I would say none, but by default, maybe the MCD goalie, since they don't have a goalie.
How does McD have no other goalie besides an incoming freshman(meaning how did they not recruit one or have one)? Do they still only have one?
They have other goalies, not sure what this person is talking about.
How does one get recruited by these private schools? Do the coaches attend middle school tournaments/NGLL games?
Yes, the coaches attend MS tournaments. This relies on them finding your son/daughter in a large group of kids. There is a better way, if you are considering sending your child to a private school.
Best way to get on their radar is to reach out to them via the admissions office at your choice(s) of schools. You can tell admissions (and the coach) about your child, what you are looking for in a school, and set up a visit day. Expect to talk about your family, your work, the cost of the school and whether you will be applying for financial aid (all schools give it, and the average % of the student body receiving some level of help is around 40% at most schools).
Following the visit (one or two hours) you can book a shadow day, which allows your child to attend a full day of classes with the class he/she would be joining. You can arrange for a meeting with the coach during that day - for your child, not for you. If you are looking at Upper Schools, the coaches will expect your child to be able to articulate why he or she wants to attend the school, goals, aspirations, GPA, athletics, arts, hobbies, etc.
Good luck. It is a major investment in your child's future, and I highly recommend at least having a look at the local private schools. Our experience has been wonderful (two kids, M/F, both in HS now, started in preschool at local private).
