US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums NORTHEAST LACROSSE BOTC MAIN FORUM (LI, CT, WC) Girls 2022 - 8th Grade Fall 2017/Summer 2018

There only one way to go.. it is up since they are at the bottom of the 2022 divsion

At 90+1 the named teams are better than the colors, right? So Rapid Fire will be the A team?

Disbanded Tuesday

Any thoughts on Medusa or Icon?

Any thoughts on Medusa or Icon?

Any thoughts on Medusa or Icon?

At 90+1 the named teams are better than the colors, right? So Rapid Fire will be the A team?

going into 8th, I'd be careful with Parent coaches

I agree, you're basically paying for his kid to start over your's

Can anyone recommend a team for a girl just starting out? She's athletic but just hasn't played lacrosse .

Can anyone recommend a team for a girl just starting out? She's athletic but just hasn't played lacrosse .

told by friend who’s neighbor is a coach of older team
that YJ had close to 150 girls at tryouts for this grade
this number of course included the returning girls from the 3 current teams

With the new recruiting rules in place
Do showcases make any sense at this age or are the merely a money grab ?

everyone's opinion on this will vary, I dont think there were many coaches watching 2022 games this weekend, but there may have been opportunities to get on a team/coaches radar with a good performance.

any chance to play against better competition will result in player improvement

Any teams have room for an attack? Couldnt tryout last two years due to injury. Not looking for uber competitive team but just good coaching to prep for HS next year.

Been through this before with other children boys/girls but lost touch of this age group.

Roster is posted.. advertised at 22 but they picked 23??
Lots of YJ
Handful of TG
4- unk

What is up in 2022? The LI and MD teams are not able to compete?

Settle down Monster dad. You won one tournament.

Let's see how Monster 2022 does in the G8 against YJ, Heros, M&D and SW...oh that's right you are not in that one, guess you were not invited. Have fun at the T3 tournament

Not very many good matchups for Summer Club Championships.

[quote=Anonymous]Not very many good matchups for Summer Club Championships.

Let's see how YJ does against Monster

i hope M&D 22 black does not strain themselves to bad with their schedule. avoiding Heros and LI top guns. must be nice when the owner runs the tournament and makes the schedule

Whats the tryout landscape like at this age? Will there be movement at the top? Obviously YJ and TG A teams are dominant but does it make sense to move on if you’re stuck at a lower level team at a top club? After YJ/TG what are the next best teams: Elevate, Empire, Legacy? 91 has 2 teams - are they both equal or is one A and the other B? Thoughts? I’d rather not have my daughter stuck on a YJ C or D team as she approaches HS....

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not very many good matchups for Summer Club Championships.

Let's see how YJ does against Monster

they beat them once this summer already...

Monster over YJ. YJ didn't even make the playoffs what happened

they beat them once this summer already...

Monster over YJ. YJ didn't even make the playoffs what happened

lost by a goal in a close game..It was a 10 team bracket, top 2 teams move on.. YJ had 1 loss ( to Monster) the top 2 finishers each had 3 wins and a tie.
you cant point fingers when the teams dont play the same opponents.
congrats to Monster.. they are in the conversation at this age group no doubt

Whats the tryout landscape like at this age? Will there be movement at the top? Obviously YJ and TG A teams are dominant but does it make sense to move on if you’re stuck at a lower level team at a top club? After YJ/TG what are the next best teams: Elevate, Empire, Legacy? 91 has 2 teams - are they both equal or is one A and the other B? Thoughts? I’d rather not have my daughter stuck on a YJ C or D team as she approaches HS....

ELevate 22 has not played in one strong tournament all summer. How do you even know how good or bad they are? What would you base that on? This weekend they went to a tournament in MD and won all their games by an average of 13 goals.

I have an actual question (please refrain from sarcasm). My daughter played Elevate this year and as stated above, we went to several tournaments and the competition was weak at best. the other poster is correct, we drove to MD to play some very bad competition. We did win and get a t-shirt for the win but my daughter got NOTHING out of this season. My 2022 is above average player. I also have a 2023 who is much better than average but did nit play travel this summer and will likely start next summer. The goal of joining travel this year was for her to play with much better kids, push herself and improve and play strong competition and get good coaching. With Elevate we unfortunately did not get any of those things. It was nice, with the tent, and the gear and the dinners but for the amount of money we spent and the time and money we spent on travel it was not what we were looking for. This weekend was a microcosm of the entire season. We won all of our games in blowouts and the highlight was setting up one girl for a BTB goal and everyone on the field knew it was coming. The club owner and his daughter acted as if it was the highlight of the summer. The club owner and the daughter are just not what we are looking for when it comes to travel lax. So my question is, where do we go for tryouts in August and September. We are truly looking for them to be challenged, be coached and to get better. On Elevate my 2022 was one of the best kids and honestly, she is only slightly above average in the lacrosse world. We live on the boarder on Nassau and Suffolk and would think we have some real options. Again, I have a 2022 and a 2023. I will post in the 2023 forum as well for input. Thanks in advance for your reply.

We are in the same position. Looking for better coaching and more competitive games. Don't want to travel to MD for blowouts. Any thoughts on Liberty? Was forwarded an email regarding tryouts in late august.

If your looking for better competition and/or playing with better talent to push your daughter. You have 2 choices of yellowjackets or top guns. Might be a lateral move with other clubs.

The above is true.. remember that trying to crack a clubs A team at this stage of club lax will be difficult. some of these girls have been playing together for awhile with the same coach and thir abilities are "known" . its tough to show much in a 2-3 hour tryout.
be prepared to accept a slot on a YJ or TG "B" team the first season. if your daughter can play they will find her during next season and she will have a better chance of moving up with some experience under her belt

TG practices in West Babylon "Tooker Ave School" at least 1x per week leading up to and during summer season

YJ practices either at Holbrook PAL or at field based on the coaches discretion/availability. practice frequency is similar to above

TG Tryouts are in August & are posted on club website
YJ Tryouts are in October.

If you make a TG team you will probably have to pay a deposit while you wait to see if you made a YJ team.. non refundable.
Both teams "tuition" is about the same but payment schedule is different
Big Bill will take a check, CR wants her $ direct deposited ( with a transaction fee)

neither club really get involved with hotel blocks and tournament tents and team snacks.. players and teams are on their own. most parents from either club are good people with similar goals ( back stabbers exist on every team) you and your daughter will make friends on either club.
TG uses college player coaches during most tournament games.. the Smiths run most practices
YJ uses adult Coaches, usually without a kid on the team but their are some parent coaches, college players work mostly as assistants

basically, your choice between the two clubs comes down to intuition or coin flip

Good Luck

I have an actual question (please refrain from sarcasm). My daughter played Elevate this year and as stated above, we went to several tournaments and the competition was weak at best. the other poster is correct, we drove to MD to play some very bad competition. We did win and get a t-shirt for the win but my daughter got NOTHING out of this season. My 2022 is above average player. I also have a 2023 who is much better than average but did nit play travel this summer and will likely start next summer. The goal of joining travel this year was for her to play with much better kids, push herself and improve and play strong competition and get good coaching. With Elevate we unfortunately did not get any of those things. It was nice, with the tent, and the gear and the dinners but for the amount of money we spent and the time and money we spent on travel it was not what we were looking for. This weekend was a microcosm of the entire season. We won all of our games in blowouts and the highlight was setting up one girl for a BTB goal and everyone on the field knew it was coming. The club owner and his daughter acted as if it was the highlight of the summer. The club owner and the daughter are just not what we are looking for when it comes to travel lax. So my question is, where do we go for tryouts in August and September. We are truly looking for them to be challenged, be coached and to get better. On Elevate my 2022 was one of the best kids and honestly, she is only slightly above average in the lacrosse world. We live on the boarder on Nassau and Suffolk and would think we have some real options. Again, I have a 2022 and a 2023. I will post in the 2023 forum as well for input. Thanks in advance for your reply.

HERE WE GO AGAIN........... Came all the wayyyyyy down to Cap Cup with my 2022 and we played 2 games and killed both teams. I admittedly know Elevate is not that good but why cant we play any good teams??????? We have one game against a team that will be competitive and that's it! Our last game will be a blow out as I watched them play. Spent a lot of $$$ and a lot of time! There must be a better way as I don't want to waste another summer! Please help me before tryouts as I don't want to do this again! My daughter said they don't even give out T-shirts if we win all our games this weekend....... what will the owner post online then?

HERE WE GO AGAIN........... Came all the wayyyyyy down to Cap Cup with my 2022 and we played 2 games and killed both teams. I admittedly know Elevate is not that good but why cant we play any good teams??????? We have one game against a team that will be competitive and that's it! Our last game will be a blow out as I watched them play. Spent a lot of $$$ and a lot of time! There must be a better way as I don't want to waste another summer! Please help me before tryouts as I don't want to do this again! My daughter said they don't even give out T-shirts if we win all our games this weekend....... what will the owner post online then?

Liberty - practice in Manhasset or sometimes St. Doms on northern blvd. Definitely lower key but good coaching. Price around the same. Tryouts in August