Most Long Island girls who have realistic lists do very well in recruiting. the ones that struggle tend to fall into one of four categories

1) Targeting schools too high for their lacrosse ability
2) Not having good enough grades / test scores for their target school
3) Not having the size or speed necessarily to play at their desired level
4) Taking a "wide" instead of "narrow" recruiting approach (eg going to a bunch of showcases with schools who they aren't targeting, but not going to single school prospect days of those who they are)

A good recruiting director should be able to help avoid all three issues.