You Sir, are right on point! Parents, read then re-read this man's post. This sums up the environment that IS travel lacrosse. Wether or not we want it to be sometning else or not, this is it. No more, no less. Understand what this person says here and it will explain everything you ever wanted to know about this world our kids play in. Great Post.

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yet amidst all of this morality, the cynic in me cant help but think "wow this kid must be really good otherwise people wouldnt care this much". Somehow I get the feeling that the kids will work it out, despite the parents meddling and all of the bad-mouthing they will be doing about this guy and his kid right in front of or directly to their kids. You must have slept through the lessons on judging others and casting stones during your Morality & Ethics class. We live in a market-driven economy and this is pay for play. I admit that the timing is a bit rough but dont seek the long-term friendshids and community togetherness here. Thats for you PAL and school teams.
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous


Why did he leave?


His parents didn't feel that he was being treated specially and better than the players of lesser talent.


frown Is that why he left Team LI also?


What does that matter? Kids leave clubs ALL THE TIME nowadays. The clubs are ALWAYS looking for the "next best thing", therefore why shouldn't we as the costumer?? No loyalty on either side, wake up instead of taking a shot at the kid and his family.

Oh we have woken up. How many players have jumped programs,not teams, months after a team is selected,other players were cut for that kids spot,the team has been practicing and playing,traveling together since the fall and it is now May?? The kid leaves and does not even give an explanation to his teammates and friends?Its not about him leaving,its about when and how he went about it. Or his parents decision to do so after being a teammate and friend for a few years.These teams develop friendships and spend a lot of time together,not just on the field but off the field too. The way this has happened has left the boys asking why? With no explanation. This isn't just about a game for these kids,this particular group is close and this situation has been upsetting for this group. Good Luck to the him, and the players will miss him, and hope he finds what he is looking for with his new team. Maybe someday he can explain it all to the boys.