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Is this the last season of HoCo where 2028s will play on Sundays? I heard 2027s will play all HoCo regular season games on Saturdays this year. Does that happen every year for 7th graders: they transition them to a Saturday game schedule?

Believe so. Mostly field availability

This line of insults is just where the hawks parents usually end up with their roster full of teenagers.

Congrats on another picture guys.

Who is playing in the Next Level Invitational?

Field availability, use of shot clock etc play into this

Saturday games would be incredible

Get through the 7-8 Sundays in April and May this year and you will be rewarded next year.

One thing for sure, it goes by fast! Hoping we get the schedule soon

Schedule won't come out till the very last minute. Last year it wasn't released until 5 days before the first game, lol. And no, this isn't because of Covid. It's been like this for the past 5 seasons we have played in this league.

Schedule won't come out till the very last minute. Last year it wasn't released until 5 days before the first game, lol. And no, this isn't because of Covid. It's been like this for the past 5 seasons we have played in this league.[/quote]

Isn't the HoCo club signup deadline today? Any word from our Man (or Mom) on the inside at HoCo on how big the divisions will be? I recall the last intel was:

Elite (8)
AAA (10)
AA (8)
A (10)
No B
No C

Isn't the HoCo club signup deadline today? Any word from our Man (or Mom) on the inside at HoCo on how big the divisions will be? I recall the last intel was:

Elite (8)
AAA (10)
AA (8)
A (10)
No B
No C[/quote]

New Numbers are:
Elite (8)
AAA (10)
AA (8)
A (12)
No B Yet

New Numbers are:
Elite (8)
AAA (10)
AA (8)
A (12)
No B Yet[/quote]

2028 lacrosse is alive and well in the DMV/Baltimore area if we have 38 teams of kids wanting to play. Good stuff

2028 lacrosse is alive and well in the DMV/Baltimore area if we have 38 teams of kids wanting to play. Good stuff[/quote]

800+ players. Real good stuff

Right. Where is the guy(s) ranting about how there were simply fewer kids interested and playing at 2028?

Can the HoCo insiders on the board clarify what teams are in which divisions now that registration is closed?

The schedule for spring thaw in Delaware next weekend is out on tourney machine looks like we will have to wait for spring to see a hawks, mad lax or crabs game. Neither team plays one another next week.

Good. Save it for HOCO.

There was a call last night but divisions still TBD.

It seems like the only real options are 8/10/10/10 or add a B division and go 8/8/8/8/6.

Why don't we wait and see how many teams signed up from VA, PA, and DE, before we make big conclusions about youth lax in *Maryland*.

It's interesting that 250+ of the 800 kids are playing at the lowest level in the league. MYLA teams entering the fold because the "Koopers League" isn't running, maybe?

If by lowest level you mean A, then there are likely to be 8 teams which is the same amount of teams playing in the highest division.

Why do you think this is interesting?

Looks like VLC should be the 8th elite team. Only basing this on who they have lined up to play and compete against.

Kelly Post and Blue Claws - not so much. Don’t even attempt to play the level of competition as VLC. There is nothing wrong with this and this is OK as AAA will be very very competitive - they both should stay there.

This is the way to go with all lowest division teams making the playoffs to get a full schedule in

KPs players have been telling the other kids they're going elite for 6 months. I doubt it's the case.

Lose/lose situation for the directors of Claws and KP. With the programs ending after 8th grade, how they retain talent through Spring 2024 is a question and a gamble.....stay in AAA and have the best players shopping for Elite spots (which already started last summer), or go Elite and get shellacked like BLC did last year.

I know parents on both of those teams whose reason for staying this year was that their son would be "featured" "when the team goes elite in spring 2022."

As I said lose/lose in terms of parent (client) satisfaction.

#featured lol. Blue claw looked awful at Elite 6, not ready to compete with any elite squads. Cool
Red helmets though

Didnt Blue Claws beat True Annapolis last year?

Not that it means anything and not the elite 6 means anything but just saying.

Do any True parents out there have thoughts on the program? There are some compelling things about having full-time professional staff and a more systematic approach to development, but curious if it works from the inside the way they sell it on the outside. Thanks.

Elite 6 might not mean anything but Blue Claws got demolished by an Elite team at that event. It would be virtually impossible for them to compete at the Elite level this year.

It’s a scam. Bunch of stoner ex players trying to make a living off of dense parents.

Ehh everyone loves to detest on the True program.. money grab bla bla bla (all clubs are money grabs btw.) Solid staff, great support for players and coaches, ample opportunity to get better. Specialized position skills training offered outside of practice times. Great option if you’re in the Annapolis area and don’t want to deal with the egos that go along with the Hawks players, staff, and parents.

I’d say less than 10% of the true players could play for the Annapolis Hawks. Those egos have been earned with a decade of superiority. Ironically enough there is plenty drama and ego in the true program, just without the winning. The only thing that they are earning is W-2s for their coaches.

Every club is a money grab. You are paying for a chance for your kid to grow, get noticed, and hopefully play at the next level one day whether it be D1, D2 or D3. The biggest money grabs are the National teams. Absolutely outragious prices just to play in a tournament or a clinic. On another note....if you are a KP or Blue Claws parent are you moving your kid after this season knowing they have no teams after 8th grade?

Good early season tournaments! Any calls on surprises? Schedules up on the machine

Spring Thaw: March 13, Delaware
Hawks green
Crabs
Jersey Express
Madlax Cap
Nationals
NXT
Freedom
Prime Time


Spring Bloom: March 20th, Troy park
Crabs
Hawks green
LI express
Thunder (is this the NY or Georgia team?)
True Annapolis green
VLC

10% is LOL because the True Nap starters could clearly substitute for the 3rd line Hawks players and that's 30-35%. But overall your post is solid.

True "works" under the model that every kid naturally improves from reps and opportunities (not unlike National teams), and that you should pay for every rep. But a lot of kids don't need "just more reps" and a regional and national team to play on, or multiple coaches, etc.

When the True Virus/Cult tried to sweep through our local club, we were taken in by "the True app" the "faceoff trainings in Chicago" and the fact that they were "always practicing." The speed of the practices is good, too. But it's 100% reps and 0% IQ........not what every player needs. And of course "pay by the rep" LOL.

ML dad here. I'll tell u what, the True National team is legit. I know I know how ppl feel about national teams on this thread, but just putting that out there.

There is also the Next Level Invitational - not sure who is playing in that though.

Is Bored MD dad still around?

Seems like a good time to update the preseason rankings. Tournaments start this weekend and HoCo right around the corner.

Hopefully the all star/national/regional teams don’t get in the way of accessing real teams but that’s just my two cents.

Why would he do it now. Nothing has happened since the last time he did it.

March kickoff invitational:

BBL Black
BLC Blue
FCA Blue
KP Gray
Mad Dog National Black
Mad Dog National Gold
Next Level Blue
Orange Crush
91 MD

I’d expect a pre-HOCO ranking after these pre-season tourneys happen.