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I would think so. Based on last season, it looked like 2017 was the black roster most in need of significant turnover/upgrades.

Not exactly the same, you do not see YJ parents going after CR like your TG parent going after SS .Not sure how they know who is on your teams yet anyway as I do not think a roster has been posted. Who knows if it was even a TG parent to begin with but I have seen the TG higher ups fawning over some YJ players and practically begging them to come over.The TG 2018 vs YJ games would be close this year but your 2017 is not even close.Good luck .

My daughter (2018) made friends at TG camp with a few girls that played on 2018 black last year. One of them made 2018 black again and requested to be moved to purple. Her stated reasoning was because she's not one of the coach's favorites. Another reason might be because she will have more opportunity to "stand out" on purple.

For 2018, I was told that five girls moved from black to purple and visa versa.

WOW! Lots to take in....with that said, we are new to the whole lacrosse club thing, and my daughter just made one of the 2020 teams, so we are at the beginning of this. I came on BOTC to learn and gain some insight into being a part of a club, but I'm starting to think that I am going to either stay off this site or just let everything I read roll off me. I have been able to gain some truly helpful and informative information, so I guess that's what I will focus on. The other stuff...I guess I'll have to disinfect my eyes. My daughter is very happy to be a part of TG, and excited about this new experience. I suppose along the way we will have to take the bad with the good. Hopefully more good than bad...and we'll stick with it as long as my daughter is enjoying herself. Good Luck to everyone!

We have been involved since the beginning and it has been great. We have made life long friends and our kids have learned a lot. Your attitude is correct and if you simply laugh at the whiners and complainers and just take it easy you will be fine. WELCOME and good luck!

My daughter (2018) made friends at TG camp with a few girls that played on 2018 black last year. One of them made 2018 black again and requested to be moved to purple. Her stated reasoning was because she's not one of the coach's favorites. Another reason might be because she will have more opportunity to "stand out" on purple.

For 2018, I was told that five girls moved from black to purple and visa versa.

I know that things are not always going to be rainbows and lollipops. I'm realistic in that way. I also try to remember that our kids are only kids for a short time, and we need to enjoy that while we can. This is a very encouraging message....Thank you!!

How did you find out that there were 5 new girls on 2018 Black? I know of one girl from All Stars but no one from purple.

Curious how people feel the Hofstra position will impact the TG players being recruited.Positives would be obviously if you want to go to Hofstra,,also it may make her more familiar with the recruiting process and what makes coaches want to recruit a player.On the negative side does it impact other coaches especially in Hofstras division ,or teams that feel like they are competing with Shannon for a player.Does it set up the appearance that she may not be advocating for a player as strong as she could if she wants that player to attend Hofstra.On another note will any YJ player be less likely to go to Hofstra considering the animosity between programs.

HELP. My daughter was fortunate enough to make one of the 2018 teams, incoming 7th-grader. My spouse and I are debating/yelling/battling back and forth over whether the commitment is worth it at this age. Her primary concern is whether it's "too early" to make such a large time/financial commitment. She feels that it might be better to wait a year, brush up on her skills and take try again next year. My fear is that the girls that opt to play will likely improve significantly, making it more difficult for my daughter to keep up. In short, I wonder whether we're already somewhat late to the party and frankly was surprised by our invitation.

Any thoughts / advice would be much appreciated.

HELP. My daughter was fortunate enough to make one of the 2018 teams, incoming 7th-grader. My spouse and I are debating/yelling/battling back and forth over whether the commitment is worth it at this age. Her primary concern is whether it's "too early" to make such a large time/financial commitment. She feels that it might be better to wait a year, brush up on her skills and take try again next year. My fear is that the girls that opt to play will likely improve significantly, making it more difficult for my daughter to keep up. In short, I wonder whether we're already somewhat late to the party and frankly was surprised by our invitation.

Any thoughts / advice would be much appreciated.

HELP. My daughter was fortunate enough to make one of the 2018 teams, incoming 7th-grader. My spouse and I are debating/yelling/battling back and forth over whether the commitment is worth it at this age. Her primary concern is whether it's "too early" to make such a large time/financial commitment. She feels that it might be better to wait a year, brush up on her skills and take try again next year. My fear is that the girls that opt to play will likely improve significantly, making it more difficult for my daughter to keep up. In short, I wonder whether we're already somewhat late to the party and frankly was surprised by our invitation.

Any thoughts / advice would be much appreciated.

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I think I am really going to enjoy my daughter playing for Top Guns. It started at the tryout, where she said that the girls were all nice as could be (competitive, but nice). She has played for another elite team in the past, and is thrilled to have been chosen for Top Guns. I know that we will see a few nasty responses on this site (from people that may have an agenda or people that dont have a daughter on the team), but I have to say that I think this is going to be a great expierence.

My daughter just made 2019 black. Anyone have good comments about the team? She is very excited. Only one from our town team,. I would love to tell her about some of her teammates.

HELP. My daughter was fortunate enough to make one of the 2018 teams, incoming 7th-grader. My spouse and I are debating/yelling/battling back and forth over whether the commitment is worth it at this age. Her primary concern is whether it's "too early" to make such a large time/financial commitment. She feels that it might be better to wait a year, brush up on her skills and take try again next year. My fear is that the girls that opt to play will likely improve significantly, making it more difficult for my daughter to keep up. In short, I wonder whether we're already somewhat late to the party and frankly was surprised by our invitation.

Any thoughts / advice would be much appreciated.

So let me get this straight, Hofstra offers your daughter a good education and some money to play lacrosse and you dont play because you had a bee on your pinney?? give me a break

Good education ,very arguable(definitely not for the money)
Possible Shanon Smith may be less likely to recruit YJ players making it less likely for a YJ player to go to Hofstra
If the choice for SS to give money to a YJ player or TG player who do you think she goes with making YJ player less likely to go to Hofstra.
If YJ let you play for them for free ,would you?
If CR were coaching a college team would you be more or less likely to go.

Good education ,very arguable(definitely not for the money)
Possible Shanon Smith may be less likely to recruit YJ players making it less likely for a YJ player to go to Hofstra
If the choice for SS to give money to a YJ player or TG player who do you think she goes with making YJ player less likely to go to Hofstra.
If YJ let you play for them for free ,would you?
If CR were coaching a college team would you be more or less likely to go.

I would rather believe that Shannon is not as petty as you parents. I have to believe she will take the best players that have interest in Hofstra no matter if that player played for Y.J. T.G. or Liberty, her ultimate goal is to win. I can't believe she would take a girl simply because of the jersey she wore for summer lax. With your theory any half decent player from West Babylon will make it to Hofstra even if there is a much stronger player from Longwood that is up against her for the same spot, it's just insane to think a D-1 coach will not take the best player period. My only thought is that if your a Y.J. player i would not spend the $1,000.00 and have Carol call Shannon, Just call yourself you'll be better off

I would rather believe that Shannon is not as petty as you parents. I have to believe she will take the best players that have interest in Hofstra no matter if that player played for Y.J. T.G. or Liberty, her ultimate goal is to win. I can't believe she would take a girl simply because of the jersey she wore for summer lax. With your theory any half decent player from West Babylon will make it to Hofstra even if there is a much stronger player from Longwood that is up against her for the same spot, it's just insane to think a D-1 coach will not take the best player period. My only thought is that if your a Y.J. player i would not spend the $1,000.00 and have Carol call Shannon, Just call yourself you'll be better off

At 22 years old, I think SS is one of the most professional and mature people I have ever met. With her appointment as Hofstra's new lacrosse coach and being associated with TG, it can only be a win win for anyone involved with TG. First of all she is known throughout the country on the lacrosse circuit, which means she knows many other college coaches and recruiters and they know her. I can only think that she will be able to open many doors for lots of girls. I also think that if she is trying to build a good team herself and there is a YJ that wants to go to and play for Hofstra, SS is professional enough to recruit that you'ng lady. If anyone was at tryouts, and heard her message she gave to the girls at the end of the tryout, anyone would know that her main message is EDUCATION to these girls. My daughter heard her loud and clear. She thanked everyone for trying out, she told them they all did a great job, but to remember that academics come first before lacrosse and anything else. she wants the girls to focus on their studies and continue to do well at school. I would have to think that if there is an academic program down the line at say Syracuse, Rutgers, Loyola, Northwestern, etc. and that is where my daughter wanted to go (instead of Hofstra), I can only think that SS could open many doors and assist my daughter in going to a school of her academic choice, where she also happens to be able to play lacrosse. Why must everyone always focus on the negative of a situation. I feel like SS being coach to Hofstra and being a part of TG is a great opportunity and a gift to everyone.

When you say everyone you should say TG. Unless of course you live outside the 50 mile radius or want to play for one of Hofstra's division rivals and your a good player.

Same argument YJ people make about CR at Northport program that she will play the best kid no matter who they play travel for yet TG parents will not accept the reasoning.

Good education ,very arguable(definitely not for the money)
Possible Shanon Smith may be less likely to recruit YJ players making it less likely for a YJ player to go to Hofstra
If the choice for SS to give money to a YJ player or TG player who do you think she goes with making YJ player less likely to go to Hofstra.
If YJ let you play for them for free ,would you?
If CR were coaching a college team would you be more or less likely to go.

I would rather believe that Shannon is not as petty as you parents. I have to believe she will take the best players that have interest in Hofstra no matter if that player played for Y.J. T.G. or Liberty, her ultimate goal is to win. I can't believe she would take a girl simply because of the jersey she wore for summer lax. With your theory any half decent player from West Babylon will make it to Hofstra even if there is a much stronger player from Longwood that is up against her for the same spot, it's just insane to think a D-1 coach will not take the best player period. My only thought is that if your a Y.J. player i would not spend the $1,000.00 and have Carol call Shannon, Just call yourself you'll be better off