US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums NORTHEAST LACROSSE BOTC MAIN FORUM (LI, CT, WC) Boys 2028 - 7th Grade Summer 2023

Buyer Beware. Shame on you for going to Express where only the top 12 play. Have fun on the bench

Playing time vs coaching. Son sees minimal minutes on a TOP team, but the benefit is great coaching/competition. At what point do you say, “is this worth it?” How do we know when it’s time for a change? Need a little guidance. TY

Really you talking about Express.

Trouble in Rebel land …..

Personality conflicts

Does it matter?

Yes if you are on that team.

Sounds like you are worried and trying to cause a problem

Why you mad?

Go worry about teams like the top 3

You should be getting both

We’re on 91

We’re on 91

Minimal minutes is when you leave.

Express lost LSM and #1 mid fielder to Venom

So besides Venom, which teams got stronger and which teams got weaker?

Venom took rebels and express kids
Express took rebels and legacy kids
Legacy took rebels kids

Not sure what happened with rebels, Rush,s2s, igloo
Be the best teams

Probably won’t know that until game play

Wow.. You certainly know alot. Are you a player agent or something?

You are here for that info aren’t you

Hardly LIE best midfielder and that was not their LSM.

The kid is a student and yes they got a student defender from express as well.

Venom got stronger. Lost no one, took top players

Express same or worse. Lost top players, took players from within org. and legacy players that weren’t getting field time

Legacy same. Lost no top players, took no top players

Haven’t heard any top pick ups for the other clubs but definitely some movement just have to see how it works out for them all

Why would anyone sign up for express just to stand on the sideline with 35 other kids?

Bingo

Someone from the rebels made venom? I’m trying to think of who, but I’m drawing a blank.

35 on a roster is insane, I’m guessing some are hoping for more playing time “next year” and new players are believing what they have been told, every time I’ve watched them I don’t think more than 15 see the field

express' roster is 45, not 35. not kidding

Other than that totally accurate lol

What did venom increase their roster to 28?

Nope

Does it really matter? Maybe go ask a venom parent

Probably not. Some of their kids left but you never hear about the kids that want to leave.

Because people have become so accepting of their son not playing in hopes that practice vs better players is better. I have news for you, nothing changes

(45)(6000)=270000

Hows East Coast Elite Organization ?

Please tell me for the sake of the parents sanity that’s 45 is for their a and b team? If that’s for the Chucks…. I hope the organization was transparent with all the parents with the roster size before they paid/committed

Cudos to Express, make that money!

Express is 6K????

I’m happy that some of these parents want their kid to stand on the sideline of a top team, while I get to watch my son on the field. Hopefully they don’t realize how they’re not helping their kid

They put a decent product on the field. Good coaching. The only reason I wouldn’t choose them is they just play on LI to limit travel costs, which works well for a lot of people. I just prefer to travel for a few reason (a) team trips are part of the experience and the kids love them and (b) playing the same teams each week gets old fast.

I dont enjoy going away 3,4 weekends in the summer . Hotels , Tolls , Fuel meals and sitvon Sunday evening traffic . JMO

Two respectful and insightful responses. Long Island has more clubs that any other area. The talent is spread all over. 91 and Express definitely have the deepest rosters. Find a spot that works for your family. Express and 91 also travel more than others however, Igloo, Legacy, Rush and Rebels also have a handful of away tournaments each year. Playing time is the most important factor followed by coaching, cost and overall club culture. If your kid is playing most of the time and has improved each year then you most likely should stay put. The level of competition must also be a consideration. There are 5 or 6 teams that play at the highest level for the most part. It is about the experience for your child and family. There is no perfect scenario only what works for your kid. If he has a smile on his face and is improving then you are in a good spot. Best of luck finding the right club. Bottom line is they are all Big Time Businesses!

The smile is super important!!
Also worth noting before high school there is limited benefit to traveling. If your son is interested in playing college lacrosse it will become more important to travel to where the coaches are. I am not from LI but I really like the East Coast Elite model. My 2026 son team played them this summer. They had some really good players including 2 solid goalies.