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We skipped it due to the exorbitant cost.

Are you a parent and still do not know the proper uses of there, they're and their? It is they're not, not there you moron.

Fat Crab and NLF moneymaking scheme trying to compete with Philly Freshman Showcase is a pipe dream. I have been to a lot of these events with my older boys and I have never seen the amount of coaches on sidelines like there were the past two years in Philly. The showcase is first rate and the tourney has a lot of good teams. Note the number of NLF players listed for PFS - if their event is so damn good - they would be there.

Spoke Top 5 D1 coach this week and they will have reps at NHLS, LI and philly.

Another meet head farther who spent two much time on the wall and not enough time with the books. Do you no you're kids GPA or just his lacrosse stats?

That's pretty funny!

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Why do you care. You sound like a tool. The D2 D3 kids work just as hard as the D1 kids. If your kid is going D1 congrats but don't look down on the other kids. Makes you seem small, ignorant and arrogant. And yes, I have a kid who plays D3 and a kid who played D1. this is my third time around and I have seen plenty of kids leave D1 to go to a D3 program or stop playing all together, so don't get to high on your horse. By the way D3 does sign a letter of intent that is signed by the student athlete. It is a non binding athletic signing form that is given after the student is admitted not after they submit an application. This intentionally puts the emphasis on academics at the D3 level. Get your facts straight before you start insulting people.

Another meet head farther who spent two much time on the wall and not enough time with the books. Do you no you're kids GPA or just his lacrosse stats? KNOW

if those are the only mistakes you found, you must also be a meet head lacrosse dad lol

It was invite only - not open to any nlf player in order to keep it manageable. Perhaps some pressure for those invited so as not to pass on their program identifying them.

Look at the rosters- both are higher level players and both are going to be a good venues for the boys attending. Jake Reed Nike is also this weekend so many team showcases are without some of their best players who are attending these three individual events - also gives those kids remaining with their teams an opportunity.

No athletic money , Duke , Stanford, BC, UVA , UNC, USC , Hopkins , Vandy, etc

with 30 players maybe 1 kid gets 50%

All those schools give money. I know kids going to Hopkins Duke and UVA that are considered top recruits, all getting a bunch of athletic $$

30 Players? most of the teams mentioned are carrying 40-45.

I'm sorry Imis-read that, you were talking about women's teams.....although on a totally different note, because of Title IX, NCAA allows 12 athletic scholarships per lax team, while there are 20 per women's rowing team.

My son has committed to a top 20 school and is receiving a 1/3 overall athletic scholarship and may receive academic as well if he can keep his grades up. He received two other serious offers of about 1/4 overall and an academy (can't compare). Based on what other teammates have been promised, 1/4 is a strong number, so we are very happy with 1/3.

And before there jerkoffs jump on, let me say congratulations!

Congratulations! That is awesome news.

So I have a son who is in 8th grade, and will be playing JV this spring. He plays on a solid A team, not AA like Blaze, Black Ice, or Express. I was told that he should start emailing coaches where he will be playing this spring. He picked Duke, Syracuse and Notre Dame. Of course that is what a 13 year old would pick. I'm new to this, what advice would you give a kid to look at other schools. I only played club ball in college, and didn't go through any of this. My feeling is to look at good business schools that have lax, but of course he has his hopes set pretty high.

Thanks, he worked hard. I didn't post it to brag, I posted to share facts, not conjecture and second hand. This forum should be used to help educate and thereby empower parents and players. I'm more than willing to share more info if anyone has any questions. Good luck to all.

First, let him email whoever he wants, but make sure he knows something about the school. The coaches wont take him seriously if all he writes is " I want to play lacrosse" Tell him to get a little information, then he can email away. there is no harm going big. Just have him look at other programs as well.

Cool, thanks. I gave him a list of all of the D 1 and the top D2 schools to think about. I told him to write down why he wants to go to those schools. Just want him looking at other options without discouraging him.

My son was in a similar spot. He went to 3 prospect days, for the schools and coaches he liked, summer going into & fall of 9th. By doing this it showed him what to expect from the coaches style and what prospect days were like. Also gives him/you a great opportunity to see the campus.

He also sent a few notes to schools he was interested in, as you state I had a requirement the schools also have a good business school just in case his favored major would not be his lasting major. His concentration of schools are more Academic that Athletic.

Fast forward a few years, no offers but a few conversations. The first thing they ask are how are the grades, are you maintaining. It is all centered around grades grades grades. They are not afraid to say grades are the most important factor.

They also understand some school have letter grades some have number grades. So If you can achieve a 93.5 and you maintain your skills many other schools may come calling for you. Funny how that happens after Brine Freshmen Philly Blue Chip (whether 225 or trip to Florida for jake r.) and various tournaments. Some say doing recruiting days for some of the bigger clubs are a waste, I dont think they are, this could be another way of getting your name out.

I think what helps more is to get/fill out the schools questionnaires. Find out where the coach will be what camps and clinics will they give/attend. Go to those events and then write the coach or recruiting Dir/Coach a note. Have your Club Director help you find out who he knows, always include your HS varsity coach even if your only on JV.

Good luck it is a long road and there is no real wrong answer, what works for one may not for another. i would say dont settle or jump to the first opportunity.

Oh very important, on your first note be sure to send a good high quality Video.

This is good advice - if you (may) want business, for example, say something like "I am planning on major in business and I am very interested in your XYZ school of business.

Doesnt sound like much, but coaches read all of these to build their data bases (read: solicit for prospect days where they earn $$). Differentiation helps

Good read from FORBES - scholarship numbers cited for swimming are very similar to women's lacrosse.

"A Warning for Parents who Think a Sports Scholarship Actually Covers College Costs"

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bobcook...ually-covers-college-costs/#7254fd8334ec

it is a good read. believe it or not it will not prevent the bullsh1ters from talking and posting nonsense.

Didn't the kid lead all of Long Island in scoring last season? Looks like he did just fine in the "Big Boy League".

Really? get a clue.

I agree. There are a few teams in Suffolk B that could compete with that list on any given day. There are 5 or 6 that could easily beat the remaining A league teams not mentioned on any given day.

yes he certainly did, the jealousy continues to amaze, this kid is now at St Anthony's and as a 9th grader this year will be one of the very few freshman ever to play varsity at this school.

It is nonsense if you are a top rated player. My son would be at a state school if he didn't get the big$$$

Lane Kiffin is just the latest coach to pull a verbal scholarship offer hiding behind a coaching change. This year in college football and basketball a record number of scholarships are not being honored. The two issues everyone is citing is change in coaching and that the players were recruited at too early of an age and things have changed.

Will lacrosse be next? If the big do it there should be concern that that the minor sports will follow.

Lax already pulls offers. They just increase the academic requirment if they no longer want the player. This has been happening for a while already. They will also have the kid continue to attend prospect days for an eval if play has dropped or a player has not developed.

Is he definitely going to play varsity?

Yes, as he should!

To me, Ill take it a step further, could be the next lax kid to play in the NFL.

If that kid doesn't play on the Varsity the whole coaching staff should be slapped and then fired!

Just remember that a majority of the points were put up against the weaker teams they played..Yes he is good but please don't make him out to be the king of lacrosse . No kid should carry that burden. If he plays Varsity he will crush it against the weaker teams and pay a price against the better ones.. You make it like he carries his travel team. He helps them but isn't the only player.