I'd like to know this too. How does one find out about these types of tryouts? My daughter's high school coach does not forward any of this type of information to the team members. Do you find out through the club teams?
You assume that your High School coach, drawing a stipend typically in the $8,000 range, is plugged into the National Lacrosse Scene and wants to be a part of those programs.
Programs like Under Armour and Adidas are those "Fall Between the Cracks" types of showcase events. High School coaches are generally not tuned into these events as their Varsity teams are their players "most important focus". Meanwhile, Club and Premier lacrosse teams are charging to be part of those larger programs and as a result would not have an interest in advertising programs like Under Armour and Adidas.
Therefore, often times, such events only become known through word of mouth (like provided on the BOTC message boards), a committed High School Varsity coach/program, or searches executed by parents/players looking for other options.
The downside with these single showcase events is that there is no continuity for longer term player development or showcasing. Under Armour and Adidas are one shot deals - and very functional at that level - but most players are seeking a longer term arrangement. Hence, you will see cross-overs from High School teams into these events and from these events into Elite Summer teams.
