I suppose you are making the argument that the average graduate from Garrett County Public Schools *is* as adequately prepared for college as the average graduate from Georgetown Prep. Because the opposite is well documented and statistically supported. A better argument would be that some public schools are better than some private schools in this way. Which is true.
Or are you arguing that college lacrosse coaches don't care about GPAs. Because that's also not factual.
Or are you arguing that you don't need a (non-parent) adult to advocate for your son in his recruitment. Because that not factual and borderline dangerous.
Or are you arguing that having fewer college counselors per student has no impact on college placement. Because that is not factual.
Or are your arguing that high-price clubs (most in the DC area) don't have better access to college coaches than your average rec or rec-club-MYLA coach? Because that would be hard to believe. It doesn't mean those elite club coaches are BETTER coaches (in many cases they surely are not). But it might mean someone picks up the phone when they call as opposed to "Coach Bob from Forest Hill Wild Cats!"
Are you arguing anything, or are you just a "Society is BS, Man, Dang Patriarchy!!!" kind of adult?
In other words...if your son is playing for Forest Hill, Blue Claws or KP (although they may be quality teams) you may want to consider trying out for another club with directors/coaches who will help get your kid recruited and has a lot of connections come July.
That sounds like an advertisement for for-profit clubs. And it's simply not true.
The MS club landscape has changed a decent amount in the past 10 years. There are a ton of former MYLA teams who "went club" and have coaches/directors who are connected and help kids get recruited.
I'd love to see a list of "dad coaches" and program directors who played, coached and reffed at the highest level of college and at MIAA schools. A number of kids who played for those teams you mentioned that are currently playing in the MIAA and have gone on to top college programs.
