Great points, larger programs act as they are the only show in town. I have to wonder if the old style is being usurped by these younger programs that are playing top level lax because they put time to develop kids and now built a team over several seasons. I sort of doubt that all allegiance will go out the window when the Titans decide next yr to “reboot.” They maybe SOL. How much athletic talent is there? Yes they were in a positive feedback loop, but these younger programs have been grooming their kids/families for years.
CoachC Express did beat stealth, but got clobbered everywhere else. Basing everything on the Aces falling apart is a bit naive as there of course were other factors. Bottom line is lax is the ultramarine sport: gd teams are positive feedback loops by definition. Those top programs are late to their own show!
No one will “reboot” till 8th or 9th grade. 91 and Express will go national. They don’t need other LI kids to migrate like in the past. Kids from TX, FL, or GA will do just fine when they fly in. The days of sending 15 to 18 LI kids from one team to premier college lax programs are over. Enjoy these younger years with less movement and make some friends and enjoy some wins along the way. After 7th grade it will become more cut throat than ever.
