FLG reaches out to HS varsity coaches and asks which of the kids in each grade are considered to be part of the future/present of the teams. That’s the criteria. Having kids, parents, friends, grandparents, etc... nominate players is strictly for the purpose of site traffic. I know little about the FLG lawsuits other than seeing something on this site, however, they are doing a good job of getting their name out there by highlighting teams, coaches and players. As with every list, this has its flaws. But whatever grade you son is in, most of the names are legitimate players. Of course there are many exceptions.