, less intimidating and a lot different than my friend's interview who attended another school. Job networking is also key. It's being a part of "the network" that you don't necessarily get from a public. That said, both can offer outstanding educational opportunities, as well in the arts, athletics etc. Public schools get state and fed money, and can use it to build state of the art labs, buildings etc. Preps get alumni donations and tuition. They have the ability to do the same, the difference being, they don't have to adhere to the state and fed mandates and do what they believe best suits their current and future student body. If in a good district, you can have a great experience, but the networking is the difference, and it is certainly helpful.



So what you are saying is the teaching at public schools from the teachers that have masters and without a doubt are way more qualified then at the very least the catholic schools is not up to par. They just get paid a lot more???. Why won't the Catholic schools pay as much as public??. You are wrong about the financials. Most people don't qualify for the aid unless you make very little

Because I have spoken to kids that have been cut. They would go back to their public school or another Catholic school. But there parents won't allow it. By the way, I have never heard one kid (including non-lacrosse players) say they love Chaminade. It's the parents that love Chaminade.

The Ivies work on a sliding scale for need based financial aid from the SCHOOL itself, not the FAFSA. It is true if you make over 100k you wont get squat from the government but the schools base your aid on your complete financial picture and your ability to pay.

[quote=Anonymous]and so the lacrosse gods have spoken --it must be that every kid who plays lacrosse (or wants to play lacrosse) and goes to Chaminade (or any other private school) must be there for that reason and that reason alone....not the tradition, the academics, the Catholic school experience, the opportunities that may not be available in their public school -- just for the lax. So if a child (gasp)actually gets cut for whatever the reason and does NOT go back to public, it is because of parent embarrassment, not because there is more to high school than LACROSSE. How did we all miss that in our decision making process???? oh, now I get it...so my kid (and us) are not in school with people that think that way (and that includes you). Full disclosure - we are a Catholic school family

Because I have spoken to kids that have been cut. They would go back to their public school or another Catholic school. But there parents won't allow it. By the way, I have never heard one kid (including non-lacrosse players) say they love Chaminade. It's the parents that love Chaminade

I have have a son who is a Chaminade alum. When he attended Chaminade, I will concede that I never heard him or any of his friends say that they loved Chaminade. The school is a grind. However, every single one of them -- to a man -- say that they want their sons to attend the school. Very telling.

Yes, so their kids can hate high school too. And not only hate high school, but get cut from the team, when you would start on your town team (it happened). Sounds like a memorable childhood to me. Hope they all become presidents of banks, high priced attorneys or hedge fund managers.

What a loser attitude you have!

There are very few town school teams that have the luxury of making cuts. Most are begging kids to come out just so they can have a normal practice. Most can't even have a full field scrimmage due to numbers. GC, Manhasset make cuts on JV as well as Varsity.

The ones that love Chaminade don't waist their time on ridicilious discussions like this! I have heard MANY boys who attend Chaminade right now that are very happy.

The ones that love Chaminade don't waist their time on ridicilious discussions like this! I have heard MANY boys who attend Chaminade right now that are very happy.

When do Chaminade varsity begin tryouts? how long do they go on for before settling on roster?

Looks like you didn't "waist" your time on "ridicilious" discussions at Chaminade either.

Boom, you just went there! 800lbs gorilla - Will they pull up the soph's