Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
What is the definition of a holdback now that U.S. Lacrosse has set a standard?

Easy:
Kid who should be in HS by now but is choosing to compete against 8th graders instead = hold back.
Kid who should have been in HS last year but was still competing against 7th graders = double hold back.

U.S. Lacrosse set a standard for 2029s and below. But 2028s can be on pace to graduate HS at age 20 and still play vs. kids a full 2-3 years younger. It matters less the older the kids get. But don't pretend it doesn't still matter in middle school.
I’m not a fan of holdbacks for sports— but are there really any kids playing around here who are TWO years back from where they should be? Are there kids who should graduate in 2026 playing in 2028?? I highly doubt that.


I don’t doubt it at all. This is likely where a kid started school a year late and then did an additional MS year. Agree less common but there are definitely a handful of instances where this has occurred.
That would be pretty pathetic. And yes— that should carry a stigma for the kid and parents. Well deserved.