What do guys think of New Balance All America team/tryouts over Nike? Nike seems basically all Leading Edge. The New Balance isn't as blatant but seems mostly BBL and Tri-State. IF you aren't on either of those clubs are you wasting your time and money?
Naturally club politics comes into play with all of these events, always has, always will. I guess that the important question is whether the event is giving your son the exposure that he is looking for. Sure, it is exciting to play in front of the top tier coaches, but you must do an honest assessment of where your son fits into the college recruiting process. If your son is more in line with D3 lacrosse, it may be better to attend a prospect day at one of those schools where he may have a legitimate opportunity, or a more intimate showcase like the ones Lacrosse Masters offers for high academic schools. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all answer.
