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BBL is the only team missing that truly should be at NLF. No other team could truly compete or they are all star/ National teams that are not what NLF is about. You can judge that if you want.
Machine got a tougher draw than any of the other favorites and just didn’t perform.Might be time to retire Spallina. Right .....will be repeated again . Only 6 teams in top 25 there . You had two B teams in your top 8 winners brackets What a joke . Other than BBL (who I agree should be there), name one non-national team that really could compete. Plenty to complain about at NLF, but the quality of the teams in the elite division is way down on the list. The grass fields were poor, the officiating was terrible, and the seeding for the championship bracket was a joke. NLF put their preferred members in weak qualifying pools, while Machine, Madlax, Thunder and a Sweetlax National team all beat up on each other in the same pool and all failed to make the winners bracket. Thunder and Madlax would probably not have won the whole thing, but they were certainly far better than Laxachusetts Yellow and LI rage who had the same 2-1 records against far weaker competition. Thunder won the pool with wins over Machine and Madlax, but still got cut out of the championship bracket because they allowed more goals than other 2-1 teams that did not win weaker pools. The Naptown pool play and seeding formula is far better than what NLF put on. NLF has brainwashed you. Here's a long list of teams that has competed and can compete against any NLF team. BBL, 3D NE, ADVNC, Texas Nationals, Shore 2 Shore, 3D Georgia, 2WAY, Next Level, Annapolis Hawks. These teams have beat plenty of the top 2027 NLF teams. And would beat all of the filler teams in the tournament by 10. NLF created a great tournament where many of these teams used to go. They helped make it what it is. And now NLF blocked them all and shot themselves in the foot. Don't complain here. Go complain to your NLF club directors. More importantly, step back for a minute. Have you ever heard of blocking in any other sports? And are you really supporting it and NLF? Some NLF clubs are phenomenal. And the NLF can do some great things. This is not one of them and a shocking move and low point. It's totally correctable. Just stop defending it. Own it, correct it, and go back to the old better way. Open invite. Prove it on the field rather than the blog forums. Otherwise, move out of the way and let this event become a shell of its former self and be replaced by something that is better. Annapolis Hawks are a good call. Texas Nationals played in the 27 division last year (not sure why they weren't back this year). The rest are good teams, but aren't going to win it. I'm not in favor of blocking other teams (it's totally wrong), but just pointing out that that the winning team has to get through a gauntlet of some of the best non-national teams in the country to win. All the teams you list should be there if they want to be, but NLF still stands as one of the strongest wins a club can achieve. There were more than 6 of the top 25 teams there btw, and 6 of those are in the top 10 of the latest US Club Lax rankings (which I think we can agree are not totally accurate anyway). But yes - it could be better. And agree that the NLF should reflect on ways to keep it relevant and make it better. They could start by stop blocking teams. These last few comments very sound. People with good heads on their shoulders. Lacrosse is small. Let's build it and grow it. NLF or not, no one wants blocking. Everybody loses. NLF or not-NLF, speak up. Call your directors. Call USA lacrosse. We the parents run the show. It's our kids. Not directors with alternative business motives at our kids' expense.
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Thoughts on 2Way? Serious question.
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Rosters are always influx, do whatever it takes to win, could care less about the player. Not a great environment for development.
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FWIW - Annapolis Hawks 24, 25, 26 and 28 teams were at NLF. I have no idea why the 27 team skipped.
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FWIW - Annapolis Hawks 24, 25, 26 and 28 teams were at NLF. I have no idea why the 27 team skipped. The 27 team is now the 28 team
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FWIW - Annapolis Hawks 24, 25, 26 and 28 teams were at NLF. I have no idea why the 27 team skipped. The 27 team is now the 28 team And they won it all!
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FWIW - Annapolis Hawks 24, 25, 26 and 28 teams were at NLF. I have no idea why the 27 team skipped. They didn't skip . They were blocked by Timmy tantrums (director at 91) . That's why people are complaining on a 2027 forum . The guy throws a tantrum and blocks teams all the time (Texas nationals , BBL, hawks , igloo , s2s etc....) . It's common knowledge by now .
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FWIW - Annapolis Hawks 24, 25, 26 and 28 teams were at NLF. I have no idea why the 27 team skipped. They didn't skip . They were blocked by Timmy tantrums (director at 91) . That's why people are complaining on a 2027 forum . The guy throws a tantrum and blocks teams all the time (Texas nationals , BBL, hawks , igloo , s2s etc....) . It's common knowledge by now . Why would they block Hawks 27 but not the other Hawks teams?
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FWIW - Annapolis Hawks 24, 25, 26 and 28 teams were at NLF. I have no idea why the 27 team skipped. They didn't skip . They were blocked by Timmy tantrums (director at 91) . That's why people are complaining on a 2027 forum . The guy throws a tantrum and blocks teams all the time (Texas nationals , BBL, hawks , igloo , s2s etc....) . It's common knowledge by now . Why would they block Hawks 27 but not the other Hawks teams? Very simple ....Timmy tantrums is a 2027 coach so he gets to block out any 2027 teams that he wants to and has many times .
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Saw a few 91 kids at the express tryouts ..
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Saw a few express kids at 91 tryouts
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You mean the hawks team that machine wiped weeks prior. The only team worth complaining is BBL. Texas Nationals played in the earlier NLF tournament and lost to Machine. The rest of the teams are just fluff
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What are some tuition cost this year ??
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Igloo 91 express legacy have to be over 5k now ??
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East coast Elite 27 ever go off L.I ?
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East coast Elite 27 ever go off L.I ? No , good team but really need to challenge themselves some terrible tournaments they were in .
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 Does that include helmet gloves and uni?
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 Does that include helmet gloves and uni? 4700 plus another 2k going away tolls , meals ,fuel, hotels traffic every tournament and go 1-3 .
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 Does that include helmet gloves and uni? I think no winter and start late in spring because of HS lax
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 Does that include helmet gloves and uni? I think no winter and start late in spring because of HS lax TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. Get your kid a personal trainer to develop speed and strength.
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 91 - $4300 Express - $3900
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 91 - $4300 Express - $3900 Why is Legacy so expensive?
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 91 - $4300 Express - $3900 Why is Legacy so expensive? Because you are paying for Zummo to get your kid into D2.
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What are some tuition cost this year ?? Legacy 4700 91 - $4300 Express - $3900 Why is Legacy so expensive? Because your paying for practice on a swamp fand mosquitos at east islip Marina .
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Express East wants $4,000 for my youngest 2033 7/8 yr olds , Yeah ok no chance . Whats the story with these east teams ? Express East and Legacy East ?
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It smells nice during low tide!
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Express East wants $4,000 for my youngest 2033 7/8 yr olds , Yeah ok no chance . Whats the story with these east teams ? Express East and Legacy East ? Legacy East is Mitchell (Comsewogue Varsity Coach). Not sure about Express East.
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Igloo pick up any difference makers this offseason?
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Ha!! Igloo 27 team is so bad they can’t even beat the turtles.
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Anyone doing the spotlight showcase? Worthwhile to go there?
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Anyone doing the spotlight showcase? Worthwhile to go there? No coach is looking at a 2027 kid.
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Anyone doing the spotlight showcase? Worthwhile to go there? No coach is looking at a 2027 kid. Agree with this comment for the most part, but there may be an advantage to getting into good showcases next year if you have something like the Spotlight on your resume. It’s all a money grab and pretty frustrating, but like all things in American youth sports, you have to pay to play.
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Anyone doing the spotlight showcase? Worthwhile to go there? No coach is looking at a 2027 kid. Agree with this comment for the most part, but there may be an advantage to getting into good showcases next year if you have something like the Spotlight on your resume. It’s all a money grab and pretty frustrating, but like all things in American youth sports, you have to pay to play. Go for film. Go for playing experience. But agree that recruitment ain’t happening
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Yes. If you can get an invite I would go. It’s the same group that runs Main Stage so may or may help but at least you are on the radar for that even which is a big one for 10th grade.
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Anyone doing the spotlight showcase? Worthwhile to go there? No coach is looking at a 2027 kid. Agree with this comment for the most part, but there may be an advantage to getting into good showcases next year if you have something like the Spotlight on your resume. It’s all a money grab and pretty frustrating, but like all things in American youth sports, you have to pay to play. Go for film. Go for playing experience. But agree that recruitment ain’t happening I agree. For those who are interested in playing at the next level it can’t hurt to start building film. As this group heads into high school. It’s time to start thinking about the recruiting process. Yes I know they still have plenty of time and no one is recruiting 9th graders but for the top tier players. They need to start thinking about what they want Inside lacrosse has been doing some good podcasts with coaches about the recruiting process. Some good stuff. Give it a listen.
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Those podcasts are good. Yale coach said anything he's gotten for a 2026 up to this point goes into a folder for next year.
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When does admin change the subject lines to 9th grade?
All grades for that matter
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