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Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
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Originally Posted by Anonymous
College coaches want the best players they can get, but how much time can the typically staff of 3 really devote to recruiting. It comes down to what they feel is the best use of their time. Where do they look, the top clubs of course. There are now many very good players that don't play for an East coast team or willing to drive hours just to practice with the "right" club. There are no sets of rules that always work in the recruiting landscape. The top players stand out and typically find an appropriate school, but the growth of the sport will allow way more schools to find great players. I think that most of the 2024's feel under valued because they didn't get the offers they felt they deserved or still waiting for one from a top college, it's how competitive people think. Keep that competitive mindset, it's these lessons that make for a successful life after lacrosse. Sorry for preaching, but trying to look at the big picture.

** "I think that most of the 2024's feel under valued because they didn't get the offers they felt they deserved or still waiting for one from a top college, it's how competitive people think."

Actually, it's how delusional people think. Way too many parents blame politics, connections, club directors, club coaches, HS coaches, which club their kid plays for, where they live etc... on why the player doesn't receive offers from the most competitive college programs. It's the the same BS when "Teams". "Lists", "Rankings" are announced, same excuses over and over. The recruiting process is where it all comes, the best programs consistently identify, recruit and make offers to the best players. It is the exception when top tier players fall through the cracks, it is not the rule. If no traditional Top 10 programs are making offers the player is most likely not a top tier athlete, it's unlikely that all of the coaches at all of the best programs miss the kid.

Only top 10 programs have top tier athletes ?

Pretty sure the post said …

“ If no traditional Top 10 programs are making offers the player is most likely not a top tier athlete, it's unlikely that all of the coaches at all of the best programs miss the kid.”

The point being made was that it would be unlikely for all of the coaches at all of the top programs to miss a top tier athlete.

If you want to know where your daughter stand in relation to the class of 2024 just look at what programs are making offers. Some may receive offers from Top 10-20 programs but choose to go elsewhere but that is not the case for most. The Traditional Top 10-20 offer a wide range of choices most of the best players find a good fit within that group. If the best players were choosing other schools the other programs would be better. They are not, it’s pretty much the same schools year in and year out that are the most competitive.

Not trying to be mean, it’s just reality. The best programs are the best because they bring in the best players.

He said top 10..I am pretty sure there are some top tier athletes at Penn State , Stanford , Vanderbilt etc. very ignorant statement.

Stanford is currently not a good example, they brought in the most recent number recruiting class in the nation and are currently ranked in the top 10. The point you are trying to make is correct though, many lower ranked programs still bring in top tier athletes, just not as many as the top ten programs, who often can fill an entire class with top tier players.

"If no traditional Top 10 programs are making offers the player is most likely not a top tier athlete, it's unlikely that all of the coaches at all of the best programs miss the kid." This does not say top tier players are only on top 10 teams. It says If you daughter has not had an offer from a top 10 then she probably isnt a top tier player. The argument is that it is unlikely that all the coaches from the top 10 teams missed how good your daughter is. So lets all take breath and read!

I think it’s strange to group Stanford, Penn State, and Vanderbilt together. Odd mix. Stanford has been bringing in top tier recruits since Spencer took over, and is the #1 choice for many. They currently have two 5 star ‘24s, and 4 girls form ‘23 on the U18 team. ‘22 class featured the All-America MVP. Their ‘21 class was the #1 recruiting class. You cannot say the same for Penn State, which is on the decline, still a great program, but not a top choice for most. Hopefully they get their act together. Vanderbilt is obviously a great academic school, which is an attraction to some, but their lacrosse mediocre. I think a better list of where there are some unexpected top tier athletes is Loyola, Georgetown, Rutgers, Denver, Jacksonville