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To which league or event are you referring?

That is less than some HS Coaches charge for tournaments held at their HS.

How do you get info about showcase teams, what teams are from this area?

Have any teams signed up

Agreed great weather and a well run event. Unfortunately no exposure for the kids not yet committed but at least they got to play. Parents overall were great except for a few stunands who just don't understand that NO PLAYER OR PROSPECTIVE COACH EVER WANTS TO HEAR A PARENT YELLING AT A KID FROM THE SIDELINE.

6k per team - nah

20 HS teams have signed up

all of the games played were live streamed to college coaches and the film is available to the college coaches --I know of a few kids that received some interest from the games played --plus film was available to the players for an extra fee----it is what it is---.... another opportunity to play on film for future recruiting--------agreed about the parents-----truth with recruiting ----the parents go with the player ---not recruiting fallacy, kids have been dropped bc of crazy parents and kids have been dropped because of poor social media profiles ---truth not myth. As for uncommitted '22s---keep playing, training and acquiring more good film ---there is always room for talented players

Truth. Advice from a former player and coach. Parents; sit there, stop coaching, support the entire team not just your kid and be glad they're out there. I am amazed at how bad the parents behavior has gotten on the sidelines of youth sports.

I also have a question about Showcases (e.g., Main Stage, Juniors Open, Five Star, etc). From what I see on social media, a lot of very talented and deserving players get invited. I also notice numerous players, just as talented, never get invited. First, Im not talking about my own kid. My kid is in third grade. Im asking as I coach club in a non-hotbed area and parents ask me all the time how to get their kid invited - hence my question to you all. It seems it is not just talent that matters but connections. Politics. Anyone that can provide helpful opinions as to the selection process would be appreciated. Do they just look at Under Armour teams and start With that list to invite? Also, in a COVID world, is a lack of invites to said showcases going to significantly reduce someone's chance of being recruited? Or do they not carry that much weight and more of a money grab/fun experience?Thank you

It's a combination of everything from my expiernce. Talent Matters, Connections Matter!!! If you have a kid with top teir talent and send a video in, chances are they will take him. The top showcases want as many top kids as they can get. It's also who you know and who is running the showcase. If there are a few kids who are equal or just about equal they will take who they know. As for money grabs... it's all opinion. What's a money grab to one may be of value to another. At the end of the day it is all about making money for all these showcases. Remember, the college coaches get paid to attend most of these showcases.
Everyone will have different opinions but it comes down to being seen. doesn't matter how they see your kid, as long as they see him. Right now everything is video.

Agreed. The UnD1sputed Showcase is also another right here on the island.

But for those looking to do a showcase this winter and be seen via video by d1 scouts and in person top d2/3 colleges, the NY Showcase seems like a good event.

Todays HS games at Stonybrook got canceled

Well at least the boys got a week in. I guess you have to be outside to practice this winter.

Did they find a new location?