Forum to discuss Team 91 MD
Not surprised here; nothing really much to say.
Not surprised here; nothing really much to say.
Million has the 2023 championships scheduled already.
Is he keeping the 2022 championships for a 3rd year?
Will the 2024 great 8 tourney survive another year as well?
I hope all three happen this summer.
Not surprised here; nothing really much to say.
Million has the 2023 championships scheduled already.
Is he keeping the 2022 championships for a 3rd year?
Will the 2024 great 8 tourney survive another year as well?
I hope all three happen this summer.
Will the 2023 91 MD 2023 team be playing in it?
If he does lets hope the brackets are seated better than this past year!1
This was actually a nice tourney.
2022 National Championship again this year?
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
If he has one for 2023, his team should not even be invited.
If he has one for 2023, his team should not even be invited.
Millon will do what he always does; bring kids in from Texas and put his team in the easiest bracket. If this is a legitimate 2023 Tournament and looking at the best 16 teams in the country; 91 2023 MD should not even be considered.
Who will be the 16 to represent the 2023 National Championship Tournament?
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
ease up! officiating was very biased. conflict of interest exists when a tournament participant operates the tournament
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
Not when the clubs refuse to form age-based teams.
Wanna bet! Despite what you may think, MD does not rule the lacrosse world. Holdbacks will be able to play in their grade at school, but will be required to play on age in club ball. Playing fields will be level
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
Can't wait to take our flying cars to the US Lacrosse tournaments! The future is going to be great!
Wanna bet! Despite what you may think, MD does not rule the lacrosse world. Holdbacks will be able to play in their grade at school, but will be required to play on age in club ball. Playing fields will be level
Not likely. US Lacrosse is a joke.
Wanna bet! Despite what you may think, MD does not rule the lacrosse world. Holdbacks will be able to play in their grade at school, but will be required to play on age in club ball. Playing fields will be level
Bet all the money you want. If you think this only happens in MD your mistaken. US Lacrosse tried to derail it numerous times. WSYL also tried last year with this age group by changing the cut off date after all the try outs ended and teams finalized .Finalized by using WSYL age previous age cut off. Which is why top teams from MD and other states did not attend. MM tournament had the best teams playing each other. Which is exactly what every top coach wanted. I do agree that the refs where very biased especially in the playoffs. Every game was very competitive. EVERY TEAM had at least 1 holdback . If you want to play Elite level and try out and pay the money you don't get to bash the system you agreed to play under. There is a ton of other very good AA ,REC teams and leagues to join. ELITE teams do play on a level playing field. Im sure everyone agrees change needs to be made but until then it is what is.
Elite teams that play grade based lacrosse are not on a level playing field. If you can put a player that should be in the 11th grade on the field with on age 9th graders - that is a HUGE advantage. Happens all the time in Maryland. Crabs, FCA, etc. thrive off it.
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
Can't wait to take our flying cars to the US Lacrosse tournaments! The future is going to be great!
your kid is almost of age to be an astronaut. try playing against boys the same age (same stage of maturity, with similar size/speed/strength)
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
Can't wait to take our flying cars to the US Lacrosse tournaments! The future is going to be great!
your kid is almost of age to be an astronaut. try playing against boys the same age (same stage of maturity, with similar size/speed/strength)
Many of the kids reclassing are doing so because they are late bloomers and do want to compete with kids the same size speed and strength. Should they be allowed to reclass?
Elite teams that play grade based lacrosse are not on a level playing field. If you can put a player that should be in the 11th grade on the field with on age 9th graders - that is a HUGE advantage. Happens all the time in Maryland. Crabs, FCA, etc. thrive off it.
So now we have moved on from the holdback law to the double holdback theory. Sure, Scrooge, Jason, and Freddy Kruger all held their kids back twice. I am sure that they were all willing to pay two additional years of "elite" school tuition - in Maryland, no doubt - given all of the residual checks they have coming in.
Can we just stop with the holdback nonsense? Let this Maryland forum remain pure of lacrosse heart, a place where we talk scores, strategy, and game play. A place where us enthusiasts can go to escape the incessant whining we see over in the grade based forum. Okay, this may be too big of an ask, so can we just dispense with the crying and complaining?
My boy only cares about wins and losses. He has never come to me complaining about the age or size of his opponents. He has, however, asked me how he should play a particular situation or player who is much bigger than he is because he simply wants to do well on the field. He wants to compete, win and learn like all of your kids, but you all want to come on here and whine about how tough the lacrosse world is for Little Freddy. Please just stop it!! Help your kid be the best that he can be in any on field situation and shut up about the rest. I hope that the most of are as sick of this !@#$ as I am. Stop making excuses for why your child can't see the field and help him develop. Learn the game so that your able to assist him. Get up a 5am and workout with him. Do what you need to do, but please go back to the 2022 forum if you want to whine.
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
Can't wait to take our flying cars to the US Lacrosse tournaments! The future is going to be great!
your kid is almost of age to be an astronaut. try playing against boys the same age (same stage of maturity, with similar size/speed/strength)
Do you complain this same thing for basketball season, football . You clearly give your kid every excuse in the book. There is 13 year old boys on the football and basketball teams that are bigger than most adult men. Most big adult men. What do you tell your kid during those sports. 1 year difference with boys has such as big maturity difference even boys the exact same age the difference can be huge. My son will never complain or back down from either. Especially with high school is right around the corner
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
At 2023 maybe, not 22, 24 or 25.
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Season hasn't even started but you already know what level the 91 23 team is?? With all the movement how can you say that? Loonies will most likely be the team to beat but until the games are played that will not be known.
2022 National Championship again this year?
Yes!
By far the best tournament of the year for this age group.
Let's be clear, it is not an "age group", it is grade-based. Big difference. US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments will be the future
Can't wait to take our flying cars to the US Lacrosse tournaments! The future is going to be great!
your kid is almost of age to be an astronaut. try playing against boys the same age (same stage of maturity, with similar size/speed/strength)
You are talking out of Uranus.
“We don’t bring in 30 teams because I don’t think 30 can win it, I do think however there are 16 that can. We have a neutral and experienced selection committee, a spectacular venue, it is going to be another really exciting championship.” said Mark Millon, event founder.
I wonder which 16 Teams MM will be inviting?
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Season hasn't even started but you already know what level the 91 23 team is?? With all the movement how can you say that? Loonies will most likely be the team to beat but until the games are played that will not be known.
And how would you now Looney's is the team to beat; 'with all the movement how can you say that?" aka Looney's dad
Everyone should just keep their mouths shut until all of the rosters are posted. Rumors, etc will be laid to rest and you freaks who constantly look up rosters can argue about which kid went there and how that team is now going to dominate, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda until the moon goes down. I guarantee you care about this sh*t more than your kids do.
Everyone should just keep their mouths shut until all of the rosters are posted. Rumors, etc will be laid to rest and you freaks who constantly look up rosters can argue about which kid went there and how that team is now going to dominate, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda until the moon goes down. I guarantee you care about this sh*t more than your kids do.
91 doesn't post rosters because they are constantly bringing in kids from out of state.
Everyone should just keep their mouths shut until all of the rosters are posted. Rumors, etc will be laid to rest and you freaks who constantly look up rosters can argue about which kid went there and how that team is now going to dominate, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda until the moon goes down. I guarantee you care about this sh*t more than your kids do.
91 doesn't post rosters because they are constantly bringing in kids from out of state.
It sounded like they brought one or two kids in from Texas. Big deal. For some reason it sure has got your panties all knotted up.
Elite teams that play grade based lacrosse are not on a level playing field. If you can put a player that should be in the 11th grade on the field with on age 9th graders - that is a HUGE advantage. Happens all the time in Maryland. Crabs, FCA, etc. thrive off it.
So now we have moved on from the holdback law to the double holdback theory. Sure, Scrooge, Jason, and Freddy Kruger all held their kids back twice. I am sure that they were all willing to pay two additional years of "elite" school tuition - in Maryland, no doubt - given all of the residual checks they have coming in.
Can we just stop with the holdback nonsense? Let this Maryland forum remain pure of lacrosse heart, a place where we talk scores, strategy, and game play. A place where us enthusiasts can go to escape the incessant whining we see over in the grade based forum. Okay, this may be too big of an ask, so can we just dispense with the crying and complaining?
My boy only cares about wins and losses. He has never come to me complaining about the age or size of his opponents. He has, however, asked me how he should play a particular situation or player who is much bigger than he is because he simply wants to do well on the field. He wants to compete, win and learn like all of your kids, but you all want to come on here and whine about how tough the lacrosse world is for Little Freddy. Please just stop it!! Help your kid be the best that he can be in any on field situation and shut up about the rest. I hope that the most of are as sick of this !@#$ as I am. Stop making excuses for why your child can't see the field and help him develop. Learn the game so that your able to assist him. Get up a 5am and workout with him. Do what you need to do, but please go back to the 2022 forum if you want to whine.
The holdback issue makes lacrosse a joke to many people that do not play it along with many in the sport. Youth sports was never made to give an advantage to select kids that are heldback for whatever reason. Its a huge advantage while young and gets less as you get older. There will never be a stoppage of people voicing their opinion on how wrong this is. It is wrong and common sense tells you it is.
Even in HS there is some advantage when you are grouped with you grade. Look at the UA tryouts. The 9th and 10th grade teams are overwhelming holdbacks in areas (Balt, DC, Philly) where this is common. It is so bad this last summer that even the guru of recruiting Xanders complained on twitter about how someone had to get this holdback issue under control. That is pretty bad when he says something!
I was thinking the same thing! In one sentence you're saying "how could team 91 know they are the best team"... "the season hasn't started but Looney's is the team to beat". This just shows the caliber of parents on this forum!
Elite teams that play grade based lacrosse are not on a level playing field. If you can put a player that should be in the 11th grade on the field with on age 9th graders - that is a HUGE advantage. Happens all the time in Maryland. Crabs, FCA, etc. thrive off it.
So now we have moved on from the holdback law to the double holdback theory. Sure, Scrooge, Jason, and Freddy Kruger all held their kids back twice. I am sure that they were all willing to pay two additional years of "elite" school tuition - in Maryland, no doubt - given all of the residual checks they have coming in.
Can we just stop with the holdback nonsense? Let this Maryland forum remain pure of lacrosse heart, a place where we talk scores, strategy, and game play. A place where us enthusiasts can go to escape the incessant whining we see over in the grade based forum. Okay, this may be too big of an ask, so can we just dispense with the crying and complaining?
My boy only cares about wins and losses. He has never come to me complaining about the age or size of his opponents. He has, however, asked me how he should play a particular situation or player who is much bigger than he is because he simply wants to do well on the field. He wants to compete, win and learn like all of your kids, but you all want to come on here and whine about how tough the lacrosse world is for Little Freddy. Please just stop it!! Help your kid be the best that he can be in any on field situation and shut up about the rest. I hope that the most of are as sick of this !@#$ as I am. Stop making excuses for why your child can't see the field and help him develop. Learn the game so that your able to assist him. Get up a 5am and workout with him. Do what you need to do, but please go back to the 2022 forum if you want to whine.
The holdback issue makes lacrosse a joke to many people that do not play it along with many in the sport. Youth sports was never made to give an advantage to select kids that are heldback for whatever reason. Its a huge advantage while young and gets less as you get older. There will never be a stoppage of people voicing their opinion on how wrong this is. It is wrong and common sense tells you it is.
Even in HS there is some advantage when you are grouped with you grade. Look at the UA tryouts. The 9th and 10th grade teams are overwhelming holdbacks in areas (Balt, DC, Philly) where this is common. It is so bad this last summer that even the guru of recruiting Xanders complained on twitter about how someone had to get this holdback issue under control. That is pretty bad when he says something!
BLAH BLAH BLAH....SHUT UP AND GO SWING YOUR PURSE SOMEWHERE ELSE YOU CUP CAKE. NOBODY CARES....DUHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Elite teams that play grade based lacrosse are not on a level playing field. If you can put a player that should be in the 11th grade on the field with on age 9th graders - that is a HUGE advantage. Happens all the time in Maryland. Crabs, FCA, etc. thrive off it.
So now we have moved on from the holdback law to the double holdback theory. Sure, Scrooge, Jason, and Freddy Kruger all held their kids back twice. I am sure that they were all willing to pay two additional years of "elite" school tuition - in Maryland, no doubt - given all of the residual checks they have coming in.
Can we just stop with the holdback nonsense? Let this Maryland forum remain pure of lacrosse heart, a place where we talk scores, strategy, and game play. A place where us enthusiasts can go to escape the incessant whining we see over in the grade based forum. Okay, this may be too big of an ask, so can we just dispense with the crying and complaining?
My boy only cares about wins and losses. He has never come to me complaining about the age or size of his opponents. He has, however, asked me how he should play a particular situation or player who is much bigger than he is because he simply wants to do well on the field. He wants to compete, win and learn like all of your kids, but you all want to come on here and whine about how tough the lacrosse world is for Little Freddy. Please just stop it!! Help your kid be the best that he can be in any on field situation and shut up about the rest. I hope that the most of are as sick of this !@#$ as I am. Stop making excuses for why your child can't see the field and help him develop. Learn the game so that your able to assist him. Get up a 5am and workout with him. Do what you need to do, but please go back to the 2022 forum if you want to whine.
The holdback issue makes lacrosse a joke to many people that do not play it along with many in the sport. Youth sports was never made to give an advantage to select kids that are heldback for whatever reason. Its a huge advantage while young and gets less as you get older. There will never be a stoppage of people voicing their opinion on how wrong this is. It is wrong and common sense tells you it is.
Even in HS there is some advantage when you are grouped with you grade. Look at the UA tryouts. The 9th and 10th grade teams are overwhelming holdbacks in areas (Balt, DC, Philly) where this is common. It is so bad this last summer that even the guru of recruiting Xanders complained on twitter about how someone had to get this holdback issue under control. That is pretty bad when he says something!
BLAH BLAH BLAH....SHUT UP AND GO SWING YOUR PURSE SOMEWHERE ELSE YOU CUP CAKE. NOBODY CARES....DUHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Sorry apologist. Most do care and we will continue to voice our opinion on this issue that makes lacrosse the laughing stock of youth sports.
If anyone has a purse full of female things its you. You cant have a fair playing field for your son, you need an advantage. many people call that being a ........
The holdback issue makes lacrosse a joke to many people that do not play it along with many in the sport. Youth sports was never made to give an advantage to select kids that are heldback for whatever reason. Its a huge advantage while young and gets less as you get older. There will never be a stoppage of people voicing their opinion on how wrong this is. It is wrong and common sense tells you it is.
Even in HS there is some advantage when you are grouped with you grade. Look at the UA tryouts. The 9th and 10th grade teams are overwhelming holdbacks in areas (Balt, DC, Philly) where this is common. It is so bad this last summer that even the guru of recruiting Xanders complained on twitter about how someone had to get this holdback issue under control. That is pretty bad when he says something!
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BLAH BLAH BLAH....SHUT UP AND GO SWING YOUR PURSE SOMEWHERE ELSE YOU CUP CAKE. NOBODY CARES....DUHHHHHHH!!!!!!![/quote]
Sorry apologist. Most do care and we will continue to voice our opinion on this issue that makes lacrosse the laughing stock of youth sports.
If anyone has a purse full of female things its you. You cant have a fair playing field for your son, you need an advantage. many people call that being a ........
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"Most do care". Youth club participation doubled last year Nationally. Highest single year growth ever. I guess most didn't care.
Everyone should just keep their mouths shut until all of the rosters are posted. Rumors, etc will be laid to rest and you freaks who constantly look up rosters can argue about which kid went there and how that team is now going to dominate, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda until the moon goes down. I guarantee you care about this sh*t more than your kids do.
91 doesn't post rosters because they are constantly bringing in kids from out of state.
It sounded like they brought one or two kids in from Texas. Big deal. For some reason it sure has got your panties all knotted up.
3 kids and it is ridiculous!
Practice don't complain. If size and age matters to you that much, try sleep away camp in Vermont. Its lacrosse. Play or get played.
"Most do care". Youth club participation doubled last year Nationally. Highest single year growth ever. I guess most didn't care.
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Club participation would triple in an age based system, now go pick up your teenager from 2025 practice...
"Most do care". Youth club participation doubled last year Nationally. Highest single year growth ever. I guess most didn't care.
Club participation would triple in an age based system, now go pick up your teenager from 2025 practice...[/quote]
Don't need rec talent playing/saturating club. Club should not be paid replacement for rec.
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Season hasn't even started but you already know what level the 91 23 team is?? With all the movement how can you say that? Loonies will most likely be the team to beat but until the games are played that will not be known.
And how would you now Looney's is the team to beat; 'with all the movement how can you say that?" aka Looney's dad
I did not say Looney's "is" the team to beat. I said "likely". That is based on the movement I know about. My point was more how could someone say 91 md was a B team without seeing the teams play this year. Sorry I didn't pick your sons team as the potential team to beat.
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Season hasn't even started but you already know what level the 91 23 team is?? With all the movement how can you say that? Loonies will most likely be the team to beat but until the games are played that will not be known.
And how would you now Looney's is the team to beat; 'with all the movement how can you say that?" aka Looney's dad
I did not say Looney's "is" the team to beat. I said "likely". That is based on the movement I know about. My point was more how could someone say 91 md was a B team without seeing the teams play this year. Sorry I didn't pick your sons team as the potential team to beat.
Again not knowing the movement of anyone but Looney's I am not sure how you can even make that statement. Sorry I disagree that your sons team is the LIKELY team to beat since the season starts 8 months from now and no one has played a single game. Good Luck Looney's dad.
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Season hasn't even started but you already know what level the 91 23 team is?? With all the movement how can you say that? Loonies will most likely be the team to beat but until the games are played that will not be known.
And how would you now Looney's is the team to beat; 'with all the movement how can you say that?" aka Looney's dad
I did not say Looney's "is" the team to beat. I said "likely". That is based on the movement I know about. My point was more how could someone say 91 md was a B team without seeing the teams play this year. Sorry I didn't pick your sons team as the potential team to beat.
Because 91 should have been a B team last year and went 0-6 in HOCO. They have lost kids from a team that went 0-6. How could they possibly be more than a B team this year?
Sure - 91 Maryland is a b team.
Season hasn't even started but you already know what level the 91 23 team is?? With all the movement how can you say that? Loonies will most likely be the team to beat but until the games are played that will not be known.
And how would you now Looney's is the team to beat; 'with all the movement how can you say that?" aka Looney's dad
I did not say Looney's "is" the team to beat. I said "likely". That is based on the movement I know about. My point was more how could someone say 91 md was a B team without seeing the teams play this year. Sorry I didn't pick your sons team as the potential team to beat.
Because 91 should have been a B team last year and went 0-6 in HOCO. They have lost kids from a team that went 0-6. How could they possibly be more than a B team this year?
What did they lose and where did they go? There was definitely some talent on that team last year just not enough of it to compete at a AA level.
Faceoff kid went to FCA along with a few middies and the goalie did go to Crabs; they may have lost some others to Looney's as well. Not sure of the rationale to their departure and again this is all through the Lax Grapevine so who knows what is true and BS!!! LOL
Practice don't complain. If size and age matters to you that much, try sleep away camp in Vermont. Its lacrosse. Play or get played.
I agree, if it bothers you that much, go out and get faster and get stronger and get better and show you deserve the time instead of the out of state kid. Does your mom still walk you to the bathroom? Tons of teams have out of state kids. Get over it.
Practice don't complain. If size and age matters to you that much, try sleep away camp in Vermont. Its lacrosse. Play or get played.
I agree, if it bothers you that much, go out and get faster and get stronger and get better and show you deserve the time instead of the out of state kid. Does your mom still walk you to the bathroom? Tons of teams have out of state kids. Get over it.
I agree with everything (work harder) except out of state players coming in to play for an already established team!! What is that teaching your existing players that are busting their a$$ every day at practice coach? This is the win at all costs mentality that is ruining youth lacrosse. Play with what you got Mark and COACH THEM!!!
Because 91 should have been a B team last year and went 0-6 in HOCO. They have lost kids from a team that went 0-6. How could they possibly be more than a B team this year?[/quote]
How? It could be that the new players added are better than the ones that left?
And this is how a lacrosse forum is started! To give all of these parents who feel so strongly about their opinions an anonymous place to express them. Clearly the only thing wrong with this sport is the loser parents who don't have enough guts or class to stick up for their kids to a coach instead of an anonymous forum.
And this is how a lacrosse forum is started! To give all of these parents who feel so strongly about their opinions an anonymous place to express them. Clearly the only thing wrong with this sport is the loser parents who don't have enough guts or class to stick up for their kids to a coach instead of an anonymous forum.
You tell em MM!!!
Because 91 should have been a B team last year and went 0-6 in HOCO. They have lost kids from a team that went 0-6. How could they possibly be more than a B team this year?
How? It could be that the new players added are better than the ones that left?
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Could be but my son was at those tryouts and trust me when I say it was one of the worst run tryouts my son took part in this year; coaching is an obvious issue here. Completely unorganized and we chose not to come back for day 2. I would also say if the kids that left made Crabs, FCA and Looney's AA teams......the new players more than likely are not as talented. This club as it stands is an A/B team based on what I saw.
Because 91 should have been a B team last year and went 0-6 in HOCO. They have lost kids from a team that went 0-6. How could they possibly be more than a B team this year?
How? It could be that the new players added are better than the ones that left?
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Could be but my son was at those tryouts and trust me when I say it was one of the worst run tryouts my son took part in this year; coaching is an obvious issue here. Completely unorganized and we chose not to come back for day 2. I would also say if the kids that left made Crabs, FCA and Looney's AA teams......the new players more than likely are not as talented. This club as it stands is an A/B team based on what I saw.[/quote]
As it stands you have no clue...
Mark Millon is insane; plane and simple. Anyone playing for him will soon learn how miserable of an experience it will be! Unbelievable knowledge but has no clue how to coach or speak to kids; embarrassing to say the least.
My son has played for Mark for four years. Is he tough? Yes. Is he demanding? Yes. 90% of our players have been with him for that long and my son, for one, will give him 100% credit for his evolution into a very good player. If it were the misery slog that outsiders describe, kids would leave but they don't because they love playing with each other and they really enjoy the results of their hard work. I'm sure true for players on Hawks, Madlax etc... where I think there are a lot of outsiders looking in and making absurd criticisms.
My son has played for Mark for four years. Is he tough? Yes. Is he demanding? Yes. 90% of our players have been with him for that long and my son, for one, will give him 100% credit for his evolution into a very good player. If it were the misery slog that outsiders describe, kids would leave but they don't because they love playing with each other and they really enjoy the results of their hard work. I'm sure true for players on Hawks, Madlax etc... where I think there are a lot of outsiders looking in and making absurd criticisms.
" Break his arms" " give it to the 9th grader" LOL
"Break his arms" wasn't MM, I was there.
Go back to your wing bar and stir it up somewhere else.
Correct, not Mark. And my son took it about as seriously as a football coach saying "knock his block off!". A common phrase, but not, um, an instruction to decapitate a player...
For the person who keeps talking about the Texas kid. When did Texas become such a power house in lacrosse that your so worried? Maybe he wants to become a better lacrosse player and his parents have the means to have him play in MD. BTW. He was on the roster all year.
For the person who keeps talking about the Texas kid. When did Texas become such a power house in lacrosse that your so worried? Maybe he wants to become a better lacrosse player and his parents have the means to have him play in MD. BTW. He was on the roster all year.
It becomes an issue when 91 is paying for flights but doesn't have money for practice fields for the non chosen teams come summer time. It isn't a well kept secret that the club is flying the kids in.
"Break his arms" wasn't MM, I was there.
Go back to your wing bar and stir it up somewhere else.
You need to listen to video that was posted. Sure sounded like MM..Do you agree that he said " give it to the 9th grader" or was that someone else too.
Correct, not Mark. And my son took it about as seriously as a football coach saying "knock his block off!". A common phrase, but not, um, an instruction to decapitate a player...
So it wasnt Mark?? but your son didnt take it seriously?? was it a player next to him??LOL
Break his arms is not screamed out on the field by any decent coach. Only morons scream that. And knock his block off isnt screamed out on the football field by any modern coach. Only morons do that .
Good luck making Team 91 into Cobra Kai in whatever superheated lax world you live in. Not the view of parents or the kids who really enjoy playing for 91MD.
I'm not going to apologize for the 9th grader comment (by whichever coach). But you had to see the hulking man-child in question to appreciate the circumstances...
Good luck making Team 91 into Cobra Kai in whatever superheated lax world you live in. Not the view of parents or the kids who really enjoy playing for 91MD.
They are like unicorns. We've heard of these kids on this forum, but do they really exist? More likely the parents are buying the stuff MM is shoveling.
Practice don't complain. If size and age matters to you that much, try sleep away camp in Vermont. Its lacrosse. Play or get played.
I agree, if it bothers you that much, go out and get faster and get stronger and get better and show you deserve the time instead of the out of state kid. Does your mom still walk you to the bathroom? Tons of teams have out of state kids. Get over it.
I agree with everything (work harder) except out of state players coming in to play for an already established team!! What is that teaching your existing players that are busting their a$$ every day at practice coach? This is the win at all costs mentality that is ruining youth lacrosse. Play with what you got Mark and COACH THEM!!!
Bull#$%^, you are paying $1800 - $2500 so that your son can play lacrosse. Blame yourself for ruining youth lacrosee, just like the rest of us. After that, tell your kid to get stronger, get faster, get smarter.
Unicorn? My son asks me every couple days when our first fall practice is because he can't wait to get back on the field. If you can't figure out whether your son enjoys something or not, you are obviously a crackerjack parent...
Unicorn? My son asks me every couple days when our first fall practice is because he can't wait to get back on the field. If you can't figure out whether your son enjoys something or not, you are obviously a crackerjack parent...
Asks every couple days? Is he dense?
Correct, not Mark. And my son took it about as seriously as a football coach saying "knock his block off!". A common phrase, but not, um, an instruction to decapitate a player...
So it wasnt Mark?? but your son didnt take it seriously?? was it a player next to him??LOL
Break his arms is not screamed out on the field by any decent coach. Only morons scream that. And knock his block off isnt screamed out on the football field by any modern coach. Only morons do that .
Nobody is disputing the fact that the comment was yelled, but it wasn't MM.
Practice don't complain. If size and age matters to you that much, try sleep away camp in Vermont. Its lacrosse. Play or get played.
I agree, if it bothers you that much, go out and get faster and get stronger and get better and show you deserve the time instead of the out of state kid. Does your mom still walk you to the bathroom? Tons of teams have out of state kids. Get over it.
I agree with everything (work harder) except out of state players coming in to play for an already established team!! What is that teaching your existing players that are busting their a$$ every day at practice coach? This is the win at all costs mentality that is ruining youth lacrosse. Play with what you got Mark and COACH THEM!!!
Bull#$%^, you are paying $1800 - $2500 so that your son can play lacrosse. Blame yourself for ruining youth lacrosee, just like the rest of us. After that, tell your kid to get stronger, get faster, get smarter.
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the Team 91 Philosophy; WIN AT ALL COSTS. No reason to teach these young impressionable young men; who are 10 to 14 years of age mind you, how to overcome major obstacles; including bouncing back from mistakes both on and off the field, good sportsmanship, how to be humble in victory and defeat, to teach resiliency, to prepare them for life's challenges or how to simply have fun playing the game they love......NO at Team 91 we will just use your $1800-2500 fee to fuel the jets and fly kids in from Texas to so we can WIN. Oh MM you sir where have you gone?? Good Luck 22 and 24!!
Practice don't complain. If size and age matters to you that much, try sleep away camp in Vermont. Its lacrosse. Play or get played.
I agree, if it bothers you that much, go out and get faster and get stronger and get better and show you deserve the time instead of the out of state kid. Does your mom still walk you to the bathroom? Tons of teams have out of state kids. Get over it.
I agree with everything (work harder) except out of state players coming in to play for an already established team!! What is that teaching your existing players that are busting their a$$ every day at practice coach? This is the win at all costs mentality that is ruining youth lacrosse. Play with what you got Mark and COACH THEM!!!
Bull#$%^, you are paying $1800 - $2500 so that your son can play lacrosse. Blame yourself for ruining youth lacrosee, just like the rest of us. After that, tell your kid to get stronger, get faster, get smarter.
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the Team 91 Philosophy; WIN AT ALL COSTS. No reason to teach these young impressionable young men; who are 10 to 14 years of age mind you, how to overcome major obstacles; including bouncing back from mistakes both on and off the field, good sportsmanship, how to be humble in victory and defeat, to teach resiliency, to prepare them for life's challenges or how to simply have fun playing the game they love......NO at Team 91 we will just use your $1800-2500 fee to fuel the jets and fly kids in from Texas to so we can WIN. Oh MM you sir where have you gone?? Good Luck 22 and 24!!
Seriously people -- it is about the "Millon" brand. This organization is "Team 91" in name only. MM is about MM, and his focus is on himself, his kids and his business. Whether he screws Breakers, Team 91 or anyone else in his way is to be expected. So, bringing in kids from out of State, or out of the country, or from another planet -- if it enhances in his opinion -- his brand, his business future, and his oh so fragile ego, is to be expected. It is NOT about winning at any cost. Rather, it is using winning at absurd costs and abandonment of any sense of values, that serves his real purposes. That we all pay absurd amounts for his gaming -- as is the case with Crabs and other elite organizations that are brand centric -- is the American way. Good business plan, with an abundance of clients who are too self absorbed to figure it all out.
My son has played for Mark for four years. Is he tough? Yes. Is he demanding? Yes. 90% of our players have been with him for that long and my son, for one, will give him 100% credit for his evolution into a very good player. If it were the misery slog that outsiders describe, kids would leave but they don't because they love playing with each other and they really enjoy the results of their hard work. I'm sure true for players on Hawks, Madlax etc... where I think there are a lot of outsiders looking in and making absurd criticisms.
Kids are leaving. And coaches. Maybe that's why only 19 kids tried out for the 2022 team this year.
Team 91MD is all about the 2022 and 2024 teams. MM doesn't care about any of the other teams in his organization.
you obviously no nothing about youth football....I'm sure you will come back with some kind of p*##y excuse for knowing nothing about contact sports. Go put your whites on and grab your shuttlecock.
you obviously no nothing about youth football....I'm sure you will come back with some kind of p*##y excuse for knowing nothing about contact sports. Go put your whites on and grab your shuttlecock.
What the [lacrosse] is this 91 parent/coach smoking? Hilarious.
Correct, not Mark. And my son took it about as seriously as a football coach saying "knock his block off!". A common phrase, but not, um, an instruction to decapitate a player...
So it wasnt Mark?? but your son didnt take it seriously?? was it a player next to him??LOL
Break his arms is not screamed out on the field by any decent coach. Only morons scream that. And knock his block off isnt screamed out on the football field by any modern coach. Only morons do that .
Nobody is disputing the fact that the comment was yelled, but it wasn't MM.
Still going with that excuse. Was it a ventriloquist impersonating MM ? LOL
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom.
Mostly at the top. Not sure how anyone still rides around town with a 91 sticker on their car.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
If MM weren't such a detestable person, no one would care what he did. Because he is such a lunatic, his every move is scrutinized and your kid and his TX buddies are just collateral damage. No one has any animosity toward any of the kids on Team 91 just like there was no animosity toward the Breakers kids before Millon raided their cupboards. I hear a lot of kids moved on from that 2022 91 team and if that's true, that says more than all the posters on this forum.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the mind of example you want your son to follow??
No, of course not. However, I also do not want my children to walk away from employers and organizations in the manner you have. There is something to be said for moving on peacefully.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
Nothing like waiting until it's all over to complain. Way to take a stand!
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
Disclaimer- I am not affiliated in any with this team or club.
Thank you for this post. Kudos to you for making the commitment to play for an out of state team. It is 100% understandable to look out of state when in state isn't able to provide you with the level of play you are looking for. I can only imagine the stress it puts on your family, with all of the travel and time and money. Welcome to Maryland. Good luck to your son this coming season. I hope he has a good one with the team.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
1. Everyone is allowed to spend their money the way they see fit, or have your son play for whomever you want.
2. Did you not see the video of the Madlax game where MM is heard telling his kids to break the kids arm?
3. MM is a jerk and a terrible role model. If you want to compromise your family values and give your money to MM and have your son be a part of his team, that's your call, but don't expect people to exempt you from criticism
4. There are plenty of great Texas teams and coaches. That is disgusting the amount of money you spend to travel up here. Why not have your son play for a great team in TX and give the money you would have given to MM, and give it instead to charity that can actually do good.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
youtu.be/epBzTuDSL8U
Yeah, there are coaches from B'more and LI all over...even Tay-haas.
You don't have to leave your state to find a group of re-classed horses that can ball.
Texas Mustangs...formerly the Texas 3D Team is a prime example. They flew into MD for Crab Feast and whooped up on a lot of local teams.
he wont have to play in Texas, there are plenty of MD high schools that he can either live with the coaches or board at the school, just not sure your in the right program to make that happen unless he likes Gilman
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
youtu.be/epBzTuDSL8U
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
youtu.be/epBzTuDSL8U
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
youtu.be/epBzTuDSL8U
You are a [lacrosse]! Move on ..... its been confirmed that MM was not the one that yelled break this arms. AND if you had listened to the tv broadcast of the final four you would have heard it used multiple times throughout the games by the announcers. You are an idiot who never played lacrosse and are posting living through your B level talent son who couldn't cut it at Team 89+2!
Anybody that has seen the video can clearly see that Millon was the one that yelled "break his arms." But let's say for the sake of argument, he didn't yell it. Instead the coach standing directly next to him yelled it. Does it really make it any better that Millon would permit one of his assistants to yell the same thing??
I notice the Texas dad won't respond after the video link was posted.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
You are a [lacrosse]! Move on ..... its been confirmed that MM was not the one that yelled break this arms. AND if you had listened to the tv broadcast of the final four you would have heard it used multiple times throughout the games by the announcers. You are an idiot who never played lacrosse and are posting living through your B level talent son who couldn't cut it at Team 89+2!
Anger issues! And no announcer used " break his arms" during final four. Who told you that..The same people that confirmed MM didnt say anything! LOL..
You are a [lacrosse]! Move on ..... its been confirmed that MM was not the one that yelled break this arms. AND if you had listened to the tv broadcast of the final four you would have heard it used multiple times throughout the games by the announcers. You are an idiot who never played lacrosse and are posting living through your B level talent son who couldn't cut it at Team 89+2!
Confirmed by MM, so it must be so.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
You are a [lacrosse]! Move on ..... its been confirmed that MM was not the one that yelled break this arms. AND if you had listened to the tv broadcast of the final four you would have heard it used multiple times throughout the games by the announcers. You are an idiot who never played lacrosse and are posting living through your B level talent son who couldn't cut it at Team 89+2!
What a minute who is the [lacrosse]? Lots of fine families that participate in the program, but you are not helping their cause.
Anybody that has seen the video can clearly see that Millon was the one that yelled "break his arms." But let's say for the sake of argument, he didn't yell it. Instead the coach standing directly next to him yelled it. Does it really make it any better that Millon would permit one of his assistants to yell the same thing??
How about the [lacrosse] comments? The 9th grader comments? The "you won't make it at the next level" comments? No matter how disgusting lacrosse has gotten, it is still not ok to bully a kid on the other team.
Anybody that has seen the video can clearly see that Millon was the one that yelled "break his arms." But let's say for the sake of argument, he didn't yell it. Instead the coach standing directly next to him yelled it. Does it really make it any better that Millon would permit one of his assistants to yell the same thing??
Agree. We all know who said it..Even if it wasnt..It was the coach next to him., Who tells a 5th grader to break another 5th graders arms??
Ohh excuse me..Who tells a 5th grader to break a "" 9 th "" graders arm!! LOL
Lay off the TX dad and his kid. Seem like nice people who just don't realize that MM is irrelevant when it comes to preparing a kid for the next level.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
My son plays on this team and you did not try out the first year! It is crazy that you think it is fine for your boys to come up and start the games over MD boys that attend every practice and deserve to start the game over the TX boys. You must have your eyes and ears closed to not hear MM's craziness, but then again you and the TX boys are not at all the practices!
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
Mr. Texas M,
What do you think about MM telling his kids to break a 5th grader's arms? Must feel good having your son play for this guy.
You are a (censored)! Move on ..... its been confirmed that MM was not the one that yelled break this arms. AND if you had listened to the tv broadcast of the final four you would have heard it used multiple times throughout the games by the announcers. You are an idiot who never played lacrosse and are posting living through your B level talent son who couldn't cut it at Team 89+2!
You are the (censored)!!! It was 100% MM and I was there and heard it.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
My son plays on this team and you did not try out the first year! It is crazy that you think it is fine for your boys to come up and start the games over MD boys that attend every practice and deserve to start the game over the TX boys. You must have your eyes and ears closed to not hear MM's craziness, but then again you and the TX boys are not at all the practices!
Nobody "deserves" more PT because they've been around longer. It's a meritocracy. The best players play. If you're steaming on the sidelines because the kid doesn't play, tell him to get better.
What a nightmare dad. Playing time is not determined by who attends more practices.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
My son plays on this team and you did not try out the first year! It is crazy that you think it is fine for your boys to come up and start the games over MD boys that attend every practice and deserve to start the game over the TX boys. You must have your eyes and ears closed to not hear MM's craziness, but then again you and the TX boys are not at all the practices!
Nobody "deserves" more PT because they've been around longer. It's a meritocracy. The best players play. If you're steaming on the sidelines because the kid doesn't play, tell him to get better.
What a nightmare dad. Playing time is not determined by who attends more practices.
Kid is better!
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
Didn't tryout the first year or this year, but TX boys always start the game.
MM does not insist that players try out that he knows are good enough to play and start. He'd prefer it but is not unreasonable given summer vacation schedules. Also relevant to the earlier posts re number of kids at MD91 tryouts. He gives a couple kids he knows very well a pass.
MM does not insist that players try out that he knows are good enough to play and start. He'd prefer it but is not unreasonable given summer vacation schedules. Also relevant to the earlier posts re number of kids at MD91 tryouts. He gives a couple kids he knows very well a pass.
That is a terrible message. Everyone should have to fight for a spot in front of impartial observers. What a joke.
MM does not insist that players try out that he knows are good enough to play and start. He'd prefer it but is not unreasonable given summer vacation schedules. Also relevant to the earlier posts re number of kids at MD91 tryouts. He gives a couple kids he knows very well a pass.
That is a terrible message. Everyone should have to fight for a spot in front of impartial observers. What a joke.
What color is the sky in the world you live in, because last time any person with even half a brain checked, life ain't fair. You don't like it, tell your kid to get better to take playing time away from the kid. Otherwise shut it.
Which is it? MM is a jerk for being too tough on his players. Or MM is enough of a talent evaluator to know that very good players will still be very good players two months later and shows some heart due to family commitments. Do you think MLax or 91 Long Island or Hawks will cut their top kids if they have a conflictfoe tryouts?
What is 91MD's best overall team? One of Millon's?
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
Didn't tryout the first year or this year, but TX boys always start the game.
Texas player can come up to Jersey.. we have good coaches and welcome the Hot Moms from The Great State. MD is just pissed off they have to look at "Baltimore Cutesy"
MM does not insist that players try out that he knows are good enough to play and start. He'd prefer it but is not unreasonable given summer vacation schedules. Also relevant to the earlier posts re number of kids at MD91 tryouts. He gives a couple kids he knows very well a pass.
That is a terrible message. Everyone should have to fight for a spot in front of impartial observers. What a joke.
Every director is entitled to run his/her program as they wish. At this point -- especially at the older groups (22 through 18) these kids have been playing together for several years (3 or more). MM and others know what they have, what they need, and what they want. The kids that have been with the program for several years have nothing to prove at tryouts. The program director will screen the applicant pool and see if anyone fits his/her needs/wants list. That simple. And yes, seniority matters inasmuch as that seniority has helped kids entrench themselves, establish a resume, and track record. Your notion is romantic at best, and not needed.
How does the 2023 team look this year? We all know 22 and 24 will be solid and the 25 team as well. 2023 division seems to be loaded every year and I was curious to see what improvements this team has made since tryouts were held.
Team 88+3 parents are the same as Madlax ones - able to hold their nose and swallow their pride to let their kids play for a jerk.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
Didn't tryout the first year or this year, but TX boys always start the game.
Texas player can come up to Jersey.. we have good coaches and welcome the Hot Moms from The Great State. MD is just pissed off they have to look at "Baltimore Cutesy"
That would be a lot of money to spend to play in the armpit of America! I'm sure the mom's would enjoy getting stared down by all the NJ grease-ball papas.
Texas parent here whose son plays on MD 2022 team with MM. For the record, we pay for tuition, our OWN flights and try out for the team, no free rides, sorry to disappoint. I bet that is a shocker to you all. To your surprise, Texas is no hot bed for lacrosse, though there are some great teams and players, that is why we have made the decision to travel to MD, as well as LI, to expose our son to the best competition. For those that are upset that boys from TX travel to MD to play on teams that they try out for and make, since when do you decide who can and can't play on MD teams. Through Team 91, our boys in Texas have been trained by both NY and MD coaches. On these occasions, several of the boys have had the opportunity to try out and play with NY and MD teams. A few of us, who can, want our sons to have a better lacrosse experience, so what is the problem?
You guys should not worry about anything. Your 8th graders will soon go to a public or private HS that has a lacrosse team, they will practice 5-6 days a week, get quality coaching/training and play against top talent every week. Meanwhile, my son, who lives in TX, will go to a HS that does NOT have a school sanctioned lacrosse team. Will not have anything close to the coaching your kid receives and will continue to play in a recreational club environment. So, my apologies for wanting my kid to get the best training and experience in MD while he can.
I'm not on the sidelines with the team, so I can't confirm or deny what MM has said. What I can tell you, is that Mark has provided an awesome opportunity for my son and has been open and honest with me as well as my son. We have enjoyed getting to know our MD families on our team and most importantly, my son has made some pretty cool friends during this experience.
Instead of coitizing MM and his program, cheer on your kid’s team and don’t worry about what Team 91 MD is doing. Each of us are doing what we think is best for our sons. Better yet, look for me on the parent sideline to say hi and chat, us Texans are pretty-friendly!
Mr. M
Didn't tryout the first year or this year, but TX boys always start the game.
Don't understand how this is relevant. It is standard practice at most clubs that not all players need to try out. MM may or may not be a lot of things but, he is knowledgeable enough to see highlights, a kid once or twice and know if he is skilled or has potential. Each team has a personality and sounds like you are not a great fit for the team if you are so frustrated and attacking your sons team mate. This is club. It is not about equal playing time. It is about whoever is the best player in a certain scenario being on the field. MM has no issue with doing that. The high school 91 teams struggle greatly with that concept which has been their downfall along with daddy ball, but he is pretty open about it and he is not there to be your friend. He wants the best team. You chose to stay.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
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Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that
Is he the most personable guy? No.
Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No.
But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be.
Your son does not play for him, he isn't a personable guy, he won't go out on a limb for your kid, but you think it's a stretch that some of these posts about him are false? Go watch him coach a game and report back.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that
Is he the most personable guy? No.
Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No.
But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be.
Your son does not play for him, he isn't a personable guy, he won't go out on a limb for your kid, but you think it's a stretch that some of these posts about him are false? Go watch him coach a game and report back.
As a matter of fact, if you knew how the club worked, you would know that the teams share fields so we do have quite a bit first hand experience with watching him coach, being coached during skill sessions and have watched many games at tournaments and hoco. If the hoco league had an issue with him and if the refs reported it the way I am sure you believe it to be, they would have banned him from the league and tournaments. You don't like the man, you don't like his teams, you don't like the club and that is fine and there are others that share your views but there are many who do and they would wish you well at another club as you continue to grow in the game with your son. Clearly 91 is not the club for you but there are a lot of good kids and families that you broadly trashed with your words. You seem to be adept at picking apart the bits and pieces of something and that will make your experience and your sons miserable. Your son is watching you as his example remember. We wish only the best for you and your son. Hopefully you will find what works for you.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
"We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91"
This statement alone tells me you settled for 91 instead of chosen since it appears you've been on all 3 of these clubs.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
"We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91"
This statement alone tells me you settled for 91 instead of chosen since it appears you've been on all 3 of these clubs.
And you would not be more wrong and again have no concept of what may be important to others especially those with experience in the club environment. It is not worth engaging with you as you are so clearly convinced and have difficulty having dialogue with anyone who does not agree with you without starting with nonsense - which may be more of the issue than what club your boy should play on. Your opinion has already been disminished simply by your attitude.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
Dude, there were literally 4 other coaches on the sideline that day. Are you stupid?
My son playED for the 2022 team. I have stood on the sideline and heard him say this exact statement among other things to his 2022 players first hand. My son has told me many other inappropriate things he has said at practice or during games to his players. A video of it was posted that clearly had his voice saying it, but he had youtube take it down. You just cant play it off and its a truly pathetic to put it on the other 91 coaches. Most of the 91 assistant coaches I have spoken with are embarrassed by his behavior and I'm guessing you know that. You probably also know that is EXACTLY why two of his 2022 assistant coaches left as soon as the 2022 Championship game was over. The damage control on inappropriate behavior needs to come from MM not you. Or else he is going to make you look like a complete stooge in a couple months.
At this point anyone parent that would allow their child to play for this organization needs to have their heads examined!! The club is an embarrassment from top to bottom. Wake Up 91 parents; is this the kind of example you want your son to follow??
We choose to have our son play for this club and do not need our heads examined. We have been around the club scene enough with several of our kids and if you are looking for the perfect personality in a Club director, we can tell you that it will not be found at most clubs with access to the best tournaments. If you find a good club director and the coach for your sons team is also a good fit, congratulations. Our son does not play on one of MM teams so can not speak to that but the man has never said a negative word to our son or the other players who train with him through the off season skill and box sessions. Is he the most personable guy? No. Will he go out on a limb for any player who is not his own son? No. The club has quite a few faults as do most. But he is also not the monster these boards make him out to be. We pay for a service the club offers and it has been successful for our son on many levels. There is no perfect club out there. If my son were verbally abused by a coach or we felt that our coach was disrespectful to other teams, we would be gone but that is not the case. We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91 as you have chosen the best for your son presumably. To blanket statement an entire club simply shows your ignorance about the sad realities of club lacrosse that if you really son has talent is the world he will live in for many years and as such it is up to you as his parent to teach him the Appropriate example you want him to follow.
"We know FCA, crabs and Looneys well and they have coach and other issues at our sons level and we chose 91"
This statement alone tells me you settled for 91 instead of chosen since it appears you've been on all 3 of these clubs.
And you would not be more wrong and again have no concept of what may be important to others especially those with experience in the club environment. It is not worth engaging with you as you are so clearly convinced and have difficulty having dialogue with anyone who does not agree with you without starting with nonsense - which may be more of the issue than what club your boy should play on. Your opinion has already been disminished simply by your attitude.
And this coming from someone who says they know FCA, Crabs and looneys well; so who is off base and main game assumptions? Good luck to you and your son playing Elite Lacrosse as advertised by your club. Absolutely a joke.
Notice the Texas dad got out of dodge after the video was posted ...
He has a real job unlike you.....you are a pathetic person!
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Rumor is this team is loaded and full of 'studs'; it will be interesting to see how they do this weekend against some pretty decent competition.
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I’m guessing it was sarcasm but we will know for sure on Sunday. My guess is they go 1-2 or 0-3. VLC which is a top A squad may be their only win.
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I’m guessing it was sarcasm but we will know for sure on Sunday. My guess is they go 1-2 or 0-3. VLC which is a top A squad may be their only win.
Good prediction. 1 and 2 but surprised the win was over Club Blue
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I’m guessing it was sarcasm but we will know for sure on Sunday. My guess is they go 1-2 or 0-3. VLC which is a top A squad may be their only win.
VLC beat Team91 7-1 and lost to Bethesda 5-2. Looks like Team91 is the single A team.
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I’m guessing it was sarcasm but we will know for sure on Sunday. My guess is they go 1-2 or 0-3. VLC which is a top A squad may be their only win.
VLC beat Team91 7-1 and lost to Bethesda 5-2. Looks like Team91 is the single A team.
Wait but beat the HOCO champs 8-6.... I guess what your saying is Club Blue is a single A team as well?
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I’m guessing it was sarcasm but we will know for sure on Sunday. My guess is they go 1-2 or 0-3. VLC which is a top A squad may be their only win.
VLC beat Team91 7-1 and lost to Bethesda 5-2. Looks like Team91 is the single A team.
Wait but beat the HOCO champs 8-6.... I guess what your saying is Club Blue is a single A team as well?
Club Blue Parent here.......nice win by Team 91 but we were without 5 of our top players. Again nice win and we look forward to seeing you again in the Spring.
I just saw the schedule for the 2023 Team on Tourney Machine this weekend at the National Youth Fallfest in Poolesville:
vs Club Blue
vs Bethesda LC Blue
vs VLC
Playing in a AA Bracket.......any thoughts on how they will fair?
Better than all three. Should be easy wins. Will score at will,
Last spring team was 0-6 in HOCO Bethesda Blue 4-2, Club Blue 4-2 and won the championship over Crabs, not sure about VLC but how would those be easy wins and scoring at will?
I’m guessing it was sarcasm but we will know for sure on Sunday. My guess is they go 1-2 or 0-3. VLC which is a top A squad may be their only win.
VLC beat Team91 7-1 and lost to Bethesda 5-2. Looks like Team91 is the single A team.
Wait but beat the HOCO champs 8-6.... I guess what your saying is Club Blue is a single A team as well?
Club Blue just had a bad day. They only practice 3 times in the fall so they were a little rusty. And I'm not a Club Blue dad but I was at that tourney and saw them play.
Rumor is this team is loaded and full of 'studs'; it will be interesting to see how they do this weekend against some pretty decent competition.
I honestly did not see it; watched them against BLC and it was a show. Completely outmatched from the mid first half on. Average at the X, poor Midfield play, slow defensively and horrible in goal....the attack were decent but had some bad turnovers. I also heard they actually had a few kids from Texas come up; unreal MM. Desperate times call for desperate measures. VLC is surely not a AA; they will even tell you that, and my guess is Club Blue did not have their full compliment of boys for the Falls season. Team 91 is clearly a mediocre A team and will still struggle with team like VLC, South River, Cavs etc.
Club Blue Parent here.......nice win by Team 91 but we were without 5 of our top players. Again nice win and we look forward to seeing you again in the Spring.
Everyone is missing players in the fall.
Rumor is this team is loaded and full of 'studs'; it will be interesting to see how they do this weekend against some pretty decent competition.
I honestly did not see it; watched them against BLC and it was a show. Completely outmatched from the mid first half on. Average at the X, poor Midfield play, slow defensively and horrible in goal....the attack were decent but had some bad turnovers. I also heard they actually had a few kids from Texas come up; unreal MM. Desperate times call for desperate measures. VLC is surely not a AA; they will even tell you that, and my guess is Club Blue did not have their full compliment of boys for the Falls season. Team 91 is clearly a mediocre A team and will still struggle with team like VLC, South River, Cavs etc.
This Spring the Texas boys will prove you wrong. they all weren't here
Rumor is this team is loaded and full of 'studs'; it will be interesting to see how they do this weekend against some pretty decent competition.
I honestly did not see it; watched them against BLC and it was a show. Completely outmatched from the mid first half on. Average at the X, poor Midfield play, slow defensively and horrible in goal....the attack were decent but had some bad turnovers. I also heard they actually had a few kids from Texas come up; unreal MM. Desperate times call for desperate measures. VLC is surely not a AA; they will even tell you that, and my guess is Club Blue did not have their full compliment of boys for the Falls season. Team 91 is clearly a mediocre A team and will still struggle with team like VLC, South River, Cavs etc.
This Spring the Texas boys will prove you wrong. they all weren't here
Team 91 parent here......honestly I would rather not have the Texas kid play with us. I will eave it at that.
Club Blue Parent here.......nice win by Team 91 but we were without 5 of our top players. Again nice win and we look forward to seeing you again in the Spring.
Everyone is missing players in the fall.
Not Team 88+3 they just bring in the Texas boys to fill holes; they needed a supplemental tryout in order to field a team in the Fall.
Team 91 MD is a total disaster.
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
The 2022's got killed by Madlax last weekend and then beat a couple crappy teams. They lost a lot of kids from last year's team and don't be surprised if they struggle in HoCo this year. Lot of good teams out there.
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
The 2022's got killed by Madlax last weekend and then beat a couple crappy teams. They lost a lot of kids from last year's team and don't be surprised if they struggle in HoCo this year. Lot of good teams out there.
Agreed about the 2022's.....I think this team will struggle as well; losing your FOGO and Goalie is never a good thing these days
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
Well they are the best player on their teams.
2022 was also missing half their defense and a good attackman. Fall ball...
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
Well they are the best player on their teams.
I think you mean 'were' on the 2022 team
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
The 2022's got killed by Madlax last weekend and then beat a couple crappy teams. They lost a lot of kids from last year's team and don't be surprised if they struggle in HoCo this year. Lot of good teams out there.
They are still good and will not "struggle" as long as BWI is open and they have all their players. They played with a starting attackman, and 2 unbelievably talented starting defenders missing. Don't underestimate them at all. M is not smart for chasing away 8 players and 2 coaches at the end of last season with his mediocre coaching, anger and constant negativity, but several talented kids returned and maybe, just maybe, he learned a valuable lesson about youth lacrosse. <--Doubt it, but don't underestimate the athletes he managed to accumulate and hold on to.
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
You are right about everything, except the former 91 goalie and FO kids left M, not the other way around. 91 won 80+% of their FOs the past 2 years and had a dedicated, well-rounded starting goalie. The goalie stopped playing club lacrosse altogether because M made the sport miserable for him. The FO player upgraded head coaches and moved to Roughriders. Everything else in your comment was spot-on.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
It is when MM is no longer your coach!!
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
It is when MM is no longer your coach!!
He said that he upgraded coaches. Reese over MM is definitely that. And while RR does not have many good teams other than the 22s, neither does 91.
Can’t really speak to 2022, but the 2024 squad has an overwhelming majority of the team who has played for, and enjoyed playing for, MM for years with very few kids leaving.
Can’t really speak to 2022, but the 2024 squad has an overwhelming majority of the team who has played for, and enjoyed playing for, MM for years with very few kids leaving.
You mean MM, the guy who tells his kids to break a kid's arm?
It’s like Groundhog Day for stupid people. It wasn’t him.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
It is when MM is no longer your coach!!
He said that he upgraded coaches. Reese over MM is definitely that. And while RR does not have many good teams other than the 22s, neither does 91.
RR 2020 is a competitive team, they lose to the top few teams, but normally light up the second tier teams. They seem to be caught in the middle.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
It’s like Groundhog Day for stupid people. It wasn’t him.
Yes it was. There was a video posted that you could clearly see it was MM yelling that trash. Stop trying to cover up for this pathetic person. Or is this MM himself trying to defend himself. Never know on an anonymous form.
Thanks genius. Don’t need the video because I was there and my son plays for 91. It wasn’t him. It was someone else, and the kids, speaking for my own, didn’t take it literally because they aren’t morons. Do you think “knock his block off” means an instruction to decapitate a player?
It’s like Groundhog Day for stupid people. It wasn’t him.
Yes it was. There was a video posted that you could clearly see it was MM yelling that trash. Stop trying to cover up for this pathetic person. Or is this MM himself trying to defend himself. Never know on an anonymous form.
Never can figure out why anyone denies it. You can clearly hear MM voice.
Thanks genius. Don’t need the video because I was there and my son plays for 91. It wasn’t him. It was someone else, and the kids, speaking for my own, didn’t take it literally because they aren’t morons. Do you think “knock his block off” means an instruction to decapitate a player?
You can cleanly hear him say " here comes the 9th grader " too...or do you deny that too Mark
I think it was more like “oh great, give it to the 9th grader”. Is that phrase really worth relitigating six months later?
Again, I was there. So were two officials who never flagged anyone on the sidelines and presumably heard everything more clearly than any parent or Zapruder video camera operator from across the other side of the field.
I am a Madlax parent that was at the game. It is all in the past. No hard feelings. We have dropped it, and everyone else should too. It was a hard fought game and emotions were running high. It is what passionate coaches do. Madlax's 2024 team has played T91MD several times since, and MM and the rest of his coaching staff were class acts. (Although MM should tell his right close defender that it is not a good idea to yell things at the stands.)
Well said. True for Coach C from MadLax as well, contrary to all the nonsense on here...
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
Well they are the best player on their teams.
Geeee, who could that ^^^ be??
Rumor is this team is loaded and full of 'studs'; it will be interesting to see how they do this weekend against some pretty decent competition.
I honestly did not see it; watched them against BLC and it was a show. Completely outmatched from the mid first half on. Average at the X, poor Midfield play, slow defensively and horrible in goal....the attack were decent but had some bad turnovers. I also heard they actually had a few kids from Texas come up; unreal MM. Desperate times call for desperate measures. VLC is surely not a AA; they will even tell you that, and my guess is Club Blue did not have their full compliment of boys for the Falls season. Team 91 is clearly a mediocre A team and will still struggle with team like VLC, South River, Cavs etc.
This Spring the Texas boys will prove you wrong. they all weren't here
Wow, there were 4 Texas players at the McDonough tournament! More power to ya, have nothing against it, but you guys really need to start investing in teleportation technology now that you have the numbers to make a difference!
At which age group? 2022, 2024 and 2025 are pretty solid teams. (5-1, 5-1, 4-2 in Hoco league play last year, even better in a few of their summer tournaments). Assume you are referring to the 2023s?
I think the 2025 Team is solid and well coached; 2026 should be playing A along with the 2023. The 2022 and 2024 are very good but at what cost? MM is a win at all cost kind of coach; he preaches loyalty but will cut your kid in a heartbeat; just ask the goalie and FO kids from last year. I guarantee you after the Fall Tournaments he is already looking to replace kids on either of those teams. He forgets there is more to coaching then W's, but it is all about promoting his two boys who are the focal point on each team.
Well they are the best player on their teams.
Geeee, who could that ^^^ be??
" Break his arms" " Here comes the 9th grader" ..Does that give any clues
2023 finally played a legitimate AA team that had all their players and lost 13-1 against the Hawks. On a positive note they beat South River; a decent A team, 8-7. Guess the Texas boys couldn’t make it this weekend.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
Why ru so bitter? You sound like some jilted high school teen. Go wash out your drawers so we can all troll in peace
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
RR's base is public school kids who couldn't make top clubs and parents who can't afford to send them to top private schools. Public school trash kids and families.
91 md holds itself out as an AA team, which lost every game in hoco, but takes pride in a goal victory over a hoco A team. Website material for sure!
91 md holds itself out as an AA team, which lost every game in hoco, but takes pride in a goal victory over a hoco A team. Website material for sure!
Let it go dad and enjoy the club that your son plays for now or cheers for from the bench.
Nobody is claiming this team as world beaters, relax.
Yes they beat the best A team in HoCo last year, I can imagine what you would have said if they lost.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
RR's base is public school kids who couldn't make top clubs and parents who can't afford to send them to top private schools. Public school trash kids and families.
First you have no idea what you are talking about and second, nice job assw*pe calling kids and their families public school trash.
Seems like trolls come in all shapes and sizes, your shape is a large pile of sh*t. Get the [lacrosse]*k out of here, you are the one who has shown they are trash but your degrading of kids and their families.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
Why ru so bitter? You sound like some jilted high school teen. Go wash out your drawers so we can all troll in peace
Wow, this sound just like MM himself or one of his players dad lap dog.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
RR's base is public school kids who couldn't make top clubs and parents who can't afford to send them to top private schools. Public school trash kids and families.
Funny. Didn't you catch the recent articles about the precious private schools you pay for?!? Elitist hotbeds which you are demonstrating so effectively with yoûr comment. RRs base is Howard County public school kids, one of the best school districts in the country and one of the wealthiest per capita. People do not HAVE to send their kids to private in that county as they are already in an excellent academic district.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
Why ru so bitter? You sound like some jilted high school teen. Go wash out your drawers so we can all troll in peace
Wow, this sound just like MM himself or one of his players dad lap dog.
Probably same guy who likes to come on here and trash the club and MM regularly when he is bored or unhappy with his own situation. Not worth engaging with as he clearly has that as a single goal. Each family will go to whatever club they are most comfortable with for their own reasons and this guy does not get that or perhaps he has not yet found a home and wants to make everyone else miserable with his garbage. Just ignore it.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
RR's base is public school kids who couldn't make top clubs and parents who can't afford to send them to top private schools. Public school trash kids and families.
Funny. Didn't you catch the recent articles about the precious private schools you pay for?!? Elitist hotbeds which you are demonstrating so effectively with yoûr comment. RRs base is Howard County public school kids, one of the best school districts in the country and one of the wealthiest per capita. People do not HAVE to send their kids to private in that county as they are already in an excellent academic district.
But THEY DO. Howard County public school lax sux, and that's why the RR is a 2nd and 3rd tier club.
Going to Roughriders is not an upgrade on any planet.
Really? And who does your kid play for? Probably 91 with no other than MM as the head coach. The players that went to RR will increase their lacrosse IQ with quality coaching, will be treated with respect and will be encouraged to become better players and human beings. Not one kid would ever get that from MM. He is a total disaster and really should be banned from coaching youth lacrosse. His behavior is totally unacceptable. He only cares about coaching his kid and if you watch any of his games. all of the offensive plays are designed to go to his kid who plays attack. Really pathetic. Plus the FOGO who went to RR did not play this fall due to a football injury but will be ready this spring.
So again the question, who does your kid play for, 91 or did he get cut from RR? Plus your comment is very close to trashing a kids youth lacrosse team. Your family must be so proud of you.
RR's base is public school kids who couldn't make top clubs and parents who can't afford to send them to top private schools. Public school trash kids and families.
Funny. Didn't you catch the recent articles about the precious private schools you pay for?!? Elitist hotbeds which you are demonstrating so effectively with yoûr comment. RRs base is Howard County public school kids, one of the best school districts in the country and one of the wealthiest per capita. People do not HAVE to send their kids to private in that county as they are already in an excellent academic district.
But THEY DO. Howard County public school lax sux, and that's why the RR is a 2nd and 3rd tier club.
No reason to leave excellent schools for the sake of a sport and pay tuition or put your kid in a carpool for two hours a day. Playing for your community school has a lot of value to many kids and their families-tangible and intangible. Not everyone feels the need to pay money for a lax education or want the homogenous nature of the Baltimore privates. Those with talent will get found assuming they want to play in college and here is a news flash..not everyone wants to play in college but actually just enjoy the game. RR has had some pretty significant players on their teams. Your broad base brushing of things to support your own agenda gets old - to each their own. There is no right or wrong.
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Bitter guy is clear about his disappointment in RR and his lack of knowledge about the club and their kids/families. Nothing anyone says is going to matter to him based on his or his sons experience with them. He will learn it does not really matter in the scheme of things but HIS attitude around the fields and other parents DOES matter. So many parents ruin the experience and the opportunities their son may have by thinking their kid is better than they are or by criticizing the better players on the team every chance they get. Every team has at least one. Moving on...
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Howard HS? LOL. Nobody cares about MD public school lax. Keep staring at those MD public school trophies while our MIAA kids play in college.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Howard HS? LOL. Nobody cares about MD public school lax. Keep staring at those MD public school trophies while our MIAA kids play in college.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Umm where do you think the public school lax players go and play after High School? College teams are loaded with public school kids- D-1,D-2 and D-3
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Howard HS? LOL. Nobody cares about MD public school lax. Keep staring at those MD public school trophies while our MIAA kids play in college.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Umm where do you think the public school lax players go and play after High School? College teams are loaded with public school kids- D-1,D-2 and D-3
Towson had a lot of MD public school players, and they did pretty darn good!
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Howard HS? LOL. Nobody cares about MD public school lax. Keep staring at those MD public school trophies while our MIAA kids play in college.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Umm where do you think the public school lax players go and play after High School? College teams are loaded with public school kids- D-1,D-2 and D-3
Towson had a lot of MD public school players, and they did pretty darn good!
Damn well, not damn good. Good is an adjective, not a verb. You would know that if you and your family had received a proper education.
LOL! Howard HS lacrosse. LOL! No wonder you're a RR parent. Completely clueless.
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Howard HS? LOL. Nobody cares about MD public school lax. Keep staring at those MD public school trophies while our MIAA kids play in college.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Umm where do you think the public school lax players go and play after High School? College teams are loaded with public school kids- D-1,D-2 and D-3
Towson had a lot of MD public school players, and they did pretty darn good!
Damn well, not damn good. Good is an adjective, not a verb. You would know that if you and your family had received a proper education.
LOL! Howard HS lacrosse. LOL! No wonder you're a RR parent. Completely clueless.
LOL! thanks for the grammar lesson, if I need a proof reader I'll look you up. Not a RR parent, just saying that Towson had a pretty darn good lax team and they were majority public leaguers. Oh, btw I have 12 years private school and my kids go to private school.
2nd and 3rd tier club ? You clearly are bitter about something. All of there teams play right at the top of what division they are in and the 2022 team is easily top 5 if not 3 in the state. Maybe go back and lookout the record for Howard High School lacrosse over the past 10 years too. Won a state tilted 3 years ago and has been in the mix every year.
Howard HS? LOL. Nobody cares about MD public school lax. Keep staring at those MD public school trophies while our MIAA kids play in college.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Umm where do you think the public school lax players go and play after High School? College teams are loaded with public school kids- D-1,D-2 and D-3
Towson had a lot of MD public school players, and they did pretty darn good!
Damn well, not damn good. Good is an adjective, not a verb. You would know that if you and your family had received a proper education.
LOL! Howard HS lacrosse. LOL! No wonder you're a RR parent. Completely clueless.
You failed reading comprehension . He wrote darn not damn. LOL.. You are a legend in your own mind!
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 holdback? You obviously are clueless about the makeup of your roster
Didnt the 2022 MD 91 win Naptown? Beat LI Express I think or Primetime.
As far as MM goes he does seem to focus the offense on his son to the detriment of the team. My son played against him at NLF down at IMG last year and the kid couldnt get to the net the entire game. My son is a good D Pole but not great and handled him easily. Saw a ton of better attack at the 22 level that week.
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 holdback? You obviously are clueless about the makeup of your roster
^^ Truth! They don't have any hold backs. Not one.
Didnt the 2022 MD 91 win Naptown? Beat LI Express I think or Primetime.
As far as MM goes he does seem to focus the offense on his son to the detriment of the team. My son played against him at NLF down at IMG last year and the kid couldnt get to the net the entire game. My son is a good D Pole but not great and handled him easily. Saw a ton of better attack at the 22 level that week.
Totally disagree about your negative comments on the player. He is very talented, technically sound and has an extremely high lacrosse iq. A showcase is not the best format to properly evaluate any player, as it is pick-up games and heavily depends on team composition, player chemistry and usually comes down to selfish play. He is one of the best attacking players in the age group and consistently shows it in club play.
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 or 2 that's funny. So you are saying the RR have no talent and it's all coaching lol. Yes coaching is good and so are the players.
Didnt the 2022 MD 91 win Naptown? Beat LI Express I think or Primetime.
As far as MM goes he does seem to focus the offense on his son to the detriment of the team. My son played against him at NLF down at IMG last year and the kid couldnt get to the net the entire game. My son is a good D Pole but not great and handled him easily. Saw a ton of better attack at the 22 level that week.
Comments about specific CHILDREN are not supposed to be on these forums. We are all sure your son is a fabulous D pole because you have told us he is but putting down another kid to make your own sound better has no place on these boards. As to your other comment, every good coach builds his offense around his best players or sometimes even one player. Most kids tend to do better with their team mates around them rather than at the individual events for many reason but one big one is the teams are not organized enough for real team play with everyone wanting to do their own thing. Every player on a team can not have the offense run through them. Problem is on most teams, parents can not get over their own children not being that "quarterback" to recognize that there is always going to be better players out there and plays tend to go through one or two of the best players that know the plays, have a good IQ, are proven and can close against both good and bad teams within the team environment.
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91 needs bigger posters. Only 4 photos of Millon fit on this one.
Biggest Money Crab out there is this promotion by 91; this platform was utilized to train the 22 and 24 teams. MM was maybe at 2 or 3 practices the entire season.
Yep. 2023 is a joke. AA? These parents pay exhorbitant fees for the kids to lose every game in hoco but they can say the kids must be AA because they play in the AA division. Daddy coach. Weren’t good in A the year before either.
The bottom left hand picture on that flyer, clearly shows him teaching a 12 year old to cross-check down on the hip-bone of another player. He encourages players to do this sort of stuff off-ball when refs are not looking to "get in their opponents heads"! A picture worth 1000 words.... not limited to, but including "BREAK THEIR ARMS"! If you keep an eye on his 2022 "prized player" long enough, you will see him start to trash talk and do these things when a defender successfully shuts him down. Training the next generation of elite, whiny, lax things.
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 holdback? You obviously are clueless about the makeup of your roster
^^ Truth! They don't have any hold backs. Not one.
And their team fees don't include a surcharge for airline tickets! #elitetax
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 holdback? You obviously are clueless about the makeup of your roster
^^ Truth! They don't have any hold backs. Not one.
And their team fees don't include a surcharge for airline tickets! #elitetax
Liar onto of being a bitter hater! Classic sore loser.
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 holdback? You obviously are clueless about the makeup of your roster
^^ Truth! They don't have any hold backs. Not one.
And their team fees don't include a surcharge for airline tickets! #elitetax
Liar onto of being a bitter hater! Classic sore loser.
The facts sound painful to you? But you continue to support it.
2022 Roughriders has the best coaching around. Maybe 1 or 2 kids tops would make the Hawks who are supposedly the best team. The Hawks practice at least 30 times more and go year round. The Hawks have 10 Holdbacks compared to 1 for RoughRiders. Hawks always struggle against Roughriders.
1 holdback? You obviously are clueless about the makeup of your roster
^^ Truth! They don't have any hold backs. Not one.
So you are completely clueless to the makeup of your team as well? Our kids go to school together. Stop lying.
Check in 30 min prior at Gilman School
Saturday, July 24th
2031 + 2030 | 2:00-3:30PM
2029 + 2028 | 2:00-3:30PM
2027 + 2026 + 2025 | 3:30-5:00PM
Sunday, July 25th
2031 + 2030 | 12:00-1:30PM
2029 + 2028 | 12:00-1:30PM
2027 + 2026 + 2025 | 1:30-3:00PM
Didn’t realize there was a 91 2028 team
25 team is top team in the country.
Fun watching these kids just get stronger and better each and every week. Well done 91.
25 team is top team in the country.
Fun watching these kids just get stronger and better each and every week. Well done 91.
And the mental abuse these kids endure at every practice and game is a crime. The best player on the team isn’t even MM son; I’ve watched that kid get belittled and humiliated in front of the entire team by this lunatic. MM should be banned from youth lacrosse period!!!
25 team is top team in the country.
Fun watching these kids just get stronger and better each and every week. Well done 91.
You would think with a good 25 team they would be able to have a 2026 team.
25 team is top team in the country.
Fun watching these kids just get stronger and better each and every week. Well done 91.
And the mental abuse these kids endure at every practice and game is a crime. The best player on the team isn’t even MM son; I’ve watched that kid get belittled and humiliated in front of the entire team by this lunatic. MM should be banned from youth lacrosse period!!!
If the kid stays than I’m sure the kid and parents want that style of coaching. If you are the dad than pull the kid. If you’re not the dad that zip it.
25 team is top team in the country.
Fun watching these kids just get stronger and better each and every week. Well done 91.
And the mental abuse these kids endure at every practice and game is a crime. The best player on the team isn’t even MM son; I’ve watched that kid get belittled and humiliated in front of the entire team by this lunatic. MM should be banned from youth lacrosse period!!!
If the kid stays than I’m sure the kid and parents want that style of coaching. If you are the dad than pull the kid. If you’re not the dad that zip it.
The stories of him in practice are legendary for all the wrong reasons. The sideline behavior has been well documented on social media. The incident with the kid on the opposing team a couple years ago was the most embarrassing thing I've ever see, He has clearly not read the "Respect the Game" section of his USL handbook.
If you are the dad than pull the kid. If you’re not the dad that zip it.
That was our response after an unhinged rant* at one of his camps - no more money to MM for camps or showcases. Although did find it amusing to have his right hand man (AS) subsequently try and convince me to have my son join 91. Yeah, no thanks.
*And for those who defend it as a "coaching style"...it had nothing to do with coaching and everything to do with "protecting" his son.
AS is the all-time leading scorer against Bridgewater and Sewanee.
If you are the dad than pull the kid. If you’re not the dad that zip it.
That was our response after an unhinged rant* at one of his camps - no more money to MM for camps or showcases. Although did find it amusing to have his right hand man (AS) subsequently try and convince me to have my son join 91. Yeah, no thanks.
*And for those who defend it as a "coaching style"...it had nothing to do with coaching and everything to do with "protecting" his son.
He is one of the most respected coaches around. He is a HOF player. Little respect people.
AS is the all-time leading scorer against Bridgewater and Sewanee.
Then why can't he make his teams better?
If you are the dad than pull the kid. If you’re not the dad that zip it.
That was our response after an unhinged rant* at one of his camps - no more money to MM for camps or showcases. Although did find it amusing to have his right hand man (AS) subsequently try and convince me to have my son join 91. Yeah, no thanks.
*And for those who defend it as a "coaching style"...it had nothing to do with coaching and everything to do with "protecting" his son.
He is one of the most respected coaches around. He is a HOF player. Little respect people.
Hardly respected by anyone in youth lacrosse; he seriously needs to be investigated.
AS is a good coach. My son plays for him on the 26 team. Honestly the problem is the overall lack of talent on the team. Certainly not the coaching.
The bottom left hand picture on that flyer, clearly shows him teaching a 12 year old to cross-check down on the hip-bone of another player. He encourages players to do this sort of stuff off-ball when refs are not looking to "get in their opponents heads"! A picture worth 1000 words.... not limited to, but including "BREAK THEIR ARMS"! If you keep an eye on his 2022 "prized player" long enough, you will see him start to trash talk and do these things when a defender successfully shuts him down. Training the next generation of elite, whiny, lax things.
This is fascinating because 2025 FOGO currently has a fractured hip. MM made him play yesterday anyway. They poor kid could barely hobble off the field. It was so sad.
The bottom left hand picture on that flyer, clearly shows him teaching a 12 year old to cross-check down on the hip-bone of another player. He encourages players to do this sort of stuff off-ball when refs are not looking to "get in their opponents heads"! A picture worth 1000 words.... not limited to, but including "BREAK THEIR ARMS"! If you keep an eye on his 2022 "prized player" long enough, you will see him start to trash talk and do these things when a defender successfully shuts him down. Training the next generation of elite, whiny, lax things.
You have no idea what you are talking about with this picture thing: it is a box flyer. you can moving pick and cross check in box. So, pretty sure he's teaching the young kid how to play the game correctly.
Wait...the 25 FOGO who used to be a 24 and is currently on HGH? Wonder how that happened. SMH. But they won the National title! MM is a donk on and off the field.
The bottom left hand picture on that flyer, clearly shows him teaching a 12 year old to cross-check down on the hip-bone of another player. He encourages players to do this sort of stuff off-ball when refs are not looking to "get in their opponents heads"! A picture worth 1000 words.... not limited to, but including "BREAK THEIR ARMS"! If you keep an eye on his 2022 "prized player" long enough, you will see him start to trash talk and do these things when a defender successfully shuts him down. Training the next generation of elite, whiny, lax things.
This is fascinating because 2025 FOGO currently has a fractured hip. MM made him play yesterday anyway. They poor kid could barely hobble off the field. It was so sad.
As he shouted out give it to the 9th grader ..the opposing player was a holdback 9th grader his team was playing against..Of course the hypocrite held his son back the next year to be a " give it to the 9th grader". His whinning about his son and the constant give it to him is legendary.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
26 91 is a dumpster fire. RUN
Our great 2022 team with 20 D1 commits lost to a Rock team with 1 D1 kid at Naptown, Terrible coaching by MM.
Our great 2022 team with 20 D1 commits lost to a Rock team with 1 D1 kid at Naptown, Terrible coaching by MM.
Easy there, He is in the HOF . A legend in his own mind !
If you are the dad than pull the kid. If you’re not the dad that zip it.
That was our response after an unhinged rant* at one of his camps - no more money to MM for camps or showcases. Although did find it amusing to have his right hand man (AS) subsequently try and convince me to have my son join 91. Yeah, no thanks.
*And for those who defend it as a "coaching style"...it had nothing to do with coaching and everything to do with "protecting" his son.
It is almost comical the way he acts and treats players that play with his sons. This I overheard after a game. His son had got a minor injury from a check and sat out last half. Another player scored a couple of goals while in his position. This is exact words I heard. Both players and Dad of player were talking. The Dad told MM his son was happy to score some goals in Victory. The response...just a perfect MM response. He looks at his son and tells him he cost him two goals by pulling him. Nothing to boy who scored them. That sums up his coaching reputation .
MM has coached some of the best to play and was one of the best.
"break his arm"....was all I needed to hear him say coaching a game of 6th graders.
"break his arm"....was all I needed to hear him say coaching a game of 6th graders.
Disgusting
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Why?
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
Typical MM bully response. Get a life Bro and find a legitimate source of income.
Typical MM bully response. Get a life Bro and find a legitimate source of income.
Total snowflake response. Grow a pair.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
Anyone associated with MM and Team 91 acts like a total butthead and this is clearly demonstrated by the response "GO HIT THE WALL". What would you say if this was a sewing team, "go thread the needle".
You people associated with MM and 91 are just a coverup cloud for him and his poor attitude towards others except his prize son, who has been held back at least once.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
Anyone associated with MM and Team 91 acts like a total butthead and this is clearly demonstrated by the response "GO HIT THE WALL". What would you say if this was a sewing team, "go thread the needle".
You people associated with MM and 91 are just a coverup cloud for him and his poor attitude towards others except his prize son, who has been held back at least once.
If your not part of the program and its not your kid, why would you care? Sounds like there might be some deep rooted psychological issues with you so I recommend seeking professional help.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
Anyone associated with MM and Team 91 acts like a total butthead and this is clearly demonstrated by the response "GO HIT THE WALL". What would you say if this was a sewing team, "go thread the needle".
You people associated with MM and 91 are just a coverup cloud for him and his poor attitude towards others except his prize son, who has been held back at least once.
If your not part of the program and its not your kid, why would you care? Sounds like there might be some deep rooted psychological issues with you so I recommend seeking professional help.
No bud, need no help there. I would never let a young man be associated with MM, he is the one with several psychological issues. Wait, is this, could it be, MM himself. Wouldn't surprise me.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
My kid did make the team. My kid barely comes off the field. My kid will have D1 schools recruiting him on September 1 and I agree that I should have my head examined for letting him around the the clown show that is Millon and Austin
Congrats on your son!! I wish him well at Cleveland State!!
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
My kid did make the team. My kid barely comes off the field. My kid will have D1 schools recruiting him on September 1 and I agree that I should have my head examined for letting him around the the clown show that is Millon and Austin
ok dad, on Sept. 2nd come back here and tell us which Div 1 schools contacted your son. Then, after he selects the ones he wants to visit, tell us which ones made an offer and how much (% of tuition). That will be the true test. And, in case you don't know, your son will be contacted either via text or email @12:01 am Sept 1st, maybe a little sooner that that but it will really get confusing and exciting if he is high on the list of schools you think he is. Trust his head HS school coach, as he can and will be an in between for your son prior to 9/1/21. If it were me, I would not put too much faith in MM or anything he says or does, have seen him in action before and it isn't all out for others.
Congrats on your son!! I wish him well at Cleveland State!!
What’s wrong with Cleveland State. You all are so unnecessarily mean.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
My kid did make the team. My kid barely comes off the field. My kid will have D1 schools recruiting him on September 1 and I agree that I should have my head examined for letting him around the the clown show that is Millon and Austin
ok dad, on Sept. 2nd come back here and tell us which Div 1 schools contacted your son. Then, after he selects the ones he wants to visit, tell us which ones made an offer and how much (% of tuition). That will be the true test. And, in case you don't know, your son will be contacted either via text or email @12:01 am Sept 1st, maybe a little sooner that that but it will really get confusing and exciting if he is high on the list of schools you think he is. Trust his head HS school coach, as he can and will be an in between for your son prior to 9/1/21. If it were me, I would not put too much faith in MM or anything he says or does, have seen him in action before and it isn't all out for others.
Never said he would have offers by Sept 2, how much he does or doesn’t get is irrelevant, the point is you don’t have to get cut by 91 to think Millon and Austin are clowns. Even kids like my son who start and play a ton can’t stand those guys nor do I as a parent. I can’t stop any college coaches from contacting those guys but would never ask them to contact a coach on my son’s behalf
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
My kid did make the team. My kid barely comes off the field. My kid will have D1 schools recruiting him on September 1 and I agree that I should have my head examined for letting him around the the clown show that is Millon and Austin
ok dad, on Sept. 2nd come back here and tell us which Div 1 schools contacted your son. Then, after he selects the ones he wants to visit, tell us which ones made an offer and how much (% of tuition). That will be the true test. And, in case you don't know, your son will be contacted either via text or email @12:01 am Sept 1st, maybe a little sooner that that but it will really get confusing and exciting if he is high on the list of schools you think he is. Trust his head HS school coach, as he can and will be an in between for your son prior to 9/1/21. If it were me, I would not put too much faith in MM or anything he says or does, have seen him in action before and it isn't all out for others.
Never said he would have offers by Sept 2, how much he does or doesn’t get is irrelevant, the point is you don’t have to get cut by 91 to think Millon and Austin are clowns. Even kids like my son who start and play a ton can’t stand those guys nor do I as a parent. I can’t stop any college coaches from contacting those guys but would never ask them to contact a coach on my son’s behalf
Nor did I say he would have offers by Sept 2. It is revelant how much a recruit is offered (again % of tuition) as this is an indication of how much the coach wants the recruit. They will start at a lower % and read your reaction. They usually never give their best offer first unless they are viewing your son as their top recruit. Again, have your son contact his HS coach, do it over the summer and advise him which schools he is interested in and ask if he could be an advocate for him. Most HS coaches will gladly do this as will most decent club coaches. Notice I said decent. Also, the military schools can make contact starting July 1. Sometimes this is a good indicator of how a player is viewed, not only by the military schools but by the top tier Div1 schools. Just something to keep in mind.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
Anyone associated with MM and Team 91 acts like a total butthead and this is clearly demonstrated by the response "GO HIT THE WALL". What would you say if this was a sewing team, "go thread the needle".
You people associated with MM and 91 are just a coverup cloud for him and his poor attitude towards others except his prize son, who has been held back at least once.
If your not part of the program and its not your kid, why would you care? Sounds like there might be some deep rooted psychological issues with you so I recommend seeking professional help.
Thanks Coach, While MM is a the HOF and AA , he has a terrible reputation among many in the lacrosse community at youth level. If you are willing to put up with his antics ( especially on teams with his siblings) then go for it. I have seen his antics in person at games as have many others, most prefer to avoid it.
How many of their own 25s are reclassing this fall? If the 26 team needs talent, are they going to go look for it in their 25s or is it worth it to attend tryouts?
Anyone considering this club needs their head examined
Sorry your kid didn't make the team. Now GO HIT THE WALL!
My kid did make the team. My kid barely comes off the field. My kid will have D1 schools recruiting him on September 1 and I agree that I should have my head examined for letting him around the the clown show that is Millon and Austin
If your kid is that good, why stay with those clowns? There are quality teams around with coaches who aren't a-holes all the time, and who would advocate on your kids behalf.
Time to eat - NLF tournament at UMass this weekend with some great talented teams in tow. LFG!!
Time to eat - NLF tournament at UMass this weekend with some great talented teams in tow. LFG!!
91 MD is supposedly top team for a few grades.
Lots of "supposed-lies" around here.
91 just lost its '27 FOGO to Crabs.
Oh, you care. And I love that you read these boards!
As you dig the hole deeper and deeper.
Congrats on your son!! I wish him well at Cleveland State!!
What’s wrong with Cleveland State. You all are so unnecessarily mean.
https://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-lacros/2020-21/scheduleNot bad for being in...Cleveland.
They Beat VMI twice,,so there
Time to eat - NLF tournament at UMass this weekend with some great talented teams in tow. LFG!!
Great win.
“Break his arms” is a term that has been used in lacrosse forever! Who ever is crushing Millon on this thread must have a son who didn’t make the team or more then likely wasn’t good enough to tryout , How many programs have as many kids going to play top D1 lacrosse as 91? Or better yet how many club teams had as many kids make their high school varsity team, and all played, as freshman. No program comes even close to 91 Md. The complainer’s son, probably the face off kid who quit awhile ago because he couldn’t compete on 22’s . Also how many clubs have helped as many 26’s get into private schools on scholarship then 91 Md?
Yikes! Are you guys dating ?
“Break his arms” is a term that has been used in lacrosse forever! Who ever is crushing Millon on this thread must have a son who didn’t make the team or more then likely wasn’t good enough to tryout , How many programs have as many kids going to play top D1 lacrosse as 91? Or better yet how many club teams had as many kids make their high school varsity team, and all played, as freshman. No program comes even close to 91 Md. The complainer’s son, probably the face off kid who quit awhile ago because he couldn’t compete on 22’s . Also how many clubs have helped as many 26’s get into private schools on scholarship then 91 Md?
Ok Mark, are you finish telling so many false stories. The term break his arms has NOT been around lacrosse forever, seems MM likes to use it when his kid was younger and a player from the other team got close to his kid.. PLENTY of other top club teams (from Md. and elsewhere) have a very impressive list of top Div. 1 commits. Many from Md., surpass Team 91 in the total # of top Div. 1 commits. There are also MANY club teams with MORE players PLAYING VARSITY as FRESHMAN, more that Team 91.As far as Team 91 getting many 26's into private schools on scholarships, that is pure BS and you know it. Most of the 26's that you are referring to are reclassing and repeating a year. So, if this isn't MM himself, why don't you get your facts straight before you come on an anonymous board and state so many inaccurate facts. And, why don't you stop trashing other kids on this or any other board. If you are going to state so many falsehoods, have the guts to show your name. Man, you really drank the 91 kool aid. Simply pathetic.
“Break his arms” is a term that has been used in lacrosse forever! Who ever is crushing Millon on this thread must have a son who didn’t make the team or more then likely wasn’t good enough to tryout , How many programs have as many kids going to play top D1 lacrosse as 91? Or better yet how many club teams had as many kids make their high school varsity team, and all played, as freshman. No program comes even close to 91 Md. The complainer’s son, probably the face off kid who quit awhile ago because he couldn’t compete on 22’s . Also how many clubs have helped as many 26’s get into private schools on scholarship then 91 Md?
Ok Mark, are you finish telling so many false stories. The term break his arms has NOT been around lacrosse forever, seems MM likes to use it when his kid was younger and a player from the other team got close to his kid.. PLENTY of other top club teams (from Md. and elsewhere) have a very impressive list of top Div. 1 commits. Many from Md., surpass Team 91 in the total # of top Div. 1 commits. There are also MANY club teams with MORE players PLAYING VARSITY as FRESHMAN, more that Team 91.As far as Team 91 getting many 26's into private schools on scholarships, that is pure BS and you know it. Most of the 26's that you are referring to are reclassing and repeating a year. So, if this isn't MM himself, why don't you get your facts straight before you come on an anonymous board and state so many inaccurate facts. And, why don't you stop trashing other kids on this or any other board. If you are going to state so many falsehoods, have the guts to show your name. Man, you really drank the 91 kool aid. Simply pathetic.
So in hindsight are you saying don’t bother trying out for the 2025 Team 91?I guess I just lost $75 for their tryout fee. Awesome.
“Break his arms” is a term that has been used in lacrosse forever! Who ever is crushing Millon on this thread must have a son who didn’t make the team or more then likely wasn’t good enough to tryout , How many programs have as many kids going to play top D1 lacrosse as 91? Or better yet how many club teams had as many kids make their high school varsity team, and all played, as freshman. No program comes even close to 91 Md. The complainer’s son, probably the face off kid who quit awhile ago because he couldn’t compete on 22’s . Also how many clubs have helped as many 26’s get into private schools on scholarship then 91 Md?
"Break his arms" is not some common term in YOUTH lacrosse. It is Hilarious Mr MM to say that. I still like the "Give it to the 9th grader " you shouted to the opposing 7th grader, just class, pure class .
As a father of a former member of team 91 Md I can say a couple things. My son learned a lot from being a part of that program and is very proud to have tried out and made probably the best team around. His experience was positive albeit difficult at times, and it definitely got him ready for HS sports. Love MM, AS and the rest of the coaches or detest them, they’ll make your kid a better player.
“Break his arms” is a term that has been used in lacrosse forever! Who ever is crushing Millon on this thread must have a son who didn’t make the team or more then likely wasn’t good enough to tryout , How many programs have as many kids going to play top D1 lacrosse as 91? Or better yet how many club teams had as many kids make their high school varsity team, and all played, as freshman. No program comes even close to 91 Md. The complainer’s son, probably the face off kid who quit awhile ago because he couldn’t compete on 22’s . Also how many clubs have helped as many 26’s get into private schools on scholarship then 91 Md?
"Break his arms" is not some common term in YOUTH lacrosse. It is Hilarious Mr MM to say that. I still like the "Give it to the 9th grader " you shouted to the opposing 7th grader, just class, pure class .
And yet your kid got cut.
my facts are all accurate! You obviously have no idea about anything lacrosse related club, high school or college. “ Break their arms” is used all through lacrosse… even Carc and Quint say it on TV. Name one other club that has as many players who made varsity as Team 91 or as many D1 ( top D1 ) commits. You are a coward posting anonymously and making false accusations about things you have no clue of.
Please ask you wife to give you your balls back.
Can you share you background?
You are very envious of Team 91 and Millons success. There is not another club team in the country that has accomplished what 91 has done for their players.
I bet you tell your friends you were an all-american.
I can name 3 clubs who have put more players on varsity. FCA, Hawks and Crabs.
To all you donkey who complain about holdbacks on various club teams I hope you realize its the families decision not the clubs.
I can name 3 clubs who have put more players on varsity. FCA, Hawks and Crabs.
👆🏻😂
please name another coach who’s better the Millon!
wrong ! No one is even close. No the facts.
Only coach better than Millon is Austin!!
To all you donkey who complain about holdbacks on various club teams I hope you realize its the families decision not the clubs.
And from a parent of a kid who plays on age/in his actual class I say thank you. Because of all you families (and clubs) who decide to play your over age kids “down” my kid gets to play “up” against them. Who’s going to be better and tougher in a few years?
my facts are all accurate! You obviously have no idea about anything lacrosse related club, high school or college. “ Break their arms” is used all through lacrosse… even Carc and Quint say it on TV. Name one other club that has as many players who made varsity as Team 91 or as many D1 ( top D1 ) commits. You are a coward posting anonymously and making false accusations about things you have no clue of.
Please ask you wife to give you your balls back.
Can you share you background?
Your wife has my balls buddy. Thought you should know since you brought it up and has to get trashy, so you left no choice but for others. I hope BOTC post this so we all know about your wife. You started this trash mouth. Now knock it off. And my background is much more inclusive in all aspects of lacrosse, compared to your very limited knowledge. MM kook aid is your favorite drink.
I know exactly what I am talking about. I am the one who gets them into the private schools and Im not affiliated with 91 and yes I recommend they hold back a year so they can get up to speed acedemically before high school. Typically we are lucking to get 1 out of 35 public school applicants in any private school. Facts are facts! You can go back to your little tizzy rant about Milon but his is the only program in Maryland where we find kids ( multiple) who are capable of making varsity as freshman. I have already heard from numerous top D1 coaches about 91’s 2024s.
I have also helped a few kids from other club teams find a private high school and who played as freshman.
[quote=Anonymous]please name another coach who’s better the Millon! ANY other club coach in the state of Maryland or any other US state. See, not that hard.
I know exactly what I am talking about. I am the one who gets them into the private schools and Im not affiliated with 91 and yes I recommend they hold back a year so they can get up to speed acedemically before high school. Typically we are lucking to get 1 out of 35 public school applicants in any private school. Facts are facts! You can go back to your little tizzy rant about Milon but his is the only program in Maryland where we find kids ( multiple) who are capable of making varsity as freshman. I have already heard from numerous top D1 coaches about 91’s 2024s.
I have also helped a few kids from other club teams find a private high school and who played as freshman.
THIS IS HILARIOUS.
Wow Mark. You are on a roll with these posts. Please get ahold of yourself. It’s embarrassing. You sound like you are about to crack. I know you’ve been close a couple times, but you’re sounding even more off your rocker than normal.
I seriously doubt your knowledge
Self -appointed best, just as long as you don't look at results.
But still..."the best Gear!"
Lolz
I know exactly what I am talking about. I am the one who gets them into the private schools and Im not affiliated with 91 and yes I recommend they hold back a year so they can get up to speed acedemically before high school. Typically we are lucking to get 1 out of 35 public school applicants in any private school. Facts are facts! You can go back to your little tizzy rant about Milon but his is the only program in Maryland where we find kids ( multiple) who are capable of making varsity as freshman. I have already heard from numerous top D1 coaches about 91’s 2024s.
I have also helped a few kids from other club teams find a private high school and who played as freshman.
This is hilarious.
I can think of a bunch of freshmen on MIAA varsity squads right off the top of my head...
The '24 Crabs, FCA and Old Bay all have multiple MIAA varsity freshman.
But even if their other claims arent true, Team 91 still has "The best gear." haha!
I know exactly what I am talking about. I am the one who gets them into the private schools and Im not affiliated with 91 and yes I recommend they hold back a year so they can get up to speed acedemically before high school. Typically we are lucking to get 1 out of 35 public school applicants in any private school. Facts are facts! You can go back to your little tizzy rant about Milon but his is the only program in Maryland where we find kids ( multiple) who are capable of making varsity as freshman. I have already heard from numerous top D1 coaches about 91’s 2024s.
I have also helped a few kids from other club teams find a private high school and who played as freshman.
This is hilarious.
I can think of a bunch of freshmen on MIAA varsity squads right off the top of my head...
The '24 Crabs, FCA and Old Bay all have multiple MIAA varsity freshman.
But even if their other claims arent true, Team 91 still has "The best gear." haha!
"Gear" is a matter of taste and for many they feel 91's gear is just trashy looking. MM feels so proud of that gear, like he is a top designer of gear but in the long run just plain trashy looking.
the kids who were held back. Look at the ages of this years all americans. The UVA star attackman is a 20 year old freshmen.
please name another coach who’s better the Millon!
Hawks have a guy named Cottle and Pietramala on the 22's lol
WRONG again please name them…. Team 91 MD had 12 - 2024’s make and all played significant minutes on their high school teams. And, this doesnt include the 3 kids who played varsity at their public school.
I know exactly what I am talking about. I am the one who gets them into the private schools and Im not affiliated with 91 and yes I recommend they hold back a year so they can get up to speed acedemically before high school. Typically we are lucking to get 1 out of 35 public school applicants in any private school. Facts are facts! You can go back to your little tizzy rant about Milon but his is the only program in Maryland where we find kids ( multiple) who are capable of making varsity as freshman. I have already heard from numerous top D1 coaches about 91’s 2024s.
I have also helped a few kids from other club teams find a private high school and who played as freshman.
You are just plain FOS. This is so far from the truth that you are actually believing your own lies. This is really pathetic. You need professional help asap, before you completely go off the deep end. Just look at the message above that you posted. It is loaded with typos/misspellings and yet you are stating you are the leader dealing with private schools. Please, get help! .
please tell us your back ground….. were you an elite college D1 all american?
Have you coached at the college level or even high school. I seriously doubt it. BTW I was a multiple first teamer. Oh, I was also an Honorable Mention one year but I dont count anything less then first team an all american! I also was on the staff at two different schools who won a National Championship.
Again, please make up a story and tell me your history in the sport.
WRONG again please name them…. Team 91 MD had 12 - 2024’s make and all played significant minutes on their high school teams. And, this doesnt include the 3 kids who played varsity at their public school.
LOL....for the MIAA bottom feeders.
please tell us your back ground….. were you an elite college D1 all american?
Have you coached at the college level or even high school. I seriously doubt it. BTW I was a multiple first teamer. Oh, I was also an Honorable Mention one year but I dont count anything less then first team an all american! I also was on the staff at two different schools who won a National Championship.
Again, please make up a story and tell me your history in the sport.
So what is your first name?
WRONG again please name them…. Team 91 MD had 12 - 2024’s make and all played significant minutes on their high school teams. And, this doesnt include the 3 kids who played varsity at their public school.
Could you post the Team 91 2024 roster?
So what is your first name?
Austin
haha Mad Lax dad. I know exactly who you are. You’ve been spewing your same rant against Millon for 5-6 years. Sorry your son has mediocre lacrosse talent at best.
wrong again…. your ignorance is now really showing.
WOW - you are all grown adults???? I feel beyond sad for your children if this is how you behave...but if you think this is "OK", please by all means carry on, or how about making the decision to GROW UP.
I know exactly what I am talking about. I am the one who gets them into the private schools and Im not affiliated with 91 and yes I recommend they hold back a year so they can get up to speed acedemically before high school. Typically we are lucking to get 1 out of 35 public school applicants in any private school. Facts are facts! You can go back to your little tizzy rant about Milon but his is the only program in Maryland where we find kids ( multiple) who are capable of making varsity as freshman. I have already heard from numerous top D1 coaches about 91’s 2024s.
I have also helped a few kids from other club teams find a private high school and who played as freshman.
Thanks Mark ! Great Information . Any other tidbits of info we should know about you and your incredible career, coaching or program.
WOW - you are all grown adults???? I feel beyond sad for your children if this is how you behave...but if you think this is "OK", please by all means carry on, or how about making the decision to GROW UP.
Ok Karen, Thanks for your grown up input.
WOW - you are all grown adults???? I feel beyond sad for your children if this is how you behave...but if you think this is "OK", please by all means carry on, or how about making the decision to GROW UP.
Ok Karen, Thanks for your grown up input.
Hey, if you can all call out someone's name, then you should have no problem signing your posts with your full names. But there's a reason why you don't - because you look like complete stunads are would be mortified if someone actually knew who you were.
God Mark just stop. You are really just embarrassing yourself now.
WOW - you are all grown adults???? I feel beyond sad for your children if this is how you behave...but if you think this is "OK", please by all means carry on, or how about making the decision to GROW UP.
Ok Karen, Thanks for your grown up input.
Hey, if you can all call out someone's name, then you should have no problem signing your posts with your full names. But there's a reason why you don't - because you look like complete stunads are would be mortified if someone actually knew who you were.
Umm, settle down. Generic Karen, you know, like an annoying lady. I’m really surprised it needs to be explained to you. Or, is YOUR name Karen and thats why you’re bent out of shape?
Go look at his Instagram - 17 kids going to top schools in the country love him or detest him the kids get good educations and play at D1 schools and the level of instruction is a cut above the rest. When it’s all said and done 20+ kids playing at the next level
HOF player, and a HOF embarrassment as a youth coach.
Spallina’s response makes me want to know more.
Spallina’s response makes me want to know more.
Millon lost his mind after his son got hit and there was no penalty called. Pretty much par for the course with him.
I believe one coach had a comment for the opposing team's players.
It was documented on twitter including video...then disappeared.
I’m new to 91MD and had only heard a little about this. Anyone care to share the real, full story?
Spallina’s response makes me want to know more.
Millon lost his mind after his son got hit and there was no penalty called. Pretty much par for the course with him.
It happens everywhere. I've seen this behavior in the stands a few times at McD MIAA games.
Spallina’s response makes me want to know more.
Millon lost his mind after his son got hit and there was no penalty called. Pretty much par for the course with him.
The common denominator in all of these incidents is MM. Either he is extremely unfortunate or the instigator. I think we all know which one.
If it is his kid getting hit, he loses his mind, tweets, blogs, writes emails, etc. If it is a 91 teammate, it is simply get up or you are soft and you should probably quit the sport. If it is an opposing team, then all bets are off, break their arms. Never seen a coach get into more confrontations with other coaches, officials and parents from his own program.
WOW - you are all grown adults???? I feel beyond sad for your children if this is how you behave...but if you think this is "OK", please by all means carry on, or how about making the decision to GROW UP.
Ok Karen, Thanks for your grown up input.
Hey, if you can all call out someone's name, then you should have no problem signing your posts with your full names. But there's a reason why you don't - because you look like complete stunads are would be mortified if someone actually knew who you were.
Easy there Mark ! Bad day at the field ? Just shout out three times to a player under 13 " Break his Arms , Break His Arms, Break his Arms " , Everything will be as right as rice afterwards
Spallina’s response makes me want to know more.
Millon lost his mind after his son got hit and there was no penalty called. Pretty much par for the course with him.
The common denominator in all of these incidents is MM. Either he is extremely unfortunate or the instigator. I think we all know which one.
Really is sad that he is able to act like this and get away with it. His behavior many times is everything a youth coach should avoid. Not that he is the only one, but he is the face of his club and clinics.
Just think about other former players, real HOFers from other sports that have lived in the Baltimore community and the way they have carried themselves. Guys like Brooks, Cal, Johnny U and many other true legends. Been on the sidelines many times watching their kids and behaving the right way. Then their is MM.
Just think about other former players, real HOFers from other sports that have lived in the Baltimore community and the way they have carried themselves. Guys like Brooks, Cal, Johnny U and many other true legends. Been on the sidelines many times watching their kids and behaving the right way. Then their is MM.
You sound nasty!
Spallina’s response makes me want to know more.
Millon lost his mind after his son got hit and there was no penalty called. Pretty much par for the course with him.
The common denominator in all of these incidents is MM. Either he is extremely unfortunate or the instigator. I think we all know which one.
Really is sad that he is able to act like this and get away with it. His behavior many times is everything a youth coach should avoid. Not that he is the only one, but he is the face of his club and clinics.
I guess his parents follow his lead, a 5'4" 2026 dad was going nuts on the sidelines last weekend. It was outstanding, yelling at the other parents & refs, chest-bumping, and high fives. All I could think about was Brad Williams stand up.
Just think about other former players, real HOFers from other sports that have lived in the Baltimore community and the way they have carried themselves. Guys like Brooks, Cal, Johnny U and many other true legends. Been on the sidelines many times watching their kids and behaving the right way. Then their is MM.
You sound nasty!
Settle down Mark !
I’d take Millon’s kids over any of your three HOF’ers you mentioned. He’s a great coach and parent, along with his wife. His kids are not only talented atheletes but also great students…. unlike the HOF’ers kids.
Most successful coaches,I’m not saying all, are extremely aggressive at times.
Think Tierney, Corrigan and Petro!
I’d take Millon’s kids over any of your three HOF’ers you mentioned. He’s a great coach and parent, along with his wife. His kids are not only talented atheletes but also great students…. unlike the HOF’ers kids.
Most successful coaches,I’m not saying all, are extremely aggressive at times.
Think Tierney, Corrigan and Petro!
Son played against Petros kids many times. Guy is total class on sideline. MM exact opposite with his antics as coach and watching on sideline behavior isnt much better.
18 Division 1 recruits committed from Team 91 2022 team is impressive - he’s doing something right. You may not always agree with his antics but he gets a lot out of these boys and they compete for him at the top level.
I’d take Millon’s kids over any of your three HOF’ers you mentioned. He’s a great coach and parent, along with his wife. His kids are not only talented atheletes but also great students…. unlike the HOF’ers kids.
Most successful coaches,I’m not saying all, are extremely aggressive at times.
Think Tierney, Corrigan and Petro!
Ironic that this post occurs on page 22 and not 23.
Rosters finalized?
Why don’t any of these clubs (aside from FCA) post their rosters?
Would be interesting to see who retains the most and where the new kids are coming from.
Rosters finalized?
Why don’t any of these clubs (aside from FCA) post their rosters?
Would be interesting to see who retains the most and where the new kids are coming from.
Because they don't need to appease a whacko father.
18 Division 1 recruits committed from Team 91 2022 team is impressive - he’s doing something right. You may not always agree with his antics but he gets a lot out of these boys and they compete for him at the top level.
He oldest son played on this team until he reclassed. All resources were thrown at it; similar to his youngest sons. The rest of the club is a dumpster fire.
Team 91 Md 2024 had 12 Freshman make varsity ( all MIAA ) and played significant minutes on their school team. Nine were new to their private school and 91 assisted each to get into their schools working with the high schools to find the right fight.
2025 haven’t lost a game in a few years (I think their won vs loss is close to 50-0).
2026 is extremely competitive team that continues to get better and with the new additions will compete for the top along with Hawks. Also have already assisted 6 players into private schools for eighth grade.
All other younger teams have excellent players who are competitive now and will continue to grow.
Team 91 is the most competitive club.
We are one of the out of staters that have been mentioned (bitched and cried about forever). We are very fortunate we could move to Maryland and go to a top MIAA school. We chose 91 after doing research on the other clubs in the area and chose 91 for the reason of the facts I stated above.
You are delusional and obviously very envious of Mark Millon. He has built a solid club program in about five years. Please provide us with another Baltimore club teams stats from top to bottom that compare.
Wow. 91 is the greatest. How do I get my kid involved???
A dense response from another couple of stunad! Sorry your sons didnt make the cut or wasn’t invited to play on one of their teams
26 91 team has the Hawks running scared!!!
You can’t unless they ask you. Sorry there are a bunch of decent lower level clubs for your son.
Looneys, Breakers and FCA might be a less talented players where they’d let your son sit on the bench for $2500.00.
Good luck and let me know if you need a referral.
A dense response from another couple of stunad! Sorry your sons didnt make the cut or wasn’t invited to play on one of their teams
No one wants to play for MM. He has destroyed more youth lacrosse careers then developed.
Team 91 Md 2024 had 12 Freshman make varsity ( all MIAA ) and played significant minutes on their school team. Nine were new to their private school and 91 assisted each to get into their schools working with the high schools to find the right fight.
2025 haven’t lost a game in a few years (I think their won vs loss is close to 50-0).
2026 is extremely competitive team that continues to get better and with the new additions will compete for the top along with Hawks. Also have already assisted 6 players into private schools for eighth grade.
All other younger teams have excellent players who are competitive now and will continue to grow.
Team 91 is the most competitive club.
We are one of the out of staters that have been mentioned (bitched and cried about forever). We are very fortunate we could move to Maryland and go to a top MIAA school. We chose 91 after doing research on the other clubs in the area and chose 91 for the reason of the facts I stated above.
Got it Mark ! You are the Best. Now to put the Cherry on top, go shout out to an opposing 5th grader " Break His Arms " .
26 91 team has the Hawks running scared!!!
Ok, this takes the cake. I am not a Hawks fan at all, but this is funny stuff. Please let us know when the first matchup is so we can come watch. LOL, Hawks running scared from Crabs. You, sir, have lost your marbles.
A dense response from another couple of stunad! Sorry your sons didnt make the cut or wasn’t invited to play on one of their teams
No one wants to play for MM. He has destroyed more youth lacrosse careers then developed.
Don't kid yourself. 91 does not develop players. Their model is addition by subtraction by offering prospective players reduced fees.
Please enlighten us how MM ruined your sons lacrosse career? The one team he coaches is 2025 which is the “1 team based on their winning NLF. Not one kid has left and they are constantly being asked by others if they can join.
I have no kid playing on any club teams but I watch them all.
Looneys is a sh@t show and players are bailing right and left.
FCA refused to play in any of the top tournaments. And their lower aged teams are terrible with Dad’s coaching Daddy ball.
Crabs is a waste of money for any team until the eighth grade.
Hawks is hit or miss.
I have no kid playing on any club teams but I watch them all.
Looneys is a sh@t show and players are bailing right and left.
FCA refused to play in any of the top tournaments. And their lower aged teams are terrible with Dad’s coaching Daddy ball.
Crabs is a waste of money for any team until the eighth grade.
Hawks is hit or miss.
Well if that isn’t creepy, I don’t know what is. You have no kid playing on any club team but you watch them all. Do you own a white van and tell them you have candy to give as well? Creep.
Please enlighten us how MM ruined your sons lacrosse career? The one team he coaches is 2025 which is the “1 team based on their winning NLF. Not one kid has left and they are constantly being asked by others if they can join.
I have no kid playing on any club teams but I watch them all.
Looneys is a sh@t show and players are bailing right and left.
FCA refused to play in any of the top tournaments. And their lower aged teams are terrible with Dad’s coaching Daddy ball.
Crabs is a waste of money for any team until the eighth grade.
Hawks is hit or miss.
No one has to "enlighten" you or any one else. It is very obvious who is posting these, it's king Laxxt head himself, MM. He is just plain wrong for any level of youth ;lacrosse and he is not a good ambassador for youth lacrosse.
Now I question you, list the names of all the kids you have assisted in getting a scholarship into a private MIAA school. Only need to do it for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025. Also list all of the MIAA schools. We will be waiting Mark M.
No names because of privacy but schools are
Loyola
St P
McD
Gilman
St Mary’s
Friends
1. Looneys is a place to go when you can’t make any other elite level team
2. FCA plays In all the best tournaments based on reputation
3. Crabs 8th grade teams and above are always nationally ranked
4. Hawks pre high school teams are tops
5. 91 teams are a joke unless MM has a kid on the team
Yes I do !! Kills you that you don’t know who I am and because I know you and your sons not worth me watching . Good luck with your public school.
Your disliking of Millon is over the top. I’m really sorry about your son. I hope he doesn’t ever play for me
Please enlighten us how MM ruined your sons lacrosse career? The one team he coaches is 2025 which is the “1 team based on their winning NLF. Not one kid has left and they are constantly being asked by others if they can join.
I have no kid playing on any club teams but I watch them all.
Looneys is a sh@t show and players are bailing right and left.
FCA refused to play in any of the top tournaments. And their lower aged teams are terrible with Dad’s coaching Daddy ball.
Crabs is a waste of money for any team until the eighth grade.
Hawks is hit or miss.
I thought both your sons play for 91 Mark ?? And how could you forget with all the attention they get over any other teammate. LOL
Yes I do !! Kills you that you don’t know who I am and because I know you and your sons not worth me watching . Good luck with your public school.
Mark is back, Hi There !
26 Team 91 MD has never beaten Hawks or even come close. The 26 team is terrible. They might be good if the 25’s holdback and play
26 Team 91 MD has never beaten Hawks or even come close. The 26 team is terrible. They might be good if the 25’s holdback and play
That was the only way to save the team, and exactly what they did.
26 91 needs more saving. Adding the 25 bench warmers won’t do much to save this train wreck. Good news is goalie dad and attack dad will continue to entertain on the sidelines with their buffoonery
No names because of privacy but schools are
Loyola
St P
McD
Gilman
St Mary’s
Friends
My son plays for 91 and he goes to and starts on a private school team and Millon played ZERO role in him going there. Not a slap at MM because we never asked him to help, but he had nothing at all to do with where mine went, any scholarship or none of that.
FYI… 6 kids over the past 2 years have left the 2025 91 Team and landed on Crabs 2025.
26 91 needs more saving. Adding the 25 bench warmers won’t do much to save this train wreck. Good news is goalie dad and attack dad will continue to entertain on the sidelines with their buffoonery
That is great news, Cant wait to be entertained by them and MM. A twofer.
26 91 needs more saving. Adding the 25 bench warmers won’t do much to save this train wreck. Good news is goalie dad and attack dad will continue to entertain on the sidelines with their buffoonery
That is great news, Cant wait to be entertained by them and MM. A twofer.
MM now the 26 coach? I missed the memo, thought Austin was still in charge.
Any truth to 91 2023 having to replace at least half of the team due to MM coaching the team and his son? Coach of my son’s club said 5 kids from that team are coming to our club and others going elsewhere
I have no kid playing on any club teams but I watch them all.
Looneys is a sh@t show and players are bailing right and left.
FCA refused to play in any of the top tournaments. And their lower aged teams are terrible with Dad’s coaching Daddy ball.
Crabs is a waste of money for any team until the eighth grade.
Hawks is hit or miss.
Well if that isn’t creepy, I don’t know what is. You have no kid playing on any club team but you watch them all. Do you own a white van and tell them you have candy to give as well? Creep.
White Van labeled...FREE GATORADE AND DEEP TISSUE RUBS BETWEEN GAMES..... all while mumbling, "This would be Little Timmy if he hadn't been cut!" over and over again.
Any truth to 91 2023 having to replace at least half of the team due to MM coaching the team and his son? Coach of my son’s club said 5 kids from that team are coming to our club and others going elsewhere
Yep, MM can no longer avoid his reputation. Too many other clubs at this time.
If I recall correctly the "younger clubs" for 91 put up about 3 goals per game, give up about 12 per game, and are known for running 0-4, 0-5, 1-4, etc in tournaments set up by Millon himself.
I mean, continuous failure and trial by fire is one way to grow athletes. Not most athletes, but some I guess.
To be fair I also don't think that qualifies as MM "destroying" lacrosse careers. If your kid is semi-elite and gets sick of losing to elite talent, he can work to get better, get better coaching, or go to another team that will help him do the first two (most likely needs to do all 3).
unfortunately its not about winning…clubs like Crabs, Looneys and FCA are trophy hunters and play mostly in the lower level tournaments unless its there own and they can rig it in their favor.
unfortunately its not about winning…clubs like Crabs, Looneys and FCA are trophy hunters and play mostly in the lower level tournaments unless its there own and they can rig it in their favor.
Ok.
unfortunately its not about winning…clubs like Crabs, Looneys and FCA are trophy hunters and play mostly in the lower level tournaments unless its there own and they can rig it in their favor.
What?
unfortunately its not about winning…clubs like Crabs, Looneys and FCA are trophy hunters and play mostly in the lower level tournaments unless its there own and they can rig it in their favor.
Haaaa Haaaa Haaaaa! Rig the tournament? Kind of like when MM yells and screams from the sidelines for a call...to the SAME referees that he is paying because it is HIS tournament. How any parent would allow their son around him is beyond me.
It amazes me how little you know about youth lacrosse. All tournaments are rigged (set up) for the host team to make it to the semifinals. If any one disputes this you have no idea how things work. Here’s a shocker all tryouts- UA, Nike and all showcases have their teams picked before tryouts begin and some don’t even show up for tryouts and make the team.
I love having Mark Coach my son. We left another “elite” club to join 91 because of Marks teaching. He is one of the best instructors of the game , if not the best. Ask Grant Ament and a few other PLL players that worked with Mark individually. My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
Before you bash someone personally, who you don’t know, you should know some basic background facts. Please name me another club that has as many D1 commitments as Team91 2022! Please name the club and number of kids committed. It’s all due to Mark getting the buy in by the kids to want to be better.
I’m sure you’ll come back with the “break his arms” BS. Again this shows your lack of knowledge of the sport. This is an extremely common term when teaching defense in youth lacrosse... similar to ear holing someone in football. Break his arms is mentioned in most TV broadcast by every announcer.
Please grow up and stop bashing someone you don’t know. You are so envious of Mark it’s beginning to look like a one way man crush!
It amazes me how little you know about youth lacrosse. All tournaments are rigged (set up) for the host team to make it to the semifinals. If any one disputes this you have no idea how things work. Here’s a shocker all tryouts- UA, Nike and all showcases have their teams picked before tryouts begin and some don’t even show up for tryouts and make the team.
I love having Mark Coach my son. We left another “elite” club to join 91 because of Marks teaching. He is one of the best instructors of the game , if not the best. Ask Grant Ament and a few other PLL players that worked with Mark individually. My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
Before you bash someone personally, who you don’t know, you should know some basic background facts. Please name me another club that has as many D1 commitments as Team91 2022! Please name the club and number of kids committed. It’s all due to Mark getting the buy in by the kids to want to be better.
I’m sure you’ll come back with the “break his arms” BS. Again this shows your lack of knowledge of the sport. This is an extremely common term when teaching defense in youth lacrosse... similar to ear holing someone in football. Break his arms is mentioned in most TV broadcast by every announcer.
Please grow up and stop bashing someone you don’t know. You are so envious of Mark it’s beginning to look like a one way man crush!
Calm down Mark, Thanks for sharing that information once again. Oh yea, Quint/Amish/Carc always use " Break His arms" during their Broadcast, I always wonder how you state that with a straight face, well, I wonder how you get away with some of your antics coaching youth lacrosse along with the blatant favoring of one player above all others , Then on the other hand, I guess you are just being you ! You are a legend just ask your alto ego personality above.
It amazes me how little you know about youth lacrosse. All tournaments are rigged (set up) for the host team to make it to the semifinals. If any one disputes this you have no idea how things work. Here’s a shocker all tryouts- UA, Nike and all showcases have their teams picked before tryouts begin and some don’t even show up for tryouts and make the team.
I love having Mark Coach my son. We left another “elite” club to join 91 because of Marks teaching. He is one of the best instructors of the game , if not the best. Ask Grant Ament and a few other PLL players that worked with Mark individually. My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
Before you bash someone personally, who you don’t know, you should know some basic background facts. Please name me another club that has as many D1 commitments as Team91 2022! Please name the club and number of kids committed. It’s all due to Mark getting the buy in by the kids to want to be better.
I’m sure you’ll come back with the “break his arms” BS. Again this shows your lack of knowledge of the sport. This is an extremely common term when teaching defense in youth lacrosse... similar to ear holing someone in football. Break his arms is mentioned in most TV broadcast by every announcer.
Please grow up and stop bashing someone you don’t know. You are so envious of Mark it’s beginning to look like a one way man crush!
2022 Hawks - every kid is committed
Nice post Mark!!!!!
My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
So your son is in the recruiting process being offered substantial money from all the major colleges? If he's a 2022 then he would be committed already. If he's a 2023 no conversations around money could have occurred.
It amazes me how little you know about youth lacrosse. All tournaments are rigged (set up) for the host team to make it to the semifinals. If any one disputes this you have no idea how things work. Here’s a shocker all tryouts- UA, Nike and all showcases have their teams picked before tryouts begin and some don’t even show up for tryouts and make the team.
I love having Mark Coach my son. We left another “elite” club to join 91 because of Marks teaching. He is one of the best instructors of the game , if not the best. Ask Grant Ament and a few other PLL players that worked with Mark individually. My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
Before you bash someone personally, who you don’t know, you should know some basic background facts. Please name me another club that has as many D1 commitments as Team91 2022! Please name the club and number of kids committed. It’s all due to Mark getting the buy in by the kids to want to be better.
I’m sure you’ll come back with the “break his arms” BS. Again this shows your lack of knowledge of the sport. This is an extremely common term when teaching defense in youth lacrosse... similar to ear holing someone in football. Break his arms is mentioned in most TV broadcast by every announcer.
Please grow up and stop bashing someone you don’t know. You are so envious of Mark it’s beginning to look like a one way man crush!
I've been playing and coaching for close to 40 years at just about every level. I've never ever heard a coach say "break his arms" . Not once ever. Not heard it on a broadcast. Agree that Millon is an excellent teacher of the game, He'd do well to modulate his crazy side - which we all have.
My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
So your son is in the recruiting process being offered substantial money from all the major colleges? If he's a 2022 then he would be committed already. If he's a 2023 no conversations around money could have occurred.
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I've been playing and coaching for close to 40 years at just about every level. I've never ever heard a coach say "break his arms" . Not once ever. Not heard it on a broadcast. Agree that Millon is an excellent teacher of the game, He'd do well to modulate his crazy side - which we all have.[/quote]
Ditto. Been playing since 84, coaching since late 90s, and have never once heard "break his arms". "Get on his hands", every single possession, but never "break his arms".
Sorry I’m not Mark, I wish I had his back account though. Break the arms is a common term and if you want to dispute that that please call me at 443-394-7908
Then you’ve never listen to a TV broadcast and never did play or coach.
It amazing how you guys lie. You’ve never coached anywhere
It amazes me how little you know about youth lacrosse. All tournaments are rigged (set up) for the host team to make it to the semifinals. If any one disputes this you have no idea how things work. Here’s a shocker all tryouts- UA, Nike and all showcases have their teams picked before tryouts begin and some don’t even show up for tryouts and make the team.
I love having Mark Coach my son. We left another “elite” club to join 91 because of Marks teaching. He is one of the best instructors of the game , if not the best. Ask Grant Ament and a few other PLL players that worked with Mark individually. My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
Before you bash someone personally, who you don’t know, you should know some basic background facts. Please name me another club that has as many D1 commitments as Team91 2022! Please name the club and number of kids committed. It’s all due to Mark getting the buy in by the kids to want to be better.
I’m sure you’ll come back with the “break his arms” BS. Again this shows your lack of knowledge of the sport. This is an extremely common term when teaching defense in youth lacrosse... similar to ear holing someone in football. Break his arms is mentioned in most TV broadcast by every announcer.
Please grow up and stop bashing someone you don’t know. You are so envious of Mark it’s beginning to look like a one way man crush!
For every kid you name that MM helped I can name 10 that he destroyed......the man, and I use that term loosely, is the worst thing to happen to youth lacrosse.
Let’s pretend we are in that make believe world where “break your arm” is real. What about calling kid goalies fat?
I just called the Colonel and he said they have 10-12 kids without a commitment and that Cottle tweeted it our a few weeks ago asking lower D 1 or D 3 to call him to discuss these kids
Sorry not all kids are going to make it. The two of you better toughen up or else you won’t make it in life.If you’re on this making up lies you haven’t!!
I am a legend ... how many hall of fames are you in ??
I’ve started an MIAA program and a D 3 program and I was an assistant for a national team as well as an assistant on a team that played in national championship. Since you obviously have a lot of time so please feel free to research who I am,
Really can you enlighten us as to whatever happened to those 10 kids
Are you serious.... if a sophomore is good enough to be considered for a substantial $ scholarship you know darn well where you’re getting money. Ever hear the term boosters and alumni. This is when you start talking about these bogus academic scholarships that save the lacrosse team and get you to a full ride.And, what about these unofficially visits where you happen to bump into the coach.
Sorry I’m not Mark, I wish I had his back account though. Break the arms is a common term and if you want to dispute that that please call me at 443-394-7908
No. Its not a common term.
At least in Baltimore.
Among reputable coaches/programs.
Really can you enlighten us as to whatever happened to those 10 kids
It’s more than 10; it’s 10 for everyone you can name that he helped!! Have you or your son ever attended any of his “elite” camps? It’s child abuse the way he speaks to these kids and then the passive aggressive text messages sent as a follow up. Compete joke this guy.
If he’s fat he’s fat.... sorry the truth hurts you but it’s best for the kid to hear it so he has a chance to do something about it before he becomes obese like his mother and father
Really can you enlighten us as to whatever happened to those 10 kids
It’s more than 10; it’s 10 for everyone you can name that he helped!! Have you or your son ever attended any of his “elite” camps? It’s child abuse the way he speaks to these kids and then the passive aggressive text messages sent as a follow up. Compete joke this guy.
👆🏻 FACTS
Let’s pretend we are in that make believe world where “break your arm” is real. What about calling kid goalies fat?
Haha . What he says to other team's players ain't half as bad as what he says to his own players.
If he’s fat he’s fat.... sorry the truth hurts you but it’s best for the kid to hear it so he has a chance to do something about it before he becomes obese like his mother and father
you should delete this.
Grow up.... set an example for your kid to grow some balls. I’m sure your kid is pissed now that you pulled him from the team. And you f@clef up your kids chance of playing in the MIAA and he’s stuck playing for Westminster High ( hero on high).
Serious question -
Why are non 91 people so obsessed with this guy/program?
I’m just reading the threads and I’m confused.
Sorry I’m not Mark, I wish I had his back account though. Break the arms is a common term and if you want to dispute that that please call me at 443-394-7908
What I find amazing is you attempting to validate the term Break His arms. Nothing like a 10 year old running down the field while an opposing coach yells " Break His Arms" , " Break His Arms" ,, yea, I bet that is the proper term all the parents want used on their 10 year old sons. LOL.
Serious question -
Why are non 91 people so obsessed with this guy/program?
I’m just reading the threads and I’m confused.
I'm with you.. great read. My take, the coach is a little rough, and people were drinking when they were writing these posts.
Are there any 91 teams any good outside the two his sons play for?
Because their sons can’t handle tough coaching so they leave. Once they leave the fathers realize what a huge mistake they made leaving 91 so they try to blame it on Mark. The helicopter parents aren’t helping their kids. Also I find it weird how parents stay and watch practices. They should be banned like their are at most MIAA schools and colleges .
Serious question -
Why are non 91 people so obsessed with this guy/program?
I’m just reading the threads and I’m confused.
I lost all respect for the man when he refused to present the Championship to our 2026 team. He presented every team but ours because he was butt hurt. I never seen a man whine and pout like a spoiled brat. We havent played in a Mark Millon tournament since
Serious question -
Why are non 91 people so obsessed with this guy/program?
I’m just reading the threads and I’m confused.
I'm with you.. great read. My take, the coach is a little rough, and people were drinking when they were writing these posts.
Are there any 91 teams any good outside the two his sons play for?
None. Focus on 2025 & 2023 or whatever the older one plays for this year. He has played 2022, 2023, 2024 & in the early days 2021-hold back 1 year, 2 year....
My son was a slightly below average player, as most kids are, to 91 helping us get him into an elite private school and now being recruited by all the major colleges offering substantial money ( and there’re many others on the 91 teams that feel the same).
So your son is in the recruiting process being offered substantial money from all the major colleges? If he's a 2022 then he would be committed already. If he's a 2023 no conversations around money could have occurred.
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Still curious about this one.
Please elaborate when and what tournament (year) this happened. BTW Mark has nothing to do with the 2026 team and their tournament.
I’m sure you won’t respond !!
Yes ... we know who is ponying up in a year!! Academic advisors at his school are already working with him to get the academic scholarships that are available at the schools. It’s pretty interesting how this works. I hope you realize a lacrosse scholarship is very little money. It’s the financial aid and academic scholarships that pay the bills. You can probably count on your hand the actual number of players that received a true full ride scholarship from any school.
The younger teams seem to have a ton of turnover year over year and haven’t found much success.
Is he only worried about his kids teams?
Please elaborate when and what tournament (year) this happened. BTW Mark has nothing to do with the 2026 team and their tournament.
I’m sure you won’t respond !!
3 years ago and the kids won sticks - tournament was at Blandair Park. It was a Millon tournament
Please elaborate when and what tournament (year) this happened. BTW Mark has nothing to do with the 2026 team and their tournament.
I’m sure you won’t respond !!
The 2026/ 2025 and 2024 National Championships held by the 1 and only MM; the guy is a coward.
The younger teams seem to have a ton of turnover year over year and haven’t found much success.
Is he only worried about his kids teams?
Seriously ?? You actually need to ask that. So many people have come forward with remarks about his blatant favoritism. It is a Big Yes.
Frankly most parents know that there will be some, but his is off the charts. One easy quote that was put out was a boy had scored two goals after taking over for his son who had a minor injury. MM told his son in front of the other player, sorry I pulled you, I cost you two goals. Guy is who he is
Serious question -
Why are non 91 people so obsessed with this guy/program?
I’m just reading the threads and I’m confused.
I cant see how you are confused after reading some of the comments. MM has a history of being everything you do not want a youth coach to be or do. If you are ok with that...go for it. Most arent.. Not about being tough , yelled out, etc,,,it is a basic way to coach youth lacrosse along with the over the top protection, remarks and favoritism to his siblings
Ok .... I remember . Mark isn’t typically around for the younger kids tournaments. Too bad that happened. I hope you give the Millon Tournaments another chance. They are by far the best. Small number of teams, elite clubs and always played at great faculties. I’m only a parent not affiliated with the club.
Ok .... I remember . Mark isn’t typically around for the younger kids tournaments. Too bad that happened. I hope you give the Millon Tournaments another chance. They are by far the best. Small number of teams, elite clubs and always played at great faculties. I’m only a parent not affiliated with the club.
You are relentless Mark.
he never said that…. you are out of your mind jealous of his success and his sons. I’d play favoritism to his son too he’s the best 2023 in the country according to Ty Xanders and Inside Lacrosse. He’s an amazing player.
sorry not Mark but a grateful parent who thinks highly and favorably of Mark and his coaching.
Signed Happy 91 Dad with no college tuitions to pay!
he never said that…. you are out of your mind jealous of his success and his sons. I’d play favoritism to his son too he’s the best 2023 in the country according to Ty Xanders and Inside Lacrosse. He’s an amazing player.
Said what?
sorry not Mark but a grateful parent who thinks highly and favorably of Mark and his coaching.
Signed Happy 91 Dad with no college tuitions to pay!
That’s great, but what’s up with these crazy Dads having to coach their own kids? If his kid is so great, Daddy should have stepped away after PAL age!
he never said that…. you are out of your mind jealous of his success and his sons. I’d play favoritism to his son too he’s the best 2023 in the country according to Ty Xanders and Inside Lacrosse. He’s an amazing player.
He got shut down in several MIAA games. He will be like 18 months older than anyone else as a senior, there is hope…
sorry not Mark but a grateful parent who thinks highly and favorably of Mark and his coaching.
Signed Happy 91 Dad with no college tuitions to pay!
BS.
D1 has 12 full scholarships split among 45 kids.
You didn’t get a full ride.
Unless your kid got need or academic money, in which case MM didn’t do squat in those departments.
Because their sons can’t handle tough coaching so they leave. Once they leave the fathers realize what a huge mistake they made leaving 91 so they try to blame it on Mark. The helicopter parents aren’t helping their kids. Also I find it weird how parents stay and watch practices. They should be banned like their are at most MIAA schools and colleges .
Thanks Coach - you’ve done more to destroy the hopes and dreams of young boys than build them up. Your sideline meltdowns are both legendary and embarrassing. Btw you’re youngest isn’t even the best on the team; maybe you should have someone break that other kids arm.
he never said that…. you are out of your mind jealous of his success and his sons. I’d play favoritism to his son too he’s the best 2023 in the country according to Ty Xanders and Inside Lacrosse. He’s an amazing player.
We know they are the best Mark, you tell everyone on both teams how great they are and to get the ball to them every game.
he never said that…. you are out of your mind jealous of his success and his sons. I’d play favoritism to his son too he’s the best 2023 in the country according to Ty Xanders and Inside Lacrosse. He’s an amazing player.
He got shut down in several MIAA games. He will be like 18 months older than anyone else as a senior, there is hope…
At one time when Ty Xanders was somewhat impartial , he made a huge deal at the UA event a few years ago about the huge age differences in players in same grade. Even said that it needed to be addressed. The post was taken down after MIAA and local Club coaches ( All with holdbacks/prefirsts) let him know the ways of the MIAA and modern top clubs.
I do find it amazing the difference in ages.
I don’t know about this kid but I received a full scholarship.... all four years! And I said I wanted no roommates, so they gave me my own room from day one. My parents refused to do any financial aid paper work or go for any other form of aid. I only considered four schools and all offered the same. At the time some state universities didn’t allow “tiling “ financial aid.
So please don’t comment on things you know nothing about. You don’t know how every program works the money. So tell your kid to work harder, hit the weights, take supplements , eat right, do you intervals and grow to be 6’3” weigh 210 and run a 4.5 forty.
Because their sons can’t handle tough coaching so they leave. Once they leave the fathers realize what a huge mistake they made leaving 91 so they try to blame it on Mark. The helicopter parents aren’t helping their kids. Also I find it weird how parents stay and watch practices. They should be banned like their are at most MIAA schools and colleges .
Thanks Coach - you’ve done more to destroy the hopes and dreams of young boys than build them up. Your sideline meltdowns are both legendary and embarrassing. Btw you’re youngest isn’t even the best on the team; maybe you should have someone break that other kids arm.
I find it weird how the obsessed dads find it necessary to coach their own kids! They should be banned from coaching their own kids. Like most schools and colleges do not have parent coaches.
I don’t know about this kid but I received a full scholarship.... all four years! And I said I wanted no roommates, so they gave me my own room from day one. My parents refused to do any financial aid paper work or go for any other form of aid. I only considered four schools and all offered the same. At the time some state universities didn’t allow “tiling “ financial aid.
So please don’t comment on things you know nothing about. You don’t know how every program works the money. So tell your kid to work harder, hit the weights, take supplements , eat right, do you intervals and grow to be 6’3” weigh 210 and run a 4.5 forty.
How old are you?
I don’t know about this kid but I received a full scholarship.... all four years! And I said I wanted no roommates, so they gave me my own room from day one. My parents refused to do any financial aid paper work or go for any other form of aid. I only considered four schools and all offered the same. At the time some state universities didn’t allow “tiling “ financial aid.
So please don’t comment on things you know nothing about. You don’t know how every program works the money. So tell your kid to work harder, hit the weights, take supplements , eat right, do you intervals and grow to be 6’3” weigh 210 and run a 4.5 forty.
Was this in the 2000’s? 4 schools offered you full scholarships and a private room? Were you a top 3 recruit? Was it even for Lacrosse? Or , sounds more like Football
One of my very first practices in college I cut across the crease twice and scored our head coach (inducted in the hall of fame twice ) went ballistic on the crease defenseman for allowing me to cut through unscathed. He started screaming at the defenseman that if ever an offensive player entered the crease someone better break the cutters arms. To make his point he grabbed the defenders long pole and started beating the defenders arms screaming “break his arms”. He didn’t stop until blood was visible.
Needless to say I never cut across the crease again without looking for a long the long pole.
Break his arms is a common term in lacrosse. So if your kid is a defender teach him how to “break arms”, “chop their legs off”, “ear hole him’, “take his head off”, “break some ankles”, “ send him home in a body bag” etc etc.
There is another Hall of Fame Coach that use to ask his defenders as they came to the penalty box “ did you bring me a piece of the guy” or did you “draw blood”, if the defender said yes coach would say good job and do it again when you get back in.
To the guy who said he’d been coaching for forty years and says he never heard “ break his arms” on what planet and what sport did you coach?
I don’t know about this kid but I received a full scholarship.... all four years! And I said I wanted no roommates, so they gave me my own room from day one. My parents refused to do any financial aid paper work or go for any other form of aid. I only considered four schools and all offered the same. At the time some state universities didn’t allow “tiling “ financial aid.
So please don’t comment on things you know nothing about. You don’t know how every program works the money. So tell your kid to work harder, hit the weights, take supplements , eat right, do you intervals and grow to be 6’3” weigh 210 and run a 4.5 forty.
Was this in the 2000’s? 4 schools offered you full scholarships and a private room? Were you a top 3 recruit? Was it even for Lacrosse? Or , sounds more like Football
2000’s???!!!
Dude this sounds more like the 80’s
Yes in the 2000’s... just stopped coaching. There are still some kids with full ride lacrosse scholarships.
I was also very lucky mine was also guaranteed until I graduated. Scholarship money can go up or down annually . All schools are different. For example after a year at Utah your tuition switches to the in state tuition rate. When recruiting you need to know the schools you are competing with and how they can shuffle their dollars.
Ty Xander’s went to St P and I’m sure he knows the ins and outs of the MIAA. Your obsession with hold backs is border line psycho !! The extreme age gap is caused by the public school parents who fast track their kids into school early for the free day care. This is why the true hold backs was created. If and when these kids are recruited or apply into a private they are so far behind academically because of the lousy public school education they are held back in order to catch up academically and age.
Ty Xander’s went to St P and I’m sure he knows the ins and outs of the MIAA. Your obsession with hold backs is border line psycho !! The extreme age gap is caused by the public school parents who fast track their kids into school early for the free day care. This is why the true hold backs was created. If and when these kids are recruited or apply into a private they are so far behind academically because of the lousy public school education they are held back in order to catch up academically and age.
Your obsession with defending kids that are over a year older than other youth players is border line crazy. The laughable line that holdbacks are created by public school children goes beyond any imaginable excuse. LOL ..
MIAA schools are the holdback engine of Baltimore. Always have been, Nobody even cared until all the little prefirsts/holdbacks/reclassed wanted to play down against the on age public school kids and fellow MIAA on age players, This came with explosion of grade base lacrosse. Until then the holdbacks played each other, no one cared.
The top private schools have always had an older entry date then the public schools.
Historical research/data has proven out that the private school students get into better colleges and will make 35-40% more in earnings . This was NOT caused by club lacrosse just the smarter better clubs learned to tap into it. I’m sorry your son is short and fat like his mother and has cankles like you. If you were good parents you would stop making excuses for your children. Dont blame others for your inability to provide advantages. If your son does not make his varsity team his freshman year kiss top D1 programs good bye. You should start looking at the lower DIII programs.
It would be great if there were two levels of clubs a private school league and public school league.
The top private schools have always had an older entry date then the public schools.
Historical research/data has proven out that the private school students get into better colleges and will make 35-40% more in earnings . This was NOT caused by club lacrosse just the smarter better clubs learned to tap into it. I’m sorry your son is short and fat like his mother and has cankles like you. If you were good parents you would stop making excuses for your children. Dont blame others for your inability to provide advantages. If your son does not make his varsity team his freshman year kiss top D1 programs good bye. You should start looking at the lower DIII programs.
It would be great if there were two levels of clubs a private school league and public school league.
What a beyond ignorant & delusional comment! Do you like what you see in the mirror? Such an arrogant commend saying clubs should have a private one & a public one? Are you serious? If your son doesn’t make varsity as a freshman kiss D1 goodbye? Are you for real?!
Of course I’m for real. Whats wrong with what I posted? Name a MD public school player playing on a top D 1 team. A JV team from any private school would kill the top public school varsity team. Why do clubs have to waste time with kids who come from families that think being average is acceptable. If you are a high school player at a public school you need to start thinking DIII now!
If you are a parent sending your kid to a Md public school you should look in the mirror and see “lost parent” across your forehead.
The above poster must not have google on his/her phone. A literal 4 second search should show public school kids playing D1 but I’ll let you do the looking.
Of course I’m for real. Whats wrong with what I posted? Name a MD public school player playing on a top D 1 team. A JV team from any private school would kill the top public school varsity team. Why do clubs have to waste time with kids who come from families that think being average is acceptable. If you are a high school player at a public school you need to start thinking DIII now!
If you are a parent sending your kid to a Md public school you should look in the mirror and see “lost parent” across your forehead.
Please guys, don’t feed the trolls.
Private school vet here. I also find that people that think like this are usually first generation private school kids who are born somewhere else like Ohio and are thirsty to to fit into the Baltimore Private school crowd. They will do anything to perceptibly fit in. It’s not where
You went to school, it’s where your gran went to school.
Of course I’m for real. Whats wrong with what I posted? Name a MD public school player playing on a top D 1 team. A JV team from any private school would kill the top public school varsity team. Why do clubs have to waste time with kids who come from families that think being average is acceptable. If you are a high school player at a public school you need to start thinking DIII now!
If you are a parent sending your kid to a Md public school you should look in the mirror and see “lost parent” across your forehead.
You are disgusting! There is everything wrong w/ what you posted! And feel sorry for your child!! To say clubs waste their time on kids who go to public? How dare you!
Good luck to your kid! Mine in the mean time is a public school player going to D1!
sure do…. name me one public school player that plays on a top 5 team…. zero
I just googled it…. zero Md public school players playing on Top 5 D 1 programs
sure do…. name me one public school player that plays on a top 5 team…. zero
zach goodrich- kent island high school -won state championship - PLL- 3rd pick in1st round . Not bad for public school.
I just googled it…. zero Md public school players playing on Top 5 D 1 programs
You have a very sad life
Of course I’m for real. Whats wrong with what I posted? Name a MD public school player playing on a top D 1 team. A JV team from any private school would kill the top public school varsity team. Why do clubs have to waste time with kids who come from families that think being average is acceptable. If you are a high school player at a public school you need to start thinking DIII now!
If you are a parent sending your kid to a Md public school you should look in the mirror and see “lost parent” across your forehead.
If you are a parent posting this, you are the “lost parent”! You don’t even need to look in the mirror, I’m sure faces around you say it all!! Hopefully, just some dense kid post!?
The top private schools have always had an older entry date then the public schools.
Historical research/data has proven out that the private school students get into better colleges and will make 35-40% more in earnings . This was NOT caused by club lacrosse just the smarter better clubs learned to tap into it. I’m sorry your son is short and fat like his mother and has cankles like you. If you were good parents you would stop making excuses for your children. Dont blame others for your inability to provide advantages. If your son does not make his varsity team his freshman year kiss top D1 programs good bye. You should start looking at the lower DIII programs.
It would be great if there were two levels of clubs a private school league and public school league.
This is one of the better apologists for youth lacrosse players playing down. Go get im Tiger ... Just a quick note, Pat Spencer was on JV his first year and maybe even second ( not sure) at BL... Lucky for us lacrosse fans , he didnt see your remarks,
I just googled it…. zero Md public school players playing on Top 5 D 1 programs
Except those SP guys on UMD and UVA, you know the two teams from the final?
Seems you need to go back to google school.
mac o'keefe - New York public school- 221 goals at penn state?
Michael sowers -PA public school- Princeton all time leading scorer ?
justin guterding - New York public school- 212 goals at duke?
Can’t wait for your response
He did not attend a top five program. Went to Loyola which is not a top five program. Loyola also plays in conference of average teams.
Zach Goodrich attended Towson. Not a Top 5 program and not a respectable academic school. Keep trying.
The top private schools have always had an older entry date then the public schools.
Historical research/data has proven out that the private school students get into better colleges and will make 35-40% more in earnings . This was NOT caused by club lacrosse just the smarter better clubs learned to tap into it. I’m sorry your son is short and fat like his mother and has cankles like you. If you were good parents you would stop making excuses for your children. Dont blame others for your inability to provide advantages. If your son does not make his varsity team his freshman year kiss top D1 programs good bye. You should start looking at the lower DIII programs.
It would be great if there were two levels of clubs a private school league and public school league.
This is one of the better apologists for youth lacrosse players playing down. Go get im Tiger ... Just a quick note, Pat Spencer was on JV his first year and maybe even second ( not sure) at BL... Lucky for us lacrosse fans , he didnt see your remarks,
There is always a Pat Spencer exception to the lax world or any other facet of life. Rare exceptions exist, so no they are rare not really meaningful when looking at the entire population. Don’t hold your kid back or be talked into holding your kid back based on sports alone. Done…
The top private schools have always had an older entry date then the public schools.
Historical research/data has proven out that the private school students get into better colleges and will make 35-40% more in earnings . This was NOT caused by club lacrosse just the smarter better clubs learned to tap into it. I’m sorry your son is short and fat like his mother and has cankles like you. If you were good parents you would stop making excuses for your children. Dont blame others for your inability to provide advantages. If your son does not make his varsity team his freshman year kiss top D1 programs good bye. You should start looking at the lower DIII programs.
It would be great if there were two levels of clubs a private school league and public school league.
This is one of the better apologists for youth lacrosse players playing down. Go get im Tiger ... Just a quick note, Pat Spencer was on JV his first year and maybe even second ( not sure) at BL... Lucky for us lacrosse fans , he didnt see your remarks,
There is always a Pat Spencer exception to the lax world or any other facet of life. Rare exceptions exist, so no they are rare not really meaningful when looking at the entire population. Don’t hold your kid back or be talked into holding your kid back based on sports alone. Done…
Maybe there should be a filter on here for parents that don’t know the sport?
The top private schools have always had an older entry date then the public schools.
Historical research/data has proven out that the private school students get into better colleges and will make 35-40% more in earnings . This was NOT caused by club lacrosse just the smarter better clubs learned to tap into it. I’m sorry your son is short and fat like his mother and has cankles like you. If you were good parents you would stop making excuses for your children. Dont blame others for your inability to provide advantages. If your son does not make his varsity team his freshman year kiss top D1 programs good bye. You should start looking at the lower DIII programs.
It would be great if there were two levels of clubs a private school league and public school league.
This is one of the better apologists for youth lacrosse players playing down. Go get im Tiger ... Just a quick note, Pat Spencer was on JV his first year and maybe even second ( not sure) at BL... Lucky for us lacrosse fans , he didnt see your remarks,
There is always a Pat Spencer exception to the lax world or any other facet of life. Rare exceptions exist, so no they are rare not really meaningful when looking at the entire population. Don’t hold your kid back or be talked into holding your kid back based on sports alone. Done…
Got it...First, dont even think about D1 unless you make Varsity ,,,and now , you get called out for your lack of knowledge with the Most Valuable Player in College Lacrosse one year, what's your new lack of knowledge remark, Exceptions Exceptions, LOL
Of course I’m for real. Whats wrong with what I posted? Name a MD public school player playing on a top D 1 team. A JV team from any private school would kill the top public school varsity team. Why do clubs have to waste time with kids who come from families that think being average is acceptable. If you are a high school player at a public school you need to start thinking DIII now!
If you are a parent sending your kid to a Md public school you should look in the mirror and see “lost parent” across your forehead.
You must the dad that went to public and went on to play at a D1 school, oh but wait! You played on the D1 CLUB team but claim you played D1. I can see the arrogance in this post!
Do you know how old Pat Spencer was when he graduated BL….. look it up. I don’t
know why he was so much older when he graduated….. whether he was a double hold back or not.
Congratulations…..please name his current high school and college he’ll be attending.
There's a long list you clown. Ever heard of Ryan Drenner from Westminster High School?
Maybe look at the history of Dulaney & Towson grads past that went on to Hopkins, Princeton, Cornell, etc
How about you just not be an ignorant person. I’m sad for anyone that associates w/ you
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Brock Turnbaugh went to Hopkins and public school at Hereford.
He was also the 2018 B1G Tourney MVP.
Using Pat Spencer as an example proves hold backs works. First he went to a private school not a public. Second he was a hold back and possibly a two time based on his age. Third do you know why his family chose to drive him all the way up to BL each day. I bet it wasn’t for lacrosse since he didn’t make varsity until his junior year.
I’m sure Spaulding, StM and Severn were much closer to his home.
I just googled it…. zero Md public school players playing on Top 5 D 1 programs
Except those SP guys on UMD and UVA, you know the two teams from the final?
Seems you need to go back to google school.
Was able to find these pretty quickly...sooo...there has to be more.
https://virginiasports.com/player/mike-harmeyer/https://umterps.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/joshua-coffman/9295https://loyolagreyhounds.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/scott-middleton/11046https://www.insidelacrosse.com/recruiting/profile/51529?active=commitment
Do you know how old Pat Spencer was when he graduated BL….. look it up. I don’t
know why he was so much older when he graduated….. whether he was a double hold back or not.
How old was he ??? Curious
stunad.... they went to private schools! Proves the guys point.
Plus he was talking MD public school not LI... another stunad
Do you know how old Pat Spencer was when he graduated BL….. look it up. I don’t
know why he was so much older when he graduated….. whether he was a double hold back or not.
How old was he ??? Curious
And back to the conversation, do holdbacks have advantages from extra years!?
History.... not current! BL’s JV and perhaps their JV would destroy both those schools varsity teams
Spencer was at a private school not a public school
Notre Dame is not a top five program
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Congrats! & all that got you arrogance-you must be proud of yourself
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Looks like all your education got you was arrogance. Congrats
Pretty convinced this poster is a kid. 14 years old max. Good Luck with the school year.
Of course I’m for real. Whats wrong with what I posted? Name a MD public school player playing on a top D 1 team. A JV team from any private school would kill the top public school varsity team. Why do clubs have to waste time with kids who come from families that think being average is acceptable. If you are a high school player at a public school you need to start thinking DIII now!
If you are a parent sending your kid to a Md public school you should look in the mirror and see “lost parent” across your forehead.
Might be true but you are the parent that every person hates. I bet you have to include yourself into the weekend social gatherings for freaking snob.
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Looks like all your education got you was arrogance. Congrats
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Looks like all your education got you was arrogance. Congrats
No thanks. My kid goes to a great public with all colors, no token blacks here. And the brown people are more than just kids of Philippine BCPS teachers. He goes to school with S Asians and Jewish kids who parents come from all over to work at the hospitals and universities in Baltimore and don’t buy into BS private schooltradition and want their kids to get a rainbow education too.
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Looks like all your education got you was arrogance. Congrats
No I went to a private prep school for 6 years….played for an elite club… catholic school for elementary.
Played D1 played in NCAA National Championship game and was a three time all- american. I only consider myself a two time all american because really anything less then first team is not really an allamerican.
If your son wants to really play elite D 1 get him into a private school. He’ll also get a much better education.
Looks like all your education got you was arrogance. Congrats
No thanks. My kid goes to a great public with all colors, no token blacks here. And the brown people are more than just kids of Philippine BCPS teachers. He goes to school with S Asians and Jewish kids who parents come from all over to work at the hospitals and universities in Baltimore and don’t buy into BS private schooltradition and want their kids to get a rainbow education too.
There are a lot of D3 schools that need to fill their rosters too. Some new programs you may want to check out in the Midwest. And college club lax is always a good option too. There really is a place for everyone to play in college if you want to.
Right, please tell us how great your public school is lost parent. Tell your kid to be nice to the private school kids so one of them might higher your kid.
Just got home from the country club with my son. Currently sitting by my pool enjoying a cocktail while watching the public school kid cut my lawn using my tractor. Hopefully he hurries so his done when Deemer gets here to work with my son.
Did you say, might "higher" your kid?
92 dad talking about education but it’s spelled “hire”. Lmao!!!
WOW ! Get over yourself. What a DAF lost!
I feel sorry for any human that associates w/ you. No decent person would ever say these things in public, so continue to hide behind a keyboard.
Just got home from the country club with my son. Currently sitting by my pool enjoying a cocktail while watching the public school kid cut my lawn using my tractor. Hopefully he hurries so his done when Deemer gets here to work with my son.
Napoleon Complex perhaps!? Are you short and balled? I bet you are. You are gross sounding, no matter what you look like! I’m sure you are drinking a small “cocktail” By your pool.
What’s wrong with what was posted? Private school students are superior to public school stunands. It’s a fact and the sooner you teach your children that the better.
And superior lacrosse players
What’s wrong with what was posted? Private school students are superior to public school stunands. It’s a fact and the sooner you teach your children that the better.
The fact is …You sound like the “stunad”! It Sounds like you shouldn’t be teaching your children anything! You are what is wrong with our society! Privileged brat kids may be better at lacrosse because of paying to stay back 2/3 years in privates. It certainly does not make them better human beings. A lot become privileged sounding stunad adults , like yourself. As soon as you teach your children to be humble and lose superiority attitude, the better!
I just googled it…. zero Md public school players playing on Top 5 D 1 programs
Josh Coffman - MD Terps - Severna Park
Chase Cope - Terps Severna Park
What’s wrong with what was posted? Private school students are superior to public school stunands. It’s a fact and the sooner you teach your children that the better.
You really need to step away from the keyboard or your phone or whatever it is that you are HIDING behind. No person that is decent, would make these comments. And if it is a kid, that's WAY more disturbing then it being an adult. If you think your behavior is funny and you are just trying to get a rise out of people - you need serious help.
Stop it..... data has proven private school students have an extremely high rate of acceptance to top universities then MD public school students and will earn approximately 35-40% more in there lifetime. Facts are facts !! Look it up. By sending your child to a public school you are setting up your child’s future of failure. Plus public school lacrosse is terrible. Less then 5% of the players on Elite high school clubs attend public school and they sit on the bench and have to pay the full fee.
Look in the mirror and ask yourself.... why am I not willing to sacrifice my lifestyle to up grade my child’s chances of success in life??
Wow.... two !! That’s awesome you proved his point!
When does 91 send out the rosters? Seems like lots of movement across all different ages.
No movement just additions from top prep boarders. 91 does not cut existing players. They are committed to development and never give up on the players that commit to them, However they are honest to the kids who might not play in games that much so the families can decide what to do. 99% have stayed . If it’s up to the kid that number is 100%.
Stop it..... data has proven private school students have an extremely high rate of acceptance to top universities then MD public school students and will earn approximately 35-40% more in there lifetime. Facts are facts !! Look it up. By sending your child to a public school you are setting up your child’s future of failure. Plus public school lacrosse is terrible. Less then 5% of the players on Elite high school clubs attend public school and they sit on the bench and have to pay the full fee.
Look in the mirror and ask yourself.... why am I not willing to sacrifice my lifestyle to up grade my child’s chances of success in life??
Maybe since you have that outstanding education, you could read the Baltimore Sun that posted an article on 8/13 about some Catonsville (PUBLIC) men committed to Towson & MD...what are your excuses for that happening (since you say there are "exceptions").
ONE catonsville kid and Towson is not an elite D1 program. They’ve had one good year in the past 25 years….. and now their head coach is on the hot seat.
ONE catonsville kid and Towson is not an elite D1 program. They’ve had one good year in the past 25 years….. and now their head coach is on the hot seat.
Obviously your higher education didn’t teach you to read…one to Towson AND one to MD. All this does is show how your comment that you have to go to private to play D1…then you back paddle to TOP 5 (not in your original statement). So, what now? Top 1 school?
Glenelg high school has multiple players on D1 rosters. Marriotts Ridge has multiple D1 players on current rosters. Mt Hebron has multiple players on current D1 rosters. Sept 1 coming and all three programs will have multiple D1 commits by the end of September. Sit your MIAA *** down.
Congratulations where are they going
Urbana’s 2021 class had 3 Delaware commits and 1 Maryland commit. Lots of kids from MD public schools go D1.
No movement just additions from top prep boarders. 91 does not cut existing players. They are committed to development and never give up on the players that commit to them, However they are honest to the kids who might not play in games that much so the families can decide what to do. 99% have stayed . If it’s up to the kid that number is 100%.
Thanks for the update Mark!
This 91 thread is consistently one of the weirdest on all of BOTC.
You do the joke.
No movement just additions from top prep boarders. 91 does not cut existing players. They are committed to development and never give up on the players that commit to them, However they are honest to the kids who might not play in games that much so the families can decide what to do. 99% have stayed . If it’s up to the kid that number is 100%.
Good to know there are no real "open" tryouts for 91 each year.
Join at an early age and get to stay if you pay.
No movement just additions from top prep boarders. 91 does not cut existing players. They are committed to development and never give up on the players that commit to them, However they are honest to the kids who might not play in games that much so the families can decide what to do. 99% have stayed . If it’s up to the kid that number is 100%.
You're a joke.
Not to feed the pre-pubescent troll here, but every graduating class now has its own IG where the seniors chime in on where they are going to college/university.
I have been monitoring this for a few years as we wanted to see what kind of value we were getting for our own kids education.
Let me just say either I'm impressed by Dulaney and Towson High Schools and somewhat underwhelmed with Maryvale and NDP.
So many kids from these privates end up going to College Park and other safety/local/ not-too-far-away schools {Delaware?}. Not too many who go onto T-20 or even T-50 schools. No NW or UM or Chicagos'?
Jealous of 91’s success..... how long has the club been in MD? Eight years? They do it the right way! Unbelievable fit coaches... no fatties on the sidelines.
Not to feed the pre-pubescent troll here, but every graduating class now has its own IG where the seniors chime in on where they are going to college/university.
I have been monitoring this for a few years as we wanted to see what kind of value we were getting for our own kids education.
Let me just say either I'm impressed by Dulaney and Towson High Schools and somewhat underwhelmed with Maryvale and NDP.
So many kids from these privates end up going to College Park and other safety/local/ not-too-far-away schools {Delaware?}. Not too many who go onto T-20 or even T-50 schools. No NW or UM or Chicagos'?
That is the non talked about truth at these private schools. Majority go to decent good colleges. UMD, Delaware, Loyola, etc. Of course some go onto IVY's , But not like it used to be. Gilman used to be a Princeton, Ivy powerhouse, not anymore.
If your child is brilliant and you can afford it,,,Private at Gilman, McD and a few more are worth it. Average student maybe even above average, if you are loaded , go private, if you are not loaded...save your money, you will get into same schools and much more money in your pocket at end.
Privates are not the same cache as before. Plus the Ivy's along with many top colleges have a huge list of diversity slots to give out along with the Asians killing it on SAT's.
Jealous of 91’s success..... how long has the club been in MD? Eight years? They do it the right way! Unbelievable fit coaches... no fatties on the sidelines.
Thanks for the update Mark. Can you give us some oldie but goody sideline remarks.
Not to feed the pre-pubescent troll here, but every graduating class now has its own IG where the seniors chime in on where they are going to college/university.
I have been monitoring this for a few years as we wanted to see what kind of value we were getting for our own kids education.
Let me just say either I'm impressed by Dulaney and Towson High Schools and somewhat underwhelmed with Maryvale and NDP.
So many kids from these privates end up going to College Park and other safety/local/ not-too-far-away schools {Delaware?}. Not too many who go onto T-20 or even T-50 schools. No NW or UM or Chicagos'?
That is the non talked about truth at these private schools. Majority go to decent good colleges. UMD, Delaware, Loyola, etc. Of course some go onto IVY's , But not like it used to be. Gilman used to be a Princeton, Ivy powerhouse, not anymore.
If your child is brilliant and you can afford it,,,Private at Gilman, McD and a few more are worth it. Average student maybe even above average, if you are loaded , go private, if you are not loaded...save your money, you will get into same schools and much more money in your pocket at end.
Privates are not the same cache as before. Plus the Ivy's along with many top colleges have a huge list of diversity slots to give out along with the Asians killing it on SAT's.
Neighbors have 2 kids at Baltimore privates and the kids can’t go to Villanova or Delaware because too (relatively) expensive!!!! All that private to finally get to the finish line and can’t move ahead.
Not to feed the pre-pubescent troll here, but every graduating class now has its own IG where the seniors chime in on where they are going to college/university.
I have been monitoring this for a few years as we wanted to see what kind of value we were getting for our own kids education.
Let me just say either I'm impressed by Dulaney and Towson High Schools and somewhat underwhelmed with Maryvale and NDP.
So many kids from these privates end up going to College Park and other safety/local/ not-too-far-away schools {Delaware?}. Not too many who go onto T-20 or even T-50 schools. No NW or UM or Chicagos'?
That is the non talked about truth at these private schools. Majority go to decent good colleges. UMD, Delaware, Loyola, etc. Of course some go onto IVY's , But not like it used to be. Gilman used to be a Princeton, Ivy powerhouse, not anymore.
If your child is brilliant and you can afford it,,,Private at Gilman, McD and a few more are worth it. Average student maybe even above average, if you are loaded , go private, if you are not loaded...save your money, you will get into same schools and much more money in your pocket at end.
Privates are not the same cache as before. Plus the Ivy's along with many top colleges have a huge list of diversity slots to give out along with the Asians killing it on SAT's.
So if you never went to a private school you are missing the values that go way beyond sports. I need way more space than this thread allows to verbalize that thought. Loaded or not, you
Usually have one chance to get it right with a child-don’t blow it and don’t make it all about lax or any other sport. There is life after college that you need to prepare him for.
91 2028s defection rate was about 30% and the "elite prep boarder kids" added are Perry Hall MS (public) kids from AA Swarm who came with the new HC. And a kid from HoCo Pink who attends public school. I'm sure they will do great. But worth stating the facts.
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Neighbors have 2 kids at Baltimore privates and the kids can’t go to Villanova or Delaware because too (relatively) expensive!!!! All that private to finally get to the finish line and can’t move ahead.[/quote]
1. LOL if they can afford anything above the 3 cheapest Catholic HS in Baltimore (I think Mercy, Curley, St. Joe) they can afford Delaware out of state. The true Baltimore privates cost the same as out-of-state tuition for UD.
2. If those kids were on (any) scholarship at those private HS and did not parlay that into college scholarships, then that's on the students, HS counselors, coaches, and parents to fail to make that happen. Having aims at a school like 'Nova is great but either over-perform in HS (to get funding) or "be rich." Those are the two pathways. Maybe it was never a realistic option for those kids. Honestly. I sure couldn't pay full freight at Villanova for my son.
3. No matter how many times you try to put Towson U in the same category as UMD (for lax or for educational value) the two are not the same. "What about the Severna Park kid who is playing at Towson?!" Do you know how many Severna Park kids are at Towson? A lot.
Neighbors have 2 kids at Baltimore privates and the kids can’t go to Villanova or Delaware because too (relatively) expensive!!!! All that private to finally get to the finish line and can’t move ahead.[/quote]
1. LOL if they can afford anything above the 3 cheapest Catholic HS in Baltimore (I think Mercy, Curley, St. Joe) they can afford Delaware out of state. The true Baltimore privates cost the same as out-of-state tuition for UD.
2. If those kids were on (any) scholarship at those private HS and did not parlay that into college scholarships, then that's on the students, HS counselors, coaches, and parents to fail to make that happen. Having aims at a school like 'Nova is great but either over-perform in HS (to get funding) or "be rich." Those are the two pathways. Maybe it was never a realistic option for those kids. Honestly. I sure couldn't pay full freight at Villanova for my son.
3. No matter how many times you try to put Towson U in the same category as UMD (for lax or for educational value) the two are not the same. "What about the Severna Park kid who is playing at Towson?!" Do you know how many Severna Park kids are at Towson? A lot.[/quote]
And the difference between UMD and Towson in the eyes of 99.9% of employers?
ZERO.
ONE catonsville kid and Towson is not an elite D1 program. They’ve had one good year in the past 25 years….. and now their head coach is on the hot seat.
1 good year? LOL, you have no idea.
If the kid is good enough, doesn't matter where he plays in HS.
No movement just additions from top prep boarders. 91 does not cut existing players. They are committed to development and never give up on the players that commit to them, However they are honest to the kids who might not play in games that much so the families can decide what to do. 99% have stayed . If it’s up to the kid that number is 100%.
First of all this is not factual whatsoever. 91 helmets were all over 2027 and 2028 tryouts all over MD including the rec clubs (LTLC, KP, Sidewinders, Claws, HoCo Pink). What kind of experience does a AAA player have at T91 that has his parents rushing back to get him in A or AA ball? That seems bad.
Weirder yet was that the 2028, 2029, 2031, and 2031 T91 tryouts had about 60 total players show up for 88 roster spots. Including - like somebody mentioned - a whole pile of Swarm kids that came with a new dad coach.
And no, 91 may not cut an existing player but they will intentionally not play a kid to encourage him to leave. As in, the score is 12-1 with 2 minutes left and they still don't put the kid in. Maybe that's what you call being "honest to the kids who might not play in games that much."
In other words I would disregard "top prep boarders" Dad of a T91 2023 kid. T91 has the goods, bads, and uglies of every other AAA or elite club across the age groups. It's almost stereotypical - national champ caliber HS teams and totally neglected MS age teams with dumpster fire coaching. Like everywhere else.
Neighbors have 2 kids at Baltimore privates and the kids can’t go to Villanova or Delaware because too (relatively) expensive!!!! All that private to finally get to the finish line and can’t move ahead.
1. LOL if they can afford anything above the 3 cheapest Catholic HS in Baltimore (I think Mercy, Curley, St. Joe) they can afford Delaware out of state. The true Baltimore privates cost the same as out-of-state tuition for UD.
2. If those kids were on (any) scholarship at those private HS and did not parlay that into college scholarships, then that's on the students, HS counselors, coaches, and parents to fail to make that happen. Having aims at a school like 'Nova is great but either over-perform in HS (to get funding) or "be rich." Those are the two pathways. Maybe it was never a realistic option for those kids. Honestly. I sure couldn't pay full freight at Villanova for my son.
3. No matter how many times you try to put Towson U in the same category as UMD (for lax or for educational value) the two are not the same. "What about the Severna Park kid who is playing at Towson?!" Do you know how many Severna Park kids are at Towson? A lot.[/quote]
And the difference between UMD and Towson in the eyes of 99.9% of employers?
ZERO.[/quote]
Zero difference.......if you never leave Maryland. If you go anywhere else in the world, it means everything. It's like the opposite of the Hopkins effect - where the degree is worth more, the farther you move away from MD.
But yeah, your son's NYC or Chicago or LA or Dallas employer will put more stake in his UMD degree than his Towson State Teachers College degree. I attended both. They are not the same.
Neighbors have 2 kids at Baltimore privates and the kids can’t go to Villanova or Delaware because too (relatively) expensive!!!! All that private to finally get to the finish line and can’t move ahead.
1. LOL if they can afford anything above the 3 cheapest Catholic HS in Baltimore (I think Mercy, Curley, St. Joe) they can afford Delaware out of state. The true Baltimore privates cost the same as out-of-state tuition for UD.
2. If those kids were on (any) scholarship at those private HS and did not parlay that into college scholarships, then that's on the students, HS counselors, coaches, and parents to fail to make that happen. Having aims at a school like 'Nova is great but either over-perform in HS (to get funding) or "be rich." Those are the two pathways. Maybe it was never a realistic option for those kids. Honestly. I sure couldn't pay full freight at Villanova for my son.
3. No matter how many times you try to put Towson U in the same category as UMD (for lax or for educational value) the two are not the same. "What about the Severna Park kid who is playing at Towson?!" Do you know how many Severna Park kids are at Towson? A lot.
And the difference between UMD and Towson in the eyes of 99.9% of employers?
ZERO.[/quote]
Zero difference.......if you never leave Maryland. If you go anywhere else in the world, it means everything. It's like the opposite of the Hopkins effect - where the degree is worth more, the farther you move away from MD.
But yeah, your son's NYC or Chicago or LA or Dallas employer will put more stake in his UMD degree than his Towson State Teachers College degree. I attended both. They are not the same.[/quote]
Every single person I know in HR in Maryland considers UMD >>>> Towson. Who are you people kidding?
Neighbors have 2 kids at Baltimore privates and the kids can’t go to Villanova or Delaware because too (relatively) expensive!!!! All that private to finally get to the finish line and can’t move ahead.
1. LOL if they can afford anything above the 3 cheapest Catholic HS in Baltimore (I think Mercy, Curley, St. Joe) they can afford Delaware out of state. The true Baltimore privates cost the same as out-of-state tuition for UD.
2. If those kids were on (any) scholarship at those private HS and did not parlay that into college scholarships, then that's on the students, HS counselors, coaches, and parents to fail to make that happen. Having aims at a school like 'Nova is great but either over-perform in HS (to get funding) or "be rich." Those are the two pathways. Maybe it was never a realistic option for those kids. Honestly. I sure couldn't pay full freight at Villanova for my son.
3. No matter how many times you try to put Towson U in the same category as UMD (for lax or for educational value) the two are not the same. "What about the Severna Park kid who is playing at Towson?!" Do you know how many Severna Park kids are at Towson? A lot.
And the difference between UMD and Towson in the eyes of 99.9% of employers?
ZERO.
Zero difference.......if you never leave Maryland. If you go anywhere else in the world, it means everything. It's like the opposite of the Hopkins effect - where the degree is worth more, the farther you move away from MD.
But yeah, your son's NYC or Chicago or LA or Dallas employer will put more stake in his UMD degree than his Towson State Teachers College degree. I attended both. They are not the same.
Every single person I know in HR in Maryland considers UMD >>>> Towson. Who are you people kidding?
Themselves !
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
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Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
That's probably a fun 1-off story, but I'm also interested in why 12 T91 2029s left this fall. And I assure you they did not go en masse to Crabs (2029 team also folded), Hawks, or FCA.
FYI - 50% of parents including the non-lax folks at Baltimore privates are not paying full tuition and receiving some form of financial aide - they # is > than 50% at some of the more expensive schools.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
Do you need to ask? All things lead to Top !
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
That's probably a fun 1-off story, but I'm also interested in why 12 T91 2029s left this fall. And I assure you they did not go en masse to Crabs (2029 team also folded), Hawks, or FCA.
Cream rises to the Top
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
We did lose a defender to FCA but clearly the best defender is the McDonogh defender who is still there
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
We did lose a defender to FCA but clearly the best defender is the McDonogh defender who is still there
Ok then why did the #2 kid leave for FCA after playing with 91 for 7+ years?
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
We did lose a defender to FCA but clearly the best defender is the McDonogh defender who is still there
Ok then why did the #2 kid leave for FCA after playing with 91 for 7+ years?
The answer to all things 91 related is MM; he only knows one way to coach and that is tearing down kids. My guess is the kid/family had enough of his BS.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
That is totally correct. And Spot on for a big contributing factor. But MM did said 19 out of 21 players are starting for MIAA and going D1.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Many 91 players I know walk on eggshells for fear of one screwup = benching. So instead of playing their game, they play tentative and safe.
I'd guess that style of coaching has at least something to do with it.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
We did lose a defender to FCA but clearly the best defender is the McDonogh defender who is still there
Ok then why did the #2 kid leave for FCA after playing with 91 for 7+ years?
The answer to all things 91 related is MM; he only knows one way to coach and that is tearing down kids. My guess is the kid/family had enough of his BS.
Lets give him some credit, there are two players that get excellent coaching and have ball go thru them at every opportunity , of course at expense of all others,
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
We did lose a defender to FCA but clearly the best defender is the McDonogh defender who is still there
Ok then why did the #2 kid leave for FCA after playing with 91 for 7+ years?
The answer to all things 91 related is MM; he only knows one way to coach and that is tearing down kids. My guess is the kid/family had enough of his BS.
Lets give him some credit, there are two players that get excellent coaching and have ball go thru them at every opportunity , of course at expense of all others,
And those are the only two players who don't ever have to worry about getting benched.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Could be the coaching at both places.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Many 91 players I know walk on eggshells for fear of one screwup = benching. So instead of playing their game, they play tentative and safe.
I'd guess that style of coaching has at least something to do with it.
Now that McD head coach has joined the Predators, wonder how this will effect 91 teams ? Looks like Preds may be getting some future McD boys, cant be good for MM.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Many 91 players I know walk on eggshells for fear of one screwup = benching. So instead of playing their game, they play tentative and safe.
I'd guess that style of coaching has at least something to do with it.
Now that McD head coach has joined the Predators, wonder how this will effect 91 teams ? Looks like Preds may be getting some future McD boys, cant be good for MM.
MM will 100% sell the 91MD to 3-Step or whoever, once his rockstar 2025 class has largely committed to college programs. Won't be long (Spring 2024?). Look at the (non) emphasis on any of the younger teams. It's not tracking towards "longevity" or what have you.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Many 91 players I know walk on eggshells for fear of one screwup = benching. So instead of playing their game, they play tentative and safe.
I'd guess that style of coaching has at least something to do with it.
Now that McD head coach has joined the Predators, wonder how this will effect 91 teams ? Looks like Preds may be getting some future McD boys, cant be good for MM.
MM will 100% sell the 91MD to 3-Step or whoever, once his rockstar 2025 class has largely committed to college programs. Won't be long (Spring 2024?). Look at the (non) emphasis on any of the younger teams. It's not tracking towards "longevity" or what have you.
Yes, once the two prized players are committed , could be a long road for rest.
Mcd is constantly underperforming.
Is that due to the coaching they get at 91?
Many 91 players I know walk on eggshells for fear of one screwup = benching. So instead of playing their game, they play tentative and safe.
I'd guess that style of coaching has at least something to do with it.
Now that McD head coach has joined the Predators, wonder how this will effect 91 teams ? Looks like Preds may be getting some future McD boys, cant be good for MM.
MM will 100% sell the 91MD to 3-Step or whoever, once his rockstar 2025 class has largely committed to college programs. Won't be long (Spring 2024?). Look at the (non) emphasis on any of the younger teams. It's not tracking towards "longevity" or what have you.
Yes, once the two prized players are committed , could be a long road for rest.
Every ‘91 team younger than ‘25 had a bad losing record last year. McDonogh coach knows it. He’s not keeping his eggs in one basket.
Yawn. 91 is yesterday’s news now that son is committed. Watch.
Yawn. 91 is yesterday’s news now that son is committed. Watch.
I believe he has another son on the 2025s, so (duh) that team gets a lot of coaching and focus as well, there has been a lot of attention paid to getting high quality talent to support son #2.
Like somebody already posted, I am sure MM has batted away offers to buy Millon events and T91MD for the past few years, he has built a good product, and it's not like buyers were pitching to Aloha and Hogan and NOT to Millon.
But yeah the common sense option would be for him to hit eject on both LLCs once he feels that his 2025s have been well recruited.
It's not a feeder to McD.
It's not a feeder to McD.
Not a MM fan, but let's be fair, the 91 squads he has spent serious time with, have enjoyed decent recruitment and rostering at MIAA schools definitely including McD.
But no I wouldn't call it a "feeder." Especially with the insanity of the McD athletic director? varsity coach? suddenly sharing Predators leadership with the SP varsity coach.
It's not a feeder to McD.
Not a MM fan, but let's be fair, the 91 squads he has spent serious time with, have enjoyed decent recruitment and rostering at MIAA schools definitely including McD.
But no I wouldn't call it a "feeder." Especially with the insanity of the McD athletic director? varsity coach? suddenly sharing Predators leadership with the SP varsity coach.
Only a few fans left of MM. May not be a feeder but McD captured his most prized player and anything and everything will be done to support the player.
Not sure what insanity you are talking about. McD coach has done the coaching rounds with various clubs including Crabs. This is just another club to recruit and make some money from.
And probably biggest reason, McD Coach doesnt want to get left behind on the best up and coming Club in Baltimore , Predators. Talk of Northern Baltimore lacrosse community.
It's not a feeder to McD.
Not a MM fan, but let's be fair, the 91 squads he has spent serious time with, have enjoyed decent recruitment and rostering at MIAA schools definitely including McD.
But no I wouldn't call it a "feeder." Especially with the insanity of the McD athletic director? varsity coach? suddenly sharing Predators leadership with the SP varsity coach.
Only a few fans left of MM. May not be a feeder but McD captured his most prized player and anything and everything will be done to support the player.
Not sure what insanity you are talking about. McD coach has done the coaching rounds with various clubs including Crabs. This is just another club to recruit and make some money from.
And probably biggest reason, McD Coach doesnt want to get left behind on the best up and coming Club in Baltimore , Predators. Talk of Northern Baltimore lacrosse community.
That's true, he was part of the exodus from the land of the King Krab Pharoah this fall. Crabs will be on the upswing once BL fills those dorms in another 10 months. For now they are stuck out in the mud at low tide .
It's not a feeder to McD.
Not a MM fan, but let's be fair, the 91 squads he has spent serious time with, have enjoyed decent recruitment and rostering at MIAA schools definitely including McD.
But no I wouldn't call it a "feeder." Especially with the insanity of the McD athletic director? varsity coach? suddenly sharing Predators leadership with the SP varsity coach.
Only a few fans left of MM. May not be a feeder but McD captured his most prized player and anything and everything will be done to support the player.
Not sure what insanity you are talking about. McD coach has done the coaching rounds with various clubs including Crabs. This is just another club to recruit and make some money from.
And probably biggest reason, McD Coach doesnt want to get left behind on the best up and coming Club in Baltimore , Predators. Talk of Northern Baltimore lacrosse community.
That's true, he was part of the exodus from the land of the King Krab Pharoah this fall. Crabs will be on the upswing once BL fills those dorms in another 10 months. For now they are stuck out in the mud at low tide .
McD coach & his 2025 son rolled out of Crabs as the ship was sinking. Don't look for that team to be on the upswing anytime soon, especially with only a few years left. It is now a national team.
It's not a feeder to McD.
Not a MM fan, but let's be fair, the 91 squads he has spent serious time with, have enjoyed decent recruitment and rostering at MIAA schools definitely including McD.
But no I wouldn't call it a "feeder." Especially with the insanity of the McD athletic director? varsity coach? suddenly sharing Predators leadership with the SP varsity coach.
Only a few fans left of MM. May not be a feeder but McD captured his most prized player and anything and everything will be done to support the player.
Not sure what insanity you are talking about. McD coach has done the coaching rounds with various clubs including Crabs. This is just another club to recruit and make some money from.
And probably biggest reason, McD Coach doesnt want to get left behind on the best up and coming Club in Baltimore , Predators. Talk of Northern Baltimore lacrosse community.
That's true, he was part of the exodus from the land of the King Krab Pharoah this fall. Crabs will be on the upswing once BL fills those dorms in another 10 months. For now they are stuck out in the mud at low tide .
McD coach & his 2025 son rolled out of Crabs as the ship was sinking. Don't look for that team to be on the upswing anytime soon, especially with only a few years left. It is now a national team.
Much like a (non medical) diploma from JHU, that Crabs helmet has more appeal far away from Baltimore than it does in Baltimore. I don't love the Crabs org and don't mind if they fail, but I've personally met a pile of parents relocating from GA, FL, VA, NC and TX and looking at the North Baltimore Schools, for a "lax school" for Boden or Brayden or Brody or whoever their kid is. Curiously BL is more successful at recruiting these kids than the other schools. Most of those families will seek to ingratiate themselves to King Krab because they know those yellow helmets from Instagram. Crabs will be OK whether the kids are from Timonium or Texas or Tanzania.
91? LOL not so much.
It's not a feeder to McD.
Not a MM fan, but let's be fair, the 91 squads he has spent serious time with, have enjoyed decent recruitment and rostering at MIAA schools definitely including McD.
But no I wouldn't call it a "feeder." Especially with the insanity of the McD athletic director? varsity coach? suddenly sharing Predators leadership with the SP varsity coach.
Only a few fans left of MM. May not be a feeder but McD captured his most prized player and anything and everything will be done to support the player.
Not sure what insanity you are talking about. McD coach has done the coaching rounds with various clubs including Crabs. This is just another club to recruit and make some money from.
And probably biggest reason, McD Coach doesnt want to get left behind on the best up and coming Club in Baltimore , Predators. Talk of Northern Baltimore lacrosse community.
That's true, he was part of the exodus from the land of the King Krab Pharoah this fall. Crabs will be on the upswing once BL fills those dorms in another 10 months. For now they are stuck out in the mud at low tide .
McD coach & his 2025 son rolled out of Crabs as the ship was sinking. Don't look for that team to be on the upswing anytime soon, especially with only a few years left. It is now a national team.
Much like a (non medical) diploma from JHU, that Crabs helmet has more appeal far away from Baltimore than it does in Baltimore. I don't love the Crabs org and don't mind if they fail, but I've personally met a pile of parents relocating from GA, FL, VA, NC and TX and looking at the North Baltimore Schools, for a "lax school" for Boden or Brayden or Brody or whoever their kid is. Curiously BL is more successful at recruiting these kids than the other schools. Most of those families will seek to ingratiate themselves to King Krab because they know those yellow helmets from Instagram. Crabs will be OK whether the kids are from Timonium or Texas or Tanzania.
91? LOL not so much.
ummmmm 2025 91 #1 team in the nation. but ok
Team 91 last year:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
So far 13 kids on 91 2023 have received offers and have made their decisions …. More to come!
20 from 2022’s received scholarship money from the school they chose; two others are going preferred walk on route.
2024’ we’ll see but may be the entire team. This is the first team at 91 that has been on board from day 1. This team is a true testament to great coaching!!
91 coaches player development. It’s not about winning the rigged tournaments.
Now let’s see how it matriculates into college. A great program to follow.
So far 13 kids on 91 2023 have received offers and have made their decisions …. More to come!
20 from 2022’s received scholarship money from the school they chose; two others are going preferred walk on route.
2024’ we’ll see but may be the entire team. This is the first team at 91 that has been on board from day 1. This team is a true testament to great coaching!!
91 coaches player development. It’s not about winning the rigged tournaments.
Now let’s see how it matriculates into college. A great program to follow.
Team 91. All future players making an impact one day at the D1 level.
Team 91 last year:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
Well, I guess they could play down like other clubs do just to have a great record (cough, Team MD). All of those 91 teams are playing in Elite or AAA.
So far 13 kids on 91 2023 have received offers and have made their decisions …. More to come!
20 from 2022’s received scholarship money from the school they chose; two others are going preferred walk on route.
2024’ we’ll see but may be the entire team. This is the first team at 91 that has been on board from day 1. This team is a true testament to great coaching!!
91 coaches player development. It’s not about winning the rigged tournaments.
Now let’s see how it matriculates into college. A great program to follow.
Those 13 23's keeping their decisions under wraps for some reason? I've seen 2 - Marist and Jacksonville and great for them.
Team 91 last year:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
Well, I guess they could play down like other clubs do just to have a great record (cough, Team MD). All of those 91 teams are playing in Elite or AAA.
'29 plays in AA.
Team 91 last year:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
Well, I guess they could play down like other clubs do just to have a great record (cough, Team MD). All of those 91 teams are playing in Elite or AAA.
'29 plays in AA.
Yeah, and you forgot to mention AAA was the highest division for 2029. No Elite.
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Team 91 last year:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
Honestly none of this is relevant. Your son playing on T91 at age 9 or 12 almost makes it *less* likely they will be on T91 in 9th grade when all the rec rosters collapse and search out a home for college recruiting........and find a home at T91 who then goes out and wins big games. The T91 records at the younger age groups just don't mean anything because those kids won't be playing for 91 in the future.
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Well stated, one fall my son played on a club that had 4 practices and 15 games. That is not "developing players" lol. In too many fall ball games, the boys are either playing soft because they are up by 12, or playing deflated because they are down by 12. However, the clubs and tourneys make a pile of money, the sponsors are happy, and for a few players, some buzz is generated. All that is great & fine, but the idea that it's "for player development" is a joke.
And don’t look at our records. We are really coaching these kids up. Despite our lousy record, disorganized sidelines, and the terrible product on the field.
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Well stated, one fall my son played on a club that had 4 practices and 15 games. That is not "developing players" lol. In too many fall ball games, the boys are either playing soft because they are up by 12, or playing deflated because they are down by 12. However, the clubs and tourneys make a pile of money, the sponsors are happy, and for a few players, some buzz is generated. All that is great & fine, but the idea that it's "for player development" is a joke.
Sorry your son couldnt make a top club team and win some games and tournaments. That kind of thinking will not get your son a D1 scholarship.
Ask any player where he learns individual skills… it’s not high school.
Team 91 brings on one or two players after the eighth grade. Just a small detail that is often neglected to be mentioned. 91 grows and develops players.
Team 91 brings on one or two players after the eighth grade. Just a small detail that is often neglected to be mentioned. 91 grows and develops players.
Team 91 brings and trains two players . Just a small detail that is often neglected to be mentioned. 91 grows and develops these two special players.
FIFY
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Well stated, one fall my son played on a club that had 4 practices and 15 games. That is not "developing players" lol. In too many fall ball games, the boys are either playing soft because they are up by 12, or playing deflated because they are down by 12. However, the clubs and tourneys make a pile of money, the sponsors are happy, and for a few players, some buzz is generated. All that is great & fine, but the idea that it's "for player development" is a joke.
Sorry your son couldnt make a top club team and win some games and tournaments. That kind of thinking will not get your son a D1 scholarship.
Didn't T91 go 1-15-1 last year at 2028?
D1 scholarships lol. Our MD boys in the 2026-2029 range are probably at the end of MD/NJ/NY/NE scholarship dominance as the programs in CA, TX, GA, and FL grow to fill up roster slots in ACC and Ivy League schools. Our sons may beat that wave of kids to college but it's coming.
Ask any player where he learns individual skills… it’s not high school.
In HS the boys will learn how to play. They develop skills of all sorts that are far more valuable than dodging cones. Great back yard shooters and cone dodgers are... well, great back yard shooters and cone dodgers.
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Well stated, one fall my son played on a club that had 4 practices and 15 games. That is not "developing players" lol. In too many fall ball games, the boys are either playing soft because they are up by 12, or playing deflated because they are down by 12. However, the clubs and tourneys make a pile of money, the sponsors are happy, and for a few players, some buzz is generated. All that is great & fine, but the idea that it's "for player development" is a joke.
Sorry your son couldnt make a top club team and win some games and tournaments. That kind of thinking will not get your son a D1 scholarship.
Didn't T91 go 1-15-1 last year at 2028?
D1 scholarships lol. Our MD boys in the 2026-2029 range are probably at the end of MD/NJ/NY/NE scholarship dominance as the programs in CA, TX, GA, and FL grow to fill up roster slots in ACC and Ivy League schools. Our sons may beat that wave of kids to college but it's coming.
That wave is already here.
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Well stated, one fall my son played on a club that had 4 practices and 15 games. That is not "developing players" lol. In too many fall ball games, the boys are either playing soft because they are up by 12, or playing deflated because they are down by 12. However, the clubs and tourneys make a pile of money, the sponsors are happy, and for a few players, some buzz is generated. All that is great & fine, but the idea that it's "for player development" is a joke.
Sorry your son couldnt make a top club team and win some games and tournaments. That kind of thinking will not get your son a D1 scholarship.
Didn't T91 go 1-15-1 last year at 2028?
D1 scholarships lol. Our MD boys in the 2026-2029 range are probably at the end of MD/NJ/NY/NE scholarship dominance as the programs in CA, TX, GA, and FL grow to fill up roster slots in ACC and Ivy League schools. Our sons may beat that wave of kids to college but it's coming.
That wave is already here.
It’s here and they have learned by watching all the tricks to advantages too! holdbacks are becoming the norm for them as well. Lots more competition for D1 spots and more of them , will be going to the powerhouses and kids that are forming in those states. Hotbeds are changing.
It’s not about wins or tournament trophies it’s about coaching.
2024’s don’t win many tournaments but has the best players top to bottom.
It’s not about winning !!! Records mean nothing .
Clubs mean very little and do very little to develop players. They are important in marketing players during the summer at events. Clubs are marketing machines not lacrosse academies. High schools develop kids. High school coaches develop players. 91 does a great job of marketing kids.
Well stated, one fall my son played on a club that had 4 practices and 15 games. That is not "developing players" lol. In too many fall ball games, the boys are either playing soft because they are up by 12, or playing deflated because they are down by 12. However, the clubs and tourneys make a pile of money, the sponsors are happy, and for a few players, some buzz is generated. All that is great & fine, but the idea that it's "for player development" is a joke.
Sorry your son couldnt make a top club team and win some games and tournaments. That kind of thinking will not get your son a D1 scholarship.
Didn't T91 go 1-15-1 last year at 2028?
D1 scholarships lol. Our MD boys in the 2026-2029 range are probably at the end of MD/NJ/NY/NE scholarship dominance as the programs in CA, TX, GA, and FL grow to fill up roster slots in ACC and Ivy League schools. Our sons may beat that wave of kids to college but it's coming.
That wave is already here.
It’s here and they have learned by watching all the tricks to advantages too! holdbacks are becoming the norm for them as well. Lots more competition for D1 spots and more of them , will be going to the powerhouses and kids that are forming in those states. Hotbeds are changing.
Out of state players didnt take long to catch up to the whole holdback bonanza going on. Most UA teams from different regions are loaded with holdbacks.
Crazy , but it works at the high level as long as your son is a very good player to begin with.
Hurry! Sign up for the ECD showcase this summer...just know that the all tournament team is already picked and consists of Team 91 Md players and former teammates of MM.
Hurry! Sign up for the ECD showcase this summer...just know that the all tournament team is already picked and consists of Team 91 Md players and former teammates of MM.
What is wrong with that ??? He is just keeping it real .
Hurry! Sign up for the ECD showcase this summer...just know that the all tournament team is already picked and consists of Team 91 Md players and former teammates of MM.
I don't know about all that but I know that they are running a business and that right now, the #1 recruit in the country is in their backyard, and his dad runs events where they could do more business, and runs a club where they could do more business. And in addition, to that MM is a PR machine himself.
If I were running ECD I would align myself with MM Jr. Yes I would. And they have.
Hurry! Sign up for the ECD showcase this summer...just know that the all tournament team is already picked and consists of Team 91 Md players and former teammates of MM.
I don't know about all that but I know that they are running a business and that right now, the #1 recruit in the country is in their backyard, and his dad runs events where they could do more business, and runs a club where they could do more business. And in addition, to that MM is a PR machine himself.
If I were running ECD I would align myself with MM Jr. Yes I would. And they have.
Thanks Mark !..Why talk in third person?
Asked my son the other day what was going on at 91.
His response- “No one wants to play for 91 anymore.”
All the kids who came over from 91 on my sons team this year pulled their decals off before tryouts. So something is going on over there. Things go in and out of trend. Or it’s just run it’s course. Seems like 91 is the new Looney’s.
Asked my son the other day what was going on at 91.
His response- “No one wants to play for 91 anymore.”
All the kids who came over from 91 on my sons team this year pulled their decals off before tryouts. So something is going on over there. Things go in and out of trend. Or it’s just run it’s course. Seems like 91 is the new Looney’s.
Are you kidding me?
Most of the kids that are vacating probably weren’t making the cut at 91. Their 2024 team is one of the better teams in the country (arguably the best in MD) and their 2025 team is hands down the #1 team in the nation.
The better kids will come to the 26’s and 27’s next year.
Go play for your AA program and continue to bash the best.
Asked my son the other day what was going on at 91.
His response- “No one wants to play for 91 anymore.”
All the kids who came over from 91 on my sons team this year pulled their decals off before tryouts. So something is going on over there. Things go in and out of trend. Or it’s just run it’s course. Seems like 91 is the new Looney’s.
Are you kidding me?
Most of the kids that are vacating probably weren’t making the cut at 91. Their 2024 team is one of the better teams in the country (arguably the best in MD) and their 2025 team is hands down the #1 team in the nation.
The better kids will come to the 26’s and 27’s next year.
Go play for your AA program and continue to bash the best.
Come on Mark, Lighten up
Kids sense middle school club lacrosse doesn't matter if its not fun. Since lacrosse and school is their whole world, its confusing. Then they have enough of being told about the next level and what ifs. They dont care. They just want to play with their friends and have fun. If they are good enough and grow, HS lacrosse will be awesome. If not, then MM will make them world class miserable robot cone dodging mini a-holes.
Toxic culture which feeds off drama like a cancer. Doesn’t matter how many #1 teams you have.
Kids sense middle school club lacrosse doesn't matter if its not fun. Since lacrosse and school is their whole world, its confusing. Then they have enough of being told about the next level and what ifs. They dont care. They just want to play with their friends and have fun. If they are good enough and grow, HS lacrosse will be awesome. If not, then MM will make them world class miserable robot cone dodging mini a-holes.
Left off the end of sentence..Fixed it.
If not, then MM will make them world class miserable robot cone dodging mini a-holes who must feed and support the two chosen ones.
Team 91 seems like a well rounded club, how are the younger teams? 2027 and 2028?
Team 91 seems like a well rounded club, how are the younger teams? 2027 and 2028?
Have you read any of the last five pages on this forum?
24s looked really good today, along with 25s and 26ers. 27s have also turned the corner.
24s looked really good today, along with 25s and 26ers. 27s have also turned the corner.
Why you talking about Crabs Mark ? Stay focused
Team 91 seems like a well rounded club, how are the younger teams? 2027 and 2028?
Terrible.
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
They pull their decals because if 91 finds out you are trying out for another club they cut you, no questions asked!!
They pull their decals because if 91 finds out you are trying out for another club they cut you, no questions asked!!
If they are trying out, they have already left.
91 is a sinking ship.
Mark will pull the plug soon enough. He's probably already been in contact with 3D, like the Hawks.
They pull their decals because if 91 finds out you are trying out for another club they cut you, no questions asked!!
My son told me that as well..............which is ironic, because if you look at 91s IG feed during tryouts week, they are quick to show closeups of the kids trying out for 91 with Crabs, FCA, HoCo helmets.
For the younger age groups the "tryouts" were pretty much the existing 91 kids plus some kids from Perry Hall / Swarm. All black helmets. Maybe 80 kids tried out, total for 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031. MM better get those numbers up if he wants a good price for selling the club in another 18 months!
I was wondering who would bring that up. It's owned, not operated by DSM. Like a franchise. MM can certainly cash out his operation to an individual but not an entity like 3 Step etc.
Team 91 seems like a well rounded club, how are the younger teams? 2027 and 2028?
Terrible.
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
These teams should all be demoted a division this spring. Many of the games weren’t even competitive.
I was wondering who would bring that up. It's owned, not operated by DSM. Like a franchise. MM can certainly cash out his operation to an individual but not an entity like 3 Step etc.
Millon makes his money through events. Running a franchise of 91 helps him fill up those tournaments. The club world keeps evolving. The community programs are doing a better job of providing club level lacrosse at a lower cost for grade school and perhaps into middle school. These private clubs should focus on having elite teams starting in 7/8th grade
I was wondering who would bring that up. It's owned, not operated by DSM. Like a franchise. MM can certainly cash out his operation to an individual but not an entity like 3 Step etc.
Oh okay, way to speculate how it is structured as if you know what you are talking about and have read any agreements that might be in place. Come on, you know nothing.
Millon is the operator of Team 91 MD not the owner. His brand is Millon Lacrosse which you are now seeing running lacrosse events for other organizations.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
All the AIMS (Association of Independent MD & DC Schools) have doors open to diverse populations. While some families are fortunate to be able to afford the tuition, those families that can't are offered a financial aid package with their admission letter - sometimes a little, sometimes a full package based on financial need. Academics, arts, athletics all are taken into account as admissions offers are made.
Some schools go after athletes with $$ even though the family can afford the tuition. MIAA rules discourage athletic scholarships, so the schools with money to offer athletes call it "merit aid" and kids get recruited. One school will offer a few thousand in merit aid, and the same kid will get offered a full ride elsewhere, even though the family has the ability to pay. It shouldn't be that way, but it is.
The open spots at each private HS that has a middle school can vary from year to year. I believe there are fewer spots all around this year as parents continue to look toward the independent schools after bad experiences with remote learning in the publics.
The coaches at my son's school have been watching the MS boys for years and have some of them working with varsity players to learn their positions/offensive schemes/etc. Our school likes to develop from within, others like to recruit. Like local club teams - some recruit away from other teams to build a wining team, others stick with the kids who have been in the club and help them develop.
Some schools continue to recruit boys through high school in order to offset attrition or to bring on a talented recruit. This happens more at some schools based on the philosophy of the athletic department, similar to teams in the NFL. Some teams like to draft and develop, other teams pay for talent in free agency.
Another factor among the MIAA/IAAM schools is the number of college counselors and the counselor/student ratio. Private schools are keenly aware of why parents make the investment - primarily college admissions. The prep work for college is given a high degree of attention, and the number of kids a counselor has in his/her portfolio is much smaller in the private schools. Public school counselors may work with hundreds of kids in each grade year, private schools a few dozen. This makes a big difference, as the private school counselors have more time to develop relationships with the college admissions folks. If a kid is in contact with the coaching staff, and the counselor is talking with admissions, the chance for a successful recruitment is much higher. Check out the MIAA group on Facebook, in which you can see the connections between local private schools and colleges.
Hopefully this is helpful info to some of the folks on here.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
It depends on the year. This year there are a smaller number of slots than usual due to a large eighth grade moving from MS to US. Generally, the new student admission pool is below 20%.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
It depends on the year. This year there are a smaller number of slots than usual due to a large eighth grade moving from MS to US. Generally, the new student admission pool is below 20%.
St. P's will accept anyone with a pulse. It's why they have ties with 5 different lax clubs. They need kids.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
It depends on the year. This year there are a smaller number of slots than usual due to a large eighth grade moving from MS to US. Generally, the new student admission pool is below 20%.
St. P's will accept anyone with a pulse. It's why they have ties with 5 different lax clubs. They need kids.
A wise man once said: It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.
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You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
With 500 kids K-12, uhh yeah. About 20-25 matriculate from 8th to 9th at SP, leaving 10-20 total spots for new 9th graders, most of whom are coming in from K-8 private schools......not public schools.
Be an athletic stud, a legacy kid, or roll in with a 3.9 GPA from public school. Being "the best 3rd line middie on the T91" and a 3.1 at Dumbarton ain't going to cut it for 9th grade admissions unless you are talking Spalding, Palotti, Curley, or MSJ.
And yeah, what this is all about, is college admissions and future alumni donations. You will donate more money back to St Pauls if St Pauls gets you to Yale instead of Frostburg. #facts
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You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
With 500 kids K-12, uhh yeah. About 20-25 matriculate from 8th to 9th at SP, leaving 10-20 total spots for new 9th graders, most of whom are coming in from K-8 private schools......not public schools.
Be an athletic stud, a legacy kid, or roll in with a 3.9 GPA from public school. Being "the best 3rd line middie on the T91" and a 3.1 at Dumbarton ain't going to cut it for 9th grade admissions unless you are talking Spalding, Palotti, Curley, or MSJ.
And yeah, what this is all about, is college admissions and future alumni donations. You will donate more money back to St Pauls if St Pauls gets you to Yale instead of Frostburg. #facts
There are nearly 1400 students at The St Paul's Schools, from preschool through 12th grade.
Ten years ago, the SP middle school classes were roughly 50 boys. The ninth grade entry point usually meant adding another 30-ish boys to the class.
There are roughly 70 boys in the 8th grade at SP this year. Upper school classes are limited to about 85. A few boys will leave for other upper schools, but most will stay. That means maybe 10-15 boys will be admitted.
Now that there are high school summer and fall tournament club lacrosse will discontinue after 8th grade. It’s going to become even more difficult to be seen unless you go to a private school. Th
This is certainly true in Maryland. Private school lacrosse has a disproportionate value relative to lacrosse players wanting to play in college @ D1. If you are a very good youth player and go to a public middle school, your best path is to find a private. Spalding, Calvert Hall, Loyola all have open doors to diverse populations. They are great educations and have great lacrosse programs and coaches to mentor your sons.
Bearing in mind that "finding a private" is not universally easy.
I recall St. Pauls admission approval is about 10%, Loyola is about 20%, Calvert Hall is about 25-30%. Loyola's MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 30%.
At any of these schools with a MS, remember that 1/3 of the MS kids matriculating to HS "play club lax" and most of those play AAA/Elite ball. And the coaches know who they are. So it's not like the coaches are running out to find 8th grade kids with 3.1 GPAs from public MS and get them admitted because they can shoot with their left hand. They have 15+ kids per year who already can handle the academics, understand the rules of conduct, and are "fast enough" and can "basically play at a HS level."
Now.......will they cut those MS kids at JV and Varsity for studs who show up out of the public school system (or Texas)? Yes, 100%. With no remorse. But it's up to your son to be that stud.
You really believe St. Paul's has an admission's acceptance rate of 10%?
It depends on the year. This year there are a smaller number of slots than usual due to a large eighth grade moving from MS to US. Generally, the new student admission pool is below 20%.
St. P's will accept anyone with a pulse. It's why they have ties with 5 different lax clubs. They need kids.
They have ties with 3? clubs plus girls clubs because field rental is an easy source of income.
Acc to Google they have a $78 million endowment from which they only pull about 3% per year, which most years is interest income...and only some of it.
SP admitted something like 15 new boys into 9th grade and 5 new boys into 10th grade this past year. As the other guy said, that # will be lower this coming spring.
I'm sure they admit some total duds like any other private school but it's not like they are just opening up runways for new students to roll in....or that they need to.
$78M in endowment, but they need field rental income?
Rock, Predators and Koopers- Every kid from those clubs are on the St P's recruiting lists.
I find it very hard to believe they are only bringing in 15 new kids between 8th and 9th grades. I don't know a lot of St P people but I know 2 new freshmen, personally? Hmmm....
$78M in endowment, but they need field rental income?
Rock, Predators and Koopers- Every kid from those clubs are on the St P's recruiting lists.
I find it very hard to believe they are only bringing in 15 new kids between 8th and 9th grades. I don't know a lot of St P people but I know 2 new freshmen, personally? Hmmm....
No Koopers or Rock 2028 teams. Only Predators. You can expect kids to come over next year from other programs with the addition of McDonough Coach in the Preds program. I bet the bottom half of that team gets cut with better talent coming in.
Rock, Predators and Koopers- Every kid from those clubs are on the St P's recruiting lists.
Now we know why StP finishes in the bottom of the MIAA every year!!!
$78M in endowment, but they need field rental income?
Rock, Predators and Koopers- Every kid from those clubs are on the St P's recruiting lists.
I find it very hard to believe they are only bringing in 15 new kids between 8th and 9th grades. I don't know a lot of St P people but I know 2 new freshmen, personally? Hmmm....
Everyone I know looking to get into St. Paul's has. Their lax roster seems to have a reasonable number of players from public Middle Schools (which I think is great)
I also see lots of Towson and Dulaney kids getting into top schools and academic programs. Not so much top lax schools, but they are getting the education they need to succeed and have a lower chance of turning into [ChillLaxin].
I’ve started an MIAA program and a D 3 program and I was an assistant for a national team as well as an assistant on a team that played in national championship. Since you obviously have a lot of time so please feel free to research who I am,
Looney's kids/parents don't count!
$78M in endowment, but they need field rental income?
Rock, Predators and Koopers- Every kid from those clubs are on the St P's recruiting lists.
I find it very hard to believe they are only bringing in 15 new kids between 8th and 9th grades. I don't know a lot of St P people but I know 2 new freshmen, personally? Hmmm....
No Koopers or Rock 2028 teams. Only Predators. You can expect kids to come over next year from other programs with the addition of McDonough Coach in the Preds program. I bet the bottom half of that team gets cut with better talent coming in.
Predators are an up and coming club. Will be a match for Crabs and Hawks soon. ...Like someone said..Talk of Baltimore
Rock, Predators and Koopers- Every kid from those clubs are on the St P's recruiting lists.
Now we know why StP finishes in the bottom of the MIAA every year!!!
Easy there Mark, Lose some players to Preds? Get used to it
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Wow !! That isnt a good read on a storied program or the gifted one.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
this right here.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
As a parent and former coach, I could care less about his commitment to the "team" (the club).
In fact I think it's far worse. Bailing on your boys partway through the day because you're not feeling it is weak, it shows that you are the kind of friend who can't be depended upon in a crunch. Young men don't learn this behavior from themselves nor from each other, this attitude comes from parents with no heart and no ethics. It's why all of our offices are full of 22 year olds who quit 4 months after they get the job. "Oh it was getting hard." See ya.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
He left because he was puking from being over served at a party the night before
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
He left because he was puking from being over served at a party the night before
SOFT !!
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
As a parent and former coach, I could care less about his commitment to the "team" (the club).
In fact I think it's far worse. Bailing on your boys partway through the day because you're not feeling it is weak, it shows that you are the kind of friend who can't be depended upon in a crunch. Young men don't learn this behavior from themselves nor from each other, this attitude comes from parents with no heart and no ethics. It's why all of our offices are full of 22 year olds who quit 4 months after they get the job. "Oh it was getting hard." See ya.
Boys will be Boys and especially if they are number one recruit. Cant teach talent
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
He left because he was puking from being over served at a party the night before
SOFT !!
Take it from me, a D1 dad. You’re not gonna make a D1 team if you can’t go hard Friday night and still drop 3G and 3A Saturday afternoon.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
Kid who left before the last game isn't the pole that went to FCA - that kid left before the start of this season. The one who left is the #1ranked 2023 player who picks and chooses who he plays for and when. The rest of the team is held to a different standard of behavior. He comes and goes as he pleases.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
He left because he was puking from being over served at a party the night before
How many years was he held back? A future Scanlon in the making?
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
As a parent and former coach, I could care less about his commitment to the "team" (the club).
In fact I think it's far worse. Bailing on your boys partway through the day because you're not feeling it is weak, it shows that you are the kind of friend who can't be depended upon in a crunch. Young men don't learn this behavior from themselves nor from each other, this attitude comes from parents with no heart and no ethics. It's why all of our offices are full of 22 year olds who quit 4 months after they get the job. "Oh it was getting hard." See ya.
Boys will be Boys and especially if they are number one recruit. Cant teach talent
Boys also often turn out to be like their dads. Hopefully he's tall enough not to suffer the fate of his dad's personality.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed?
He left because he was puking from being over served at a party the night before
How many years was he held back? A future Scanlon in the making?
Like most MIAA players, ONE.. The majority of MIAA players are one time holdbacks, not two if heldback...yes a prefirst is a holdback the same as a 8th or 6th grader repeating.
Team 91 2023 - any parents on the 2023 team have any insight to why the best close-defender on the team who has been with 91 since he started playing lacrosse is now on FCA?
The #1 defender did indeed leave for FCA. Also lost their #1 middie and #1 goalie. With the d-pole, apparently the family had finally had enough of the 2023 team neglect and antics. Little MM plays on the 2023 team when he feels like it which brings dad back to the sideline so he can instruct #1 son while disrupting what little chemistry the 23's have due to a revolving door of players, coaches and particularly the cameo appearances of the gifted one. I heard from a friend's son that he only played 2 of their 3 games the other week, going home before the last game because he didn't feel like playing the 3rd game. Heaven help any other players on that team if they tried to do the same (or while playing taking poor shots every possession resulting in the D being exhausted due to short possessions) The question shouldn't be why did a player leave, rather why have any stayed
Kid quit on his team and didn't play the last game? Went home? Sounds like the parents have a mental case. If you gonna move, at least play out your commitment. Sounds like privilege to me. Waaaaaaa. As a parent and former coach, no one wants a kid who quits on any team. Good riddance.
As a parent and former coach, I could care less about his commitment to the "team" (the club).
In fact I think it's far worse. Bailing on your boys partway through the day because you're not feeling it is weak, it shows that you are the kind of friend who can't be depended upon in a crunch. Young men don't learn this behavior from themselves nor from each other, this attitude comes from parents with no heart and no ethics. It's why all of our offices are full of 22 year olds who quit 4 months after they get the job. "Oh it was getting hard." See ya.
Boys will be Boys and especially if they are number one recruit. Cant teach talent
Boys also often turn out to be like their dads. Hopefully he's tall enough not to suffer the fate of his dad's personality.
Not a good start if what above is true . Bailing on teammates is a sure sign of not very good traits .
Why wouldn't you be looking for somewhere else if your kid plays for Team 91?
The talk of player development is BS. And the Team 91 Youth/MS teams are terrible:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
That's a lot of mediocrity. And that's being nice.
Why wouldn't you be looking for somewhere else if your kid plays for Team 91?
The talk of player development is BS. And the Team 91 Youth/MS teams are terrible:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
That's a lot of mediocrity. And that's being nice.
MM is proud of what his two chosen ones have accomplished not the team , LOL.., The rest ,, well the results speak for themselves. People talk about ML and the owner, at least he has results that are above Average at several age groups.
Why wouldn't you be looking for somewhere else if your kid plays for Team 91?
The talk of player development is BS. And the Team 91 Youth/MS teams are terrible:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
That's a lot of mediocrity. And that's being nice.
How is 2024 and 2023?
Why wouldn't you be looking for somewhere else if your kid plays for Team 91?
The talk of player development is BS. And the Team 91 Youth/MS teams are terrible:
'25- #1 team in the NATION!!!!
'26 1-5
'27 1-5
'28 1-6
'29 2-5
Team 91, overall record: 5-21
.192 win percentage.
That's a lot of mediocrity. And that's being nice.
How is 2024 and 2023?
They have to be better than the middle school and youth teams.
Generally speaking, the youth side is an afterthought that might occasionally win a game against lower tier, but they are really just a way to help pay the bills for the HS teams.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
He's Duke's problem now.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!
There is a reason he is number 1 recruit in country. He earned it. Talent is off the charts, Rest of team will be somewhere else soon.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
He's Duke's problem now.
Are people so jealous of him. Most lacrosse people I talk to say he is overrated. Not one person I have talked with said he at the top. Is it due to him ? or does the dad have residuals coming into play. I watched the recent gopro on him. D ate him up, didnt even cause a slide.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!
There is a reason he is number 1 recruit in country. He earned it. Talent is off the charts, Rest of team will be somewhere else soon.
Talent is above average but still within limits of the "chart". MM marketed him, that's the only reason he landed as the top '23 recruit. Interesting that he chose to go to a school who has a '22 commit from Chaminade who plays the position very similarly, only is a better finisher.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
He's Duke's problem now.
More than likely Dad will be Duke's problem
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!
There is a reason he is number 1 recruit in country. He earned it. Talent is off the charts, Rest of team will be somewhere else soon.
Rest of team plays better without him and likes being able to do something other than "get the ball to MM" and watch him dodge and shoot. It's actually a win to not have him there in terms of team play. Playing "down" with this team he tries to do too much and turns the ball over or takes poor, low percentage shots that are easily saved. He might be shooting 15%. He has crazy quickness and ability, but plays selfishly and carelessly with this team. I guess he's practicing for the PLL.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!
There is a reason he is number 1 recruit in country. He earned it. Talent is off the charts, Rest of team will be somewhere else soon.
So, you are the #1 recruit & that meanS you don’t finish playing out w/ your team?
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
He's Duke's problem now.
More than likely Dad will be Duke's problem
Correct. But he will be getting nowhere fast as the heir apparent Dino Jr, is aloof and so full of himself, MM will get no traction .
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
Classic MM attitude.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
Wow Mark. God help your son when he grows up.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
Wow Mark. God help your son when he grows up.
When will people realize that that kind of arrogance is just flat out ugly and unappealing.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
Wow Mark. God help your son when he grows up.
When will people realize that that kind of arrogance is just flat out ugly and unappealing.
The answer to that, based on my climb up the corp ladder, is "When they slip from #1 to #2 in the pecking order." All of a sudden, the adoring crowd has gone home, and the support network of "whatever you need" evaporates or at best, sends you their hourly billing rate.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!
There is a reason he is number 1 recruit in country. He earned it. Talent is off the charts, Rest of team will be somewhere else soon.
A big part of being #1 was repeating 8th grade. Dad knew he couldn't be the #1 '22 as JS had that locked up already and MM may not even have been top 10, which just wasn't good enough for dad. Now he claims he chose Duke b/c his education is of utmost importance, although in MS and HS lax was definitely all that mattered.
MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.
Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.
Wow Mark. God help your son when he grows up.
When will people realize that that kind of arrogance is just flat out ugly and unappealing.
The answer to that, based on my climb up the corp ladder, is "When they slip from #1 to #2 in the pecking order." All of a sudden, the adoring crowd has gone home, and the support network of "whatever you need" evaporates or at best, sends you their hourly billing rate.
So true!
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Plenty of kids at private schools repeat 8th grade. Usually the school advises the parents to do so.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
Great kid but 10000% not true. He will be an 18 in a few months. My son grew up with him. No big deal but your facts are absolutely not true.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
So far from the truth. He was actually on age before holding back and frankly not even a summer on age student, much earlier. So the reality is , he is older than most he plays against including most summer holdbacks.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
"Give it to the 9th Grader!"
-MM
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
He may be one of the youngest at McD, but only if the rest are also holdbacks. SP would not allow him to re-class because he was doing well in school and athletically. McD was happy to allow it, might even have encouraged it, but it's not because he was too young. March 2004 birthday. He started public school on age, but even then he was too good to attend the public school for which we was zoned - they bussed him outside of his school zone.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
He may be one of the youngest at McD, but only if the rest are also holdbacks. SP would not allow him to re-class because he was doing well in school and athletically. McD was happy to allow it, might even have encouraged it, but it's not because he was too young. March 2004 birthday. He started public school on age, but even then he was too good to attend the public school for which we was zoned - they bussed him outside of his school zone.
Most boys at McD born after March are holdbacks, and that is in the 75-90 % range. They only have 45-70 boys per grade. Generally from the two grades my sons are involved with. I would say over 50% are holdbacks.
MM was against holdbacks the first few years his kid played. Talked trash about holdbacks. Then he quickly got on with the program as it is written in the MIAA, hold im back or suffer.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
Come on Mark. Save the BS for Dino at Duke. Now ..Give it to the 9th grader..or at least Break his arms. LOL
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
Come on Mark. Save the BS for Dino at Duke. Now ..Give it to the 9th grader..or at least Break his arms. LOL
Take it to the holdback forum.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
He may be one of the youngest at McD, but only if the rest are also holdbacks. SP would not allow him to re-class because he was doing well in school and athletically. McD was happy to allow it, might even have encouraged it, but it's not because he was too young. March 2004 birthday. He started public school on age, but even then he was too good to attend the public school for which we was zoned - they bussed him outside of his school zone.
Most boys at McD born after March are holdbacks, and that is in the 75-90 % range. They only have 45-70 boys per grade. Generally from the two grades my sons are involved with. I would say over 50% are holdbacks.
MM was against holdbacks the first few years his kid played. Talked trash about holdbacks. Then he quickly got on with the program as it is written in the MIAA, hold im back or suffer.
MM is against many things until it comes to himself or his kids. They all put the "exception" in exceptional.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
He may be one of the youngest at McD, but only if the rest are also holdbacks. SP would not allow him to re-class because he was doing well in school and athletically. McD was happy to allow it, might even have encouraged it, but it's not because he was too young. March 2004 birthday. He started public school on age, but even then he was too good to attend the public school for which we was zoned - they bussed him outside of his school zone.
Most boys at McD born after March are holdbacks, and that is in the 75-90 % range. They only have 45-70 boys per grade. Generally from the two grades my sons are involved with. I would say over 50% are holdbacks.
MM was against holdbacks the first few years his kid played. Talked trash about holdbacks. Then he quickly got on with the program as it is written in the MIAA, hold im back or suffer.
Of course a school charging $40K is going to love having kids spend an extra year under their roof. Not surprised that they encourage it.
McD required McCabe to stay back due to his age. He entered public school system a year early so now he’s actually on age. He was the youngest in his class at McD before reclassifying. BTW he is one of the top 5 students academically at McD.
He may be one of the youngest at McD, but only if the rest are also holdbacks. SP would not allow him to re-class because he was doing well in school and athletically. McD was happy to allow it, might even have encouraged it, but it's not because he was too young. March 2004 birthday. He started public school on age, but even then he was too good to attend the public school for which we was zoned - they bussed him outside of his school zone.
Most boys at McD born after March are holdbacks, and that is in the 75-90 % range. They only have 45-70 boys per grade. Generally from the two grades my sons are involved with. I would say over 50% are holdbacks.
MM was against holdbacks the first few years his kid played. Talked trash about holdbacks. Then he quickly got on with the program as it is written in the MIAA, hold im back or suffer.
Of course a school charging $40K is going to love having kids spend an extra year under their roof. Not surprised that they encourage it.
Please, All the private schools promote Character Education of Students and Staff , they are on the side of justice for all.
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
Spoken like an apologist to the holdback world, who wants to justify his reasoning ,..He is right when it comes to the majority of boys who want to play lacrosse. they hold them back for sports. There are a lot of students who are held back for education, most dont have anything to do with lacrosse.
And the bottom line is,,,do what you want with your child, but that gives you no right to play down against other children in youth sports. I bet you think that is ok too? LOL
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
Spoken like an apologist to the holdback world, who wants to justify his reasoning ,..He is right when it comes to the majority of boys who want to play lacrosse. they hold them back for sports. There are a lot of students who are held back for education, most dont have anything to do with lacrosse.
And the bottom line is,,,do what you want with your child, but that gives you no right to play down against other children in youth sports. I bet you think that is ok too? LOL
I don't have a dog in this fight, but rules are technically not being broken when the spring youth leagues and tournaments are based on grade year. In my opinion, US Lax should just settle on the full birth year, not a 9/1 cut off.
US Lax should just settle on the full birth year, not a 9/1 cut off.[quote][/quote]
What does that mean? The full birth year? Are you saying 1/1? It's been discussed a million times and the January - March parents love it and the October, November, December parents detest it. The only date which will satisfy the age argument is the actual birth date where a kid moves up the day of their birthday. The kid is the youngest and progresses to the oldest. Then the January parents detest it because little Tommy goes from probably the biggest and fastest to probably on the slower and smaller side. It's never ending.
US Lax should just settle on the full birth year, not a 9/1 cut off.
What does that mean? The full birth year? Are you saying 1/1? It's been discussed a million times and the January - March parents love it and the October, November, December parents detest it. The only date which will satisfy the age argument is the actual birth date where a kid moves up the day of their birthday. The kid is the youngest and progresses to the oldest. Then the January parents detest it because little Tommy goes from probably the biggest and fastest to probably on the slower and smaller side. It's never ending.
Travel/Club soccer is by birth year. So, if you were born in 2009, you play on a 2009 team.
What does that mean? The full birth year? Are you saying 1/1? It's been discussed a million times and the January - March parents love it and the October, November, December parents detest it. The only date which will satisfy the age argument is the actual birth date where a kid moves up the day of their birthday. The kid is the youngest and progresses to the oldest. Then the January parents detest it because little Tommy goes from probably the biggest and fastest to probably on the slower and smaller side. It's never ending.
Sure the Jan kids have and advantage. But that advantage is limited to a 1-year age difference. Instead of the (2 year+) difference we are currently seeing in club lacrosse when it is split by grade.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
You got in playground fights a lot when you were little didn’t you?
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
Not true. "The Age Determination Date for a Little League Baseball player is the actual age of a child on August 31 of the current year. " The January 1st start date of the calendar year is the ultimate example of arbitrary. What is the argument against using the actual birth date of the player? The kid has a birthday - they move up to the next age level. The only minor argument is the practice schedule might change. Tough, practices change all the time.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
USA football uses 8/1 and I think basketball does to. There goes the birth year argument.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
USA football uses 8/1 and I think basketball does to. There goes the birth year argument.
Soccer uses 1/1 - 12/31, as all of society does.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
USA football uses 8/1 and I think basketball does to. There goes the birth year argument.
Soccer uses 1/1 - 12/31, as all of society does.
USA Soccer is based on the European model of soccer development. You also are usually required to not play any other sport in their top clubs and academy teams. USA soccer is over the top in their quest to compete against the European countries with 10 times less people.
Going by a 9/1 Birthday or maybe 8/1 is close to the start of majority of schools in this country and keeps all kids in their proper age grade. Common sense says that is best solution.
My kid is an August birthday. Let's go with 8/1. All agreed? Great. Shouldn't be a problem to implement.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
USA football uses 8/1 and I think basketball does to. There goes the birth year argument.
Soccer uses 1/1 - 12/31, as all of society does.
USA Soccer is based on the European model of soccer development. You also are usually required to not play any other sport in their top clubs and academy teams. USA soccer is over the top in their quest to compete against the European countries with 10 times less people.
Going by a 9/1 Birthday or maybe 8/1 is close to the start of majority of schools in this country and keeps all kids in their proper age grade. Common sense says that is best solution.
School has nothing to do with it, you're already against grade based. Let them make some new friends. If you're born in 2009, you play on a 2009 team. It would work.
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
USA football uses 8/1 and I think basketball does to. There goes the birth year argument.
Soccer uses 1/1 - 12/31, as all of society does.
USA Soccer is based on the European model of soccer development. You also are usually required to not play any other sport in their top clubs and academy teams. USA soccer is over the top in their quest to compete against the European countries with 10 times less people.
Going by a 9/1 Birthday or maybe 8/1 is close to the start of majority of schools in this country and keeps all kids in their proper age grade. Common sense says that is best solution.
School has nothing to do with it, you're already against grade based. Let them make some new friends. If you're born in 2009, you play on a 2009 team. It would work.
Your argument for European soccer model is flawed, Most soccer players go onto a club team , not school to compete. Total different model. Year ( Jan ) makes sense as its the easiest to rate players and the world soccer youth plays a strict age based all over the world. So easy to determine age based on that. 2001. 2002. etc.
Most of our USA youth sports boys go onto college and play. So it makes sense to try to get as close to grade as possible ( Sept , Aug ) without the crazy holdback world becoming to much of a problem. Youth makes sense to be Sept or Aug. Common sense
Okay on the 1 year difference but I want it to be June 1. Why should your arbitrary day on a calendar be better than mine?
The argument is for birth year. That’s not arbitrary. It’s the calendar year…literally the start of a new year. This is how every other sport aside from lacrosse handles it.
USA football uses 8/1 and I think basketball does to. There goes the birth year argument.
Soccer uses 1/1 - 12/31, as all of society does.
Schools in MD don't - they use Sept 1, just like lacrosse and Football.
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
Spoken like an apologist to the holdback world, who wants to justify his reasoning ,..He is right when it comes to the majority of boys who want to play lacrosse. they hold them back for sports. There are a lot of students who are held back for education, most dont have anything to do with lacrosse.
And the bottom line is,,,do what you want with your child, but that gives you no right to play down against other children in youth sports. I bet you think that is ok too? LOL
I don't have a dog in this fight, but rules are technically not being broken when the spring youth leagues and tournaments are based on grade year. In my opinion, US Lax should just settle on the full birth year, not a 9/1 cut off.
Actually there is no "rule" to break because HS does not follow UL Lax guidelines for age, they follow grade. Club lax doesn't follow US Lax rules for age, they use grad year which is a moving target when kids choose to reclass. "Rules" aren't being broken, they are being used to give an advantage to a player by allowing them to compete with/against generally younger players.
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
Spoken like an apologist to the holdback world, who wants to justify his reasoning ,..He is right when it comes to the majority of boys who want to play lacrosse. they hold them back for sports. There are a lot of students who are held back for education, most dont have anything to do with lacrosse.
And the bottom line is,,,do what you want with your child, but that gives you no right to play down against other children in youth sports. I bet you think that is ok too? LOL
Those that are held back for reasons other than sports are usually held back a much younger ages than 8th grade. Like all elitists', it's OK to be against something for others while feeling entitled to do what you want - when you are the greatest, why should the rules for those below you apply?
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
Spoken like an apologist to the holdback world, who wants to justify his reasoning ,..He is right when it comes to the majority of boys who want to play lacrosse. they hold them back for sports. There are a lot of students who are held back for education, most dont have anything to do with lacrosse.
And the bottom line is,,,do what you want with your child, but that gives you no right to play down against other children in youth sports. I bet you think that is ok too? LOL
Those that are held back for reasons other than sports are usually held back a much younger ages than 8th grade. Like all elitists', it's OK to be against something for others while feeling entitled to do what you want - when you are the greatest, why should the rules for those below you apply?
That rings true to many in this area as the main drivers of playing down in youth sports is the " Character Driven " students/parents of the MIAA private schools in Baltimore.
Classic example of the hypocrisy is the debacle of Gilman football a few years ago. Old Poogy recruited top football players who overwhelmed and destroyed the other MIAA schools, Their solution, not play Gilman in Football. While they are on the winning end with recruitment, alls ok,,,soon as they start getting beaten by bigger and stronger players, quit... And that is at the High School level not youth.
USA Soccer is based on the European model of soccer development. You also are usually required to not play any other sport in their top clubs and academy teams. USA soccer is over the top in their quest to compete against the European countries with 10 times less people.
Going by a 9/1 Birthday or maybe 8/1 is close to the start of majority of schools in this country and keeps all kids in their proper age grade. Common sense says that is best solution.
My son plays on an academy team and also plays lacrosse and basketball. No issues. Ties in events go to the “In season” sport. The coaches get pissed from time to time. If they don’t like it, they know they can bench my kid. But they haven’t yet.
Those that are held back for reasons other than sports are usually held back a much younger ages than 8th grade. Like all elitists', it's OK to be against something for others while feeling entitled to do what you want - when you are the greatest, why should the rules for those below you apply?
That rings true to many in this area as the main drivers of playing down in youth sports is the " Character Driven " students/parents of the MIAA private schools in Baltimore.
Classic example of the hypocrisy is the debacle of Gilman football a few years ago. Old Poogy recruited top football players who overwhelmed and destroyed the other MIAA schools, Their solution, not play Gilman in Football. While they are on the winning end with recruitment, alls ok,,,soon as they start getting beaten by bigger and stronger players, quit... And that is at the High School level not youth.
Loyola left the A league when they couldn't compete against St Francis in football.
Quit complaining, take the loss, and shut up.
No one repeats 8th grade because education is important. Either they flunked because nobody at home placed any value on education or sports is their #1 priority and education is secondary. Of course they'll claim the fact that they pay an extra $40K proves they "value" education.
Show me you're a stunad without telling me you are a stunad.
Spoken like an apologist to the holdback world, who wants to justify his reasoning ,..He is right when it comes to the majority of boys who want to play lacrosse. they hold them back for sports. There are a lot of students who are held back for education, most dont have anything to do with lacrosse.
And the bottom line is,,,do what you want with your child, but that gives you no right to play down against other children in youth sports. I bet you think that is ok too? LOL
Those that are held back for reasons other than sports are usually held back a much younger ages than 8th grade. Like all elitists', it's OK to be against something for others while feeling entitled to do what you want - when you are the greatest, why should the rules for those below you apply?
You don’t think the parents holding the kids back earlier than 8th grade have an agenda and know exactly what they are doing? I know “lacrosse families” who know when their kids are born they will be doing this at a younger age. In elementary school as to not make it look obvious. They know about the “real advantages” of that extra year or two younger. Makes confidence in the kid younger being the best early. Also, extra training year. Real Advantages!!!
I’ve heard people discuss this. I was shocked. But it definitely happens all the time!!! Rules need to be changed to make it fair for “on age” kids.
[/quote] Classic example of the hypocrisy is the debacle of Gilman football a few years ago. Old Poogy recruited top football players who overwhelmed and destroyed the other MIAA schools, Their solution, not play Gilman in Football. While they are on the winning end with recruitment, alls ok,,,soon as they start getting beaten by bigger and stronger players, quit... And that is at the High School level not youth.[/quote]
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
If a recruiting pool is a roughly 20 mile radius surrounding a school, the coach can expect a certain number of strong athletes to matriculate each year around which to build a team and a program, and expects to compete with other schools with the same constraints.
If the recruiting pool is the entire US, then it isn't an MIAA team anymore - it is a US team, and it looks more like college recruiting than a local high school. It was like a D3 school playing an NFL team. - it wasn't just unfair, it was unsafe.
There were other problems with the approach. Parents who had paid tuition since lower school suddenly had to watch the ringers come in and displace the kids who had grown up in the school. Kids who were solid players in middle school were unable to play much in upper school due to the recruiting program.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.
Sounds like the state of MIAA lacrosse right now.
These schools cant compete with kids from just a 20 mile radius.
Open the dorms, let kids live with assistant coaches.
[/quote] Classic example of the hypocrisy is the debacle of Gilman football a few years ago. Old Poogy recruited top football players who overwhelmed and destroyed the other MIAA schools, Their solution, not play Gilman in Football. While they are on the winning end with recruitment, alls ok,,,soon as they start getting beaten by bigger and stronger players, quit... And that is at the High School level not youth.
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
If a recruiting pool is a roughly 20 mile radius surrounding a school, the coach can expect a certain number of strong athletes to matriculate each year around which to build a team and a program, and expects to compete with other schools with the same constraints.
If the recruiting pool is the entire US, then it isn't an MIAA team anymore - it is a US team, and it looks more like college recruiting than a local high school. It was like a D3 school playing an NFL team. - it wasn't just unfair, it was unsafe.
There were other problems with the approach. Parents who had paid tuition since lower school suddenly had to watch the ringers come in and displace the kids who had grown up in the school. Kids who were solid players in middle school were unable to play much in upper school due to the recruiting program.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.[/quote]
Except no MIAA schools ever stopped playing Gilman in football. They waited until Biff went to St. Frances, then they refused to play them.
Sounds like the state of MIAA lacrosse right now.
These schools cant compete with kids from just a 20 mile radius.
Open the dorms, let kids live with assistant coaches.
Sounds like CHC & BL. Make BL play in the A conference for every sport then and see if they use those dorms to recruit for every sport, as well as "The International Students".
Classic example of the hypocrisy is the debacle of Gilman football a few years ago. Old Poogy recruited top football players who overwhelmed and destroyed the other MIAA schools, Their solution, not play Gilman in Football. While they are on the winning end with recruitment, alls ok,,,soon as they start getting beaten by bigger and stronger players, quit... And that is at the High School level not youth.
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
If a recruiting pool is a roughly 20 mile radius surrounding a school, the coach can expect a certain number of strong athletes to matriculate each year around which to build a team and a program, and expects to compete with other schools with the same constraints.
If the recruiting pool is the entire US, then it isn't an MIAA team anymore - it is a US team, and it looks more like college recruiting than a local high school. It was like a D3 school playing an NFL team. - it wasn't just unfair, it was unsafe.
There were other problems with the approach. Parents who had paid tuition since lower school suddenly had to watch the ringers come in and displace the kids who had grown up in the school. Kids who were solid players in middle school were unable to play much in upper school due to the recruiting program.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.[/quote]
Except no MIAA schools ever stopped playing Gilman in football. They waited until Biff went to St. Frances, then they refused to play them.[/quote]
The "golden seal" that Biff broke (along with, I recall, the girls softball coach at McD who successfully recruited out of state "more than usual"), was bringing "more than the unique case" out of state ringer into Gilman. Suddenly it was 6 kids. Then 10. And as the guy posted above, that's when the Gilman crowd started to bark.
But the comparison "Oh the racism" to the St. Frances thing is nuanced. Biff saw - and exploited - racial sensitivities by going to St. Frances and saying, "If it was fine for me to recruit 10 out of staters to Gilman, why can't I recruit 25 to St. Frances?"
Which would be a great debate, except that 10 was a problem at Gilman.
6 would have eventually been a problem at Gilman. But yes as long as it was 1,2,3 studs, the Gilman folks were as happy as could be with their Texas recruit. Would the MIAA schools have pitched a fit if Biff brought 1, 2, or 3 studs out of state to St. Frances? Maybe so, and if so, that would be racist.
Also (not sure whose comment), it's not 20 miles. It's more like 60-70 miles but the gravity is weaker away from the school. Kids come from across the shore to attend St. Mary's. Kids from PG, Annapolis, and PA attend Loyola, Gilman, and McD. Once the commute starts to hit about 40 miles, the more local schools should be able to recruit more effectively (Gunston on the shore, GP/Bullis/DeMatha in PG/MoCo). Nobody's taking a bus past DeMatha to attend Calvert Hall every day. Or taking the MARC past Georgetown Prep so they can get a seat at Gilman/Loyola.
Is the 91 box program Canadian style? Of is it just indoor lacrosse?
Is the 91 box program Canadian style? Of is it just indoor lacrosse?
You get a Budweiser "Real Men of Genius" award for somehow tying this thread back into T91!
Valid question, too.
But I think the only true box programs north of DC are associated with Navy (league), MABLL (Arrows), Warthogs, True's "Atlantic Rage" or whatever, and whatever (if anything) Aberdeen Box has going on. Not sure of what "league play" will realistically pop up for our sons' age in January.
Is the 91 box program Canadian style? Of is it just indoor lacrosse?
It's box practice, not games. They do some brief scrimmages at the end of the practices.
And, the parents of full paying tuition students (particularly Alumni) will not be happy when their son does not see the lax field because of recruited players from Florida, Texas , Colorado etc…
Classic example of the hypocrisy is the debacle of Gilman football a few years ago. Old Poogy recruited top football players who overwhelmed and destroyed the other MIAA schools, Their solution, not play Gilman in Football. While they are on the winning end with recruitment, alls ok,,,soon as they start getting beaten by bigger and stronger players, quit... And that is at the High School level not youth.
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
If a recruiting pool is a roughly 20 mile radius surrounding a school, the coach can expect a certain number of strong athletes to matriculate each year around which to build a team and a program, and expects to compete with other schools with the same constraints.
If the recruiting pool is the entire US, then it isn't an MIAA team anymore - it is a US team, and it looks more like college recruiting than a local high school. It was like a D3 school playing an NFL team. - it wasn't just unfair, it was unsafe.
There were other problems with the approach. Parents who had paid tuition since lower school suddenly had to watch the ringers come in and displace the kids who had grown up in the school. Kids who were solid players in middle school were unable to play much in upper school due to the recruiting program.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.
Sounds like the MIAA schools and their holdbacks didnt want to play against bigger and more athletic High School students from Gilman. I guess it is ok when the holdbacks in youth have the advantage and are running over on age youth players, not so OK when someone else ups the ante against them in HS and turns the table.....Total Hypocrisy of holdbacks .
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
Poggi did not recruit from across the country at Gilman - he recruited initially from the counties surrounding Baltimore, then expanded to the DMV. He didn't start recruiting nationally until he got to STF.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
No, he insisted on a certain number of slots for football players; not tuition. He and donors covered the tuition expenses. And I assure you Gilman wasn't worried about any cost.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Many? Again, this is untrue. Look at the schools Biff's Gilman kids went to. His last team at Gilman sent 2 kids to Stanford, 3 to Navy, 2 to Cornell, 1 to Michigan....
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.
To reiterate, no MIAA teams ever opted out of playing Gilman. That didn't happen until he went to STF.
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
Poggi did not recruit from across the country at Gilman - he recruited initially from the counties surrounding Baltimore, then expanded to the DMV. He didn't start recruiting nationally until he got to STF.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
No, he insisted on a certain number of slots for football players; not tuition. He and donors covered the tuition expenses. And I assure you Gilman wasn't worried about any cost.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Many? Again, this is untrue. Look at the schools Biff's Gilman kids went to. His last team at Gilman sent 2 kids to Stanford, 3 to Navy, 2 to Cornell, 1 to Michigan....
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.
To reiterate, no MIAA teams ever opted out of playing Gilman. That didn't happen until he went to STF.
Thank you - I stand corrected.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
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Is the 91 box program Canadian style? Of is it just indoor lacrosse?
Not in any meaningful way. No box pads, or true box play. Some pick down play taught, but really just MM telling everyone how important box is and he is the only coach in Balto who knows how to play it. Other better options if you are really interested in playing box games and tourneys against Canadian and Native American teams.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
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What's his shot percentage? I thought he could score at will.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
But if he punches a kid and acts like a tough guy maybe daddy will love him more.
Not quite. Poggi recruited from across the country for athletics, and brought in kids who were physically exceptional - much bigger, stronger, and faster than the other kids in the MIAA.
Poggi did not recruit from across the country at Gilman - he recruited initially from the counties surrounding Baltimore, then expanded to the DMV. He didn't start recruiting nationally until he got to STF.
It was costly - the coach insisted on a certain number of scholarships each year in order to feed the machine he built.
No, he insisted on a certain number of slots for football players; not tuition. He and donors covered the tuition expenses. And I assure you Gilman wasn't worried about any cost.
It caused problems in school, as many of the recruited players struggled with rigorous academics.
Many? Again, this is untrue. Look at the schools Biff's Gilman kids went to. His last team at Gilman sent 2 kids to Stanford, 3 to Navy, 2 to Cornell, 1 to Michigan....
Other schools complained, but the MIAA couldn't do much. Eventually, the other schools saw the only choice was to opt out.
Notice they didn't stop playing the other MIAA teams - just the one that had an unfair advantage.
Eventually, things changed. Poggi moved on. The other MIAA A conference teams returned to playing against Gilman.
To reiterate, no MIAA teams ever opted out of playing Gilman. That didn't happen until he went to STF.
Once again,,,The holdbacks have no problem when they are the dominate ones,,,but when the tables are turned, the MIAA holdbacks and their schools run for cover. Hypocrites.
Why did he play in those recruiting tourneys? Having second thoughts about Duke?
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
Team 91 MD (2025) GREAT TEAM gotta give 'em that. But their coach chirping at other team players during game play shows ZERO CLASS AND PROFESSIONALISM.
Team 91 MD (2025) GREAT TEAM gotta give 'em that. But their coach chirping at other team players during game play shows ZERO CLASS AND PROFESSIONALISM.
It’s because they’re cowards - try to mess with a kid instead of talking trash to the other team’s coach because MM knows he’d get smacked down. He suffers from short man syndrome. 5’8” on a good day, so pick on bigger high school kids to feel tough.
The '25 team is where the GREAT TEAMS end.
The middle school and youth teams are terrible.
The '25 team is where the GREAT TEAMS end.
The middle school and youth teams are terrible.
Everyone knows the drill. There are two teams and two players that MM cares about. Not even in doubt. The rest are cash cows.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
I thought fighting was more uncle T's style? MM just flaps his jaws.
The '25 team is where the GREAT TEAMS end.
The middle school and youth teams are terrible.
Everyone knows the drill. There are two teams and two players that MM cares about. Not even in doubt. The rest are cash cows.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him cash out after the 25's and let his oldest son AS take it all over - he runs it all now anyway. More money and fewer headaches running events and training camps until the other MM graduates and takes over. Mis-Atlantic lax is too saturated now with fresher faces and his reputation is too well known here so he'll probably wind up focusing on CA, TX and other growth areas that crave the name recognition without the baggage of his personal reputation being known. Then he'll retire and spend his days watching footage of himself in his glory days by his lonesome self.
The '25 team is where the GREAT TEAMS end.
The middle school and youth teams are terrible.
Everyone knows the drill. There are two teams and two players that MM cares about. Not even in doubt. The rest are cash cows.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him cash out after the 25's and let his oldest son AS take it all over - he runs it all now anyway. More money and fewer headaches running events and training camps until the other MM graduates and takes over. Mis-Atlantic lax is too saturated now with fresher faces and his reputation is too well known here so he'll probably wind up focusing on CA, TX and other growth areas that crave the name recognition without the baggage of his personal reputation being known. Then he'll retire and spend his days watching footage of himself in his glory days by his lonesome self.
His brand isn't that strong.
He's been out of the game so long its all stale now.
Pictures of him wearing those old helmets and uniforms, didn't age so well.
Not too many people outside of UMASS tailgates, remember who this guy was.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
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What's his shot percentage? I thought he could score at will.
He couldn't even land that punch!
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
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What's his shot percentage? I thought he could score at will.
He couldn't even land that punch!
I thought you were talking about shots as in shooting the ball. He takes 50 of those a game with 40 of them ill-advised/executed. The ones on the mark are outstanding though so his highlight reel is one for the ages. Watch a full game and take TOs into account and it's a different story. Dino will have some work to do to change behaviors.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
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What's his shot percentage? I thought he could score at will.
He couldn't even land that punch!
I thought you were talking about shots as in shooting the ball. He takes 50 of those a game with 40 of them ill-advised/executed. The ones on the mark are outstanding though so his highlight reel is one for the ages. Watch a full game and take TOs into account and it's a different story. Dino will have some work to do to change behaviors.
He will never see the field at Duke. To many turnovers and not enough athleticism. He will make a great scot team player with his stick skills. MM will have him out by second year. My prediction
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
As he should ! He is the No 1 recruit .. Live with it
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
As he should ! He is the No 1 recruit .. Live with it
You have GOT to be kidding me with this Dad's Country Club nonsense, Mark.
Did we hear stories like this about Joey Spallina? No. How about the #1 2020 recruit (Brennan O'Neill)? Or the #1 2019 recruit (Shellenberger) No. Or the #1 2018 recruit (Epstein)?
How about Lil Millons 2023 local contemporaries:
#4 Christmas, MadLax
#9 Kabiri, MadLax
#11 Wade, DC Express
#13 Marsh, Crabs
#14 Fyock, Hawks
#16 Burns, MadLax
#18 Weller, MadLax
No you do not. You do not hear stories about those kids blowing up other kids' opportunities, then deciding not to show up for the next one. I don't even put it on Lil Millon. This entitled behavior has Dad's fingerprints all over it. Winning matters, meritocracy matters, but character counts. A lot.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
As he should ! He is the No 1 recruit .. Live with it
Way to teach that team spirit, Mark.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
As he should ! He is the No 1 recruit .. Live with it
Way to teach that team spirit, Mark.
Living with it doesn't make it right. I'm sure he's engendered himself within the "team" From what I hear, the team wants nothing to do with him
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
As he should ! He is the No 1 recruit .. Live with it
Way to teach that team spirit, Mark.
Living with it doesn't make it right. I'm sure he's engendered himself within the "team" From what I hear, the team wants nothing to do with him
Sounds like a selfish, entitled brat! Great parenting!
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Parents who put up with that guest player garbage have nobody to blame but themselves. Find a team that doesn’t participate in that nonsense.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Same with 2024 squad. Loyalty is apparently a one way street.
Two choices... work harder and beat them out or run from the competition and find a new club. Paying doesn't guarantee a playing time.
Two choices... work harder and beat them out or run from the competition and find a new club. Paying doesn't guarantee a playing time.
Thanks Coach. When would you be able to compete
with them? It's not competition when they just show up on game day for the prime tournaments. Competition is having the opportunity to grind day after day on the practice field with your true teammates. Competing open and directly and knowing where you stand based on the side by side work.
Two choices... work harder and beat them out or run from the competition and find a new club. Paying doesn't guarantee a playing time.
This is an accurate statement when referring to rostered kids who show up week after week and give the other boys a challenge they can either work toward, or shrink away from.
But this is a bone head statement when referring to some rando giant Texas knuckleheads who showed up and the kids on the roster have not even had an opportunity to judge, "what the heck is this, and who the heck is that guy?"
And all this coming from the official club director of "We Never Cut Kids Who Work Hard!" (we just make them miserable enough to not show up for tryouts the next year).
Two choices... work harder and beat them out or run from the competition and find a new club. Paying doesn't guarantee a playing time.
In HS exposure events, teams aren't even looked at. Everyone should have a chance to play/be seen. Sounds like 91 is interested in winning games to boost their brand over supporting their players in being seen by coaches. Alow, as a parent of a player who has played as a guest multiple times, paying team members should ALWAYS have priority over non-paying guests.
Great look for the #1 ranked player getting kicked out for punching a player Lucky for him he got his 50 shots in
What's he doing playing in Showcases now anyway. That's what got him hurt last year. Give the non-Committed kids a chance to be seen.
He shows up and plays for us whenever he feels like it and others who are trying to get looks with 100+ coaches watching don’t get in the game at all
As he should ! He is the No 1 recruit .. Live with it
You have GOT to be kidding me with this Dad's Country Club nonsense, Mark.
Did we hear stories like this about Joey Spallina? No. How about the #1 2020 recruit (Brennan O'Neill)? Or the #1 2019 recruit (Shellenberger) No. Or the #1 2018 recruit (Epstein)?
How about Lil Millons 2023 local contemporaries:
#4 Christmas, MadLax
#9 Kabiri, MadLax
#11 Wade, DC Express
#13 Marsh, Crabs
#14 Fyock, Hawks
#16 Burns, MadLax
#18 Weller, MadLax
No you do not. You do not hear stories about those kids blowing up other kids' opportunities, then deciding not to show up for the next one. I don't even put it on Lil Millon. This entitled behavior has Dad's fingerprints all over it. Winning matters, meritocracy matters, but character counts. A lot.
Agreed. He is no different than a child beauty queen being placed in parents by their parents. Although in this case, he does share many of big M's personality traits.
Two choices... work harder and beat them out or run from the competition and find a new club. Paying doesn't guarantee a playing time.
Parents are consumers. If they are paying for a product and aren't satisfied, they should move on. Club lacrosse is on borrowed time. No more fleecing or bullying parents into buying their product. Time to find a real job MM!
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Parents who put up with that guest player garbage have nobody to blame but themselves. Find a team that doesn’t participate in that nonsense.
Had no idea it was going to happen.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Parents who put up with that guest player garbage have nobody to blame but themselves. Find a team that doesn’t participate in that nonsense.
Had no idea it was going to happen.
Me either, then they show up and automatically start? Absurd.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Parents who put up with that guest player garbage have nobody to blame but themselves. Find a team that doesn’t participate in that nonsense.
Had no idea it was going to happen.
It's one of the reasons their younger teams aren't attracting the local talent they used to. They know the rug will be pulled out from under them in the 7th grade, with out-of-towners that aren't held accountable.
The college coaches at a recent recruiting event in MD got quite the show. One high profile recruit was leaving the field after a lackluster game and a close loss, but was heard chirping the opposing team, "You know my name!" Lots of me. Not a lot of we.
Kids these days are watching too many slow-mo vids of themselves shooting in helmet and gloves in the back yard and think that's real lacrosse. It's why their h/s teams always underperform.
These parents aren't doing their kids any favors. They really believe what their dads are telling them. Gonna be a huge wakeup call for these kids in college and ultimately life.
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Parents who put up with that guest player garbage have nobody to blame but themselves. Find a team that doesn’t participate in that nonsense.
Had no idea it was going to happen.
It's one of the reasons their younger teams aren't attracting the local talent they used to. They know the rug will be pulled out from under them in the 7th grade, with out-of-towners that aren't held accountable.
Many clubs are struggling to attract the local talent because because for all of the talk bout "developing players" the only focus is on winning at all costs, even at the young ages. It's highly unusual to see the year-over-year turnover that 91 has in the HS ages though. Teams are generally settled down by then, but 91 has a revolving door of players exiting and new ones entering even up to their Jr year. There has to be some real issues for that to be going on at what's supposed to be a "top" level club.
The college coaches at a recent recruiting event in MD got quite the show. One high profile recruit was leaving the field after a lackluster game and a close loss, but was heard chirping the opposing team, "You know my name!" Lots of me. Not a lot of we.
Kids these days are watching too many slow-mo vids of themselves shooting in helmet and gloves in the back yard and think that's real lacrosse. It's why their h/s teams always underperform.
These parents aren't doing their kids any favors. They really believe what their dads are telling them. Gonna be a huge wakeup call for these kids in college and ultimately life.
If it was #9, he better learn to deal with having a mark on him not only by teams he plays against now, but also as a Freshman within his own team in college. Seniors love nothing more than adjusting the attitude of freshman coming in with a chip on their shoulder based on their youth lacrosse accolades. Scanlon did great at Syracuse with the #22 didn't he?
The college coaches at a recent recruiting event in MD got quite the show. One high profile recruit was leaving the field after a lackluster game and a close loss, but was heard chirping the opposing team, "You know my name!" Lots of me. Not a lot of we.
Kids these days are watching too many slow-mo vids of themselves shooting in helmet and gloves in the back yard and think that's real lacrosse. It's why their h/s teams always underperform.
These parents aren't doing their kids any favors. They really believe what their dads are telling them. Gonna be a huge wakeup call for these kids in college and ultimately life.
If it was #9, he better learn to deal with having a mark on him not only by teams he plays against now, but also as a Freshman within his own team in college. Seniors love nothing more than adjusting the attitude of freshman coming in with a chip on their shoulder based on their youth lacrosse accolades. Scanlon did great at Syracuse with the #22 didn't he?
ECD coverage of this kid is sickening..... He's a freaking High Schooler..... These ECD guys are completely out of touch
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Are you delusional??? The 26 91 MD team is horrible. TX kids are brought in so the beatdown is less than double digits. Wondering why they don't win tournaments???? Laughable. How about win a game first!!!!
Looks like 2023 91MD picked up some LBA guest players to help them put the smackdown on the 91LI "B" team. Nice job on the "W" boyz. Must have needed the help b/c there were at least 15 subs on the sidelines with 91MD helmets.
Nothing like flying the family down to Florida so your kid can stand on the sidelines watching a bunch of guest players play.
Yup, same with 2026 - bring in Texas kids who hog the ball, never practice with the team, and take time from players that are good and there every practice, and they wonder why they don't win more at tourneys. The regular kids DESPISE those kids. They have ZERO rhythm with the team. They don't even hang out with the team while they are there. Parents were not happy last weekend. Even when they screwed up, which was often, they went right back in. Pathetic practice.
Parents who put up with that guest player garbage have nobody to blame but themselves. Find a team that doesn’t participate in that nonsense.
Had no idea it was going to happen.
Me either, then they show up and automatically start? Absurd.
Not defending it at all.....but if you think it's absurd (which it is), like many things in life, it means the product is not *for* you. The product is intended for two demographics:
1) Parents/kids who want to "feel like they're on a winning team" (and tell Buffy at the Clubhouse alllllll about it), but aren't worried that their kid is getting low value (and reduced visibility, low playing time, etc) out of the paid experience.
2) Parents/kids from outside the DC - Boston corridor who want to "sub in" on a "high profile east coast team" to increase Barrett VI's chances of being seen by a coach or recruiter outside of their town in eastern Iowa. And who don't mind knowing they're being used *specifically* to help the club boost its national ranking.
The product ( ML, True, Crabs, 91, Hawks, and many others) is not there so your son Greyhson Salyx, who rightfully snagged a 1st line spot on an elite team, can show off his dominance. No, no, no. Greyhson Salyx and the other "real starters" are there to support the guest players, who are there to help cement the club's ranking for the year. And the copacetic "go along" parents are there to bankroll the whole thing. It's its own very absurd ecosystem.
The college coaches at a recent recruiting event in MD got quite the show. One high profile recruit was leaving the field after a lackluster game and a close loss, but was heard chirping the opposing team, "You know my name!" Lots of me. Not a lot of we.
Kids these days are watching too many slow-mo vids of themselves shooting in helmet and gloves in the back yard and think that's real lacrosse. It's why their h/s teams always underperform.
These parents aren't doing their kids any favors. They really believe what their dads are telling them. Gonna be a huge wakeup call for these kids in college and ultimately life.
If it was #9, he better learn to deal with having a mark on him not only by teams he plays against now, but also as a Freshman within his own team in college. Seniors love nothing more than adjusting the attitude of freshman coming in with a chip on their shoulder based on their youth lacrosse accolades. Scanlon did great at Syracuse with the #22 didn't he?
ECD coverage of this kid is sickening..... He's a freaking High Schooler..... These ECD guys are completely out of touch
Dad is partnered with them on several events. Coverage and professional videographer is all paid for by daddy. Of course on the other side, they do nothing to support getting game film to the team.
The college coaches at a recent recruiting event in MD got quite the show. One high profile recruit was leaving the field after a lackluster game and a close loss, but was heard chirping the opposing team, "You know my name!" Lots of me. Not a lot of we.
Kids these days are watching too many slow-mo vids of themselves shooting in helmet and gloves in the back yard and think that's real lacrosse. It's why their h/s teams always underperform.
These parents aren't doing their kids any favors. They really believe what their dads are telling them. Gonna be a huge wakeup call for these kids in college and ultimately life.
If it was #9, he better learn to deal with having a mark on him not only by teams he plays against now, but also as a Freshman within his own team in college. Seniors love nothing more than adjusting the attitude of freshman coming in with a chip on their shoulder based on their youth lacrosse accolades. Scanlon did great at Syracuse with the #22 didn't he?
ECD coverage of this kid is sickening..... He's a freaking High Schooler..... These ECD guys are completely out of touch
It is comical the coverage they give him. Everyone that has any knowledge knows what a joke it is . I will say, it gives many of us , plenty to talk and laugh about while making fun of the situation and ECD. Round two of the next chosen one will be here in next few years with the lapdogs at ECD doing their puppet dance again.
The 91 2026 is a mess. The coach plays kids for his own personal reasons.
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
Which would be fine if they could make all of the practices. Let a local kid on the team skip the practices and see how it plays out. When they roll in from out of town they're treated like they have made some special sacrifice.
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
Which would be fine if they could make all of the practices. Let a local kid on the team skip the practices and see how it plays out. When they roll in from out of town they're treated like they have made some special sacrifice.
I am extremely curious to know where you stand on immigration / illegal immigration.
Is the 91 box program Canadian style? Of is it just indoor lacrosse?
It's box practice, not games. They do some brief scrimmages at the end of the practices.
There is a 91 box team that plays games in the Myers league.
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
Which would be fine if they could make all of the practices. Let a local kid on the team skip the practices and see how it plays out. When they roll in from out of town they're treated like they have made some special sacrifice.
I am extremely curious to know where you stand on immigration / illegal immigration.
I would definitely deflect and shift away from the topic too
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
Which would be fine if they could make all of the practices. Let a local kid on the team skip the practices and see how it plays out. When they roll in from out of town they're treated like they have made some special sacrifice.
I am extremely curious to know where you stand on immigration / illegal immigration.
2025 Team 91 MD has an out of town hold back on HGH. Trifecta?
My '24 quit his 91 team and has decided to quit club altogether. Only playing on his HS team. Just couldn't take the drama and beatings any longer.
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
Which would be fine if they could make all of the practices. Let a local kid on the team skip the practices and see how it plays out. When they roll in from out of town they're treated like they have made some special sacrifice.
I am extremely curious to know where you stand on immigration / illegal immigration.
I would definitely deflect and shift away from the topic too
Not a deflection at all if you think about it.
91 does not a revolving door. It’s one way only opens for out of town permanent guest players.
Which would be fine if they could make all of the practices. Let a local kid on the team skip the practices and see how it plays out. When they roll in from out of town they're treated like they have made some special sacrifice.
I am extremely curious to know where you stand on immigration / illegal immigration.
I would definitely deflect and shift away from the topic too
Not a deflection at all if you think about it.
Of course it is? But you know that
Another D1 commit for Millon. The 2023 MSJ mid committed to UMBC. Millon has worked with him for years and turned him into a D1 player
That’s awesome! UMBC is my sons dream school!
That’s awesome! UMBC is my sons dream school!
You're such a hammerhead... what is wrong with UMBC?
Another D1 commit for Millon. The 2023 MSJ mid committed to UMBC. Millon has worked with him for years and turned him into a D1 player
Congrats to the young man.
I doubt this has more than 10% due to Millon, as every year, UMBC aggressively recruits McDonough, Curley, MSJ, Spalding, and Severna Park HS for above-average or better local athletic talent who can hang with the academics and make up the core of their unit. This kid would have been seen by UMBC coaches with or without Millon. Again, congrats to the kid for showing out when it counted, and being ready & able to play at the next level.
Another D1 commit for Millon. The 2023 MSJ mid committed to UMBC. Millon has worked with him for years and turned him into a D1 player
Congrats to the young man.
I doubt this has more than 10% due to Millon, as every year, UMBC aggressively recruits McDonough, Curley, MSJ, Spalding, and Severna Park HS for above-average or better local athletic talent who can hang with the academics and make up the core of their unit. This kid would have been seen by UMBC coaches with or without Millon. Again, congrats to the kid for showing out when it counted, and being ready & able to play at the next level.
Over 12 kids from public school and 16 private school in the area. You are correct with out without Millon!!!!!
UMBC is the most “MARYLAND” college team out there.
Multiples from:
St Mary’s, John Carroll, Mt Hebron, McD and Spaulding. And as far away as SSSA and Dematha.
Another D1 commit for Millon. The 2023 MSJ mid committed to UMBC. Millon has worked with him for years and turned him into a D1 player
Congrats to the young man.
I doubt this has more than 10% due to Millon, as every year, UMBC aggressively recruits McDonough, Curley, MSJ, Spalding, and Severna Park HS for above-average or better local athletic talent who can hang with the academics and make up the core of their unit. This kid would have been seen by UMBC coaches with or without Millon. Again, congrats to the kid for showing out when it counted, and being ready & able to play at the next level.
Lol sorry but Millon had nothing to do with this young man’s development. His own work ethic and his fathers support got him to UMBC. The kid is a class act and hard worker.
Did 91 get new swag this year. Interested to see how their bags will be organized
Did 91 get new swag this year. Interested to see how their bags will be organized
Not only new swag, but the 25 team was bestowed with the honor of being called "FIRE". Well done boys. May all 91 teams earn that prestigious achievement.
Did 91 get new swag this year. Interested to see how their bags will be organized
Not only new swag, but the 25 team was bestowed with the honor of being called "FIRE". Well done boys. May all 91 teams earn that prestigious achievement.
“Fire” indeed!
Not to be confused with team “Lit”, or team “No Cap”
Some say MM is Cheugy.
But the key really is sweet swag and making sure the team name reflects just how current, hip and cool it is, so the kids social media can be off the hook, 100. Double underline.
Did 91 get new swag this year. Interested to see how their bags will be organized
Not only new swag, but the 25 team was bestowed with the honor of being called "FIRE". Well done boys. May all 91 teams earn that prestigious achievement.
“Fire” indeed!
Not to be confused with team “Lit”, or team “No Cap”
Some say MM is Cheugy.
But the key really is sweet swag and making sure the team name reflects just how current, hip and cool it is, so the kids social media can be off the hook, 100. Double underline.
You can call yourself whatever you want when you haven't lost in over a year
You can't knock MM's marketing skills - #9 is in the news all the time (and on the cover of US Lacrosse Magazine) I'm sure he'll be announcing a sponsorship deal soon. Strike while the iron is hot.
You can't knock MM's marketing skills - #9 is in the news all the time (and on the cover of US Lacrosse Magazine) I'm sure he'll be announcing a sponsorship deal soon. Strike while the iron is hot.
This. There are many negative things that could be said about 91's operations, coaching, culture, etc.
But branding and marketing are being managed multiple levels better than any other club in the region. Including national teams.
Crabs, Looneys, and even Koopers and Breakers have had (actual) genius one-off ideas about branding and marketing over the last 20 years, but Millon kills it consistently. I'd rather my kid intern at Millon's company than play for his teams lol.
You can't knock MM's marketing skills - #9 is in the news all the time (and on the cover of US Lacrosse Magazine) I'm sure he'll be announcing a sponsorship deal soon. Strike while the iron is hot.
This. There are many negative things that could be said about 91's operations, coaching, culture, etc.
But branding and marketing are being managed multiple levels better than any other club in the region. Including national teams.
Crabs, Looneys, and even Koopers and Breakers have had (actual) genius one-off ideas about branding and marketing over the last 20 years, but Millon kills it consistently. I'd rather my kid intern at Millon's company than play for his teams lol.
not long till 3Step makes a play.
The 91 2026 is a mess. The coach plays kids for his own personal reasons.
The 2027s have had a ton of turnover as I understand. They have consistently struggled in HoCo Elite level. Does anyone have a sense for how strong they will be this year? Curious!
I’m not sold that the 27 are anywhere near elite level. If they are out there, they won’t do well.
A couple kids from my sons old teams play for them. All of them are good, not great kids. None of them are standouts.
27’s win 1 game a year in hoco but do play well against other teams. But the 27 elites are pretty good: hawks, NL and ml are top 15 against club teams. National teams aren’t included.
The 91 2026 is a mess. The coach plays kids for his own personal reasons.
The 2027s have had a ton of turnover as I understand. They have consistently struggled in HoCo Elite level. Does anyone have a sense for how strong they will be this year? Curious!
None of the players they brought in are upgrades at the positions they play. In fact, expect the offense to be the same or possibly even worse. Biggest problem on that team is lack of accountability and personal responsibility, beginning with the two dad coaches on the sideline who have their heads buried in their phones during games and practices. They add nothing resembling value to the staff.
The 91 2026 is a mess. The coach plays kids for his own personal reasons.
The 2027s have had a ton of turnover as I understand. They have consistently struggled in HoCo Elite level. Does anyone have a sense for how strong they will be this year? Curious!
None of the players they brought in are upgrades at the positions they play. In fact, expect the offense to be the same or possibly even worse. Biggest problem on that team is lack of accountability and personal responsibility, beginning with the two dad coaches on the sideline who have their heads buried in their phones during games and practices. They add nothing resembling value to the staff.
There are 4 dad coaches.
The 91 2026 is a mess. The coach plays kids for his own personal reasons.
The 2027s have had a ton of turnover as I understand. They have consistently struggled in HoCo Elite level. Does anyone have a sense for how strong they will be this year? Curious!
None of the players they brought in are upgrades at the positions they play. In fact, expect the offense to be the same or possibly even worse. Biggest problem on that team is lack of accountability and personal responsibility, beginning with the two dad coaches on the sideline who have their heads buried in their phones during games and practices. They add nothing resembling value to the staff.
There are 4 dad coaches.
Consider yourself lucky. We fell for the 91 sales pitch for 2028. 27 kids on the roster. Multiple dad coaches (we followed one there, promised an "elite experience"). I feel like the club is keeping us in the dark about what bracket we are playing in, to stop us from complaining. We literally have no idea if we will be in Elite, AAA, or AA.
Positives so far: had a bunch of good box lax practices, and Millon does show up for workouts semi regularly, which the boys seem to like. Most of the kids seem to have a good attitude but with basically 30 of them, hard to keep them all straight.
The 91 2026 is a mess. The coach plays kids for his own personal reasons.
The 2027s have had a ton of turnover as I understand. They have consistently struggled in HoCo Elite level. Does anyone have a sense for how strong they will be this year? Curious!
None of the players they brought in are upgrades at the positions they play. In fact, expect the offense to be the same or possibly even worse. Biggest problem on that team is lack of accountability and personal responsibility, beginning with the two dad coaches on the sideline who have their heads buried in their phones during games and practices. They add nothing resembling value to the staff.
There are 4 dad coaches.
Yes, but two do nothing.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
To Millon's credit (and ultimate demise), much harder to add "you're on the team, just show up to these 7 tournaments" out of state ringers when 91 is fielding teams in key ringer states.......NC, GA, TX, FL, SC (Charleston Elite is "partnering" w 91), and on and on.
Ironically due to the top down structure of Crabs (91 teams are all franchises), King Krab uses this to his advantage aka "if MD Crabs needs a player, how about you provide us with one" as it pertains to VLC, FL Crabs, and now Cavs.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
do they have a good faceoff? why was a long pole facing off?
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
do they have a good faceoff? why was a long pole facing off?
Millon probably accidentally included a longpole in that kid's T91 official tactical schwag bag, and the rest is history.
Nice showing of the 27 team against LI Express at Hopkins today. 8-3 win.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
They play all game because the TX kids are better.
Angry dad knows it.
TX kids have been part of 91 MD’s M.O. from their inception. Anyone who is complaining or surprised hasn’t been paying attention.
TX kids have been part of 91 MD’s M.O. from their inception. Anyone who is complaining or surprised hasn’t been paying attention.
Not true. They were added a few years in, not day 1.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
THEN FIND ANOTHER TEAM IF THIS IS HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!!! It’s not rocket science.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
THEN FIND ANOTHER TEAM IF THIS IS HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!!! It’s not rocket science.
Easy MM, you must not like being called out.....
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
THEN FIND ANOTHER TEAM IF THIS IS HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!!! It’s not rocket science.
Easy MM, you must not like being called out.....
No actually. Just a parent on another team tired of your complaining here and on the sidelines, big guy.
2026's off to an 0-2 start. Guess the out of state ringers couldn't make it.
Well if true then playing a state level team and a national team to a 1 and 3 goal loss shows improvement, no?
Well that's a fair point.
The Texas kids were there. Angry dad was complaining about it again.
Texas kids ruin the chemistry and are not liked by the other players, or parents. Zero integrity of the coaching staff to play these kids all game. They don't know plays etc....but yet play all game. Pathetic.
THEN FIND ANOTHER TEAM IF THIS IS HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!!! It’s not rocket science.
Easy MM, you must not like being called out.....
But it's also correct. If your son has played <1 year on T91, you can be excused for believing the "we develop players" sales pitch. Once you have done a full year including going to tournaments 4 states away where your kid doesn't step foot on the field for 2 days because of "drop in" players, you have nobody to blame but yourself. Your kid's club dues pay for TX kids to fly to MD for tournaments. Now you see it.
And to be fair to MM, it's not like this is the only club that has this practice........even as young as 4th grade.
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
Ahhh the old I happened to stay and watch but my kid is not on the team?? Right sure 91 bench player dad. Just be honest.
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
Ahhh the old I happened to stay and watch but my kid is not on the team?? Right sure 91 bench player dad. Just be honest.
Yea you got me. What does it matter why I was there. Truth is still the truth. I assume you agree since you are taking cheap shots instead of defending your program
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
If you want your kid to start, step up and hire Austin for individual training. It may set you back $300-$500, but he will start. That’s yet another thing 91 offers that no other club can match. Haven’t you been paying attention?
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
Sounds like you are talking about the 2028s. Where they tried not to publicly announce Dad Coach #1s name before or during tryouts because he led a 1-7 AA squad last year and was "bringing his best kids" to AAA 91 (Who went 1-7 last year). There were a pile of red flags from Day 1. Be a more informed customer....seriously.
So what required a email from MM to be good parents?
So what required a email from MM to be good parents?
He sends one of these out every season at some point. Can’t have the parents acting like he does and he does not want parents calling him out on any of the BS stuff he or his staff do.
So what required a email from MM to be good parents?
He sends one of these out every season at some point. Can’t have the parents acting like he does and he does not want parents calling him out on any of the BS stuff he or his staff do.
I love to clown on MM, and there is plenty to clown on, but honestly this is a good practice. Helps remind everyone of what he wants the culture to be....or at least what he SAYS he wants it to be. Culture comes from the top. And honestly, reminding the parents of good conduct is on like page 3 of the USL coaches handbook.
So what required a email from MM to be good parents?
He sends one of these out every season at some point. Can’t have the parents acting like he does and he does not want parents calling him out on any of the BS stuff he or his staff do.
I love to clown on MM, and there is plenty to clown on, but honestly this is a good practice. Helps remind everyone of what he wants the culture to be....or at least what he SAYS he wants it to be. Culture comes from the top. And honestly, reminding the parents of good conduct is on like page 3 of the USL coaches handbook.
I couldn’t agree more, although his sideline behavior tends to be worse than any of the parents.
So what required a email from MM to be good parents?
He sends one of these out every season at some point. Can’t have the parents acting like he does and he does not want parents calling him out on any of the BS stuff he or his staff do.
I love to clown on MM, and there is plenty to clown on, but honestly this is a good practice. Helps remind everyone of what he wants the culture to be....or at least what he SAYS he wants it to be. Culture comes from the top. And honestly, reminding the parents of good conduct is on like page 3 of the USL coaches handbook.
I couldn’t agree more, although his sideline behavior tends to be worse than any of the parents.
Do as I say, not as I do.
So what required a email from MM to be good parents?
He sends one of these out every season at some point. Can’t have the parents acting like he does and he does not want parents calling him out on any of the BS stuff he or his staff do.
I love to clown on MM, and there is plenty to clown on, but honestly this is a good practice. Helps remind everyone of what he wants the culture to be....or at least what he SAYS he wants it to be. Culture comes from the top. And honestly, reminding the parents of good conduct is on like page 3 of the USL coaches handbook.
I couldn’t agree more, although his sideline behavior tends to be worse than any of the parents.
He is MM , you are not, Please act accordingly
What are the implications for a Committed player who gets themselves kicked out of their high school and misses all or part of their season?
What are the implications for a Committed player who gets themselves kicked out of their high school and misses all or part of their season?
Depends entirely on the reason for the expulsion & the college. Georgetown accepted Allen Iverson out of prison with GED.
What are the implications for a Committed player who gets themselves kicked out of their high school and misses all or part of their season?
Ok, you seem a bit obsessed! If you really want the answer, then reach out to the family. I’m sure they would love to hear from you. Finding answers on an anonymous forum is desperate. Desperate, like how badly your son wants to play. Your son is the GPA booster for the team and a sideline cheerleader. My advice for you is to HIT THE WALL.
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
If you want your kid to start, step up and hire Austin for individual training. It may set you back $300-$500, but he will start. That’s yet another thing 91 offers that no other club can match. Haven’t you been paying attention?
Ahhhh......another MM anonymous forum comment.
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
Sounds like you are talking about the 2028s. Where they tried not to publicly announce Dad Coach #1s name before or during tryouts because he led a 1-7 AA squad last year and was "bringing his best kids" to AAA 91 (Who went 1-7 last year). There were a pile of red flags from Day 1. Be a more informed customer....seriously.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
I am not a lacrosse prodigy, but its probably for the best that the goalie stay on the field the entire game.
I don’t understand why people tolerate 91.
The teams are not good at the youth ages whatsoever and the drama seems to be at an all time high for every age group.
-an amused but curious dad on a different club.
In the Baltimore/Harford County ecosystem, it's parents who:
1) For whatever reason (like status, or facilities, or coaching), don't want their kids on the AA and AAA rec clubs (HoCo, KP, Bel Air), and,
2) believe that other vanilla AA and AAA clubs like Koopers, Predators are "not serious enough" (though they are no worse than 91 at the youth level), and
3) the kids were cut from FCA and Crabs, leaving few local AA/AAA options given #1 and #2
It's that simple. Team 91 is a "situation you find yourself in" unless you're a dad coach, which is slightly different logic (and 91 loves dad coaches).
The pre High school teams are for the kids that get cut from the other teams. 91 is a true pay to play team for parents that care more about the lacrosse than the kids do. 91 will actually try to convince you that dad coaches are better than non-Dad coaches. I happened to stay after my kids game on Sunday and watched a bit of the 91 vs. FCA white game and all 3 daddy coaches pretty much played their kids the entire game. Two of the boys were not very good at all and the other was the Goalie. You tell me, should a team that is carrying 27 kids, have the coaches kid on the field while better kids sit on the bench?
Sounds like you are talking about the 2028s. Where they tried not to publicly announce Dad Coach #1s name before or during tryouts because he led a 1-7 AA squad last year and was "bringing his best kids" to AAA 91 (Who went 1-7 last year). There were a pile of red flags from Day 1. Be a more informed customer....seriously.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
Do your homework and try-out for a team with non-dad coaches.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
I am not a lacrosse prodigy, but its probably for the best that the goalie stay on the field the entire game.
Ha, I was going to say the same thing. They have one goalie, and his dad coaches him. I don't think his dad plays any other real coach role but I could be wrong. Nice enough guy (the dad) too. Purposefully not discussing the kid because he's a kid.
Easily the least problematic of the three dad coaches unless he's playing a greater role than he was several months ago.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
I am not a lacrosse prodigy, but its probably for the best that the goalie stay on the field the entire game.
Ha, I was going to say the same thing. They have one goalie, and his dad coaches him. I don't think his dad plays any other real coach role but I could be wrong. Nice enough guy (the dad) too. Purposefully not discussing the kid because he's a kid.
Easily the least problematic of the three dad coaches unless he's playing a greater role than he was several months ago.
I know plenty of Dad coaches that understand their kids limitations and do not play them the entire game. Is the problem Dad coaches or is it dad's favoring their kids over better players.
With 30+ teams in the 2028 age group good luck finding non dad coaches that want to dedicate their time. For me I think the problem should be Know your team and play the kids that give you the best chance of winning.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
I am not a lacrosse prodigy, but its probably for the best that the goalie stay on the field the entire game.
Ha, I was going to say the same thing. They have one goalie, and his dad coaches him. I don't think his dad plays any other real coach role but I could be wrong. Nice enough guy (the dad) too. Purposefully not discussing the kid because he's a kid.
Easily the least problematic of the three dad coaches unless he's playing a greater role than he was several months ago.
I know plenty of Dad coaches that understand their kids limitations and do not play them the entire game. Is the problem Dad coaches or is it dad's favoring their kids over better players.
With 30+ teams in the 2028 age group good luck finding non dad coaches that want to dedicate their time. For me I think the problem should be Know your team and play the kids that give you the best chance of winning.
Only get better playing. Coach to play . #1 2023 is a reflection of getting the ball on every play for last 7 years
problem with dad coaches is if they are objective and don't play their son, jr's mom cuts dad off
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Most intelligent comment on this entire thread.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
Maybe with 2 wins given to you for no badges. Preds just gave Kelly Post A Team a game with goalie back and starters playing way more than usual. Not sure why, but all their tournaments have been AAAA-Elite teams they have played. For a first year program I would say they are on the rise. Look for try-outs to replace 10-15 players.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
They also got smoked by FCA white and were given a win by a forfeit after losing to a terrible true dc team.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
Maybe with 2 wins given to you for no badges. Preds just gave Kelly Post A Team a game with goalie back and starters playing way more than usual. Not sure why, but all their tournaments have been AAAA-Elite teams they have played. For a first year program I would say they are on the rise. Look for try-outs to replace 10-15 players.
Wondering why you would be replacing 10-15 if the team is soo good. All these teams, True (insert purchased team here) and 91 are for all the kids and coaches that get booted for all the good teams. I looks like that coach with the blonde, boy band hair that coached 2028 for and got booted from Perry Hall, Blue Claws, and most recently Crabs is now coaching for True Baltimore.
Does any of this Matter NO because when these kids get to High School they will move to the "National" club teams for better exposure.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
They also got smoked by FCA white and were given a win by a forfeit after losing to a terrible true dc team.
FCA White beat Preds 4-1 and 4 weeks later, beat Team 91 7-3. There is about zero difference between 91 and Predators at 2028. Which is not to say that either team is good.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
Maybe with 2 wins given to you for no badges. Preds just gave Kelly Post A Team a game with goalie back and starters playing way more than usual. Not sure why, but all their tournaments have been AAAA-Elite teams they have played. For a first year program I would say they are on the rise. Look for try-outs to replace 10-15 players.
Replace 10-15 players with who exactly? The AAA niche is weird, especially if the team isn't attached to an elite team where there's "always a chance of getting called up." And especially because St Pauls (practice fields all year) is at a weird location on the Balt Beltway (nobody commuting from Annapolis or Harf Co). And especially since Predators is supposedly a pricey club.
Likely Preds additions (could use this same structure for Team 91 tryouts):
1 Crabs
1 FCA Blue
1-2 KP Elite
2-3 FCA White
1-2 Team 91 (or Predators kids going TO 91 if you're using this as the T91 example)
3-5 A or AA kids who will play mop up time
Is that an improvement vs the current Predator roster? Maybe? Depends on who leaves!
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Those Coaches are a joke. They have brought down every program they’ve been associated with. They play their kids @ the expense of more talented kids.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Kudos for the anti predator troll for staying on-message for 11 straight months. Kind of exhausting though.
Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
Maybe with 2 wins given to you for no badges. Preds just gave Kelly Post A Team a game with goalie back and starters playing way more than usual. Not sure why, but all their tournaments have been AAAA-Elite teams they have played. For a first year program I would say they are on the rise. Look for try-outs to replace 10-15 players.
Yeah, the Predators played above their spring level in the Trilogy Tournament this weekend and looked good. Didn’t win much, but competed well. They look like they are a player or two away from being pretty good.
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Problem is there is no 2028 club team without “dad coaches” or “drama” good luck everyone
Predators do not have dad coaches at 2028 level. I’d expect a a big transition come July.
Predators are on the rise to top. The talk among club coaches is how far will they go this year.
Preds are pretty horrible. I don't think they on the rise. The 2028 91 ended up higher in HoCo that FCA white.
Maybe with 2 wins given to you for no badges. Preds just gave Kelly Post A Team a game with goalie back and starters playing way more than usual. Not sure why, but all their tournaments have been AAAA-Elite teams they have played. For a first year program I would say they are on the rise. Look for try-outs to replace 10-15 players.
Replace 10-15 players with who exactly? The AAA niche is weird, especially if the team isn't attached to an elite team where there's "always a chance of getting called up." And especially because St Pauls (practice fields all year) is at a weird location on the Balt Beltway (nobody commuting from Annapolis or Harf Co). And especially since Predators is supposedly a pricey club.
Likely Preds additions (could use this same structure for Team 91 tryouts):
1 Crabs
1 FCA Blue
1-2 KP Elite
2-3 FCA White
1-2 Team 91 (or Predators kids going TO 91 if you're using this as the T91 example)
3-5 A or AA kids who will play mop up time
Is that an improvement vs the current Predator roster? Maybe? Depends on who leaves!
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Unless I miss my guess that horrible 91 2028 team will be registered for elite next year. They will again grab 27 - 30 kids. They won't be able to cut anyone. 10 of the kids will be told they can have the "privilege to practice with the team but wont play" for a lower fee. It is a money grab.
I want to know why any parents would put their kid on a team where they won't set foot on the field. There are many other teams that your kid can play on and get better and ......wait for it....actually play!!! Do your kids a favor and just put them in Baseball. 91 Does not have good coaching, they don't play in good tournaments, and you are just going to get tossed off the team going into High School. Waste of money!!
Those Coaches are a joke. They have brought down every program they’ve been associated with. They play their kids @ the expense of more talented kids.
I heard that if you hit one of their kids too hard you will get thrown off the team. Anyone know if this is true?
Those Coaches are a joke. They have brought down every program they’ve been associated with. They play their kids @ the expense of more talented kids.
I heard that if you hit one of their kids too hard you will get thrown off the team. Anyone know if this is true?
Oh boy here we go
You all need to go seek therapy. You guys have not a clue what’s coming the older they get. If you are this nuts about club lacrosse now, you are screwed in high school.
The 2028 KP team is great......great coaching and good crew of kids that have mostly been together since 1st grade.
For reference, in the last few months they have beat Predator 8-5 and Team 91 11-2.
If KP leadership is worth its salt, they will work to keep their team together past 8th grade. Otherwise the starters will split between Crabs and FCA Blue, and FCA White, non-starters split between FCA White, 91, and Predators.
The 2028 KP team is great......great coaching and good crew of kids that have mostly been together since 1st grade.
For reference, in the last few months they have beat Predator 8-5 and Team 91 11-2.
If KP leadership is worth its salt, they will work to keep their team together past 8th grade. Otherwise the starters will split between Crabs and FCA Blue, and FCA White, non-starters split between FCA White, 91, and Predators.
If starters choose FCA Blue or Crabs they will longer be starters. Other teams they will be starters and contribute from day 1 unless your behind a kid with a dad coach.
The 2028 KP team is great......great coaching and good crew of kids that have mostly been together since 1st grade.
For reference, in the last few months they have beat Predator 8-5 and Team 91 11-2.
If KP leadership is worth its salt, they will work to keep their team together past 8th grade. Otherwise the starters will split between Crabs and FCA Blue, and FCA White, non-starters split between FCA White, 91, and Predators.
If starters choose FCA Blue or Crabs they will longer be starters. Other teams they will be starters and contribute from day 1 unless your behind a kid with a dad coach.
Spot on, both posts above.
KP is playing in B tournaments - and in B brackets this summer.
Don't get me started on the 91 2028 team. Coach #1 and Coach#2 and Coach #3 kids don't come off the field the entire game. And all their kids are AA players at best. Which is fine but maybe not so good in Elite.
I am not a lacrosse prodigy, but its probably for the best that the goalie stay on the field the entire game.
Ha, I was going to say the same thing. They have one goalie, and his dad coaches him. I don't think his dad plays any other real coach role but I could be wrong. Nice enough guy (the dad) too. Purposefully not discussing the kid because he's a kid.
Easily the least problematic of the three dad coaches unless he's playing a greater role than he was several months ago.
I know plenty of Dad coaches that understand their kids limitations and do not play them the entire game. Is the problem Dad coaches or is it dad's favoring their kids over better players.
With 30+ teams in the 2028 age group good luck finding non dad coaches that want to dedicate their time. For me I think the problem should be Know your team and play the kids that give you the best chance of winning.
Only get better playing. Coach to play . #1 2023 is a reflection of getting the ball on every play for last 7 years
2 of those 7 years being in the 8th grade.
The 2028 KP team is great......great coaching and good crew of kids that have mostly been together since 1st grade.
For reference, in the last few months they have beat Predator 8-5 and Team 91 11-2.
If KP leadership is worth its salt, they will work to keep their team together past 8th grade. Otherwise the starters will split between Crabs and FCA Blue, and FCA White, non-starters split between FCA White, 91, and Predators.
KP is not a great team.
Unless there is a different measure of great out here these days.
Seems that they have done pretty well as a rec program without any influx of players. Apologies if the word great so angers the experts. Several have been approached by the Elites. Just not enough of them on one squad.
Seems that they have done pretty well as a rec program without any influx of players. Apologies if the word great so angers the experts. Several have been approached by the Elites. Just not enough of them on one squad.
Why are you posting this on the T91 forum?
Seems that they have done pretty well as a rec program without any influx of players. Apologies if the word great so angers the experts. Several have been approached by the Elites. Just not enough of them on one squad.
Why are you posting this on the T91 forum?
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Because some of these poor kids are contemplating playing for 91. They can read this forum and realize, unless you have a MM kid on the team it's a money grab. You basically fund the 25's and 23's/22's who are great teams. You pay full tuition while he gives scholarships to load up his kids teams.
The 2028 KP team is great......great coaching and good crew of kids that have mostly been together since 1st grade.
For reference, in the last few months they have beat Predator 8-5 and Team 91 11-2.
If KP leadership is worth its salt, they will work to keep their team together past 8th grade. Otherwise the starters will split between Crabs and FCA Blue, and FCA White, non-starters split between FCA White, 91, and Predators.
KP is not a great team.
Unless there is a different measure of great out here these days.
Across the age groups, the KP brand is pretty stale, but the 2028s are in the top 8-10 clubs out of 40? in MD (which, yes, should be more like 20, and 20 rec teams).
You stay because 91 develops players better then anyone else. Look how many 2022’s have committed yo colleges to play
You stay because 91 develops players better then anyone else. Look how many 2022’s have committed yo colleges to play
Just out of curiosity how many kids develop and commit that are not associated with a MM coached team where his boys play?
You stay because 91 develops players better then anyone else. Look how many 2022’s have committed yo colleges to play
How many of those 2022s were on 91's youth teams through 8th grade (not including 91's infamous "guest players").
And especially including 91's infamous "youth practice teams"
Most of the 91 youth teams are carrying about 30 kids all year. Who's getting developed?
There clearly are a lot of parents who have sons who were cut.
Either that of they are parents of the 29th kiddos the depth chart.
There clearly are a lot of parents who have sons who were cut.
Either that of they are parents of the 29th kiddos the depth chart.
The kids of the Daddy coaches, and there are many, are the ones getting developed.
There clearly are a lot of parents who have sons who were cut.
Either that of they are parents of the 29th kiddos the depth chart.
Around July 1 every year, the second group starts crowing. And I kind of understand. After tryouts, your kid is maybe the #3 middie, and starts. By the second summer tournament, you are hauling your family around from NC to NJ and your kid is the #11 middle (which shouldn't even be a thing on a roster). And most of the #1-#6 middies were not at tryouts, didn't play HoCo, and on and on.
There clearly are a lot of parents who have sons who were cut.
Either that of they are parents of the 29th kiddos the depth chart.
Around July 1 every year, the second group starts crowing. And I kind of understand. After tryouts, your kid is maybe the #3 middie, and starts. By the second summer tournament, you are hauling your family around from NC to NJ and your kid is the #11 middle (which shouldn't even be a thing on a roster). And most of the #1-#6 middies were not at tryouts, didn't play HoCo, and on and on.
91 doesn't make cuts.
There clearly are a lot of parents who have sons who were cut.
Either that of they are parents of the 29th kiddos the depth chart.
Around July 1 every year, the second group starts crowing. And I kind of understand. After tryouts, your kid is maybe the #3 middie, and starts. By the second summer tournament, you are hauling your family around from NC to NJ and your kid is the #11 middle (which shouldn't even be a thing on a roster). And most of the #1-#6 middies were not at tryouts, didn't play HoCo, and on and on.
91 doesn't make cuts.
If you think so, you are in for a big surprise this coming season!
The 26s looked good at Platinum Cup this weekend...oh wait, they lost both Sunday games to teams much lower ranked them them while using out of state players. I guess that makes sense without a MM son on the team.
80% of the players have been there since Team 91 MD started. As a matter of fact most started playing for Millon at Breakers and even some played for him when he coached MLC.
24’s will have 10-12 top college commits
91 Team mission is to give each player the coaching needed to play first at a top level high school program. 91 is known for helping kids find the right high school to play for. The kids who play are the ones who take the coaching home and work on their own using the instructions they were given. The ones who don’t sit in the bench. It’s easy for coaches to tell who’s working and who’s not. My suggestion to the parents who’s son sits on the bench, pick up a stick and go play catch with your son. Show him how practicing can be fun!!
The 26s looked good at Platinum Cup this weekend...oh wait, they lost both Sunday games to teams much lower ranked them them while using out of state players. I guess that makes sense without a MM son on the team.
Lol, I wasn't there but I saw/heard they lost to True's B team and a PA squad not named Tigers which are both unacceptable for any HoCo Elites.
91 Team mission is to give each player the coaching needed to play first at a top level high school program. 91 is known for helping kids find the right high school to play for. The kids who play are the ones who take the coaching home and work on their own using the instructions they were given. The ones who don’t sit in the bench. It’s easy for coaches to tell who’s working and who’s not. My suggestion to the parents who’s son sits on the bench, pick up a stick and go play catch with your son. Show him how practicing can be fun!!
This is not unique to 91. This is the goal for almost every club team from Elite to AA.
The kids who succeed are the ones who "hit the wall."
The 26s looked good at Platinum Cup this weekend...oh wait, they lost both Sunday games to teams much lower ranked them them while using out of state players. I guess that makes sense without a MM son on the team.
Lol, I wasn't there but I saw/heard they lost to True's B team and a PA squad not named Tigers which are both unacceptable for any HoCo Elites.
2026 team use of out of town players is absurd. Tough to play when you don't know the offense, or extra man, and get thrown in there. They wonder why they can never win in tourneys. They should play for 91 Nationals, but stay out of MD for the MD 2026 team.
The 26s looked good at Platinum Cup this weekend...oh wait, they lost both Sunday games to teams much lower ranked them them while using out of state players. I guess that makes sense without a MM son on the team.
Lol, I wasn't there but I saw/heard they lost to True's B team and a PA squad not named Tigers which are both unacceptable for any HoCo Elites.
2026 team use of out of town players is absurd. Tough to play when you don't know the offense, or extra man, and get thrown in there. They wonder why they can never win in tourneys. They should play for 91 Nationals, but stay out of MD for the MD 2026 team.
Thanks MD 2026 Mom
the 91 26 team is super talented. Just ask attack and goalie dad!!!
no one stresses and works the fundamentals more then 91. Its the reason so many start as freshmen in high school.
no one stresses and works the fundamentals more then 91. Its the reason so many start as freshmen in high school.
On JV
so many 25's start as freshman. Not one 26 makes it as a freshman. That team has no real talent. Super soft.
no one stresses and works the fundamentals more then 91. Its the reason so many start as freshmen in high school.
Hi Mark, For an extra fee, right
no one stresses and works the fundamentals more then 91. Its the reason so many start as freshmen in high school.
Again with the vague statements, "never cut" "top high schools" "start as freshmen."
Start what as freshmen? Varsity at MIAA-A? Definitely not. Fresh-Soph team at MIAA-C or JV at a low ranked public HS? Yes, probably half of each 91 squad from 2026-2029.
The vague 91 "stories" kind of collide here, how can a program that "never cuts" players lead the club scene in "freshmen" who "start" at "top high schools?"
MIAA-A varsity rosters usually carry 4-5 freshmen, 1-2 of which may occasionally start. From 2026-2029 at least, 0 of those freshman starters are coming from 91. They will come from actual elite teams. No T91. No Predators. No Sidewinders. No FCA White.
no one stresses and works the fundamentals more then 91. Its the reason so many start as freshmen in high school.
Again with the vague statements, "never cut" "top high schools" "start as freshmen."
Start what as freshmen? Varsity at MIAA-A? Definitely not. Fresh-Soph team at MIAA-C or JV at a low ranked public HS? Yes, probably half of each 91 squad from 2026-2029.
The vague 91 "stories" kind of collide here, how can a program that "never cuts" players lead the club scene in "freshmen" who "start" at "top high schools?"
MIAA-A varsity rosters usually carry 4-5 freshmen, 1-2 of which may occasionally start. From 2026-2029 at least, 0 of those freshman starters are coming from 91. They will come from actual elite teams. No T91. No Predators. No Sidewinders. No FCA White.
Bag of goods being sold to dilusional parents. They gobble it up and gladly waste their money.
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
We will come back to this post in the Spring and have a good laugh about it because this ain’t happening based on the team watched all spring and now summer.
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
Yeah well…that’s just like, your opinion, man.
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
Mark, That is what you tell your teams each year, right after they are informed who gets the ball first on every possession
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
Yeah well…that’s just like, your opinion, man.
We had a great win over Towermen yesterday. Lots of improvement and good chemistry.
Making varsity as a freshman at BL, MCD, Loyola or CHC is to be commended compared to making varsity at other MIAA schools.
91 26 team is awesome!! Great kids and parents!! I want in!!
Wow. 6-8 kids from 26 team make varsity. That’s impressive!
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
Stop, He wasnt able to get the ball on every possession, if he did, he would have scored a goal.
Making varsity as a freshman at BL, MCD, Loyola or CHC is to be commended compared to making varsity at other MIAA schools.
Except freshman that make it at other A conference schools usually play as freshman. The schools mentioned put you on the field so you can’t transfer and actually play before you are a junior in many cases.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
That is not surprising. He is not much of a team player.
then you guys got smoked by that texas team
[ChillLaxin] at today's game.
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
I didn't know kids at Beth Tifiloh were on 91. Future is bright for them!
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
I didn't know kids at Beth Tifiloh were on 91. Future is bright for them!
Someone is not 91 material, sorry, 91 develops leaders for the future. Look at our commits'
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
He is the best attackman in MIAA bar none. Future Duke HOF . possibly NCAA scoring title in 3/4th year
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Thats funny. The hype has been unbelievable from his main promoter. Well say, it worked on Ty , ECD, and all the rest.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Thats funny. The hype has been unbelievable from his main promoter. Well say, it worked on Ty , ECD, and all the rest.
Looks like it also worked in the MIAA playoffs.
the 91 2026 team has 6-8 kids who will make their MIAA varsity teams.No other 2026 team in HoCo will have half as many.
#1 that's a near-obvious troll statement and easily untrue. Claiming that Crabs, Hawks, ML, and FCA won't have 3-4 kids each ("half of 91's") to make varsity rosters? Oh come on.
#2 Hello moving goal posts. The standard posted by the 91 Coach above was not "making varsity MIAA" it was "STARTING AS FRESHMEN."
And the 2026 91MD team has maybe 1 kid - total - who will start as a freshman........ unless at MIAA-C or public HS (which again questions the "top high schools" 91 mantra).
And the 2026 91MD team has maybe 1 kid - total - who will start as a freshman.
LOL....Is this attack dad?? Start??? He will start on Fresh/Soph
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
He is the best attackman in MIAA bar none. Future Duke HOF . possibly NCAA scoring title in 3/4th year
He's not even the best attackman in his family.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Thats funny. The hype has been unbelievable from his main promoter. Well say, it worked on Ty , ECD, and all the rest.
Looks like it also worked in the MIAA playoffs.
Well said Mark, Give it to the 9th grader.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Thats funny. The hype has been unbelievable from his main promoter. Well say, it worked on Ty , ECD, and all the rest.
Better start clearing wall space for another “I love me” wall Mark. Sounds like he may need a bigger one than you.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Thats funny. The hype has been unbelievable from his main promoter. Well say, it worked on Ty , ECD, and all the rest.
Looks like it also worked in the MIAA playoffs.
He was engineered to be #1. It was clear he didn’t have a chance at being #1 in his on- age class so they re-classed him with a school transfer. The top 22 players were on- age and showed more promise in 9th grade. Dad is engineering the clone of who he wanted to be.
Boy wonder showed up today for 91 2023 team. For Duke’s sake, i hope the ACC is weaker than little ol Looneys since we held him SCORELESS lol
He was sleepy from signing autographs at PLL the night b4. When he plays with this 23 team, his point total is negative as he shoots sub-20% with many of his poor shots resulting in fastbreak goals going the other way.
Thats funny. The hype has been unbelievable from his main promoter. Well say, it worked on Ty , ECD, and all the rest.
Looks like it also worked in the MIAA playoffs.
He was engineered to be #1. It was clear he didn’t have a chance at being #1 in his on- age class so they re-classed him with a school transfer. The top 22 players were on- age and showed more promise in 9th grade. Dad is engineering the clone of who he wanted to be.
As an MIAA dad, the sad thing to me is that the kid, pre-holdback, was an outstanding student and still a really good lax player who would have gone D1, probably on scholarship, as a 2022. He would have played varsity in 9th grade, no doubt. The kid is a natural leader off the field as well, and there was no "emotional maturity" need for a holdback. The transfer and hold back were all for Dad's marketing. No justification for it. And I'm a capitalist and a realist but I find that sad.
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
He would have been able to go to Duke as a 22 but wouldn’t be #1 in the nation. Doesn’t take a genius to realize holding a kid back in HS will result in him moving up the rankings. Kid didn’t need it for anything beyond ego as stated.
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
He would have been able to go to Duke as a 22 but wouldn’t be #1 in the nation. Doesn’t take a genius to realize holding a kid back in HS will result in him moving up the rankings. Kid didn’t need it for anything beyond ego as stated.
Exactly. He'd have the same success in the classroom regardless, and the extra year of "me ball" didn't add the lax IQ that it does for some players who hold back. His position on the Duke depth chart will be the same it would have been as a 2022 commit. He was not a late bloomer in terms of height or physicality.
But the extra year DID add a ton of outstanding PR, corporate networking, and video content for his Dad's brand. So, "another smart move by Mark" indeed.
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
He would have been able to go to Duke as a 22 but wouldn’t be #1 in the nation. Doesn’t take a genius to realize holding a kid back in HS will result in him moving up the rankings. Kid didn’t need it for anything beyond ego as stated.
Exactly. He'd have the same success in the classroom regardless, and the extra year of "me ball" didn't add the lax IQ that it does for some players who hold back. His position on the Duke depth chart will be the same it would have been as a 2022 commit. He was not a late bloomer in terms of height or physicality.
But the extra year DID add a ton of outstanding PR, corporate networking, and video content for his Dad's brand. So, "another smart move by Mark" indeed.
All about the Me . Big Me, 2023 Me and the future Me . Brand and Marketing for the future , Hard to make a living off Lacrosse, The Big Me is working it at all angles, from his HOF career to the Wonder Boy.
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
Everyone knows the drill with 91. It is the the directors wonder boys first and foremost and whatever it takes to put them there. After that, he does try to do what he can for the rest of the actual paying customers .
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
LOL I don't think anyone with an IQ above 70 wonders why he and dad are always taking heat. Engineered success.
Kid's appearance at games and events (post-commitment to Duke) is pretty strongly driven by what the PR / video content payoff is going to be.
Both LI 91 teams in the Championship bracket. 91 South is a #2. 91MD in the 3’s lost game tomorrow. I guess Wonder Boy either wasn’t enough or was hung-over today.
2025 team lost first game in a long long time,
The Jealousy and envy here is bizzare.
The Jealousy and envy here is bizzare.
I think the word you're looking for is "mockery."
2025 team lost first game in a long long time,
Is the FOGO still hurt?
2025 team lost first game in a long long time,
their coach is - but they are the best team in the area. about time
They are a great team. No question about it. They beat my sons team twice. You can see why though they don’t compete in world series. They are just older than everyone else. That’s why they are 75 and 1. On age they are still fantastic. Just not 75 and 1 fantastic. It’s not even debatable.
They are a great team. No question about it. They beat my sons team twice. You can see why though they don’t compete in world series. They are just older than everyone else. That’s why they are 75 and 1. On age they are still fantastic. Just not 75 and 1 fantastic. It’s not even debatable.
Wait. What? Are they the only team with holdbacks/reclassed players?
They are a great team. No question about it. They beat my sons team twice. You can see why though they don’t compete in world series. They are just older than everyone else. That’s why they are 75 and 1. On age they are still fantastic. Just not 75 and 1 fantastic. It’s not even debatable.
Wait. What? Are they the only team with holdbacks/reclassed players?
Yes, it's been verified. They are the only team with holdbacks.
They are the only team, of all the great teams that could’t play in WS last July because the entire team is too old. All the other teams leave the 4,5 too old kids home. That’s the difference. They are a great team. They would most likely still be dominate on age or like the other teams a few holdbacks. The point being made was they haven’t lost a game in a really, really long time. The reason being that’s the case is they are men playing against boys. They don’t win 70 games in a row if that’s not the case. Period. It’s ok to agree. Now it’s time to enjoy summer.
They are the only team, of all the great teams that could’t play in WS last July because the entire team is too old. All the other teams leave the 4,5 too old kids home. That’s the difference. They are a great team. They would most likely still be dominate on age or like the other teams a few holdbacks. The point being made was they haven’t lost a game in a really, really long time. The reason being that’s the case is they are men playing against boys. They don’t win 70 games in a row if that’s not the case. Period. It’s ok to agree. Now it’s time to enjoy summer.
False. Zero holdbacks.
They are the only team, of all the great teams that could’t play in WS last July because the entire team is too old. All the other teams leave the 4,5 too old kids home. That’s the difference. They are a great team. They would most likely still be dominate on age or like the other teams a few holdbacks. The point being made was they haven’t lost a game in a really, really long time. The reason being that’s the case is they are men playing against boys. They don’t win 70 games in a row if that’s not the case. Period. It’s ok to agree. Now it’s time to enjoy summer.
Sorry your boy lost to them. Twice. I can see why you would think its unfair. Now go back to worrying about when your next government handout is coming.
They are the only team, of all the great teams that could’t play in WS last July because the entire team is too old. All the other teams leave the 4,5 too old kids home. That’s the difference. They are a great team. They would most likely still be dominate on age or like the other teams a few holdbacks. The point being made was they haven’t lost a game in a really, really long time. The reason being that’s the case is they are men playing against boys. They don’t win 70 games in a row if that’s not the case. Period. It’s ok to agree. Now it’s time to enjoy summer.
Sorry your boy lost to them. Twice. I can see why you would think its unfair. Now go back to worrying about when your next government handout is coming.
For sure they have won due to high percentage of holdback. I thought they would suffer their 1st loss this summer. It almost came in DE tourney, got the job done @ NLF!! They will have more defeats in sophomore/junior summer. Mark's monopoly will end. He will blame refs, yell at players, etc... Solid team. Not sure it is the best place for your son if he is not in the top 13-14 players. Being on the "practice squad" will only get you so far. Kids need game experience.
They are the only team, of all the great teams that could’t play in WS last July because the entire team is too old. All the other teams leave the 4,5 too old kids home. That’s the difference. They are a great team. They would most likely still be dominate on age or like the other teams a few holdbacks. The point being made was they haven’t lost a game in a really, really long time. The reason being that’s the case is they are men playing against boys. They don’t win 70 games in a row if that’s not the case. Period. It’s ok to agree. Now it’s time to enjoy summer.
Sorry your boy lost to them. Twice. I can see why you would think its unfair. Now go back to worrying about when your next government handout is coming.
For sure they have won due to high percentage of holdback. I thought they would suffer their 1st loss this summer. It almost came in DE tourney, got the job done @ NLF!! They will have more defeats in sophomore/junior summer. Mark's monopoly will end. He will blame refs, yell at players, etc... Solid team. Not sure it is the best place for your son if he is not in the top 13-14 players. Being on the "practice squad" will only get you so far. Kids need game experience.
Your 5th grade grammar skills are superb.
I would like to see ‘25 91 play ‘26 Crabs with Mark and Ryan coaching please.
The Jealousy and envy here is bizzare.
I agree Mark
They are the only team, of all the great teams that could’t play in WS last July because the entire team is too old. All the other teams leave the 4,5 too old kids home. That’s the difference. They are a great team. They would most likely still be dominate on age or like the other teams a few holdbacks. The point being made was they haven’t lost a game in a really, really long time. The reason being that’s the case is they are men playing against boys. They don’t win 70 games in a row if that’s not the case. Period. It’s ok to agree. Now it’s time to enjoy summer.
Sorry your boy lost to them. Twice. I can see why you would think its unfair. Now go back to worrying about when your next government handout is coming.
For sure they have won due to high percentage of holdback. I thought they would suffer their 1st loss this summer. It almost came in DE tourney, got the job done @ NLF!! They will have more defeats in sophomore/junior summer. Mark's monopoly will end. He will blame refs, yell at players, etc... Solid team. Not sure it is the best place for your son if he is not in the top 13-14 players. Being on the "practice squad" will only get you so far. Kids need game experience.
If its true and 91 is like 75-1 over the past few summers... who cares? EVERY team in America would want such problems. Amazing record, if accurate!
So the question is…is it better to be the best player on a mediocre AA team or a mediocre player on a strong AA team?
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
Everyone knows the drill with 91. It is the the directors wonder boys first and foremost and whatever it takes to put them there. After that, he does try to do what he can for the rest of the actual paying customers .
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
Everyone knows the drill with 91. It is the the directors wonder boys first and foremost and whatever it takes to put them there. After that, he does try to do what he can for the rest of the actual paying customers .
I wonder is he stuck around to play the lost’s bracket games on Sunday. Probably had “other commitments”
He’s going to duke. Sounds like holding him back worked? Another smart move by Mark!!!!
Mark did not have confidence, so he worked the system as usual. I hope his kid has a 15 year pro career and makes 100 million over that period of time. Mark will make it happen.
2023 Millon is a good kid and a top 1% laxer. Wish him the best
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
Everyone knows the drill with 91. It is the the directors wonder boys first and foremost and whatever it takes to put them there. After that, he does try to do what he can for the rest of the actual paying customers .
I wonder is he stuck around to play the lost’s bracket games on Sunday. Probably had “other commitments”[/quote]
He did not even stick around for the 2nd game on Saturday. I am an LI Express parent and it was funny listening to the 91 parents complaining about the #1 player in the country. He sure didn’t look even top 50 against us
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
It's been a topic of discussion around here for years. 91, Crabs etc. all get their bells rung at this age.
Most of the "top" club teams aren't "top" until about 7th-8th grade.
Before then the Local Clubs generally do real well. Find one of the good ones like Blue Claws, Hereford, or HoCo until 7th grade, and save yourself
My son plays on the team and we only have 4 holdbacks on the team - your info isn’t accurate unfortunately. It’s cool we could really care less - honestly we would rather play older kids only makes our kids better.
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
they played in AAA and were overmatched. If they say they are playing top division again it will probably be miserable. If the play AA they'd be fine
My son plays on the team and we only have 4 holdbacks on the team - your info isn’t accurate unfortunately. It’s cool we could really care less - honestly we would rather play older kids only makes our kids better.
What you only have 4 holdbacks? That’s a lot. And you wish you could play older kids. You have older kids that held back. So they would be playing the correct age if you played up. You make no sense.
I hear he has not supported "his" 2023 team all season in practices or tournaments. Understandable since he's committed. But why then has he decided to play in the NLF this week. Since when do [players get to pick and choose when and where they play? Would that be tollerated by any other player in the program? It's clearly all about him and not the team or fellow players. And some people wonder why he & dad are always taking heat.
Everyone knows the drill with 91. It is the the directors wonder boys first and foremost and whatever it takes to put them there. After that, he does try to do what he can for the rest of the actual paying customers .
I wonder is he stuck around to play the lost’s bracket games on Sunday. Probably had “other commitments”
He did not even stick around for the 2nd game on Saturday. I am an LI Express parent and it was funny listening to the 91 parents complaining about the #1 player in the country. He sure didn’t look even top 50 against us[/quote]
I'm not a fan of the kid (moreso his dad's promoting of the kid) It's all planned. So I'm not surprised he showed once and wasn't there for an LI Express game. How else do you keep up the elite, diva, persona?
I got a chuckle last fall when he played in the NHSLS and was getting razzed from a bunch of middle schoolers. He still peacocked around after getting blanked in the game.
His game may not translate into college (or he may not last long with Danowski) But as a holdback, the kid has had another year to improve and has shown he can play at a pretty good level in HS.
They develop some winners at the youth level where MM isn't involved at all. AS coaches too many teams to do well........
2028 - (4-2-1) in AAA Division
2029 - (0-7) in HOCO (Highest Division)
2030 - (0-7) in HOCO (Highest Division)
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
It's been a topic of discussion around here for years. 91, Crabs etc. all get their bells rung at this age.
Most of the "top" club teams aren't "top" until about 7th-8th grade.
Before then the Local Clubs generally do real well. Find one of the good ones like Blue Claws, Hereford, or HoCo until 7th grade, and save yourself
Crabs feed a lot of kids to BL? FCA feeds a lot to CH? Which high school (s) does 91 feed?
Do any of these clubs post rosters?
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
It's been a topic of discussion around here for years. 91, Crabs etc. all get their bells rung at this age.
Most of the "top" club teams aren't "top" until about 7th-8th grade.
Before then the Local Clubs generally do real well. Find one of the good ones like Blue Claws, Hereford, or HoCo until 7th grade, and save yourself
Crabs feed a lot of kids to BL? FCA feeds a lot to CH? Which high school (s) does 91 feed?
Do any of these clubs post rosters?
For the non MM-coached squads, the entire roster basically turns over after 8th grade (after kids have already selected schools) so it's hard to say how/if 91 truly "feeds" kids to any schools. If you pick 20 Team 91 kids randomly, they probably attend 15 different schools. MIAA-A, MIAA-C, public, the whole range of schools.
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
Honestly, as others have mentioned, at that age level you would be well served with a local club rec program. Kelly post, LTLC, and some of the others that have been mentioned are all strong. There may be a parent coaches but many of them played at a high-level/D1, there’s ample field time for the kids and a good developmental focus at a reasonable price point. I would give it a few more years before looking to move to a big club and by then you may have a better picture of what your high school situation will look like and what your child’s long-term goals are. Good luck!
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
It's been a topic of discussion around here for years. 91, Crabs etc. all get their bells rung at this age.
Most of the "top" club teams aren't "top" until about 7th-8th grade.
Before then the Local Clubs generally do real well. Find one of the good ones like Blue Claws, Hereford, or HoCo until 7th grade, and save yourself
Crabs feed a lot of kids to BL? FCA feeds a lot to CH? Which high school (s) does 91 feed?
Do any of these clubs post rosters?
As to rosters - as recently as a few years ago, most clubs posted team rosters on their web sites. That all has pretty much stopped. Pretty sure it was because other coaches/teams were using the info to recruit kids from other clubs.
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
they played in AAA and were overmatched. If they say they are playing top division again it will probably be miserable. If the play AA they'd be fine
That’s what I saw as well. Just curious at the age what makes one team “overmatched” especially for an established “top” club.
Considering having my son try out for the 2030 team. Any insight into that team?
they played in AAA and were overmatched. If they say they are playing top division again it will probably be miserable. If the play AA they'd be fine
That’s what I saw as well. Just curious at the age what makes one team “overmatched” especially for an established “top” club.
The the young age (pre 6th grade), the only parents willing to pay for clubs are parents who want to get in a club early to "lock in" a spot for future years. both of those reasons aren't for performance.
And they generally arent the best athletes or lacrosse players. But the clubs will still take thier money as it helps to keep the lights on and buy nice things for their other teams.
As others said, save your money by keeping your kid on one of the good, local clubs- Kelly Post, Blue Claws or Hereford until 6th grade. There are a ton of great coaches in those programs.
And to be honest, some of those teams have some very good 7th-8th grade teams who all decided to stick together and play AAAA and AAA ball through middle school.
As I predicted #9 changes schools. I thought it would be after a year on the bench at Duke, but no doubt he wouldn’t have stuck around there for 4.
As I predicted #9 changes schools. I thought it would be after a year on the bench at Duke, but no doubt he wouldn’t have stuck around there for 4.
Where did he change to?
As I predicted #9 changes schools. I thought it would be after a year on the bench at Duke, but no doubt he wouldn’t have stuck around there for 4.
Where did he change to?
UVA. It was rumored to be his 1st choice last year, but he was disappointed with their facilities. Didn’t want to spend his time in the team trailers while UVA focuses on getting their football program elevated.
As I predicted #9 changes schools. I thought it would be after a year on the bench at Duke, but no doubt he wouldn’t have stuck around there for 4.
Where did he change to?
UVA. It was rumored to be his 1st choice last year, but he was disappointed with their facilities. Didn’t want to spend his time in the team trailers while UVA focuses on getting their football program elevated.
Rumor has it no one cares. Kid should already be in college.... With all of this publicity by Ty Xanders, the pressure is on this kid to perform...... A lot of pressure for a kid that has yet to play in college... Inside lacrosse is a joke for putting this kid on their front page
And in good ole Millon fashion, made the biggest week for the 24s about him.
Congratulations to this amazing athlete and student. His success should be praised.
As I predicted #9 changes schools. I thought it would be after a year on the bench at Duke, but no doubt he wouldn’t have stuck around there for 4.
Where did he change to?
UVA. It was rumored to be his 1st choice last year, but he was disappointed with their facilities. Didn’t want to spend his time in the team trailers while UVA focuses on getting their football program elevated.
Rumor has it no one cares. Kid should already be in college.... With all of this publicity by Ty Xanders, the pressure is on this kid to perform...... A lot of pressure for a kid that has yet to play in college... Inside lacrosse is a joke for putting this kid on their front page
Right. They should have put your 7836th ranked kid on the front page.
Shouldn't be putting any High Schoolers up there.....Since when does the lacrosse world idolize High Schoolers who have done nothing yet... We do understand that the kid i will be 20 yrs old when he finally gets to college...but still
Shouldn't be putting any High Schoolers up there.....Since when does the lacrosse world idolize High Schoolers who have done nothing yet... We do understand that the kid i will be 20 yrs old when he finally gets to college...but still
#1 has always had visibility at least in recent years. The #1 ‘22 signed a NIL deal with his coach’s brother. I have to believe Millon will be the next to announce a similar deal. Look for something from ECD if allowed by UVA or Warrior where dad used to work in Marketing.
The above referenced player is a great talent.
He is just a silver spooner whose had the cards and the entire deck stacked in his favor to coddle his success as much as possible.
Many people detest that. It’s symbolic of elitist lacrosse where connections and influence outshine talent.
That said I don’t know him or his family personally and I hope he does well.
Lars is trying to corner the market on [Censored] MIAA attack with the 2022 CH clown and the 2023 #9. Does Hughley have any eligibility if he can get released?
(Not?) coincidentally, both of the above mentioned MIAA attackmen have insufferable fathers/marketing managers.
T91 has the #1 player in the nation in the 23 class, the #1 team in the nation in the 2025 team.
Best club in MD hands down
T91 has the #1 player in the nation in the 23 class, the #1 team in the nation in the 2025 team.
Best club in MD hands down
I'm scratching my head trying to think what those two facts have in common, but I'm just coming up with a millon different ideas that don't hit the mark.
And for argument's sake, I love it when anybody uses terms like "best" "hands down" "always" or "never"
2023 team #39 club in the country (#6 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2024 team #27 club in the country (#5 in MD)
2025 team #1 club in the country (#1 in MD)
2026 team #43 club in the country (#5 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2027 team #37 club in the country (#5 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2028 team #162 club in the country (#12 in MD, #14 in MD/DC)
2029 team and beyond - absolute jokes / simply a fundraiser for T91
T91 has the #1 player in the nation in the 23 class, the #1 team in the nation in the 2025 team.
Best club in MD hands down
We know Mark
T91 has the #1 player in the nation in the 23 class, the #1 team in the nation in the 2025 team.
Best club in MD hands down
Not even close
T91 has the #1 player in the nation in the 23 class, the #1 team in the nation in the 2025 team.
Best club in MD hands down
I'm scratching my head trying to think what those two facts have in common, but I'm just coming up with a millon different ideas that don't hit the mark.
And for argument's sake, I love it when anybody uses terms like "best" "hands down" "always" or "never"
2023 team #39 club in the country (#6 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2024 team #27 club in the country (#5 in MD)
2025 team #1 club in the country (#1 in MD)
2026 team #43 club in the country (#5 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2027 team #37 club in the country (#5 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2028 team #162 club in the country (#12 in MD, #14 in MD/DC)
2029 team and beyond - absolute jokes / simply a fundraiser for T91
The #1 2023 player way a 2022 player for most of his life. The 22 team was always much stronger than the 23 team for 1 simple fact: Mark’s son was on it. To be fair, he would have been a top 20 recruit as a 22 but that wasn’t good enough so he reclassified and only selectively played for the 23 team.
What’s the common thread with the 25’s? #2 son’s team. All of 91 MD is focused on elevating those two players above all else. In that regard they have been successful, but there will be NO passion or focus on any other team (unless #2 reclasses) Everyone else plays a bit part in their production.
If #2 re-classes, he wouldn't be able to play his senior year in the MIAA
If #2 re-classes, he wouldn't be able to play his senior year in the MIAA
In conference games
#2 isn’t reclassing. If he was the 2025 would have taken another top attack from a DMV team that tried out for 91 this summer.
If #2 re-classes, he wouldn't be able to play his senior year in the MIAA
In conference games
He would fit in great at CH.
If #2 re-classes, he wouldn't be able to play his senior year in the MIAA
In conference games
He would fit in great at CH.
He'd fit in fine anywhere. Not a fan of their dad but Millon #2 is a really talented player. In time I think he will show similar power and much more finesse than big bro the Holdback.
Why did he want to leave DCE?
Why did he want to leave DCE?
dce is a 2nd rate club
If #2 re-classes, he wouldn't be able to play his senior year in the MIAA
In conference games
He would fit in great at CH.
He'd fit in fine anywhere. Not a fan of their dad but Millon #2 is a really talented player. In time I think he will show similar power and much more finesse than big bro the Holdback.
He'd fit in fine at CH because they have a bunch or reclasses.
Do the privates have to follow the same age requirements as publics? In the public schools, students who have reached the age of 19 years old or older as of August 31, are not allowed to practice or play.
Do the privates have to follow the same age requirements as publics? In the public schools, students who have reached the age of 19 years old or older as of August 31, are not allowed to practice or play.
The problem with the publics is that this s rarely if ever enforced.
Do the privates have to follow the same age requirements as publics? In the public schools, students who have reached the age of 19 years old or older as of August 31, are not allowed to practice or play.
It's not "19 or older" for public school, it's "older than 19." The DC and MD private school leagues have that same requirement, but it only applies to league sponsored events. For example, Calvert Hall had 1-2 kids this year (out of about 100 rostered lax players on all their teams) who had to sit out league games, but played in the expo games, pre-season games, etc. Nothing stopping a private school from having 20 year olds on the roster, except that they won't be able to play in 50-60% of games, including the "main prize" - league championships.
In private school, this (and common sense) are the only real barriers to double-holdbacks. And remember that we've seen starting players at top-10 D1 programs in the last 2 years at 24, 26 years old due to COVID. Curious if the D1 coaches want that to continue.
Coaches do not care how old children are. Hopkins would run Rabil back out there if he had eligibility.
Coaches do not care how old children are. Hopkins would run Rabil back out there if he had eligibility.
Coaches want to win , period! No shame in their game as far as how old players are. It’s not against any rules. The more experience, the better.
If rules do not change at the youth level, be prepared for a lot more double holdbacks at very young ages. Start Kindergarten year later, repeat a grade a little later and you got yourself a kid maybe 2 years older than the others! It’s getting fool.
However, it is not against the rules, and the older kid starts to dominate the younger players at youth age. There are major lacrosse advantages as far as developmental goes to it. Plus, if kid wants to play High level D1 in college, almost have to do it. Check out the commits.
If rules don’t change, this is going to get more out of hand. Let’s get back to some normalcy in youth sports and stop trying to game the system and get clear advantages. Lacrosse needs to go the way soccer does it. Period!
Stop all the holdback/re-class stuff at the youth level and let kids develop in the sport “on age”. Stop the clear advantages to the wealthy families who can afford to play the holdback card.
Meh, I agree with you but there's an important difference. The "soccer community" decided 40 years ago that their primary goal was to saturate the landscape with youth soccer players, fields, coaches, and refs. Large parts of the country had HS with no soccer program well into the 1980s. "Developing Olympic Talent" became more of a niche moneymaker, much like club lax. But everyone in soccer (in this country) is onboard with "growing the game." That requires, among other things, fairness on the field.
I disagree with all of the following, but here goes............
That is just not so in lacrosse (in this country), where the majority of coaches and I'd bet half of USL employees have a vested interest or deep belief in keeping lacrosse elite and hard to access....."growing the game" is seen as important only to the extent that it serves to identify elite talent that King Krab, Millon, or Maddux can put on a plane from TX or TN or Utah on a friday afternoon.
High level youth lax is a status symbol ithat youth soccer has never been and never will be (except for womens Olympic Development stuff or the occasional American HS kid working out in England, Germany, or Spain). Making it fair would make it less elite, because the lax-specific holdback scenario (and ability to pay for travel) are the result of earning money (or the privilege of inheriting it).
Do the privates have to follow the same age requirements as publics? In the public schools, students who have reached the age of 19 years old or older as of August 31, are not allowed to practice or play.
It's not "19 or older" for public school, it's "older than 19." The DC and MD private school leagues have that same requirement, but it only applies to league sponsored events. For example, Calvert Hall had 1-2 kids this year (out of about 100 rostered lax players on all their teams) who had to sit out league games, but played in the expo games, pre-season games, etc. Nothing stopping a private school from having 20 year olds on the roster, except that they won't be able to play in 50-60% of games, including the "main prize" - league championships.
In private school, this (and common sense) are the only real barriers to double-holdbacks. And remember that we've seen starting players at top-10 D1 programs in the last 2 years at 24, 26 years old due to COVID. Curious if the D1 coaches want that to continue.
No, it's 19 or older before August 31st - the MIAA rule is first, then the MPSSAA rule:
2. Age Limitations
A student who has attained his/her 19th birthday before August 31 of a given academic year is not eligible to participate.
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The high school team does not permit students, who have reached the age of 19 years old or older as of August 31, to practice or play.
I disagree with all of the following, but here goes............
That is just not so in lacrosse (in this country), where the majority of coaches and I'd bet half of USL employees have a vested interest or deep belief in keeping lacrosse elite and hard to access....."growing the game" is seen as important only to the extent that it serves to identify elite talent that King Krab, Millon, or Maddux can put on a plane from TX or TN or Utah on a Friday afternoon.
True
High level youth lax is a status symbol --- Making it fair would make it less elite, because the lax-specific holdback scenario (and ability to pay for travel) are the result of earning money (or the privilege of inheriting it).
True. Very well thought out and said. This is why the PLL assist and the fake attempts for diversity and inclusion are just a ruse. They don't mean it.....its just HR talk.
Lars is trying to corner the market on [Censored] MIAA attack with the 2022 CH clown and the 2023 #9. Does Hughley have any eligibility if he can get released?
Lars is another woke coach who has fell into a dream job. He isnt a good coach, he has players that are above others skilled wise on the field who won. the wonder boy will be leaving after 1/2 years.
Lars is trying to corner the market on [Censored] MIAA attack with the 2022 CH clown and the 2023 #9. Does Hughley have any eligibility if he can get released?
Lars is another woke coach who has fell into a dream job. He isnt a good coach, he has players that are above others skilled wise on the field who won. the wonder boy will be leaving after 1/2 years.
Not a good coach? 2 national championships in 5 years
Lars is trying to corner the market on [Censored] MIAA attack with the 2022 CH clown and the 2023 #9. Does Hughley have any eligibility if he can get released?
Lars is another woke coach who has fell into a dream job. He isnt a good coach, he has players that are above others skilled wise on the field who won. the wonder boy will be leaving after 1/2 years.
Not a good coach? 2 national championships in 5 years
His teams traditionally lead the nation in groundballs, even when he was at Brown.
Outside of the '25 team, how do the other 91 teams stack up?
And why are they called Team 91?
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Lars is another woke coach who has fell into a dream job. .
Why do you consider him woke?
Outside of the '25 team, how do the other 91 teams stack up?
And why are they called Team 91?
Brian Spallina founded team 91 in LI. His number was 91. 91MD is a franchise led by M Millon. Teams after 25 not very strong b/c MM doesn’t ‘t have a dog in the fight. Expect to see him fade from 91 after 2025. It was a launchpad for his kids.
Outside of the '25 team, how do the other 91 teams stack up?
And why are they called Team 91?
Brian Spallina founded team 91 in LI. His number was 91. 91MD is a franchise led by M Millon. Teams after 25 not very strong b/c MM doesn’t ‘t have a dog in the fight. Expect to see him fade from 91 after 2025. It was a launchpad for his kids.
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Outside of the '25 team, how do the other 91 teams stack up?
And why are they called Team 91?
Brian Spallina founded team 91 in LI. His number was 91. 91MD is a franchise led by M Millon. Teams after 25 not very strong b/c MM doesn’t ‘t have a dog in the fight. Expect to see him fade from 91 after 2025. It was a launchpad for his kids.
For sure it has been all about the wonder boys first and all the rest can get the scarps. MM has made a decent amount off of club, wouldn't expect to see him fade, just not care as much and more manage club while he chases watching college ball.
At the middle school level, their 8th grade team is always very good. The teams get incrementally worse as they get younger.
At the middle school level, their 8th grade team is always very good. The teams get incrementally worse as they get younger.
Could it be that they actually get better as they progress?
2023 team #39 club in the country (#6 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2024 team #27 club in the country (#5 in MD)
2025 team #1 club in the country (#1 in MD)
2026 team #43 club in the country (#5 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2027 team #37 club in the country (#5 in MD, #7 in MD/DC)
2028 team #162 club in the country (#12 in MD, #14 in MD/DC)
2029 team and beyond - absolute jokes / simply a fundraiser for T91
At the middle school level, their 8th grade team is always very good. The teams get incrementally worse as they get younger.
Could it be that they actually get better as they progress?
Depends on how you count "better." As a squad, yes: The faithful kids from the youth team are gradually sloughed off, placed on the "practice team" and endure things like attending tournaments where they don't even play a minute, or being replaced by "guest players" a month before HoCo starts (or even after HoCo starts). They leave frustrated (because "91 doesn't cut"), and 91 seems to replace them with better talent. So by attrition and addition, yes the "team" gets better, no question.
Do the players selected by 91 in 4th, 5th, 6th grades progress? From any metric, no. Many quit lacrosse entirely and many more drift back to A/B level rec club teams so they can be the stars that T91 promised them they would be.
At the middle school level, their 8th grade team is always very good. The teams get incrementally worse as they get younger.
Could it be that they actually get better as they progress?
They do get better as they progress. At least in Middle School.
Most for-profit clubs [Censored] from 1-6th grade. Get much better at 6-8th as parents get scared before hs.
Most community based clubs are very good from 1-6th grade. Get worse as 6-8th as parents send their kids elsewhere before high school.
But you will occasionally have programs like Kelly Post, Blue Claws and HoCo that are able to field the occasional AAA+ teams in the middle school years.
Wish my sons club had as many commits as the 24 team does.
Wish my sons club had as many commits as the 24 team does.
thanks for checking in, Mark.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
North of 15, how you doin?
North of 15, how you doin?
Who's got 15 2024 "Top D1 commits" meaning, top 16 ranked college programs?
You don't get to backtrack and now make it "15 commits" or even "15 D1 commits." The original claim was "TOP D1 COMMITS."
North of 15, how you doin?
15? Hilarious. Look at IL. 7 commits and 2 aren't really 91 commits. They are out of state. It's 91's strategy to add out of state players to bolster rosters. They aren't a bad club but they are a marketing machine and MM will pad his son's roster.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
Mark, Speaking of 25, once the little one goes to college, will 2025 be the year EBM moves out for good?
Man, that’s a little harsh even for here. I’m a frequent badger, but there’s plenty to dislike about the program and the hammerhead(s) who run it without bringing his marriage into it.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
What age group?
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
MM (or his business manager) have graced these hallowed message board pages to assure us repeatedly that 91 "develops players, and we never cut a player." I think he's referring to youth / middle school levels.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
MM (or his business manager) have graced these hallowed message board pages to assure us repeatedly that 91 "develops players, and we never cut a player." I think he's referring to youth / middle school levels.
They don’t cut youth b/c all those paying customers help their bottom line. They used to play in the St Paul’s league just to play the kids not good enough to play in the HOCO games ( and they still managed to go 0 fer in HICO). MM has a new boat, McMansion and Hayfields membership thanks to all of those un-cut players.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
MM (or his business manager) have graced these hallowed message board pages to assure us repeatedly that 91 "develops players, and we never cut a player." I think he's referring to youth / middle school levels.
They don’t cut youth b/c all those paying customers help their bottom line. They used to play in the St Paul’s league just to play the kids not good enough to play in the HOCO games ( and they still managed to go 0 fer in HICO). MM has a new boat, McMansion and Hayfields membership thanks to all of those un-cut players.
Amazing how much there is to be made off of parents who child will never see the field in college
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
MM (or his business manager) have graced these hallowed message board pages to assure us repeatedly that 91 "develops players, and we never cut a player." I think he's referring to youth / middle school levels.
They don’t cut youth b/c all those paying customers help their bottom line. They used to play in the St Paul’s league just to play the kids not good enough to play in the HOCO games ( and they still managed to go 0 fer in HICO). MM has a new boat, McMansion and Hayfields membership thanks to all of those un-cut players.
Amazing how much there is to be made off of parents who child will never see the field in college
That's not exclusive to 91, for sure. Specific to 91's extra two rosters they are packing per age is that if they aren't playing at the youth age, how in the world are they going to make a decent high school team.
This is page 25 of the Team 91 thread.
Is this a good time to mention our ‘25 is really good?
Thanks,
-MM
The 24's do have many TOP D1 commits. Who else can rival?
The 25's are the #1 team in the country - PERIOD. Kudos for having a local team #1.
26's are getting better
Coach Austin checking in to make sure he's still in good with the boss lol.
7 players on the 91 MD 2024 roster have committed to anywhere. All 7 look like solid commits.
To answer "who else can rival?" Hawks also have 7, going to many of the same great D1 schools.
Also not sure that "7 out of 28 players" count as "many" for those trying to follow Coach Austin's T91 math from home.
91 MD is a club that is built on an over-involved Dad Coach's ambitions for his kids, and that Dad Coach's excellent marketing pitches that are rarely if ever questioned. That marketing does a great job of attracting talent, honestly.
"Who else can rival 7 commits?" (a bunch of teams)
"We never cut kids" (we exclude them from PT, no explanation, and expect them to realize they aren't wanted, and leave on their own)
"Far and away the best club in MD" (well, probably the #5 club in MD) (much of 91's best talent comes from out of state, as well)
"We develop players" (until the next hot prospect shows up from PA, VA, or TX)
And yeah, it's interesting that the #1 2024 club in the country has only 7 total commits (or 7 announced commits, anyway) in mid-October. To be fair, some other good clubs have zero. But I'd bet the best MD clubs (year to year) are sitting at 5-10 D1 commits each, right now.
Who claims “we don’t cut” I know of multiple players who were cut. My son took a spot from a long-term supporter/player who was cut to make room (1 or 2 or 3 cut that year). We then left after 1st season b/c it was there was no sense of team and got tired of hearing MM blowing his own horn about how he’s the only coach who can do just about anything.
MM (or his business manager) have graced these hallowed message board pages to assure us repeatedly that 91 "develops players, and we never cut a player." I think he's referring to youth / middle school levels.
They don’t cut youth b/c all those paying customers help their bottom line. They used to play in the St Paul’s league just to play the kids not good enough to play in the HOCO games ( and they still managed to go 0 fer in HICO). MM has a new boat, McMansion and Hayfields membership thanks to all of those un-cut players.
Amazing how much there is to be made off of parents who child will never see the field in college
That's not exclusive to 91, for sure. Specific to 91's extra two rosters they are packing per age is that if they aren't playing at the youth age, how in the world are they going to make a decent high school team.
I have zero dogs in this fight. My kid plays for another program and is happy with his experience. As far as I can tell, the things you are arguing aren't true or rampant across Team 91 teams at all. Mostly the opposite.
T91 only has one team at each grade level. And their roster sizes appear exactly the same as every other team we've played over the past few years. And the St Paul's league has been defunct for at least 5 years now. Are you referencing their larger '28 roster?
The 2024s have 20 commits so complaints are few. Name another locall with that, crickets.
The 2024s have 20 commits so complaints are few. Name another locall with that, crickets.
Ahh I see we have backed off the "7 Top D1 commits, name another local club with that, crickets!" brag, for a more general brag. OK.
To keep this argument verifiable, IL lists 10, not 20, and has been updated in the last week.
IL lists Crabs as having 14, which in most cases is more than 10.
In both cases, sure, maybe there are some commits that have not been sent to IL. But that's not ONLY true for 91.
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Looks like a Millon was bored last night.
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Pre-first is a thing.
T91 has the best classes 24-25-26. Maybe 27 and up needs improvement but at the HS level - the best.
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Looks like a Millon was bored last night.
Yeah apparently didn't want to check back in with a "truth bomb" about how 91 has the most commits in the entire universe or whatever. Hit us with that "Top D1 Commits" number again Mark.
T91 has the best classes 24-25-26. Maybe 27 and up needs improvement but at the HS level - the best.
For real dogg! THE BEST CLASSES. Stop wasting your time Mark, nobody from 3Step acquisitions department is reading BOTC. They'll be ready to buy, when you are ready to sell, in July 2025.
Let's roll back the tape, and I quote, "Team 91 is head and shoulders the #1 club in Maryland."
2024: #27 national. #5 club in MD, #4 Team 91 squad
2025: #1 national. #1 club in MD, #1 Team 91 squad
2026: #43 national. #5 club in MD, #5 Team 91 squad
2027: #37 national. #6 club in MD. #4 Team 91 squad
2028: #162 national. #14 club in MD. #6 Team 91 squad
2029: >#200 national. I do not think this group has won more than 3 games total in their 2 year existence.
T91 has the best classes 24-25-26. Maybe 27 and up needs improvement but at the HS level - the best.
It’s time to sit down.
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Only if Prefirst counts as being on age Mark
T91 has the best classes 24-25-26. Maybe 27 and up needs improvement but at the HS level - the best.
Hmmmm, interesting opinion Mark but is club lacrosse does not appear to agree
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Only if Prefirst counts as being on age Mark
There's something great about being able to funnel your business interests into your kids' success, and vice versa, and several club owners/directors should actually be commended for that, not shamed for it. If he can use his expertise and money to leverage his kids' talents and make them "elite" (or at least have elite level marketing), then good for the Millons of the world.
Where it becomes comical or worse is the maximized jockeying of the system WHILE CLAIMING YOU'RE NOT DOING IT. Everybody sees it. Tell us about the transfer to McD for Millon #1 (8th grade Part Deux for an already straight-A student). Or Pre-First for Millon #2.
Just own it dude, sheeeesh. "Yeah I game the system for my kids, and everyone else is jealous. My kids are #1 recruits." See - that would be honest and accurate. Everyone already thinks you are a selfish donk without the excuses and vague half-truths...... - just own it and be the villain who wins in the end.
Go play somewhere else if you don’t like hold backs…. and BTW Millon #2 has never been held back
Pre-first is a thing.
No pre first for either of the Millons
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
He didn’t do a pre first. He just started a year late.
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
You are trying to make us believe that the academic and athletics gap between the two schools is so great that he needed to repeat 8th grade?
#1 is a very smart kid and is class president at McD. If you meet him, you can tell that "all cylinders are firing." I have a hard time believing such a gap existed in his case.
Own it. "We held #1 back, as the rules allow, because it was the difference between being the #38 recruit and the #1 recruit - the difference being "very talented" and "dominant." Top recruits are "dominant." We learned from that experience and started #2 a year late, as the rules allow, and he's showing just as much talent if not more, and is a likely top 10 recruit in his own class."
All of those things are true, why not just go there. Nobody (who matters) really objects. As others have noted, the elite 11th grade club teams are nearly all holdbacks. It's not a coincidence and it's very much allowed (for now). Even if the rules change, these decisions were made by the Millon family based on the rules at the time. Why make excuses for the guy?
He didn’t do a pre first. He just started a year late.
X2
lol at McD being much more academicly strenuous than SP. That's [Censored]
STP average SAT 1410 #24 private HS in MD
McD average SAT 1320 #9 private HS in MD
That's a non reason to take a kid out of a school where's he's excelling in sports and academics, to hold him back at the other school. Both of these schools are in the top 100-200 nationally in nearly every relevant ranking.
I’ll never understand how so many folks are so obsessed with what that man chooses to do with HIS CHILDREN.
It’s so bizzare.
I’ll never understand how so many folks are so obsessed with what that man chooses to do with HIS CHILDREN.
It’s so bizzare.
I agree Mark, only thing is that you promote them like they are professional athletes. And the other many may not know, You were totally and vehemently against holdbacks when you first started with your chosen one. Of course that changed LOL
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
Calm down Mark, Its still a free world to do what you want. Get your advantage and take it, others can watch as the top Attackman in world structs on by.
As as someone who will live in infamy said many years ago " Give it to the 9th grader "
I’ll never understand how so many folks are so obsessed with what that man chooses to do with HIS CHILDREN.
It’s so bizzare.
I'll never understand how Millon is so obsessed with publicly marketing and monetizing HIS CHILDREN and making them cornerstones in his business venture.
It's so bizarre.
Honestly if it was some unapologetic Dad who wasn't actively monetizing his children, nobody would really care.
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
You are trying to make us believe that the academic and athletics gap between the two schools is so great that he needed to repeat 8th grade?
#1 is a very smart kid and is class president at McD. If you meet him, you can tell that "all cylinders are firing." I have a hard time believing such a gap existed in his case.
Own it. "We held #1 back, as the rules allow, because it was the difference between being the #38 recruit and the #1 recruit - the difference being "very talented" and "dominant." Top recruits are "dominant." We learned from that experience and started #2 a year late, as the rules allow, and he's showing just as much talent if not more, and is a likely top 10 recruit in his own class."
All of those things are true, why not just go there. Nobody (who matters) really objects. As others have noted, the elite 11th grade club teams are nearly all holdbacks. It's not a coincidence and it's very much allowed (for now). Even if the rules change, these decisions were made by the Millon family based on the rules at the time. Why make excuses for the guy?
Totally took advantage of the the system, to get his kid advantages! He’s not the only one, can’t wait for rules to change at the youth level. It will Even up the playing fields at the youth level and give on age lower and middle class kids a fair chance to develop. It will make it more fair for families who can not afford to “game” the system!
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
You are trying to make us believe that the academic and athletics gap between the two schools is so great that he needed to repeat 8th grade?
#1 is a very smart kid and is class president at McD. If you meet him, you can tell that "all cylinders are firing." I have a hard time believing such a gap existed in his case.
Own it. "We held #1 back, as the rules allow, because it was the difference between being the #38 recruit and the #1 recruit - the difference being "very talented" and "dominant." Top recruits are "dominant." We learned from that experience and started #2 a year late, as the rules allow, and he's showing just as much talent if not more, and is a likely top 10 recruit in his own class."
All of those things are true, why not just go there. Nobody (who matters) really objects. As others have noted, the elite 11th grade club teams are nearly all holdbacks. It's not a coincidence and it's very much allowed (for now). Even if the rules change, these decisions were made by the Millon family based on the rules at the time. Why make excuses for the guy?
Totally took advantage of the the system, to get his kid advantages! He’s not the only one, can’t wait for rules to change at the youth level. It will Even up the playing fields at the youth level and give on age lower and middle class kids a fair chance to develop. It will make it more fair for families who can not afford to “game” the system!
You're correct but also, so what. Until the rules change, they are what they are, and the sport of lacrosse (once modernized in elite schools) has never ever ever ever been a meritocracy. Millon #1 is surely and truly the best recruit in all of Canada and the USA? Including all players known and unknown? He's extremely talented, very hard working, and was provided advantages that others didn't have, such as being featured in club lax offensive sets since age 7. And holding back and transferring from the #30 lax school in the country to the #4-6 lax school in the country. All these things are true. And allowed.
The psychological curiosity for me, is since my above point is true, why do holdback/pre-first/started-late/other excuse parents have so many excuses? How about "lax is important to our family's culture and history and yeah we did it. We could afford to put him on a track to upper D1 while similar kids his age go play D2 or lower D1. So what, buzz off." So why are they so quick to lie about all of it?
lol at McD being much more academicly strenuous than SP. That's [Censored]
I cant speak for McD. But StP does get a lot of ... less academically skilled kids ... passing through its doors.
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
You are trying to make us believe that the academic and athletics gap between the two schools is so great that he needed to repeat 8th grade?
#1 is a very smart kid and is class president at McD. If you meet him, you can tell that "all cylinders are firing." I have a hard time believing such a gap existed in his case.
Own it. "We held #1 back, as the rules allow, because it was the difference between being the #38 recruit and the #1 recruit - the difference being "very talented" and "dominant." Top recruits are "dominant." We learned from that experience and started #2 a year late, as the rules allow, and he's showing just as much talent if not more, and is a likely top 10 recruit in his own class."
All of those things are true, why not just go there. Nobody (who matters) really objects. As others have noted, the elite 11th grade club teams are nearly all holdbacks. It's not a coincidence and it's very much allowed (for now). Even if the rules change, these decisions were made by the Millon family based on the rules at the time. Why make excuses for the guy?
Totally took advantage of the the system, to get his kid advantages! He’s not the only one, can’t wait for rules to change at the youth level. It will Even up the playing fields at the youth level and give on age lower and middle class kids a fair chance to develop. It will make it more fair for families who can not afford to “game” the system!
You're correct but also, so what. Until the rules change, they are what they are, and the sport of lacrosse (once modernized in elite schools) has never ever ever ever been a meritocracy. Millon #1 is surely and truly the best recruit in all of Canada and the USA? Including all players known and unknown? He's extremely talented, very hard working, and was provided advantages that others didn't have, such as being featured in club lax offensive sets since age 7. And holding back and transferring from the #30 lax school in the country to the #4-6 lax school in the country. All these things are true. And allowed.
The psychological curiosity for me, is since my above point is true, why do holdback/pre-first/started-late/other excuse parents have so many excuses? How about "lax is important to our family's culture and history and yeah we did it. We could afford to put him on a track to upper D1 while similar kids his age go play D2 or lower D1. So what, buzz off." So why are they so quick to lie about all of it?
Would you admit that your son couldnt make it on age and needed to play down to compete and reach your/his dreams
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
You are trying to make us believe that the academic and athletics gap between the two schools is so great that he needed to repeat 8th grade?
#1 is a very smart kid and is class president at McD. If you meet him, you can tell that "all cylinders are firing." I have a hard time believing such a gap existed in his case.
Own it. "We held #1 back, as the rules allow, because it was the difference between being the #38 recruit and the #1 recruit - the difference being "very talented" and "dominant." Top recruits are "dominant." We learned from that experience and started #2 a year late, as the rules allow, and he's showing just as much talent if not more, and is a likely top 10 recruit in his own class."
All of those things are true, why not just go there. Nobody (who matters) really objects. As others have noted, the elite 11th grade club teams are nearly all holdbacks. It's not a coincidence and it's very much allowed (for now). Even if the rules change, these decisions were made by the Millon family based on the rules at the time. Why make excuses for the guy?
Totally took advantage of the the system, to get his kid advantages! He’s not the only one, can’t wait for rules to change at the youth level. It will Even up the playing fields at the youth level and give on age lower and middle class kids a fair chance to develop. It will make it more fair for families who can not afford to “game” the system!
You're correct but also, so what. Until the rules change, they are what they are, and the sport of lacrosse (once modernized in elite schools) has never ever ever ever been a meritocracy. Millon #1 is surely and truly the best recruit in all of Canada and the USA? Including all players known and unknown? He's extremely talented, very hard working, and was provided advantages that others didn't have, such as being featured in club lax offensive sets since age 7. And holding back and transferring from the #30 lax school in the country to the #4-6 lax school in the country. All these things are true. And allowed.
The psychological curiosity for me, is since my above point is true, why do holdback/pre-first/started-late/other excuse parents have so many excuses? How about "lax is important to our family's culture and history and yeah we did it. We could afford to put him on a track to upper D1 while similar kids his age go play D2 or lower D1. So what, buzz off." So why are they so quick to lie about all of it?
Would you admit that your son couldnt make it on age and needed to play down to compete and reach your/his dreams
OR would you admit your kid needs to old back academically?
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
You are trying to make us believe that the academic and athletics gap between the two schools is so great that he needed to repeat 8th grade?
#1 is a very smart kid and is class president at McD. If you meet him, you can tell that "all cylinders are firing." I have a hard time believing such a gap existed in his case.
Own it. "We held #1 back, as the rules allow, because it was the difference between being the #38 recruit and the #1 recruit - the difference being "very talented" and "dominant." Top recruits are "dominant." We learned from that experience and started #2 a year late, as the rules allow, and he's showing just as much talent if not more, and is a likely top 10 recruit in his own class."
All of those things are true, why not just go there. Nobody (who matters) really objects. As others have noted, the elite 11th grade club teams are nearly all holdbacks. It's not a coincidence and it's very much allowed (for now). Even if the rules change, these decisions were made by the Millon family based on the rules at the time. Why make excuses for the guy?
Totally took advantage of the the system, to get his kid advantages! He’s not the only one, can’t wait for rules to change at the youth level. It will Even up the playing fields at the youth level and give on age lower and middle class kids a fair chance to develop. It will make it more fair for families who can not afford to “game” the system!
You're correct but also, so what. Until the rules change, they are what they are, and the sport of lacrosse (once modernized in elite schools) has never ever ever ever been a meritocracy. Millon #1 is surely and truly the best recruit in all of Canada and the USA? Including all players known and unknown? He's extremely talented, very hard working, and was provided advantages that others didn't have, such as being featured in club lax offensive sets since age 7. And holding back and transferring from the #30 lax school in the country to the #4-6 lax school in the country. All these things are true. And allowed.
The psychological curiosity for me, is since my above point is true, why do holdback/pre-first/started-late/other excuse parents have so many excuses? How about "lax is important to our family's culture and history and yeah we did it. We could afford to put him on a track to upper D1 while similar kids his age go play D2 or lower D1. So what, buzz off." So why are they so quick to lie about all of it?
Exactly the system is broken and benefits Elite families who can afford to “work the system” and take advantage of holding back to gain an advantage! I Can’t wait for the rules to go into effect that will make the sport more fair at the youth age groups! Then, the elite parents will not have that advantage card to play in the developing years!
What’s did they do…..#1 transferred to McD because it’s a much better school then St P academically and lacrosse wise. .#2 never prefirsted or held back
They actually asked SP to hold him back in 8th and incredibly SP said no. Kid was doing well academically and was a natural leader so they felt it wouldn’t be healthy to hold him back. Hello McD.
lol at McD being much more academicly strenuous than SP. That's [Censored]
I cant speak for McD. But StP does get a lot of ... less academically skilled kids ... passing through its doors.
Meh. The two schools are similar in that way. Loyola, Gilman, St Marys, and Severn as well. The kids who enroll before 9th grade are a hodge podge of potential academic and athletic talent, and some of the kids only possess one of the two, and then get ground into shape in "the system." Had they continued on whatever academic trajectory they were on, many of them would not be competitive for 9th grade spots at their schools.
But on 9th grade admissions, the MIAA-A schools are fairly similar except BL and Spalding. Very selective - 30% max acceptance rate, usually lower. And BL and Spalding are extremely selective in their own way.....just not particularly academics.
Also let's be clear between SP and McD - Neither school is top 100 nationally for academics (I recall, could be outdated, that McD is around 210 and SP was in the 300s). Loyola and Gilman in the 300s as well I recall.
Heard MM through a fit with HOCO when it was suggested his 29 and 30 programs would move out of the Elite bracket. Despite both teams going 0-7 with goal differentials of 20/85 and 33/103, MM claims both programs are ELITE and threatened to pull all 91 teams if they were moved.
Heard MM through a fit with HOCO when it was suggested his 29 and 30 programs would move out of the Elite bracket. Despite both teams going 0-7 with goal differentials of 20/85 and 33/103, MM claims both programs are ELITE and threatened to pull all 91 teams if they were moved.
I'd have called his bluff.
Where is he gonna pull and move them to?
Heard MM through a fit with HOCO when it was suggested his 29 and 30 programs would move out of the Elite bracket. Despite both teams going 0-7 with goal differentials of 20/85 and 33/103, MM claims both programs are ELITE and threatened to pull all 91 teams if they were moved.
I'd love for this rumor to be true, and it's certainly on brand bc Millon pushes all the coaches to "get ready for elite" asap. But the 2028s never had so much as a winning season in AAA/AAAA until 2022 (where I think they went 4-3?). And while he has made coaching moves (and those coaches have made moves) to "push" that 2028 roster towards 2028 elite, Millon hasn't (that I've heard) freaked out on anybody about the 2028s in 4? years of subpar, very non-elite performance.
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
what will the program do after the vaunted hand-picked 25's leave?
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
The reclassed 26's will not help the 27's as the players are not the primary problem. The roster has turned over at least 30% every year. Hint: It's the "coaches".
what will the program do after the vaunted hand-picked 25's leave?
Most likely, be sold or be re-branded by Millon pretty quickly unless one of his sons is a highly acclaimed D1 performer, in which case, the kids become the PR generators for 91 (as they have been already).
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
The reclassed 26's will not help the 27's as the players are not the primary problem. The roster has turned over at least 30% every year. Hint: It's the "coaches".
The youth rosters at 91 MD have always had an astounding level of turnover. To Millon it doesn't matter, because it's a fundraiser for the HS aged teams. Despite all the claims of "we develop kids to be elite!" "we place kids in elite HS!" "We never cut kids!" Those are all dubious claims, easily proven to be false.
At all elite clubs (less so ML and Crabs, despite them being the most insufferable generally), the rising 9th graders will find themselves surrounded by holdbacks and kids from NY to OH to NC on the "regular" roster, with even more holdbacks flying in to "drop in" for the team on Day 1 of every tournament. This is absolutely true for 91.
The sales pitch is that 5 years of playing for 91 (or Hawks or FCA, etc) at the youth levels will "develop" your kid to earn a spot on the roster in 9th-12th grade. It's a red flag if any coach tells you that, because it's flatly untrue. Well developed or not, if he is not a holdback who has caught the coach's attention for being dominant on the field (of younger kids), your son will not start at elite level ball.
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
The reclassed 26's will not help the 27's as the players are not the primary problem. The roster has turned over at least 30% every year. Hint: It's the "coaches".
The youth rosters at 91 MD have always had an astounding level of turnover. To Millon it doesn't matter, because it's a fundraiser for the HS aged teams. Despite all the claims of "we develop kids to be elite!" "we place kids in elite HS!" "We never cut kids!" Those are all dubious claims, easily proven to be false.
At all elite clubs (less so ML and Crabs, despite them being the most insufferable generally), the rising 9th graders will find themselves surrounded by holdbacks and kids from NY to OH to NC on the "regular" roster, with even more holdbacks flying in to "drop in" for the team on Day 1 of every tournament. This is absolutely true for 91.
The sales pitch is that 5 years of playing for 91 (or Hawks or FCA, etc) at the youth levels will "develop" your kid to earn a spot on the roster in 9th-12th grade. It's a red flag if any coach tells you that, because it's flatly untrue. Well developed or not, if he is not a holdback who has caught the coach's attention for being dominant on the field (of younger kids), your son will not start at elite level ball.
Are you aware that everyone who starts in elite is not a holdback?
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
The reclassed 26's will not help the 27's as the players are not the primary problem. The roster has turned over at least 30% every year. Hint: It's the "coaches".
The youth rosters at 91 MD have always had an astounding level of turnover. To Millon it doesn't matter, because it's a fundraiser for the HS aged teams. Despite all the claims of "we develop kids to be elite!" "we place kids in elite HS!" "We never cut kids!" Those are all dubious claims, easily proven to be false.
At all elite clubs (less so ML and Crabs, despite them being the most insufferable generally), the rising 9th graders will find themselves surrounded by holdbacks and kids from NY to OH to NC on the "regular" roster, with even more holdbacks flying in to "drop in" for the team on Day 1 of every tournament. This is absolutely true for 91.
The sales pitch is that 5 years of playing for 91 (or Hawks or FCA, etc) at the youth levels will "develop" your kid to earn a spot on the roster in 9th-12th grade. It's a red flag if any coach tells you that, because it's flatly untrue. Well developed or not, if he is not a holdback who has caught the coach's attention for being dominant on the field (of younger kids), your son will not start at elite level ball.
Are you aware that everyone who starts in elite is not a holdback?
Whether or not their holdbacks 91 MD has a ton less practices than other teams. 4-5 in the fall compared to typically 12. They have NO winter team practices (No box doesn't count as the same). They also don't even do box games or tournaments typically. it was better than a lot of alternatives, just doesn't provide what you need to make elite teams. Mark could also do a lot more to put in discipline among all the teams, not just his 24s, I mean 25s.
There is not a single 91 team that is eligible to play in HOCO that should be playing in Elite this spring. Not a single one. This is not even debatable. It’s a joke that HOCO would allow any 91 team to play in Elite. They haven’t earned it on the field and they all have records that would make the Bad News Bears embarrassed.
There is not a single 91 team that is eligible to play in HOCO that should be playing in Elite this spring. Not a single one. This is not even debatable. It’s a joke that HOCO would allow any 91 team to play in Elite. They haven’t earned it on the field and they all have records that would make the Bad News Bears embarrassed.
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
The reclassed 26's will not help the 27's as the players are not the primary problem. The roster has turned over at least 30% every year. Hint: It's the "coaches".
The youth rosters at 91 MD have always had an astounding level of turnover. To Millon it doesn't matter, because it's a fundraiser for the HS aged teams. Despite all the claims of "we develop kids to be elite!" "we place kids in elite HS!" "We never cut kids!" Those are all dubious claims, easily proven to be false.
At all elite clubs (less so ML and Crabs, despite them being the most insufferable generally), the rising 9th graders will find themselves surrounded by holdbacks and kids from NY to OH to NC on the "regular" roster, with even more holdbacks flying in to "drop in" for the team on Day 1 of every tournament. This is absolutely true for 91.
The sales pitch is that 5 years of playing for 91 (or Hawks or FCA, etc) at the youth levels will "develop" your kid to earn a spot on the roster in 9th-12th grade. It's a red flag if any coach tells you that, because it's flatly untrue. Well developed or not, if he is not a holdback who has caught the coach's attention for being dominant on the field (of younger kids), your son will not start at elite level ball.
Are you aware that everyone who starts in elite is not a holdback?
Yeah I am aware, thanks for the knowledge drop. At the HS level, esp 10th-12th grades, very few kids starting in the national top 25 are on-age. Long Island teams have the most on-age starters, MD-DC teams far fewer, and even fewer from the top couple of New England clubs, where boarding school kids are held back in lax for years before they're actually held back in school.
LOI announcements this fall featuring 91MD kids include a number of holdbacks from NY and other states (hint: they don't attend practices with 91MD at all). Just to bring this discussion back around fully. So keep believing your on-age Dumbarton 8th grader playing for 91 is going to start on 91MD in HS.
There is not a single 91 team that is eligible to play in HOCO that should be playing in Elite this spring. Not a single one. This is not even debatable. It’s a joke that HOCO would allow any 91 team to play in Elite. They haven’t earned it on the field and they all have records that would make the Bad News Bears embarrassed.
I'll bite. What 2027 team would you move up to Elite to replace them?
There is not a single 91 team that is eligible to play in HOCO that should be playing in Elite this spring. Not a single one. This is not even debatable. It’s a joke that HOCO would allow any 91 team to play in Elite. They haven’t earned it on the field and they all have records that would make the Bad News Bears embarrassed.
I'll bite. What 2027 team would you move up to Elite to replace them?
Good question. The top two finishers in AAA last year spent the year prior getting dragged by the elite division teams, including 91.
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
I think the 2027 team has won about 3-5 games since they started in HoCo over 6 years. This year will be different as about 4 2026's have dropped down.
The reclassed 26's will not help the 27's as the players are not the primary problem. The roster has turned over at least 30% every year. Hint: It's the "coaches".
The youth rosters at 91 MD have always had an astounding level of turnover. To Millon it doesn't matter, because it's a fundraiser for the HS aged teams. Despite all the claims of "we develop kids to be elite!" "we place kids in elite HS!" "We never cut kids!" Those are all dubious claims, easily proven to be false.
At all elite clubs (less so ML and Crabs, despite them being the most insufferable generally), the rising 9th graders will find themselves surrounded by holdbacks and kids from NY to OH to NC on the "regular" roster, with even more holdbacks flying in to "drop in" for the team on Day 1 of every tournament. This is absolutely true for 91.
The sales pitch is that 5 years of playing for 91 (or Hawks or FCA, etc) at the youth levels will "develop" your kid to earn a spot on the roster in 9th-12th grade. It's a red flag if any coach tells you that, because it's flatly untrue. Well developed or not, if he is not a holdback who has caught the coach's attention for being dominant on the field (of younger kids), your son will not start at elite level ball.
Are you aware that everyone who starts in elite is not a holdback?
Yeah I am aware, thanks for the knowledge drop. At the HS level, esp 10th-12th grades, very few kids starting in the national top 25 are on-age. Long Island teams have the most on-age starters, MD-DC teams far fewer, and even fewer from the top couple of New England clubs, where boarding school kids are held back in lax for years before they're actually held back in school.
LOI announcements this fall featuring 91MD kids include a number of holdbacks from NY and other states (hint: they don't attend practices with 91MD at all). Just to bring this discussion back around fully. So keep believing your on-age Dumbarton 8th grader playing for 91 is going to start on 91MD in HS.
Dang! Why did you have to bring Dumbarton into this?!
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
The 25's are the top ranked team in the country and have ZERO "20 year old fly in's from Texas"
next....
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
Crabs and FCA get new kids in 8th grade because for some reason Parents think crabs kids go to BL and FCA kids go to CH. none of that is true and playing for them give you zero advantage over any other kid to go there. Those schools have plenty on talent that want to go there. Playing for certain club doesn’t make them like you more.
The 91 27s don’t have any kids who held back from the 26 team. The only new kids are from other programs.
The 91 27s don’t have any kids who held back from the 26 team. The only new kids are from other programs.
Maybe not this year. About half the team are hold backs.
The 91 27s don’t have any kids who held back from the 26 team. The only new kids are from other programs.
Maybe not this year. About half the team are hold backs.
I know for sure that it’s not even close to half. There are only a handful of holdbacks on that team. But I know you could guess who they are.
Well they make the playoffs?
Well they make the playoffs?
Yes sir, count on it.
Well they make the playoffs?
Yes sir, count on it.
I’m not as confident as the trolls here.
But I will say- the 91’s ‘27 team has some promise. They have some nice players. We will see.
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
MM has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to get your kid to a D1 program. Look at his extra programs that tie in with his top 91 program. Hardly anyone out there doing it better, FACT !
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
MM has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to get your kid to a D1 program. Look at his extra programs that tie in with his top 91 program. Hardly anyone out there doing it better, FACT !
I think your most recent claim was "nobody does it better in Maryland, NOBODY. FACT." So I'm glad you've backed off of that ledge for this nuanced version.
I think it's fair to point out that MM's idea of "what it takes" is telling starters' parents that their boy needs to repeat 8th grade if he wants to continue starting for 91, wants to get into an MIAA-A program (not next year, but 18 months from now), and get recruiters' attention in 10th grade. If you just do that, yes, MM will provide you all kinds of network connections, as he should. But really, those parents and those athlete's are making Mark's job quite easy, "here's a 150lb, 5'10" 8th grader who has played club ball since 2nd grade, yes, true, he is almost 16! Which makes him very mature!" Yeah, most coaches would want to see that kid.
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
MM has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to get your kid to a D1 program. Look at his extra programs that tie in with his top 91 program. Hardly anyone out there doing it better, FACT !
I think your most recent claim was "nobody does it better in Maryland, NOBODY. FACT." So I'm glad you've backed off of that ledge for this nuanced version.
I think it's fair to point out that MM's idea of "what it takes" is telling starters' parents that their boy needs to repeat 8th grade if he wants to continue starting for 91, wants to get into an MIAA-A program (not next year, but 18 months from now), and get recruiters' attention in 10th grade. If you just do that, yes, MM will provide you all kinds of network connections, as he should. But really, those parents and those athlete's are making Mark's job quite easy, "here's a 150lb, 5'10" 8th grader who has played club ball since 2nd grade, yes, true, he is almost 16! Which makes him very mature!" Yeah, most coaches would want to see that kid.
My son is a 6’ 150lb on age 8th grader starting on an elite team. Should I hold him back this year, before hs or later?
Or just let him continue on his normal path?
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
MM has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to get your kid to a D1 program. Look at his extra programs that tie in with his top 91 program. Hardly anyone out there doing it better, FACT !
I think your most recent claim was "nobody does it better in Maryland, NOBODY. FACT." So I'm glad you've backed off of that ledge for this nuanced version.
I think it's fair to point out that MM's idea of "what it takes" is telling starters' parents that their boy needs to repeat 8th grade if he wants to continue starting for 91, wants to get into an MIAA-A program (not next year, but 18 months from now), and get recruiters' attention in 10th grade. If you just do that, yes, MM will provide you all kinds of network connections, as he should. But really, those parents and those athlete's are making Mark's job quite easy, "here's a 150lb, 5'10" 8th grader who has played club ball since 2nd grade, yes, true, he is almost 16! Which makes him very mature!" Yeah, most coaches would want to see that kid.
My son is a 6’ 150lb on age 8th grader starting on an elite team. Should I hold him back this year, before hs or later?
Or just let him continue on his normal path?
Very difficult to hold back after 8th grade unless he does the hockey model (post grad year at a prep school). And unless that's done at a lax-focused PG prep school, recruitment back to highest-level D1 can be very tough (because it's not hockey).
My biggest question for him would be "Why?"
The only reasons/situations/excuses for when the "why" makes sense:
1) Money (MIAA tuition) is no object
2) Your kid's most intense dreams cannot be met if he is the #300 recruit or the #30 recruit (cut those numbers by 1/4 for holdback benefit).
3) Your son's earning potential will not be impacted by starting his (non lax) career a year later, ie, you own a business and will give him a job at a very high salary regardless of whether he finishes college at age 22, 24, 25.
4) You own a lacrosse club or lax related business, and you demand that your son's performance level become a centerpiece of your own professional success and branding for several years to come.
Everyone's different, but for my sons, it did not make sense to hold back based on those 4 realistic scenarios/reasons/excuses.
Your points 2 , 4 and 5 are [Censored] backwards .
Your points 2 , 4 and 5 are [Censored] backwards .
I mean, they are backwards for *my* family. I can't project that onto other families (though you just did) but I think most people, if they did an unemotional analysis, would really understand that it doesn't make any real sense for their family either.
For my sons who are both "on the radar" and want to do "something with lax" in their adult lives (marketing, coaching, etc, they're not yet sure), but our family business (which they don't want to participate in) isn't in the sports industry, it doesn't make any real difference if they play upper D1, lower D1, upper D2, upper D3. Yes, the connections are a focus at any college or lax programs are a focus for us, but hey, we live in LaxTown USA and they play for and attend an MIAA-A school. Most of their college costs will be covered. At some point, as parents, haven't you done enough?
Nobody ever talks about the substantial number of prep school holdbacks who get on a D1 roster, detest it, and drop off the team. I play with several such guys in mens league lax. Talk about throwing a wrench in your kid's stats lol. One day he just walks!
With all of this nonstop chatter about the MD holdback model and why it’s so good, I just wondered what your objective thoughts are on teams that have none and compete and succeed against teams that are 95% holdbacks. Please don’t respond with the canned holdback parent cliche about how they don’t exist. They do exist and they have always existed. Birthdates are listed in the IL database, so your standard denial response isn’t going to cut it. Seriously. What do you make of it? Maybe the whole holdback loop hole/deception game isn’t the right way to go after all?
With all of this nonstop chatter about the MD holdback model and why it’s so good, I just wondered what your objective thoughts are on teams that have none and compete and succeed against teams that are 95% holdbacks. Please don’t respond with the canned holdback parent cliche about how they don’t exist. They do exist and they have always existed. Birthdates are listed in the IL database, so your standard denial response isn’t going to cut it. Seriously. What do you make of it? Maybe the whole holdback loop hole/deception game isn’t the right way to go after all?
I agree. It really doesn't make a difference so why do you keep talking about it?
With all of this nonstop chatter about the MD holdback model and why it’s so good, I just wondered what your objective thoughts are on teams that have none and compete and succeed against teams that are 95% holdbacks. Please don’t respond with the canned holdback parent cliche about how they don’t exist. They do exist and they have always existed. Birthdates are listed in the IL database, so your standard denial response isn’t going to cut it. Seriously. What do you make of it? Maybe the whole holdback loop hole/deception game isn’t the right way to go after all?
I agree. It really doesn't make a difference so why do you keep talking about it?
It doesn't make a difference until U-16.
Prior to that it makes a massive difference...Stop lying to yourself that it doesn't matter.
This is why no one cares about holdbacks once they are older.
Also, what teams specifically have zero holdbacks?
Want your kid to succeed in HS lacrosse, on-age?
I stumbled upon it with my first kid, and it worked just as well with the second:
Play him a year up from the time he starts in 1st grade.
Try to stretch that to playing 2 years up from 4th-6th.
Don't worry about level (ie: AA, AAA etc.) of lacrosse. Just have him competing against older, bigger, stronger and faster kids.
In 7th have him play just 1 year up at the highest level he can manage. Focus on proper stickwork as much as possible.
In 8th have him play on age at the highest level he can manage.
Your kid will be used to playing with kids older than him and be fine if he goes to the MIAA.
Want your kid to succeed in HS lacrosse, on-age?
I stumbled upon it with my first kid, and it worked just as well with the second:
Play him a year up from the time he starts in 1st grade.
Try to stretch that to playing 2 years up from 4th-6th.
Don't worry about level (ie: AA, AAA etc.) of lacrosse. Just have him competing against older, bigger, stronger and faster kids.
In 7th have him play just 1 year up at the highest level he can manage. Focus on proper stickwork as much as possible.
In 8th have him play on age at the highest level he can manage.
Your kid will be used to playing with kids older than him and be fine if he goes to the MIAA.
You are either full of it or did not play in MD. That doesnt EVER happen in mD
Want your kid to succeed in HS lacrosse, on-age?
I stumbled upon it with my first kid, and it worked just as well with the second:
Play him a year up from the time he starts in 1st grade.
Try to stretch that to playing 2 years up from 4th-6th.
Don't worry about level (ie: AA, AAA etc.) of lacrosse. Just have him competing against older, bigger, stronger and faster kids.
In 7th have him play just 1 year up at the highest level he can manage. Focus on proper stickwork as much as possible.
In 8th have him play on age at the highest level he can manage.
Your kid will be used to playing with kids older than him and be fine if he goes to the MIAA.
Interesting. This shows a lot of integrity which is rare in club lacrosse.
How do you play "on age" if the majority of kids in his grade group are a year older?
Want your kid to succeed in HS lacrosse, on-age?
I stumbled upon it with my first kid, and it worked just as well with the second:
Play him a year up from the time he starts in 1st grade.
Try to stretch that to playing 2 years up from 4th-6th.
Don't worry about level (ie: AA, AAA etc.) of lacrosse. Just have him competing against older, bigger, stronger and faster kids.
In 7th have him play just 1 year up at the highest level he can manage. Focus on proper stickwork as much as possible.
In 8th have him play on age at the highest level he can manage.
Your kid will be used to playing with kids older than him and be fine if he goes to the MIAA.
Interesting. This shows a lot of integrity which is rare in club lacrosse.
How do you play "on age" if the majority of kids in his grade group are a year older?
He is clearly not telling the truth. Sounds like another Holdback Dad bragging
It’s true. And both my boys played in HoCo, in MD.
It was not originally by plan though. Totally stumbled upon it when my oldest’s kid’s rec/club team couldn’t field a team. We missed tryouts and had to play up.
It was a tad more intentional with the younger kid. I didn’t want to pay $2-3k for a meh club.
But we learned our lessons from the first one. As I mentioned, don’t forget to do stickwork. Playing on those lower level teams make stick practice and reps more important.
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
The 25's are the top ranked team in the country and have ZERO "20 year old fly in's from Texas"
next....
The 24s have fly-ins from New York (strange, since it has its own 91 team). To 91's credit, they are getting recruited to college. However, weird to see "HS: Chaminade. Club: 91 MD."
Where are the fly-ins from, on the 2025s, if they are not from TX?
next.....
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
The 25's are the top ranked team in the country and have ZERO "20 year old fly in's from Texas"
next....
The 24s have fly-ins from New York (strange, since it has its own 91 team). To 91's credit, they are getting recruited to college. However, weird to see "HS: Chaminade. Club: 91 MD."
Where are the fly-ins from, on the 2025s, if they are not from TX?
next.....
the 25 team is an aberration and i believe has no "fly-ins".
they are the 1 team (hand picked by MM) in the program that basically has all of the blue chip players from the balto area.
Although I knock the program chain-wide, this 25 team has been absolutely the most dominant club team in the country for the past 2-3 years. I'm not sure if they've even lost ???
MM will say its coaching and development but having the best players = success. That was king crab's model for years and years.
Why doesn't 91 update their website with roster and coach information?
All the other top clubs do it.
Why does 91 have so many kids moving down at 8th grade? Because Team91 actively helps get kids recruited into the MIAA schools. Hence they all drop down and stay at 91 vs Crabs and FCA who recruit all new teams in 8th grade from other club teams as their kids decide to holdback.
No, Mark, 91 does not have better holdbacks (what even is that?) because you help them hold back at the right school. That is a preposterous theory from your own mind.
The 2022...I mean...2023..... and 2025 91 rosters have stayed intact because they had Mark's personal supervision, and the other kids and parents were willing to take Mark's advice and #1 hold back, #2, get the ball to the Millon kid at all costs, #3 just trust that if the team is highly ranked, by default, your son MUST be getting high quality developmental training, and by default he WILL be recruited to D1. What an insane proposition....one that only lax parents would believe.
By the time they realize those maneuvers were just part of the Mark Millon Show, LLC, they're sitting on the sideline of a Connecticut tournament, paying $300/night for lodging while watching a bunch of 20 year olds from Texas play in their kids' spots. And reviewing Millon's email to them about how their son should consider a couple post-grad years and maybe apply to a D1 school as a freshman when he is 21. #wisdom #eliteplacement #passitto9 #9isopen
The 25's are the top ranked team in the country and have ZERO "20 year old fly in's from Texas"
next....
The 24s have fly-ins from New York (strange, since it has its own 91 team). To 91's credit, they are getting recruited to college. However, weird to see "HS: Chaminade. Club: 91 MD."
Where are the fly-ins from, on the 2025s, if they are not from TX?
next.....
the 25 team is an aberration and i believe has no "fly-ins".
they are the 1 team (hand picked by MM) in the program that basically has all of the blue chip players from the balto area.
Although I knock the program chain-wide, this 25 team has been absolutely the most dominant club team in the country for the past 2-3 years. I'm not sure if they've even lost ???
MM will say its coaching and development but having the best players = success. That was king crab's model for years and years.
And there is one player that is better than all the rest on 25's !!!
Where is Team 91 pulling their 2031 roster from? They didn’t have a team in hoco last year afaik. Newly formed or did they play in some other league?
Where is Team 91 pulling their 2031 roster from? They didn’t have a team in hoco last year afaik. Newly formed or did they play in some other league?
91's usual model with youth teams is to hire a coach from another program who promises to bring his best 10 kids from that program. Then the following year another 10 kids will come with another assistant or head coach, and the first 10 will be cut or "put on the practice team." Repeat until 8th grade when the holdback model really kicks in. HS age T91 teams are a whole different beast and whole different roster unless Millon hand picked the roster at age 10.
Where is Team 91 pulling their 2031 roster from? They didn’t have a team in hoco last year afaik. Newly formed or did they play in some other league?
91's usual model with youth teams is to hire a coach from another program who promises to bring his best 10 kids from that program. Then the following year another 10 kids will come with another assistant or head coach, and the first 10 will be cut or "put on the practice team." Repeat until 8th grade when the holdback model really kicks in. HS age T91 teams are a whole different beast and whole different roster unless Millon hand picked the roster at age 10.
So salty.
HS player sign NIL deal after freshman season. Great job Mark! Forget scholarships, can you help my son cash in on NIL?
Well they make the playoffs?
Not this year. Not at any age bracket in HoCo. I think 6 total wins for 6 teams combined and average scoring 3 points per game. 91 youth Goalies out there just eating 30-50 shots per game...it's not really fair.
Developing elite players for elite prep schools....indeed.
27s and 28s will.soon be rescued by out of state holdbacks. Phew.
Coach A, you mean lap dog to the rich parents on his team?
MIAA championship coach. When you do that give us a update on this forum. Until then hit the wall.
I am kind of confused by all the haters. What’s the difference between 91 and True and “insert other national program name here”. They are FOR PROFIT companies. Their bottom line is to MAKE MONEY. None of them give a [Censored] about your kids or what is good for the kids. 91 makes all their teams play in the “Elite” Hoco league despite losing every game and they roster 30 kids every year knowing that 10ish kids will never step onto the field. True flies in players and make the players that earned the right to play sit on the bench. But here’s the rub, the parents come back every year because of the “National team” I would never put my son on 91 or True because he is good enough to not have to Pay to play the game.
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Those 27 and 28 teams are clearly on the rise!!!
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Those 27 and 28 teams are clearly on the rise!!!
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
You should have added the goal differentials too. A bunch of those L’s were by double digits. Awful spring season for 91.
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Swept by Crabs and FCA in HOCO. Why would anyone play for them in the Baltimore area?
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Swept by Crabs and FCA in HOCO. Why would anyone play for them in the Baltimore area?
I have heard that on one of the teams the coach has his kid on the field pretty much the whole game while other paying much better kids sit on the bench. What has club lacrosse come to? I thought the cost to play on these teams was so high was so you don't have to deal with things like this
& yet here you are talking about them go back to your hole.
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
It just hit me, they lose 32/35 or put another way 91% of the time. Now I understand why they are called Team 91, freaking brilliant, well done MM
I think it’s fair to ask whether this is truely an elite level club. Clearly it’s not delivering those results and it’s no longer the new kid on the block. Mm and Austin S keep chasing away good players and teams while promises fall flat.
2027 2 wins - 5 losses; GF 59; GA 64
2028 1 win - 6 losses; GF 30; GA 74
2029 0 wins - 7 losses; GF 21; GA 92
2030 0 wins - 7 losses; GF 25; GA 84
2031 0 wins - 7 losses; GF 6; GA 134
Total GF - 141
Total GA - 448
Average score per game...13 - 4
2027 2 wins - 5 losses; GF 59; GA 64
2028 1 win - 6 losses; GF 30; GA 74
2029 0 wins - 7 losses; GF 21; GA 92
2030 0 wins - 7 losses; GF 25; GA 84
2031 0 wins - 7 losses; GF 6; GA 134
Total GF - 141
Total GA - 448
Average score per game...13 - 4
I'm impressed with your persistence and supporting data - but it's definitely intervention time - you got a problem!!! Find another club and let the anger go....
It’s just a few angry dads whose son was cut by 91 (which is hard to do but it clearly happens).
As a result they revel in the clubs losing.
Which is the biggest self own of all time in reality. But hey it’s good for BOTC traffic.
The problem is the club director subjecting his kids to the elite level, when their skill level has them nowhere near ready to compete. What he did to his 2031 team is borderline child abuse. 6 goals in seven games, most, if not all of these games were running clock and no faceoffs. This is the opposite of "growing the game". Why would anyone kid on this team want to pickup a stick again? All for the ego of the owner? 2031 had 3 other divisions they could've played in, instead they wasted the other 6 teams time, and all of their parents weekends.
Put your teams in the division that will be allow the players to develop skill and actual enjoyment of the game.
remember all these type of posts last year just before the MIAA champs won it haha
The problem is the club director subjecting his kids to the elite level, when their skill level has them nowhere near ready to compete. What he did to his 2031 team is borderline child abuse. 6 goals in seven games, most, if not all of these games were running clock and no faceoffs. This is the opposite of "growing the game". Why would anyone kid on this team want to pickup a stick again? All for the ego of the owner? 2031 had 3 other divisions they could've played in, instead they wasted the other 6 teams time, and all of their parents weekends.
Put your teams in the division that will be allow the players to develop skill and actual enjoyment of the game.
Yes - we all are very well aware at this point. Guess those families have a choice to make. The rambling drunk at the other end of the bar probably wants to hear about it more though.
remember all these type of posts last year just before the MIAA champs won it haha
Yeah which were his 25+ players which is all he cared about. His 26 team was horrible last year. 27 eeked out 2 wins. That doesn't bode
well for high school wins.
The problem is the club director subjecting his kids to the elite level, when their skill level has them nowhere near ready to compete. What he did to his 2031 team is borderline child abuse. 6 goals in seven games, most, if not all of these games were running clock and no faceoffs. This is the opposite of "growing the game". Why would anyone kid on this team want to pickup a stick again? All for the ego of the owner? 2031 had 3 other divisions they could've played in, instead they wasted the other 6 teams time, and all of their parents weekends.
Put your teams in the division that will be allow the players to develop skill and actual enjoyment of the game.
But that's at cross purposes with the 91 business model...recruit upwards every year and then by 12th grade, it's a sales pitch (to parents of younger players) that "we developed these players! Uhh yeah the ones who live in NY and CT too! They were totally attending Tuesday practices with us in 5th grade!"
As one of the many complaining dads said it above, you have to enjoy pain to roster your son at clubs like True and 91 before 9th grade. Sure you can. But why.
remember all these type of posts last year just before the MIAA champs won it haha
To be clear you're talking about the 91 director's 18.5 year old junior son and his 15 year old freshman son. Not a 91 roster.
Nobody asked "Hey can Mark Millon use his club teams to prop up, feature and train his two sons, all while generating personal profits?" Because yes obviously that effort has been a success.
No other 91MD players have been, or will ever be featured and supported the way the Millon boys have. And hats off to the young men....they embraced the privilege AND the challenge. But for parents outside the 2023 and 2025 rosters.... "your mileage may vary" is a gross understatement.
remember all these type of posts last year just before the MIAA champs won it haha
To be clear you're talking about the 91 director's 18.5 year old junior son and his 15 year old freshman son. Not a 91 roster.
Nobody asked "Hey can Mark Millon use his club teams to prop up, feature and train his two sons, all while generating personal profits?" Because yes obviously that effort has been a success.
No other 91MD players have been, or will ever be featured and supported the way the Millon boys have. And hats off to the young men....they embraced the privilege AND the challenge. But for parents outside the 2023 and 2025 rosters.... "your mileage may vary" is a gross understatement.
You are letting your jealousy cause you to spew blatant untruths.
Classy.
remember all these type of posts last year just before the MIAA champs won it haha
To be clear you're talking about the 91 director's 18.5 year old junior son and his 15 year old freshman son. Not a 91 roster.
Nobody asked "Hey can Mark Millon use his club teams to prop up, feature and train his two sons, all while generating personal profits?" Because yes obviously that effort has been a success.
No other 91MD players have been, or will ever be featured and supported the way the Millon boys have. And hats off to the young men....they embraced the privilege AND the challenge. But for parents outside the 2023 and 2025 rosters.... "your mileage may vary" is a gross understatement.
You are letting your jealousy cause you to spew blatant untruths.
Classy.
If 91MD is onrle thing, it's classy.
[quote=Anonymous]Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!![/quote
LTRC Rec program team beat the 2030 team
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
What teams are they?
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Those 27 and 28 teams are clearly on the rise!!!
You be quiet! They Develop Elite Players for Elite High Schools!
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Those 27 and 28 teams are clearly on the rise!!!
You be quiet! They Develop Elite Players for Elite High Schools!
The 27 team is being mismanaged, seriously.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
So much bitterness and jealousy in this post.
Also misinformation and general weirdness.
I hope your son makes his team of choice in HS.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
What teams are they?
1. True
2. Breakers
3. 91
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
So much bitterness and jealousy in this post.
Also misinformation and general weirdness.
I hope your son makes his team of choice in HS.
You're ignoring the Annapolis clubs who are the primary feeds for 3 of the 11 MIAA schools. The 3 big baltimore clubs are the primary feed for 8 MIAA schools. Can't speak to other teams but every kid at my son's baltimore club is MIAA. Rough math would say about 250 of the 480 baltimore MIAA spots are from those 3 clubs. If you look at starters on Varsity or JV I would guess 80%+ are from those 3. Still room for kids from other clubs but the numbers aren't in your favor.
Lets recap the year for 91
2027 2 wins - 5 losses
2028 1 win - 6 losses
2029 0 wins - 7 losses
2030 0 wins - 7 losses
2031 0 wins - 7 losses
That, my friends, is alot of wasted money!!!!
Those 27 and 28 teams are clearly on the rise!!!
You be quiet! They Develop Elite Players for Elite High Schools!
The 27 team is being mismanaged, seriously.
How so?
The problem is the club director subjecting his kids to the elite level, when their skill level has them nowhere near ready to compete. What he did to his 2031 team is borderline child abuse. 6 goals in seven games, most, if not all of these games were running clock and no faceoffs. This is the opposite of "growing the game". Why would anyone kid on this team want to pickup a stick again? All for the ego of the owner? 2031 had 3 other divisions they could've played in, instead they wasted the other 6 teams time, and all of their parents weekends.
Put your teams in the division that will be allow the players to develop skill and actual enjoyment of the game.
I agree with that to some extent, but how do you know the kids aren't developing their skills or enjoying playing against other great programs?
Oh right, it's just the wins and losses.
That IS what determines it all. At least according to parents who team shop every year and never played the game.
All those kids on losing teams clearly didn't enjoy the games, the team, the competition, strive to get better, or learn anything valuable about lacrosse ... or life.
It's actual not wins and losses, which in 4th grade lacrosse don't matter at all. It is about basically all the other things, from learning from a coach, building relationships with teammates, and over coming obstacles. You ask how I know the kids aren't developing their skills, check out their scores, closest was game 2 of the season, also the highest score of the season. Lost games by an average of 18 goals. My contention is the boys would have developed more, enjoyed it more, and learned all the non-lacrosse valuable lessons more with more competitive games.
Playing on bad teams is part of life, but the choice of the club director is equivalent of Holy Cross and St Johns filling their out of conference schedules with only ACC and BIG10 teams.
It's actual not wins and losses, which in 4th grade lacrosse don't matter at all. It is about basically all the other things, from learning from a coach, building relationships with teammates, and over coming obstacles. You ask how I know the kids aren't developing their skills, check out their scores, closest was game 2 of the season, also the highest score of the season. Lost games by an average of 18 goals. My contention is the boys would have developed more, enjoyed it more, and learned all the non-lacrosse valuable lessons more with more competitive games.
Playing on bad teams is part of life, but the choice of the club director is equivalent of Holy Cross and St Johns filling their out of conference schedules with only ACC and BIG10 teams.
But who really cares? There are a number of teams that are run and operate differently. It’s simple enough. If kids/parents don’t like the product or results, they will and can leave.
[quote=Anonymous]There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
So much bitterness and jealousy in this post.
Also misinformation and general weirdness.
I hope your son makes his team of choice in HS.[/quot
You: Only 3 clubs send kids to MIAA!
Me: Kids from lots of clubs play in MIAA!
You: So much bitterness!
Pour yourself another one. The first four haven't taken hold.
The parents that just had to drive to HOCO on a friday night in rush hour traffic to play against a team that doesn't belong in the league. Thankfully we don't have to deal with a club owner who forces teams into a spot where they are completely outclassed. But glad you enjoyed your season with Team 91, can't wait to play you all this summer!
The parents that just had to drive to HOCO on a friday night in rush hour traffic to play against a team that doesn't belong in the league. Thankfully we don't have to deal with a club owner who forces teams into a spot where they are completely outclassed. But glad you enjoyed your season with Team 91, can't wait to play you all this summer!
Are you 14?
The parents that just had to drive to HOCO on a friday night in rush hour traffic to play against a team that doesn't belong in the league. Thankfully we don't have to deal with a club owner who forces teams into a spot where they are completely outclassed. But glad you enjoyed your season with Team 91, can't wait to play you all this summer!
He's not the only one but it's the outstanding example. I don't think Hoco can stand there and say their rankings justified being in the highest level across the board. The 29s played in a lower division when they started and it was productive vs this heck.
It's kind of a funny situation that Hoco county runs this league that has turned into a mostly for-profit club participation. Is Howard County served by helping a True lacrosse team from VA in it? Their own Hoco team barely participates and mostly loses. Perhaps it's fairer that a gov't org runs it but when stuff like this happens you have to question the legitimacy of their decisions and why it exists.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
Some of this is false. One you didn’t mention hawks. Two plenty of kids move around teams. There are public school kids on those teams. The problem is parents don’t always like the coaching of playing time for their son. I would say playing time is biggest reasons parents change teams. Also just cause your son in in private school has nothing to do with lax skill. 7th grade private school lax is a complete joke and honestly hard to watch. Nothing like the elite division in hoco. The detest for 91 confuses me there are plenty of talented kids on that team that could play and probably start for other elite teams but they choose to stay there. People need to worry about your own kids and not others . No my son does not play for 91 .
The parents that just had to drive to HOCO on a friday night in rush hour traffic to play against a team that doesn't belong in the league. Thankfully we don't have to deal with a club owner who forces teams into a spot where they are completely outclassed. But glad you enjoyed your season with Team 91, can't wait to play you all this summer!
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I bet the Hawks parents felt the same way today after they steamrolled your squad. What a waste of time for them to bother to show up since it was such a blowout. Karma is a b**** ain’t it? Glad you had fun beating up on us but what good is it if you can’t hang with the big boys in the division? Don’t even get me started on what MadLax did to y’all.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
I think you are using the 91 2023-2025 rosters as your benchmark and that's bad data for your purpose. Those 90 kids were intentionally assembled, carefully retained, and expertly recruited by the club director for a very specific reason - which is his prerogative. It would be a lie to say that he has not done a great job with those groups of kids. His extreme efforts have been extremely successful, but they have not, and will not, continue down into the younger classes. The "emotional investment" reality of dad coaches, after all.
There are plenty of public school kids on these clubs through 8th grade at least. Some will persist into HS because they didn't get a free ride to MIAA, or because they live 4 hours away in VA, PA, NC (91, Crabs, Hawks). Mostly public school kids. Kids from Delaware too, although they are private school kids.
The bulk (yes, benchwarmers) of the Towson MIAA squads just 2 years ago were Looneys, Koopers, Breakers, HoCo Pink, Zingos, and HLC. Now Koopers and Looneys are gone, and Breakers I guess will be put out of its misery soon, but all those "above average / not elite" lax kids aren't disappearing from MIAA rosters. With 50-60 kids on varsity at both CHC and Loyola, how could they disappear, mathematically? There's not enough elite kids. Maybe that's why they're called elite. Hopefully the bulk of the kids don't end up at True, because nobody wants to suffer through that.
You can continue to gatekeep elite club lax all you want, but the fact is that the sport is growing (with very low skill level) nationwide and (using Hoco brackets here) about 90% of MD-DC elite kids, 75% of our AAA kids, and 50% of the AA kids will have a chance to at least make rosters at MIAA schools AND "play at college" whatever that means. And (I'm an MIAA dad) some of those kids will attend public schools. Sorry that the Poors have been let into your elite sport and your identity, I guess.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
I think you are using the 91 2023-2025 rosters as your benchmark and that's bad data for your purpose. Those 90 kids were intentionally assembled, carefully retained, and expertly recruited by the club director for a very specific reason - which is his prerogative. It would be a lie to say that he has not done a great job with those groups of kids. His extreme efforts have been extremely successful, but they have not, and will not, continue down into the younger classes. The "emotional investment" reality of dad coaches, after all.
There are plenty of public school kids on these clubs through 8th grade at least. Some will persist into HS because they didn't get a free ride to MIAA, or because they live 4 hours away in VA, PA, NC (91, Crabs, Hawks). Mostly public school kids. Kids from Delaware too, although they are private school kids.
The bulk (yes, benchwarmers) of the Towson MIAA squads just 2 years ago were Looneys, Koopers, Breakers, HoCo Pink, Zingos, and HLC. Now Koopers and Looneys are gone, and Breakers I guess will be put out of its misery soon, but all those "above average / not elite" lax kids aren't disappearing from MIAA rosters. With 50-60 kids on varsity at both CHC and Loyola, how could they disappear, mathematically? There's not enough elite kids. Maybe that's why they're called elite. Hopefully the bulk of the kids don't end up at True, because nobody wants to suffer through that.
You can continue to gatekeep elite club lax all you want, but the fact is that the sport is growing (with very low skill level) nationwide and (using Hoco brackets here) about 90% of MD-DC elite kids, 75% of our AAA kids, and 50% of the AA kids will have a chance to at least make rosters at MIAA schools AND "play at college" whatever that means. And (I'm an MIAA dad) some of those kids will attend public schools. Sorry that the Poors have been let into your elite sport and your identity, I guess.
The Sport is not growing, what has been growing is that club has slowly taken over recreational lacrosse like club soccer has taken over recreation soccer. MD has 3 elite clubs that supply the majority of top MIAA players that actually get significancy playing time. The rest of clubs supply the lesser ranked teams and players that get less playing time. It is a fact.
remember all these type of posts last year just before the MIAA champs won it haha
To be clear you're talking about the 91 director's 18.5 year old junior son and his 15 year old freshman son. Not a 91 roster.
Nobody asked "Hey can Mark Millon use his club teams to prop up, feature and train his two sons, all while generating personal profits?" Because yes obviously that effort has been a success.
No other 91MD players have been, or will ever be featured and supported the way the Millon boys have. And hats off to the young men....they embraced the privilege AND the challenge. But for parents outside the 2023 and 2025 rosters.... "your mileage may vary" is a gross understatement.
Everyone knows what it is about with those two teams. It isnt that hard to figure out. The rest of teams at least get to have players get to be recognized and actually get the ball. MM doesnt care what others think in that regards . Frankly it has worked.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
I think you are using the 91 2023-2025 rosters as your benchmark and that's bad data for your purpose. Those 90 kids were intentionally assembled, carefully retained, and expertly recruited by the club director for a very specific reason - which is his prerogative. It would be a lie to say that he has not done a great job with those groups of kids. His extreme efforts have been extremely successful, but they have not, and will not, continue down into the younger classes. The "emotional investment" reality of dad coaches, after all.
There are plenty of public school kids on these clubs through 8th grade at least. Some will persist into HS because they didn't get a free ride to MIAA, or because they live 4 hours away in VA, PA, NC (91, Crabs, Hawks). Mostly public school kids. Kids from Delaware too, although they are private school kids.
The bulk (yes, benchwarmers) of the Towson MIAA squads just 2 years ago were Looneys, Koopers, Breakers, HoCo Pink, Zingos, and HLC. Now Koopers and Looneys are gone, and Breakers I guess will be put out of its misery soon, but all those "above average / not elite" lax kids aren't disappearing from MIAA rosters. With 50-60 kids on varsity at both CHC and Loyola, how could they disappear, mathematically? There's not enough elite kids. Maybe that's why they're called elite. Hopefully the bulk of the kids don't end up at True, because nobody wants to suffer through that.
You can continue to gatekeep elite club lax all you want, but the fact is that the sport is growing (with very low skill level) nationwide and (using Hoco brackets here) about 90% of MD-DC elite kids, 75% of our AAA kids, and 50% of the AA kids will have a chance to at least make rosters at MIAA schools AND "play at college" whatever that means. And (I'm an MIAA dad) some of those kids will attend public schools. Sorry that the Poors have been let into your elite sport and your identity, I guess.
The Sport is not growing, what has been growing is that club has slowly taken over recreational lacrosse like club soccer has taken over recreation soccer. MD has 3 elite clubs that supply the majority of top MIAA players that actually get significancy playing time. The rest of clubs supply the lesser ranked teams and players that get less playing time. It is a fact.
Yes...when you use those important caveats like "majority of the top players", it is a fact. I'd agree with that!!!
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
I think you are using the 91 2023-2025 rosters as your benchmark and that's bad data for your purpose. Those 90 kids were intentionally assembled, carefully retained, and expertly recruited by the club director for a very specific reason - which is his prerogative. It would be a lie to say that he has not done a great job with those groups of kids. His extreme efforts have been extremely successful, but they have not, and will not, continue down into the younger classes. The "emotional investment" reality of dad coaches, after all.
There are plenty of public school kids on these clubs through 8th grade at least. Some will persist into HS because they didn't get a free ride to MIAA, or because they live 4 hours away in VA, PA, NC (91, Crabs, Hawks). Mostly public school kids. Kids from Delaware too, although they are private school kids.
The bulk (yes, benchwarmers) of the Towson MIAA squads just 2 years ago were Looneys, Koopers, Breakers, HoCo Pink, Zingos, and HLC. Now Koopers and Looneys are gone, and Breakers I guess will be put out of its misery soon, but all those "above average / not elite" lax kids aren't disappearing from MIAA rosters. With 50-60 kids on varsity at both CHC and Loyola, how could they disappear, mathematically? There's not enough elite kids. Maybe that's why they're called elite. Hopefully the bulk of the kids don't end up at True, because nobody wants to suffer through that.
You can continue to gatekeep elite club lax all you want, but the fact is that the sport is growing (with very low skill level) nationwide and (using Hoco brackets here) about 90% of MD-DC elite kids, 75% of our AAA kids, and 50% of the AA kids will have a chance to at least make rosters at MIAA schools AND "play at college" whatever that means. And (I'm an MIAA dad) some of those kids will attend public schools. Sorry that the Poors have been let into your elite sport and your identity, I guess.
So. Many. Words.
And so much time you put into this post. 🤡
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
Look at the top teams in the MIAA and see the clubs they play for and see how long they’ve been affiliated with their clubs. Most have been there a number of years if not their entire youth career. Best advice get on one of the top three clubs ( 91,Crabs, FCA) and work your [Censored] off to stay on the team. Bench warmers in these club teams end up starters on the MIAA roster. BTW you’ll also notice no public school kids are on any of these teams by seventh or eighth grade!!
I think you are using the 91 2023-2025 rosters as your benchmark and that's bad data for your purpose. Those 90 kids were intentionally assembled, carefully retained, and expertly recruited by the club director for a very specific reason - which is his prerogative. It would be a lie to say that he has not done a great job with those groups of kids. His extreme efforts have been extremely successful, but they have not, and will not, continue down into the younger classes. The "emotional investment" reality of dad coaches, after all.
There are plenty of public school kids on these clubs through 8th grade at least. Some will persist into HS because they didn't get a free ride to MIAA, or because they live 4 hours away in VA, PA, NC (91, Crabs, Hawks). Mostly public school kids. Kids from Delaware too, although they are private school kids.
The bulk (yes, benchwarmers) of the Towson MIAA squads just 2 years ago were Looneys, Koopers, Breakers, HoCo Pink, Zingos, and HLC. Now Koopers and Looneys are gone, and Breakers I guess will be put out of its misery soon, but all those "above average / not elite" lax kids aren't disappearing from MIAA rosters. With 50-60 kids on varsity at both CHC and Loyola, how could they disappear, mathematically? There's not enough elite kids. Maybe that's why they're called elite. Hopefully the bulk of the kids don't end up at True, because nobody wants to suffer through that.
You can continue to gatekeep elite club lax all you want, but the fact is that the sport is growing (with very low skill level) nationwide and (using Hoco brackets here) about 90% of MD-DC elite kids, 75% of our AAA kids, and 50% of the AA kids will have a chance to at least make rosters at MIAA schools AND "play at college" whatever that means. And (I'm an MIAA dad) some of those kids will attend public schools. Sorry that the Poors have been let into your elite sport and your identity, I guess.
So. Many. Words.
And so much time you put into this post. 🤡
Adult life is no different than 6th grade, when you lose an argument, you make fun of the winner for Trying Hard. I'll be honest, I love to see it.
And for what it's worth, my post took about 15 seconds to figure out and less than 3 minutes to type up. Probably another 10 second delay, getting the verification code wrong the first time. That you think this level of writing is a major academic undertaking says a lot about you, and gosh, I love to see that too.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
This is just not true. Not one sentence.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
Eehhh. Meh. Sort of yes. But not really.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
Truth.
Might as well just quit. These kids need to stop embarrassing us as parents.
There is no purpose of playing team sports if you aren’t on the top 3 teams in the elite division and don’t makeMIAA A- varsity as a 7th grader and commit to Notre Dame by fall of your sophomore year.
Absolutely pathetic and disgusting if those things don’t happen.
The problem is the club director subjecting his kids to the elite level, when their skill level has them nowhere near ready to compete. What he did to his 2031 team is borderline child abuse. 6 goals in seven games, most, if not all of these games were running clock and no faceoffs. This is the opposite of "growing the game". Why would anyone kid on this team want to pickup a stick again? All for the ego of the owner? 2031 had 3 other divisions they could've played in, instead they wasted the other 6 teams time, and all of their parents weekends.
Put your teams in the division that will be allow the players to develop skill and actual enjoyment of the game.
Or instead of playing for an elite program that your kid has no business at, try a program that is more suited to his skills and development needs.
There are three club teams in Baltimore and they each operate the same. If you want to play in the MIAA and hope to have a chance to play in college you need to play for one of them. What’s happening now only gets worse. It’s all about being seen!!
This is fundamentally false, and conflates all kinds of aspirational Daddy assumptions. MIAA-A Varsity and JV hold accommodate 600+ players. Let's ignore that "playing in the MIAA" could be expanded in definition. And let's look at the "3 Baltimore Club Pipeline" filling those 600 slots.
HS age roster for those 3 club teams is 3 teams x 30 kids x 4 years = 360 players "available for MIAA" in these 3 clubs, on their "real" elite teams (aka no FCA White, Crabs Hardshells, 91 Practice Team, etc).
360 - 40 kids who can't get in academically (or Spalding / John Carroll is too far) and also are 3rd line, non-recruited players = 320 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots
320 - 20 kids whose parents have been led to believe through elementary and middle school that their elite club play will get them a "scholarship" and have no intention of paying MIAA-A tuition = 300 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
30 kids who, despite the Elite Shiny Helmet, get their lunch stolen on day 1 of MIAA tryouts by random kids from Sidewinders and Team MD = 270 elite club kids for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
80 kids who are OOS fly-ins for the 3 elite teams with no interest in MIAA = 190 elite club players for 600 MIAA-A roster spots.
40+ MD/DC/PA players will attend a public school or non-MIAA-A private school = 150 "elite club laxers." for 600+ roster spots.
Then divide that by 4 years, and explain to me how the only way for my 2027 son to grab one of these 600+ roster spots is to be one of those 150 kids.
The math ain't mathing.
My advice to parents is, ignore this [Censored], and do what middle school kids at Gilman and Loyola do - borrow a friend's elite helmets for school tryouts. You could walk the roadsides of Towson for 20 minutes and find a Crabs, FCA, or 91 helmet around, in a dumpster or [Censored] can or at the Goodwill on Joppa Road. Because the kids have such great memories of playing for those clubs. Buff it up real shiny and then all they have to do is play better and more coachable than the supposed "elite club kids" at MIAA tryouts for 3 total days. It's a model that works. And I'm not even joking.
I especially like the part where the poster says that 30 Sidewinders and Team MD kids are at an "A" conference school tryout. But they are right that their "math ain't mathing." LOLz
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
Let's not falsely conflate those 3 clubs which are all very different.
91 has teams all the way down to 2033 I believe. Outside of the 2023 and 2025 classes and the outstanding coaching and attention they've been given over the years (which has led to high retention of great local, NJ, and NY players on the roster), the 91MD teams range from "not exceptional" to "downright bad." Not even in the top 5 in MD or in the top 50 in the USA. "Elite" indeed.
Here's us, watching your 2026 91 kid lose his spot to some random kid from Breakers who is faster and more coachable and has received 3x as much playing time, even though at a shamefully lower level than what 91 offers. insert Sidewinders, Predators, Kelly Post, whoever you like.
And yeah, here's us, watching those Sidewinders, Predators, and Kelly Post kids ride the MIAA bench in favor of Crabs, FCA, Madlax, and Hawks players. 91? No. Not after next May, for sure.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
Let's not falsely conflate those 3 clubs which are all very different.
91 has teams all the way down to 2033 I believe. Outside of the 2023 and 2025 classes and the outstanding coaching and attention they've been given over the years (which has led to high retention of great local, NJ, and NY players on the roster), the 91MD teams range from "not exceptional" to "downright bad." Not even in the top 5 in MD or in the top 50 in the USA. "Elite" indeed.
Here's us, watching your 2026 91 kid lose his spot to some random kid from Breakers who is faster and more coachable and has received 3x as much playing time, even though at a shamefully lower level than what 91 offers. insert Sidewinders, Predators, Kelly Post, whoever you like.
And yeah, here's us, watching those Sidewinders, Predators, and Kelly Post kids ride the MIAA bench in favor of Crabs, FCA, Madlax, and Hawks players. 91? No. Not after next May, for sure.
Not well researched. Look at the 2024 team with twenty D1 commits. And all the older high school teams had massive commits. 91 gets recruiting done right in high school. For the younger years you have a point.
You two nerds should get a room and leave everybody else out of it.
If your son is not on Crabs, 91 or FCA by now his career is coming to an end unless he’s going to public school or playing for Gilman. Lacrosse is a bottle neck the higher the level. Playing on a non elite club at a lower level in middle school will end your sons career.
Let's not falsely conflate those 3 clubs which are all very different.
91 has teams all the way down to 2033 I believe. Outside of the 2023 and 2025 classes and the outstanding coaching and attention they've been given over the years (which has led to high retention of great local, NJ, and NY players on the roster), the 91MD teams range from "not exceptional" to "downright bad." Not even in the top 5 in MD or in the top 50 in the USA. "Elite" indeed.
Here's us, watching your 2026 91 kid lose his spot to some random kid from Breakers who is faster and more coachable and has received 3x as much playing time, even though at a shamefully lower level than what 91 offers. insert Sidewinders, Predators, Kelly Post, whoever you like.
And yeah, here's us, watching those Sidewinders, Predators, and Kelly Post kids ride the MIAA bench in favor of Crabs, FCA, Madlax, and Hawks players. 91? No. Not after next May, for sure.
Not well researched. Look at the 2024 team with twenty D1 commits. And all the older high school teams had massive commits. 91 gets recruiting done right in high school. For the younger years you have a point.
Yeah because MM doesn't care about any teams < 25. Thanks for the credit card and the service charge!
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
91 2026 are weak. Probably no players will make an impact in high school but will fill out some rosters and could be solid role players. 91 players come into high school much better prepared for the transition. You’ll see bench warmers on 91 play key roles on teams. Other than Millons no true superstars but solid players.
91 doesn’t win at the lower levels because it’s not about winning until high school. 91’s goal is to get kids into good high schools and eventually college and have them properly prepared and trained to contribute right away. Grade the program on that and no one compares!!
Actually they got much better. Came in fourth at IMLCA and three top starters were not there. .
Yet a bunch of them made AA. Head scratcher there.
91 2026 are weak. Probably no players will make an impact in high school but will fill out some rosters and could be solid role players. 91 players come into high school much better prepared for the transition. You’ll see bench warmers on 91 play key roles on teams. Other than Millons no true superstars but solid players.
91 doesn’t win at the lower levels because it’s not about winning until high school. 91’s goal is to get kids into good high schools and eventually college and have them properly prepared and trained to contribute right away. Grade the program on that and no one compares!!
Truth
91 2026 are weak. Probably no players will make an impact in high school but will fill out some rosters and could be solid role players. 91 players come into high school much better prepared for the transition. You’ll see bench warmers on 91 play key roles on teams. Other than Millons no true superstars but solid players.
91 doesn’t win at the lower levels because it’s not about winning until high school. 91’s goal is to get kids into good high schools and eventually college and have them properly prepared and trained to contribute right away. Grade the program on that and no one compares!!
Winning all the time def not the point ( think hawks over does this early with thinks like their def approach, then they start to lose). That they're getting blown out across the board I think speaks to a issue of training their teams up. They are not able to compete properly with elite teams. They train less and accomplish less.
[quote=Anonymous]91 2026 are weak. Probably no players will make an impact in high school but will fill out some rosters and could be solid role players. 91 players come into high school much better prepared for the transition. You’ll see bench warmers on 91 play key roles on teams. Other than Millons no true superstars but solid players.
91 doesn’t win at the lower levels because it’s not about winning until high school. 91’s goal is to get kids into good high schools and eventually college and have them properly prepared and trained to contribute right away. Grade the program on that and no one compares!!
How are they going to be ready to contribute in 9th grade when they won 2 games per year from 3rd to 8th grade? Running for their lives and giving up 30 turnovers per game with goalies saving 10%. Laying vhrcks that didnt even matter.This scheme only works if you aggressively develop talent from a young age (2023 and 2025) OR you dump the youth players before 9th grade and pretend you got all the new kids into McD or whatever boarding school they attend 500 miles away. Look at their commitments from NY and North on IG. As PP said, how did they attend middle school practice to get developed?
Originally Posted by Anonymous
26 91 is really weak.
Yet a bunch of them made AA. Head scratcher there.
Not really a head scratcher. They made the team BC their 91 coach is the AA Coach. If they were good, their team wouldn't have such an abysmal record. They are decent depth players but nothing more.
Originally Posted by Anonymous
26 91 is really weak.
Yet a bunch of them made AA. Head scratcher there.
Not really a head scratcher. They made the team BC their 91 coach is the AA Coach. If they were good, their team wouldn't have such an abysmal record. They are decent depth players but nothing more.
That stuff is just junk money grabs mostly. People are paying hundreds to thousands for 3-5 hours of play? And no college coach can talk to you anyway.
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
Yep. Starting FRESHMAN Maryland Goalie from Catonsville isn’t ready. Cool facts.
It is amazing to me that people keep saying money grab and the younger teams are a waste of time. My son's technical skills and lacrosse IQ have gone up tremendously since joining one of the younger teams. The coaching is very high level and it does prepare them for higher level lacrosse. They are not winning now, but it is better to fail doing it the right way than trying to win now the wrong way. Does it [Censored] getting punched in the teeth right now? Of course. But the kids that aren't getting it will get coached up or coached out, and the teams will build to be very competitive as they get older. Some people don't like that model, but you know what you are getting into when you join. It is not for everyone, but it is not just a money grab if you son is a good player.
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
Yep. Starting FRESHMAN Maryland Goalie from Catonsville isn’t ready. Cool facts.
That one time when a kid from a public school made it to a top D1 roster is really getting some wear.
He will forever be the proof that public school is a great option.
Boys, let the PS-ers have it.
Actually Ruppel is a great example that public school players are not anyway near ready for D1. What’s the timeline until he’s at Towson?
Winning at the lower levels in club lacrosse means nothing. The summer of ninth grade os where it all starts with colleges so you should be with a club who has the relationships with the top colleges. 91 has those relationships and the college coaches respect 91.
Quite a few public grads on team USA…
Quite a few public grads on team USA…
What states are the public school grads on team USA from? For the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes there are fewer than 10 public schools kids going D1 from Maryland. That is less than 10% of all the MD recruits. Most of the kids come from about 12 private schools.
Quite a few public grads on team USA…
What states are the public school grads on team USA from? For the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes there are fewer than 10 public schools kids going D1 from Maryland. That is less than 10% of all the MD recruits. Most of the kids come from about 12 private schools.
Why does it matter if they go D1 from private or public? Get over yourself
Quite a few public grads on team USA…
What states are the public school grads on team USA from? For the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes there are fewer than 10 public schools kids going D1 from Maryland. That is less than 10% of all the MD recruits. Most of the kids come from about 12 private schools.
Why does it matter if they go D1 from private or public? Get over yourself
It doesn't matter.
But the point is, if you want to play top D1, your odds of it happening while going to a public school in Maryland are slim.
Quite a few public grads on team USA…
What states are the public school grads on team USA from? For the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes there are fewer than 10 public schools kids going D1 from Maryland. That is less than 10% of all the MD recruits. Most of the kids come from about 12 private schools.
Why does it matter if they go D1 from private or public? Get over yourself
It doesn't matter.
But the point is, if you want to play top D1, your odds of it happening while going to a public school in Maryland are slim.
I'm assuming that is just relative to boys since it certainly isn't relevant to girls
Quite a few public grads on team USA…
What states are the public school grads on team USA from? For the 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes there are fewer than 10 public schools kids going D1 from Maryland. That is less than 10% of all the MD recruits. Most of the kids come from about 12 private schools.
Why does it matter if they go D1 from private or public? Get over yourself
It doesn't matter.
But the point is, if you want to play top D1, your odds of it happening while going to a public school in Maryland are slim.
I'm assuming that is just relative to boys since it certainly isn't relevant to girls
Correct - this is just the stats for boys. Probably worth mentioning that most of the public school D1 recruits are from two schools - Broadneck and Severna Park. So about 15 high schools (2 public) account for the vast majority of D1 recruits in Maryland. The strongest conclusion you can draw is that families with kids on the college lacrosse track are going to push their kids to those schools to let them compete with the best talent.
How many private school kids from Maryland could not make it. 2 Examples - Jackson Marshall (Goalie) and Cole Herbert (MF) from CHC were on that incredible CHC team that won 3 MIAA championships in a row. Both were recruited heavily and tops in their class. Marshall was a commit to Maryland in 8th grade even before all the championships. Herbert was a lacrosse and Fottball power (Recruited bu Rutgers to play football there). Went to UNC to play lacrosse. Where are they now? Marshall never played in a game at Maryland and was cut with Ruppel replacing him. Herbert never made it through UNC. Transferred to Towson and he is on no rosters as of yet for football or lacrosse, including the U.S.A. lacrosse team which he was a part of. . I am sure that there are hundreds of these scenarios. Just have to open your eyes. Private schools will provide greater opportunities through connections and opportunities to be seen in a much easier way. However, talent is talent and yes a lot of talent go to private schools.
How many private school kids from Maryland could not make it. 2 Examples - Jackson Marshall (Goalie) and Cole Herbert (MF) from CHC were on that incredible CHC team that won 3 MIAA championships in a row. Both were recruited heavily and tops in their class. Marshall was a commit to Maryland in 8th grade even before all the championships. Herbert was a lacrosse and Fottball power (Recruited bu Rutgers to play football there). Went to UNC to play lacrosse. Where are they now? Marshall never played in a game at Maryland and was cut with Ruppel replacing him. Herbert never made it through UNC. Transferred to Towson and he is on no rosters as of yet for football or lacrosse, including the U.S.A. lacrosse team which he was a part of. . I am sure that there are hundreds of these scenarios. Just have to open your eyes. Private schools will provide greater opportunities through connections and opportunities to be seen in a much easier way. However, talent is talent and yes a lot of talent go to private schools.
Yes, there are many kids from private schools who went to good D1 lax schools, played for the team, and then decided to opt out and quit. Many in that covid 2020 SR class you mention for whatever reason.
I'd say it's nice to have that option to opt out, as opposed to never having the chance if you went to PS.
They were pre-COVID in high school and they did not opt out. They were cut and rumor has it didn’t have the academic umph to make it it in college.
They were pre-COVID in high school and they did not opt out. They were cut and rumor has it didn’t have the academic umph to make it it in college.
They were HS class of 2020. Covid hit in March of their 2020- their SR year.
The second half of their senior year of in-person school and lax was cancelled.
They srtarted college during that mess
They were pre-COVID in high school and they did not opt out. They were cut and rumor has it didn’t have the academic umph to make it it in college.
They were HS class of 2020. Covid hit in March of their 2020- their SR year.
The second half of their senior year of in-person school and lax was cancelled.
They srtarted college during that mess
They were committed in 8th grade. Covid had nothing to do with it.
They were pre-COVID in high school and they did not opt out. They were cut and rumor has it didn’t have the academic umph to make it it in college.
They were HS class of 2020. Covid hit in March of their 2020- their SR year.
The second half of their senior year of in-person school and lax was cancelled.
They srtarted college during that mess
They were committed in 8th grade. Covid had nothing to do with it.
Wait, you do remember the covid/school/college mess from 3 years ago?
You think giving a kid a whole year off from school and lacrosse (for the first time in their entire life) RIGHT before college was an ideal situation?
And that hybrid college bullshirt didnt have anyhting to do with a record number of kids dropping out of college?
Right, bud.
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
Crabs, 91 and FCA.
Where else you gonna play in Baltimore that has a better HS team?
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
I haven't seen anything. Was he being abusive?
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
I haven't seen anything. Was he being abusive?
link is in the high school forum
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
You mean the part where he is sticking up for his players and trying to protect them from cheap shots? Troll. lolz
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
Sheesh. That’s about 10 too many.
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
This is nowhere near the number this team ends up with by summertime (36+), however it's a big number for August, that's for sure. Maybe that's where all the Predators players went.
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
This is nowhere near the number this team ends up with by summertime (36+), however it's a big number for August, that's for sure. Maybe that's where all the Predators players went.
33.......classic! Only 1 player from Predators went to 91 and I doubt he starts. A bunch went over to Crabs for their 1 year of "I'm Elite" before they are cut.
"sticking up for his boys?"
The kid he was sticking up for didn't even know he was wronged. He was complaining (at the end of the game) that the other team was too rough and he didn't get any calls. Again- AT THE END OF THE GAME.
He wasn't changing any outcome, or protecting his boys. The game was over. He was just crying.
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
You mean the part where he is sticking up for his players and trying to protect them from cheap shots? Troll. lolz
Hi Mark, Take it easy. I say all good, you were just being you showing us your class. This has been going on since you coached U11.
2026 FCA is not a good team. Bunch of CHC fresh/soph players.
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
You mean the part where he is sticking up for his players and trying to protect them from cheap shots? Troll. lolz
Cry more Mark. Maybe austin can come and wipe your tears and your [Censored] whiles he’s at it
2026 FCA is not a good team. Bunch of CHC fresh/soph players.
Are you lost?
Disagree all you want but if you’re not on Crabs, FCA or 91 your chances of being recruited to college. Go through all the lacrosse signings in Md. and you’ll see. The facts are there.
Ruppel kid will be transferring out by end of next year!
Public school kids aren’t ready for college!
I'd agree on 25 and 24. 26 and below on 91 really don't make much of a diff. Are any of the 26ers starters on JV?
What's the word on 2025s outlook? Did the recent video showing MM behavior hurt these boys?
You mean the part where he is sticking up for his players and trying to protect them from cheap shots? Troll. lolz
Cry more Mark. Maybe austin can come and wipe your tears and your [Censored] whiles he’s at it
Neutral observer. I don’t think it was any worse than most intense lax games. He’s no Cabel. I thought the MTV real world comment was funny as heck. I like MP, Hit the Frog!
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
This is nowhere near the number this team ends up with by summertime (36+), however it's a big number for August, that's for sure. Maybe that's where all the Predators players went.
33.......classic! Only 1 player from Predators went to 91 and I doubt he starts. A bunch went over to Crabs for their 1 year of "I'm Elite" before they are cut.
Not that anybody cares but most of that Preds roster went to Crabs B team and Clippers/True Ches (Clippers absorbed half of that squad). A half dozen went to actual elite teams.
From 2027-2033, 91=Preds=Sidewinders=Hawks B Team.
[quote=Anonymous]How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
This is nowhere near the number this team ends up with by summertime (36+), however it's a big number for August, that's for sure. Maybe that's where all the Predators players went.
33.......classic! Only 1 player from Predators went to 91 and I doubt he starts. A bunch went over to Crabs for their 1 year of "I'm Elite" before they are cut.[/quo
I guess we're talking about 2028s? I know it's very hard for some parents (such as the 2028s and 2029s who've held their kids back in the last 2 years, as Little Jonny fell off from all-star to "meh"), but this is the age where it becomes clear that the best kids in the region in 4th-6th grade are no longer even the best kids on their own team, let alone the state or region. And guess what, unless Little Jonny has a killer work ethic, he may yet be passed by another group - the late bloomers and other-sport-athletes (including actual track stars) who have just been learning lax at a low level the past few years. At 13-14, some of these kids just started growing. Enjoy!
Predators will be team to beat soon, Dont sleep on the Talk of Baltimore
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Whateverrrr
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Nice try Sett
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Nice try Sett
Will never happen
How many boys on the 2028 team this year?
33
This is nowhere near the number this team ends up with by summertime (36+), however it's a big number for August, that's for sure. Maybe that's where all the Predators players went.
33.......classic! Only 1 player from Predators went to 91 and I doubt he starts. A bunch went over to Crabs for their 1 year of "I'm Elite" before they are cut.
33 is entirely wrong, but funny.
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Nice try Sett
Will never happen
Clearly the teams aren't performing at an elite level for the most part. I wouldn't be surprised if post 2025 there's some kind of sale or change. The issue I've continued to see with their teams is not enough team training time. Until they're willing to devote really making kids work together the same amount of time the Hawks does (3x a week, not 2).
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Nice try Sett
Will never happen
Clearly the teams aren't performing at an elite level for the most part. I wouldn't be surprised if post 2025 there's some kind of sale or change. The issue I've continued to see with their teams is not enough team training time. Until they're willing to devote really making kids work together the same amount of time the Hawks does (3x a week, not 2).
Some 91 teams do practice 3x week.
Not the one with THS head coach and he often misses practice during the week.
Rumor Mill pumping this weekend.
And it WILL be the talk of the town of it happens.
Hearing MM and his youngest are bailing on 91 and headed to a new program. There's a reason the Preds have been practicing at McD...
Nice play. MM is crushing in Btown.
Not the one with THS head coach and he often misses practice during the week.
Nice enough guy but his presence (and public school background) are a further indication that MM is headed for the exit as an owner, probably soon after the 2025s play their last game together in July 2024.
The real deal is that MM has spent an impressive/insane amount of his personal time and wealth building up the 2022-2025 teams, coaching them as single, full units (yes, to support his sons in 2023 and 2025 mostly, but still, he worked hard to develop those units). Many good club teams lack for "adult attention" within the official leadership and MM has excelled in that arena. All that said, I can't imagine why he would continue operating at that level. And having public MS/HS coaches as head coaches for 91 is a VERY different look from 91's past teams.
Other than S up in LI, MM is the goat. People rag on club but MM is a GREAT coach. Club coaching at the top is better than HS. AS will be the next goat. Fact.
"Those who can't, coach club."
Other than S up in LI, MM is the goat. People rag on club but MM is a GREAT coach. Club coaching at the top is better than HS. AS will be the next goat. Fact.
MM saying this to himself every morning while looking in the mirror and AS rubs his shoulders
Other than S up in LI, MM is the goat. People rag on club but MM is a GREAT coach. Club coaching at the top is better than HS. AS will be the next goat. Fact.
MM saying this to himself every morning while looking in the mirror and AS rubs his shoulders
After snuggling all night whispering in his ear,, You are the GOAT !
Other than S up in LI, MM is the goat. People rag on club but MM is a GREAT coach. Club coaching at the top is better than HS. AS will be the next goat. Fact.
Tough to be better than the coaches from programs like True.
Speaking of- I heard they nabbed the former interim coach from Sewanee Episcopal to lead True Chesapeake.
That oughta fix it!
Other than S up in LI, MM is the goat. People rag on club but MM is a GREAT coach. Club coaching at the top is better than HS. AS will be the next goat. Fact.
MM saying this to himself every morning while looking in the mirror and AS rubs his shoulders
After snuggling all night whispering in his ear,, You are the GOAT !
Which one is the whisperer
Other than S up in LI, MM is the goat. People rag on club but MM is a GREAT coach. Club coaching at the top is better than HS. AS will be the next goat. Fact.
MM saying this to himself every morning while looking in the mirror and AS rubs his shoulders
After snuggling all night whispering in his ear,, You are the GOAT !
Which one is the whisperer
They take turns.
91 Maryland 2025’s are quickly taken off the board!!
FCA / Crabs no one.
91 Maryland 2025’s are quickly taken off the board!!
FCA / Crabs no one.
with does this comment mean
91 Maryland 2025’s are quickly taken off the board!!
FCA / Crabs no one.
Stop Mark. Just means others don’t need to justify their worth by making sure their commitment is announced first. But you do you.
If you’re taken off the board early, and you’re a top recruit, means you are getting the big money and it’s been your #1 choice. No one waits!!
Just wait till next year....26 91 Team is loaded with talent as well!!! LOL
No one has the talent like 91 . After a few years at 91, most are ready for elite play. Been that way for years and will continue.
91 2026 have many kids on the roster who will be top 50 recruits….. look at the 2024’s. It’s not about winning it’s about getting better and working hard every day to achieve your ultimate goals. No one does it like team 91. The earlier you get your kid in the 91 program the better!!!
91 2026 have many kids on the roster who will be top 50 recruits….. look at the 2024’s. It’s not about winning it’s about getting better and working hard every day to achieve your ultimate goals. No one does it like team 91. The earlier you get your kid in the 91 program the better!!!
It’s not about winning?
So why incessantly post about the 25s win loss record?
results matter and they produce on recruiting
No one has the talent like 91 . After a few years at 91, most are ready for elite play. Been that way for years and will continue.
After a few years on 91, most are cut, and go play for Predators or Rough Riders.
The 2026 team was a disaster until all of the youth players were finally cut, in some cases for out-of-state players. After all the talk about 91 developing players, they're still doing the same thing. 3-year rostered youth player, bye bye, you're replaced by a kid from Manhasset who will not attend any practices. Because, you know, "player development."
Also, it is mathematically impossible that at #25, the 2026 team will have "many" top 50 recruits. "Many" would be, the entire starting 10. You'd have us believe that the other 49 top 50 teams, and their 490 starters, will only draw 40 top 50 recruits, and 91MD will draw 10 top 50? Yeah. OK.
2024 team had what 19 or 20 D1 commits so they are doing something right there. It is good to see a club getting results.
No one gets cut at 91. That’s a fact! You may chose to leave but no one gets cut!! Mostly Dads get frustrated and leave.
2024 team had what 19 or 20 D1 commits so they are doing something right there. It is good to see a club getting results.
Yes, but you're speaking facts. Maybe 2 of them were top 50, few were developed from the 91 youth team. How will the observable less great 2026 flip that script to "many top 50 recruits" as promised?
No one gets cut at 91. That’s a fact! You may chose to leave but no one gets cut!! Mostly Dads get frustrated and leave.
Let's put this ridiculous idea to bed. If I tase someone every time they eat, and then they starve, I didn't technically starve them. They got frustrated and stopped eating! Who knows why? It's a mystery!
Starting in 4th grade, 91 will notify kids after the team fails to make Hoco playoffs, as nearly every 91 team has failed to do for years, that 1/3 of the roster is on the "practice team," and won't be doing summer tournaments with the team. They already have "too many" etc etc. On its face...weird but ok.
3-4 days later, 5-10 new kids show up on teamsnap from another team for the summer...and btw...they don't need to attend tryouts but the "practice team" does. Gotta secure your spot on next year's 91 practice team! Somehow there's 35+ kids on the summer roster and you're not even allowed to be on the sideline, despite riding with the team all year.
To say that this is "not being cut" ignores every common sense cue the club is giving the player and parent. I know Millon loves this "we never cut a player" sales pitch but he's counting on parents to take their unwanted players out voluntarily with strong cues. I'm sure some parents have recapped for a 2nd bench warmer year but why, unless we're talking about the 2022-2025 teams.
No one gets cut at 91. That’s a fact! You may chose to leave but no one gets cut!! Mostly Dads get frustrated and leave.
Let's put this ridiculous idea to bed. If I tase someone every time they eat, and then they starve, I didn't technically starve them. They got frustrated and stopped eating! Who knows why? It's a mystery!
Starting in 4th grade, 91 will notify kids after the team fails to make Hoco playoffs, as nearly every 91 team has failed to do for years, that 1/3 of the roster is on the "practice team," and won't be doing summer tournaments with the team. They already have "too many" etc etc. On its face...weird but ok.
3-4 days later, 5-10 new kids show up on teamsnap from another team for the summer...and btw...they don't need to attend tryouts but the "practice team" does. Gotta secure your spot on next year's 91 practice team! Somehow there's 35+ kids on the summer roster and you're not even allowed to be on the sideline, despite riding with the team all year.
To say that this is "not being cut" ignores every common sense cue the club is giving the player and parent. I know Millon loves this "we never cut a player" sales pitch but he's counting on parents to take their unwanted players out voluntarily with strong cues. I'm sure some parents have recapped for a 2nd bench warmer year but why, unless we're talking about the 2022-2025 teams.
You may not like what they are selling but there is clearly a market for it. It also exists at most of the MIAA schools. Just look at the varsity rosters of 45+ kids, most of whom will never see the field. Give the consumer what they want.
No one gets cut at 91. That’s a fact! You may chose to leave but no one gets cut!! Mostly Dads get frustrated and leave.
Let's put this ridiculous idea to bed. If I tase someone every time they eat, and then they starve, I didn't technically starve them. They got frustrated and stopped eating! Who knows why? It's a mystery!
Starting in 4th grade, 91 will notify kids after the team fails to make Hoco playoffs, as nearly every 91 team has failed to do for years, that 1/3 of the roster is on the "practice team," and won't be doing summer tournaments with the team. They already have "too many" etc etc. On its face...weird but ok.
3-4 days later, 5-10 new kids show up on teamsnap from another team for the summer...and btw...they don't need to attend tryouts but the "practice team" does. Gotta secure your spot on next year's 91 practice team! Somehow there's 35+ kids on the summer roster and you're not even allowed to be on the sideline, despite riding with the team all year.
To say that this is "not being cut" ignores every common sense cue the club is giving the player and parent. I know Millon loves this "we never cut a player" sales pitch but he's counting on parents to take their unwanted players out voluntarily with strong cues. I'm sure some parents have recapped for a 2nd bench warmer year but why, unless we're talking about the 2022-2025 teams.
You may not like what they are selling but there is clearly a market for it. It also exists at most of the MIAA schools. Just look at the varsity rosters of 45+ kids, most of whom will never see the field. Give the consumer what they want.
Heard a Loyola dad call it Shiny Helmet Syndrome.
No one gets cut at 91. That’s a fact! You may chose to leave but no one gets cut!! Mostly Dads get frustrated and leave.
Let's put this ridiculous idea to bed. If I tase someone every time they eat, and then they starve, I didn't technically starve them. They got frustrated and stopped eating! Who knows why? It's a mystery!
Starting in 4th grade, 91 will notify kids after the team fails to make Hoco playoffs, as nearly every 91 team has failed to do for years, that 1/3 of the roster is on the "practice team," and won't be doing summer tournaments with the team. They already have "too many" etc etc. On its face...weird but ok.
3-4 days later, 5-10 new kids show up on teamsnap from another team for the summer...and btw...they don't need to attend tryouts but the "practice team" does. Gotta secure your spot on next year's 91 practice team! Somehow there's 35+ kids on the summer roster and you're not even allowed to be on the sideline, despite riding with the team all year.
To say that this is "not being cut" ignores every common sense cue the club is giving the player and parent. I know Millon loves this "we never cut a player" sales pitch but he's counting on parents to take their unwanted players out voluntarily with strong cues. I'm sure some parents have recapped for a 2nd bench warmer year but why, unless we're talking about the 2022-2025 teams.
You may not like what they are selling but there is clearly a market for it. It also exists at most of the MIAA schools. Just look at the varsity rosters of 45+ kids, most of whom will never see the field. Give the consumer what they want.
Heard a Loyola dad call it Shiny Helmet Syndrome.
Is there a market for it? 91MD has such an incredibly bad reputation in developing kids, letting kids have fun, and being even remotely competitive...it seems harder and harder to fill their roster every year. This is youth level (8th grade and below). Obviously, the teams MM has kids on are a separate conversation - those are elite teams. I'm talking the youth teams that went 3-45 in HoCo last year as a program....losing by an average of over 10 goals a game (which was actually an improvement from year prior). At some point - shiny helmet syndrome or not, it does not seem like a sustainable business model.
No one gets cut at 91. That’s a fact! You may chose to leave but no one gets cut!! Mostly Dads get frustrated and leave.
Let's put this ridiculous idea to bed. If I tase someone every time they eat, and then they starve, I didn't technically starve them. They got frustrated and stopped eating! Who knows why? It's a mystery!
Starting in 4th grade, 91 will notify kids after the team fails to make Hoco playoffs, as nearly every 91 team has failed to do for years, that 1/3 of the roster is on the "practice team," and won't be doing summer tournaments with the team. They already have "too many" etc etc. On its face...weird but ok.
3-4 days later, 5-10 new kids show up on teamsnap from another team for the summer...and btw...they don't need to attend tryouts but the "practice team" does. Gotta secure your spot on next year's 91 practice team! Somehow there's 35+ kids on the summer roster and you're not even allowed to be on the sideline, despite riding with the team all year.
To say that this is "not being cut" ignores every common sense cue the club is giving the player and parent. I know Millon loves this "we never cut a player" sales pitch but he's counting on parents to take their unwanted players out voluntarily with strong cues. I'm sure some parents have recapped for a 2nd bench warmer year but why, unless we're talking about the 2022-2025 teams.
You may not like what they are selling but there is clearly a market for it. It also exists at most of the MIAA schools. Just look at the varsity rosters of 45+ kids, most of whom will never see the field. Give the consumer what they want.
Heard a Loyola dad call it Shiny Helmet Syndrome.
Is there a market for it? 91MD has such an incredibly bad reputation in developing kids, letting kids have fun, and being even remotely competitive...it seems harder and harder to fill their roster every year. This is youth level (8th grade and below). Obviously, the teams MM has kids on are a separate conversation - those are elite teams. I'm talking the youth teams that went 3-45 in HoCo last year as a program....losing by an average of over 10 goals a game (which was actually an improvement from year prior). At some point - shiny helmet syndrome or not, it does not seem like a sustainable business model.
The could go Team Maryland style and refuse to get promoted to keep their W/L record looking shiny. Is that a better model? People keep complaining about how they have too many paying kids on the roster so it seems to be working as a business model. Whether it is sustainable or not, I don't see why anything would change.
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Thanks Mark ! Besides your sons team, you could care less about anything except the payment. You got the formula for your family, Number 1 recruit and I suspect the next one will be the same . Get big time credit there. How the others buy into it is beyond me and many others.
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Wrong. FCA 2025's have at least 4 kids committed to D1 schools (JHH, Air Force, Towson and 'Nova).
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
They are recruited by 91, not developed by 91. Scholarships are a wonderful thing.
Team 91 2025 is a great squad - you don’t need to lie/embellish
MM #1 interest in is building his brand. He knew to stay relevant in his cash cow business of running camps he needs to stay relevant so he's marketing the heck out of his kids. They are both great players with a level of training and support afforded few athletes. He knew there was incredible value in being the #1 recruit which is why when it became evident that little #9 didn't have a chance at being #1 in 2022, he was reclassed to '23. Not for the players sake, but for the marketing value. He's a businessman first. The younger one was on a path to being close enough to the top of his class that they could get him there with the added exposure from the MM marketing machine. He now has 6 more years of relevancy and then he'll begin to hand the family business over to his kids like most of you plan to do with your businesses. Look for him to part ways with 91, possibly passing the reigns to AS. Camps and Events will bring in the $$. He has no interest in youth teams, but I look for him to start a "Project 9" elite club program with only HS aged teams and little Millon's coaching. It will be an elite national level team with recruited players and you won't hear about "developing players" Parents will will pay top $ with less drama and turnover in hopes of them marketing their player and his all important #9 will be highlighted rather than some "lesser player's" (in his mind) number.
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
Exactly. Look at the talent in the 26 team that AS has cultivated!! That team is awesome!!! Lol
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
Easy there Mark ! Your record of all 91 teams besides your childrens team which got all your resources , is on the same level as Zingos. Frankly Zingos might even have a better record.
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
Tell me more about how the 2026-2031 teams have been developed by the expert coaches and are achieving elite success. AS has been running the 2026, 2027, and until recently the 2028s for years. Surely they have all achieved eliteness now since 91 develops elite players and 91 doesn't cut players.
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
Easy there Mark ! Your record of all 91 teams besides your childrens team which got all your resources , is on the same level as Zingos. Frankly Zingos might even have a better record.
Did the Zingos or any local clubs have 20 commits for 24s?
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
Tell me more about how the 2026-2031 teams have been developed by the expert coaches and are achieving elite success. AS has been running the 2026, 2027, and until recently the 2028s for years. Surely they have all achieved eliteness now since 91 develops elite players and 91 doesn't cut players.
heck, the 2023’s only had one mediocre season when the got the re-classed 2022’s who were never committed to the team and picked and choosed when they felt like playing. Most years they were lucky to win a single HOCO game. That team was one of the first 91MD teams ever and it was a train weak from day 1.
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
MM needs to look in the mirror before posting. P9 just posted pics of you…youre 5’8” and round. Gtfoh Frodo. Your kids have been babied in the lax world their whole lives.
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
MM needs to look in the mirror before posting. P9 just posted pics of you…youre 5’8” and round. Gtfoh Frodo. Your kids have been babied in the lax world their whole lives.
And the top players in the country!
HAHA Get bent. MM jealousy not going to get your kid far. Why not train your kid with the best and stop making excuses. Funny all these fat daddys get so bent out of shape by the great coaches like MM and AS. Complain and make excuses all the time when the fat daddys were notIntelligent and didnt take the opportunity to train with the best team. Get off the keyboard and sign your kid up for the best team and report back. Doing you a favor and come back and give thanks.
Tell me more about how the 2026-2031 teams have been developed by the expert coaches and are achieving elite success. AS has been running the 2026, 2027, and until recently the 2028s for years. Surely they have all achieved eliteness now since 91 develops elite players and 91 doesn't cut players.
The coaches might have asked for more time to practice. Up to MM and AS to give them the resources they need. MM def gave his 24 and 25 those extra resources and attention.
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Admittedly, I have watched all the Pehlke YouTube videos like one slows down past a bad auto accident. Can’t resist them. Cringy doesn’t even come close to describe it! First - you have MM cursing on sideline, beefing with opposing coaches, crying over calls. Then, you have him counting down to Sept 1st and cheering when the IL rankings come out like a guy that has never even played college ball. Act like you’ve been there before Bro. Heard he handled the recruiting process like a business agent too. His poor kids. Shame.
For the record, my kid was ranked top 10 and I played college ball.
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Admittedly, I have watched all the Pehlke YouTube videos like one slows down past a bad auto accident. Can’t resist them. Cringy doesn’t even come close to describe it! First - you have MM cursing on sideline, beefing with opposing coaches, crying over calls. Then, you have him counting down to Sept 1st and cheering when the IL rankings come out like a guy that has never even played college ball. Act like you’ve been there before Bro. Heard he handled the recruiting process like a business agent too. His poor kids. Shame.
For the record, my kid was ranked top 10 and I played college ball.
Never misses an opportunity for self-promotion. If he was a few inches taller we probably wouldn’t have anything to talk about. Definite little man syndrome. Bet he drives a big truck.
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Admittedly, I have watched all the Pehlke YouTube videos like one slows down past a bad auto accident. Can’t resist them. Cringy doesn’t even come close to describe it! First - you have MM cursing on sideline, beefing with opposing coaches, crying over calls. Then, you have him counting down to Sept 1st and cheering when the IL rankings come out like a guy that has never even played college ball. Act like you’ve been there before Bro. Heard he handled the recruiting process like a business agent too. His poor kids. Shame.
For the record, my kid was ranked top 10 and I played college ball.
Never misses an opportunity for self-promotion. If he was a few inches taller we probably wouldn’t have anything to talk about. Definite little man syndrome. Bet he drives a big truck.
Who has a bigger ego MM or Coach Rage
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Admittedly, I have watched all the Pehlke YouTube videos like one slows down past a bad auto accident. Can’t resist them. Cringy doesn’t even come close to describe it! First - you have MM cursing on sideline, beefing with opposing coaches, crying over calls. Then, you have him counting down to Sept 1st and cheering when the IL rankings come out like a guy that has never even played college ball. Act like you’ve been there before Bro. Heard he handled the recruiting process like a business agent too. His poor kids. Shame.
For the record, my kid was ranked top 10 and I played college ball.
Never misses an opportunity for self-promotion. If he was a few inches taller we probably wouldn’t have anything to talk about. Definite little man syndrome. Bet he drives a big truck.
Who has a bigger ego MM or Coach Rage
MM by a mile. Rage can be tolerable at times. MM gives off persistent short man syndrome. The way he’s yelled at 12 year old kids that aren’t his…can you imagine what his wife and sons have gone through
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Admittedly, I have watched all the Pehlke YouTube videos like one slows down past a bad auto accident. Can’t resist them. Cringy doesn’t even come close to describe it! First - you have MM cursing on sideline, beefing with opposing coaches, crying over calls. Then, you have him counting down to Sept 1st and cheering when the IL rankings come out like a guy that has never even played college ball. Act like you’ve been there before Bro. Heard he handled the recruiting process like a business agent too. His poor kids. Shame.
For the record, my kid was ranked top 10 and I played college ball.
Never misses an opportunity for self-promotion. If he was a few inches taller we probably wouldn’t have anything to talk about. Definite little man syndrome. Bet he drives a big truck.
Who has a bigger ego MM or Coach Rage
MM by a mile. Rage can be tolerable at times. MM gives off persistent short man syndrome. The way he’s yelled at 12 year old kids that aren’t his…can you imagine what his wife and sons have gone through
They are all taller than he is so maybe they’ll break the cycleN3SWtm
If you want to be the best you can be play for Team 91!
You can’t dispute the results? Look at all the college commitments every year. Currently Team 91 2025’s are the only MIAA players who have commitments so far.
Admittedly, I have watched all the Pehlke YouTube videos like one slows down past a bad auto accident. Can’t resist them. Cringy doesn’t even come close to describe it! First - you have MM cursing on sideline, beefing with opposing coaches, crying over calls. Then, you have him counting down to Sept 1st and cheering when the IL rankings come out like a guy that has never even played college ball. Act like you’ve been there before Bro. Heard he handled the recruiting process like a business agent too. His poor kids. Shame.
For the record, my kid was ranked top 10 and I played college ball.
Never misses an opportunity for self-promotion. If he was a few inches taller we probably wouldn’t have anything to talk about. Definite little man syndrome. Bet he drives a big truck.
I’ve seen them bigger, but he does drive a lil man pickup
I picture him a Brat, fittingly.
MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
MM talking about himself in third person just like small men do
MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
Unlike most people in this country, he had a well defined long term plan, and he has already forced it about 90% of the way into existence. The "at what cost" question is a solid one, as I'm sure his sons aren't and won't be close friends with dad as they age. But he made them performers, and ultimately he might make them millionaires as well.
And based upon the few people willing to associate with him, I'm 100% sure MM doesn't do "friends" anyway.
MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
Unlike most people in this country, he had a well defined long term plan, and he has already forced it about 90% of the way into existence. The "at what cost" question is a solid one, as I'm sure his sons aren't and won't be close friends with dad as they age. But he made them performers, and ultimately he might make them millionaires as well.
And based upon the few people willing to associate with him, I'm 100% sure MM doesn't do "friends" anyway.
Millionaires!? Yes. So many lacrosse athletes that are millionaires. Professional cornhole players make more than lacrosse athletes.
Millionaires…lol
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MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
Unlike most people in this country, he had a well defined long term plan, and he has already forced it about 90% of the way into existence. The "at what cost" question is a solid one, as I'm sure his sons aren't and won't be close friends with dad as they age. But he made them performers, and ultimately he might make them millionaires as well.
And based upon the few people willing to associate with him, I'm 100% sure MM doesn't do "friends" anyway.
Millionaires!? Yes. So many lacrosse athletes that are millionaires. Professional cornhole players make more than lacrosse athletes.
Millionaires…lol
Try to keep up, Public School Dad. I'm hardly a Millon fan but Mark Millon's net worth is between $5M - 10M and his various entities (Millon Events, Millon Camps, 91MD, and who knows what else, with partnerships with ECD, etc) bring him in a pre-tax pay day of over $500K/year. Clearly he has well-vetted long term plans to bring his sons into the business, and in fact they'll be the center piece of his businesses in just 5 years.
And if Mark Millon passed away today, yes, his sons would be millionaires by the end of the week, without lifting a finger.
Even without this obvious head start, if you had been around enough prep school athletes, you'd know that the median prep lax player comes from an average $350K family income household, will probably attend a high-academic college (whether he plays or not), and will gravitate towards fields like finance, accounting, and sports management where, yes, by age 40-50, they will be millionaires, if just based on real estate and their 401k.
So, yes, the Millon Boys will soon be millionaires, even if your fellow Montgomery Blair HS grads detest to see it.
Thanks for the nice write up Austin!!!
Yours Truly,
Mark
Thanks for the nice write up Austin!!!
Yours Truly,
Mark
I wouldn't let my son around either one of those guys unless he was a 2023 or a 2025, but it is a basic fact of life that the guy is a millionaire.
Thanks for the nice write up Austin!!!
Yours Truly,
Mark
I wouldn't let my son around either one of those guys unless he was a 2023 or a 2025, but it is a basic fact of life that the guy is a millionaire.
I think you'll find he's comfortably upper middle class. For a guy in his 50s and you've had a decent income you're going to have assets in the high six figures to low millions if you managed your assets right.
We've left Team 91. The prices were not unreasonable but the product was not delivering. They did not pressure to keep giving money. If anything we would have paid more if they could have delivered more. MM did get some partial refunds for the covid year.
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MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
Unlike most people in this country, he had a well defined long term plan, and he has already forced it about 90% of the way into existence. The "at what cost" question is a solid one, as I'm sure his sons aren't and won't be close friends with dad as they age. But he made them performers, and ultimately he might make them millionaires as well.
And based upon the few people willing to associate with him, I'm 100% sure MM doesn't do "friends" anyway.
Millionaires!? Yes. So many lacrosse athletes that are millionaires. Professional cornhole players make more than lacrosse athletes.
Millionaires…lol
Try to keep up, Public School Dad. I'm hardly a Millon fan but Mark Millon's net worth is between $5M - 10M and his various entities (Millon Events, Millon Camps, 91MD, and who knows what else, with partnerships with ECD, etc) bring him in a pre-tax pay day of over $500K/year. Clearly he has well-vetted long term plans to bring his sons into the business, and in fact they'll be the center piece of his businesses in just 5 years.
And if Mark Millon passed away today, yes, his sons would be millionaires by the end of the week, without lifting a finger.
Even without this obvious head start, if you had been around enough prep school athletes, you'd know that the median prep lax player comes from an average $350K family income household, will probably attend a high-academic college (whether he plays or not), and will gravitate towards fields like finance, accounting, and sports management where, yes, by age 40-50, they will be millionaires, if just based on real estate and their 401k.
So, yes, the Millon Boys will soon be millionaires, even if your fellow Montgomery Blair HS grads detest to see it.
Serious question: did you gag? We can smell MM on your breath.
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MM reading this and laughing all the way to the bank! No risk of losing his McMansion, rental property, new boat or Hayfields membership now that he’ll have 2 players with the same last name coaching clinics and showcases. His bank account and head just keep getting bigger.
Unlike most people in this country, he had a well defined long term plan, and he has already forced it about 90% of the way into existence. The "at what cost" question is a solid one, as I'm sure his sons aren't and won't be close friends with dad as they age. But he made them performers, and ultimately he might make them millionaires as well.
And based upon the few people willing to associate with him, I'm 100% sure MM doesn't do "friends" anyway.
Millionaires!? Yes. So many lacrosse athletes that are millionaires. Professional cornhole players make more than lacrosse athletes.
Millionaires…lol
Try to keep up, Public School Dad. I'm hardly a Millon fan but Mark Millon's net worth is between $5M - 10M and his various entities (Millon Events, Millon Camps, 91MD, and who knows what else, with partnerships with ECD, etc) bring him in a pre-tax pay day of over $500K/year. Clearly he has well-vetted long term plans to bring his sons into the business, and in fact they'll be the center piece of his businesses in just 5 years.
And if Mark Millon passed away today, yes, his sons would be millionaires by the end of the week, without lifting a finger.
Even without this obvious head start, if you had been around enough prep school athletes, you'd know that the median prep lax player comes from an average $350K family income household, will probably attend a high-academic college (whether he plays or not), and will gravitate towards fields like finance, accounting, and sports management where, yes, by age 40-50, they will be millionaires, if just based on real estate and their 401k.
So, yes, the Millon Boys will soon be millionaires, even if your fellow Montgomery Blair HS grads detest to see it.
I bet that write up got your a nice snuggle Austin.
Millon is a business man, he was an incredible player for his time, and looked out for his family first. We would all do the same thing if we were in his situation. His character is something else. With all that being said, I am am not a fan of Millon from what I have seen of his character. For those that say he is minting money off the other teams that his kids aren't on and not developing them. Well you signed up and bought the product. So enjoy the swag.
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
Millon is a business man, he was an incredible player for his time, and looked out for his family first. We would all do the same thing if we were in his situation. His character is something else. With all that being said, I am am not a fan of Millon from what I have seen of his character. For those that say he is minting money off the other teams that his kids aren't on and not developing them. Well you signed up and bought the product. So enjoy the swag.
Momma taught me to mind my own beeswax and not judge others.
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
Each single team pays in 30-40+K depending number . It doesnt cost close to that to rent fields, tournaments, coaches. Plus his other endeavors, P9 , clinics, etc bring in some big bucks. Got to give him credit, make a living off a non income sport of lacrosse.
The dude makes plenty on the overpriced tourneys.
It's always a half-hearted tourney played at the worst/cheapest facilities. This weekend in PA is another example. Maplezone is the absolute worst.
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
Each single team pays in 30-40+K depending number . It doesnt cost close to that to rent fields, tournaments, coaches. Plus his other endeavors, P9 , clinics, etc bring in some big bucks. Got to give him credit, make a living off a non income sport of lacrosse.
Teams: Some of the 91 youth teams are so big they have "practice squads" of paying kids, so let's assume 28 players x 9 teams x $2K = $500K gross. Minus about $5K for indoor space, $20K for outdoor fields per year. Most coaches are Dad Coaches and are either paid very little, or get their son's fees waived. Let's say the head coaches get paid $5K each = $45K. Hoco fees: 9x$3K = $27K Gear purchases (mostly balls, some goalie gear) = $4K. Minus tournament fees, about $75K including paying Millon Events. Minus team Swag Bags, about $35K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: about $250-275K depending on whether he calls himself an employee/takes a regular salary.
Millon Camps: 300+ players @ $500 (?) each = $150K. Minus field rentals for 4-5 days on a college campus: $20K+. Minus the required campus and medical staff, [Censored] disposal fees, etc, another $20K. Minus the pay for college players, probably $10K. Minus pay for regular 91 coaches, probably $10K. Minus player "giveaways" = $25K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: About $50K.
Millon Events: 8 teams x 8 age groups x $3K tournament fee = $180K. Minus venue rental $20K, minus event staff $10K. Net before taxes to Millon: About $150K.
It's probably fair to point out that it may have taken him some years to recoup his initial investment, especially if he had to pay a fee to Spallina to get the MD franchise off the ground 10 years ago. There are some considerable outlays of cash described above, and especially early in a club, you are waiving fees for the best players, in your new tourney business you are watching teams cancel on your tournaments, or in your new camp business you're finding out that your camp week is notoriously bad for attendance due to summer vacations. Guaranteed he has taken an L some years, but that cash sure does add up, from an outside view.
And I think if you look at all this from the standpoint of "what do his sons have to do with this," it becomes clear. I'm sure MM doesn't want to work forever.
The dude makes plenty on the overpriced tourneys.
It's always a half-hearted tourney played at the worst/cheapest facilities. This weekend in PA is another example. Maplezone is the absolute worst.
Wait, you dislike bad fields, zero seating, terrible vantage points, tailgating on rusty farm equipment, difficult parking, dirty bathrooms, and health department questionable concessions?
You're no fun!
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
Each single team pays in 30-40+K depending number . It doesnt cost close to that to rent fields, tournaments, coaches. Plus his other endeavors, P9 , clinics, etc bring in some big bucks. Got to give him credit, make a living off a non income sport of lacrosse.
Teams: Some of the 91 youth teams are so big they have "practice squads" of paying kids, so let's assume 28 players x 9 teams x $2K = $500K gross. Minus about $5K for indoor space, $20K for outdoor fields per year. Most coaches are Dad Coaches and are either paid very little, or get their son's fees waived. Let's say the head coaches get paid $5K each = $45K. Hoco fees: 9x$3K = $27K Gear purchases (mostly balls, some goalie gear) = $4K. Minus tournament fees, about $75K including paying Millon Events. Minus team Swag Bags, about $35K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: about $250-275K depending on whether he calls himself an employee/takes a regular salary.
Millon Camps: 300+ players @ $500 (?) each = $150K. Minus field rentals for 4-5 days on a college campus: $20K+. Minus the required campus and medical staff, [Censored] disposal fees, etc, another $20K. Minus the pay for college players, probably $10K. Minus pay for regular 91 coaches, probably $10K. Minus player "giveaways" = $25K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: About $50K.
Millon Events: 8 teams x 8 age groups x $3K tournament fee = $180K. Minus venue rental $20K, minus event staff $10K. Net before taxes to Millon: About $150K.
It's probably fair to point out that it may have taken him some years to recoup his initial investment, especially if he had to pay a fee to Spallina to get the MD franchise off the ground 10 years ago. There are some considerable outlays of cash described above, and especially early in a club, you are waiving fees for the best players, in your new tourney business you are watching teams cancel on your tournaments, or in your new camp business you're finding out that your camp week is notoriously bad for attendance due to summer vacations. Guaranteed he has taken an L some years, but that cash sure does add up, from an outside view.
And I think if you look at all this from the standpoint of "what do his sons have to do with this," it becomes clear. I'm sure MM doesn't want to work forever.
Nice fair analysis. People wonder why the explosion of clubs,,, Not that hard to figure out. Breakers guy years ago was raking in the money. It was mainly him and the Crabs and his Aloha crappy tournaments. Not no more
Agree MSI is the worst. I like the Blandair set up though that they use.
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
Each single team pays in 30-40+K depending number . It doesnt cost close to that to rent fields, tournaments, coaches. Plus his other endeavors, P9 , clinics, etc bring in some big bucks. Got to give him credit, make a living off a non income sport of lacrosse.
Teams: Some of the 91 youth teams are so big they have "practice squads" of paying kids, so let's assume 28 players x 9 teams x $2K = $500K gross. Minus about $5K for indoor space, $20K for outdoor fields per year. Most coaches are Dad Coaches and are either paid very little, or get their son's fees waived. Let's say the head coaches get paid $5K each = $45K. Hoco fees: 9x$3K = $27K Gear purchases (mostly balls, some goalie gear) = $4K. Minus tournament fees, about $75K including paying Millon Events. Minus team Swag Bags, about $35K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: about $250-275K depending on whether he calls himself an employee/takes a regular salary.
Millon Camps: 300+ players @ $500 (?) each = $150K. Minus field rentals for 4-5 days on a college campus: $20K+. Minus the required campus and medical staff, [Censored] disposal fees, etc, another $20K. Minus the pay for college players, probably $10K. Minus pay for regular 91 coaches, probably $10K. Minus player "giveaways" = $25K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: About $50K.
Millon Events: 8 teams x 8 age groups x $3K tournament fee = $180K. Minus venue rental $20K, minus event staff $10K. Net before taxes to Millon: About $150K.
It's probably fair to point out that it may have taken him some years to recoup his initial investment, especially if he had to pay a fee to Spallina to get the MD franchise off the ground 10 years ago. There are some considerable outlays of cash described above, and especially early in a club, you are waiving fees for the best players, in your new tourney business you are watching teams cancel on your tournaments, or in your new camp business you're finding out that your camp week is notoriously bad for attendance due to summer vacations. Guaranteed he has taken an L some years, but that cash sure does add up, from an outside view.
And I think if you look at all this from the standpoint of "what do his sons have to do with this," it becomes clear. I'm sure MM doesn't want to work forever.
Nice fair analysis. People wonder why the explosion of clubs,,, Not that hard to figure out. Breakers guy years ago was raking in the money. It was mainly him and the Crabs and his Aloha crappy tournaments. Not no more
Well I mean, fun fact, Millon was a Breakers coach/director in the early 2000s when it was just Breakers vs Crabs in the Baltimore area. What the people (me) really want to know is, did the Millon vs King Krab beef start in the Breakers days, or when Millon split off to start 91MD? What I do know is that the beef is alive and well!!!!
Crappy Aloha tournaments are still alive and well. I can’t believe teams/clubs still sign up for that [Censored].
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
Each single team pays in 30-40+K depending number . It doesnt cost close to that to rent fields, tournaments, coaches. Plus his other endeavors, P9 , clinics, etc bring in some big bucks. Got to give him credit, make a living off a non income sport of lacrosse.
Teams: Some of the 91 youth teams are so big they have "practice squads" of paying kids, so let's assume 28 players x 9 teams x $2K = $500K gross. Minus about $5K for indoor space, $20K for outdoor fields per year. Most coaches are Dad Coaches and are either paid very little, or get their son's fees waived. Let's say the head coaches get paid $5K each = $45K. Hoco fees: 9x$3K = $27K Gear purchases (mostly balls, some goalie gear) = $4K. Minus tournament fees, about $75K including paying Millon Events. Minus team Swag Bags, about $35K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: about $250-275K depending on whether he calls himself an employee/takes a regular salary.
Millon Camps: 300+ players @ $500 (?) each = $150K. Minus field rentals for 4-5 days on a college campus: $20K+. Minus the required campus and medical staff, [Censored] disposal fees, etc, another $20K. Minus the pay for college players, probably $10K. Minus pay for regular 91 coaches, probably $10K. Minus player "giveaways" = $25K. Annual net before taxes to Millon: About $50K.
Millon Events: 8 teams x 8 age groups x $3K tournament fee = $180K. Minus venue rental $20K, minus event staff $10K. Net before taxes to Millon: About $150K.
It's probably fair to point out that it may have taken him some years to recoup his initial investment, especially if he had to pay a fee to Spallina to get the MD franchise off the ground 10 years ago. There are some considerable outlays of cash described above, and especially early in a club, you are waiving fees for the best players, in your new tourney business you are watching teams cancel on your tournaments, or in your new camp business you're finding out that your camp week is notoriously bad for attendance due to summer vacations. Guaranteed he has taken an L some years, but that cash sure does add up, from an outside view.
And I think if you look at all this from the standpoint of "what do his sons have to do with this," it becomes clear. I'm sure MM doesn't want to work forever.
Nice fair analysis. People wonder why the explosion of clubs,,, Not that hard to figure out. Breakers guy years ago was raking in the money. It was mainly him and the Crabs and his Aloha crappy tournaments. Not no more
Well I mean, fun fact, Millon was a Breakers coach/director in the early 2000s when it was just Breakers vs Crabs in the Baltimore area. What the people (me) really want to know is, did the Millon vs King Krab beef start in the Breakers days, or when Millon split off to start 91MD? What I do know is that the beef is alive and well!!!!
Fun Fact , Even in his short Breakers career MM was the same person, zeroed in on one person ( former #1 recruit) to get the ball all the time and his on field behavior was lacking . He hasnt changed, but has learned the system very well last 10 years. MM is an opportunist in lacrosse world, he jumps around for best places for him and boys . Jumped to 91 for $ as Breakers guy was not giving up one dime, and left Gilman as coach as he saw writing in wall for program and son ( which is why he was there) .
Per the $ amount in an expensive area like Baltimore that's really not a lot of money. If there was that much money in it I'm sure he would have pushed for multiple teams at age groups like FCA. Some of the NY clubs have additional fees if you are a starter to get extra practice. If it works great. Other then getting holdbacks none of his plans seem to result in much.
Per the $ amount in an expensive area like Baltimore that's really not a lot of money. If there was that much money in it I'm sure he would have pushed for multiple teams at age groups like FCA. Some of the NY clubs have additional fees if you are a starter to get extra practice. If it works great. Other then getting holdbacks none of his plans seem to result in much.
To run a club w more than about 8-9 teams means hiring more admin staff because you can't do it alone. There's a "saddle" of net revenue to add a few more teams. He'd work less, but make less. To punch past it, you'd have to double the teams.
FCAs economics are very different in that they have an entire fundraising arm and legit donor banquets that could handle some "director of ops" salaries.
The biggest things Millon has demonstrated are #1 that you can get rich-adjacent in lacrosse alone, and #2 with enough attention and directed focus, you can make a natural top 200 player (McCabe) the best player in the country.
Per the $ amount in an expensive area like Baltimore that's really not a lot of money. If there was that much money in it I'm sure he would have pushed for multiple teams at age groups like FCA. Some of the NY clubs have additional fees if you are a starter to get extra practice. If it works great. Other then getting holdbacks none of his plans seem to result in much.
To run a club w more than about 8-9 teams means hiring more admin staff because you can't do it alone. There's a "saddle" of net revenue to add a few more teams. He'd work less, but make less. To punch past it, you'd have to double the teams.
FCAs economics are very different in that they have an entire fundraising arm and legit donor banquets that could handle some "director of ops" salaries.
The biggest things Millon has demonstrated are #1 that you can get rich-adjacent in lacrosse alone, and #2 with enough attention and directed focus, you can make a natural top 200 player (McCabe) the best player in the country.
In NE terms that's not rich. Rich guys in that area have 4 BMWs, a boat, much bigger house and a difficult side piece. He seems comfortably upper middle class. Agree he's gotten what he wanted for his kids.
2027 staff - remember, it is fall and your favorites wont mind if their brothers get 5 minutes of playing time. Especially, on a 1-3 day in a 13-1 loss. Develop players, and put your ego on the shelf, please. Keep your perspective and thank you.
2027 staff - remember, it is fall and your favorites wont mind if their brothers get 5 minutes of playing time. Especially, on a 1-3 day in a 13-1 loss. Develop players, and put your ego on the shelf, please. Keep your perspective and thank you.
Have your son work as hard at his lacrosse skills as hard as his Dad does moaning and groaning .
2027 staff - remember, it is fall and your favorites wont mind if their brothers get 5 minutes of playing time. Especially, on a 1-3 day in a 13-1 loss. Develop players, and put your ego on the shelf, please. Keep your perspective and thank you.
Oof, that is rough. Maybe a new coaching staff is what they finally need. Did BBL black have some older players or just mopped it up?
2027 staff - remember, it is fall and your favorites wont mind if their brothers get 5 minutes of playing time. Especially, on a 1-3 day in a 13-1 loss. Develop players, and put your ego on the shelf, please. Keep your perspective and thank you.
Oof, that is rough. Maybe a new coaching staff is what they finally need. Did BBL black have some older players or just mopped it up?
We don’t need a new coaching staff. The coaches are fully engaged and have worked hard to bring in additional talent. They are absolutely handcuffed by Millon and Stewart not allowing them to cut players. I’m guessing the person above falls I’m that area. Plenty of other teams his kid could play on in the area.
You're right, that's clearly the answer. What sage advice, thank you.
Worth every penny, ha. Have Mitch follow this team....starting tomorrow. Oh, wait, you've made your money and taken care of your kids already. We keep forgetting.
These kids dont give a [Censored] about 91. Most of the kids are hired guns playing on red hots and 2 or 3 other clubs. That's when they go hard, when they get to their allstar teams The best O player moved to crabs.
It appears to be addition by subtraction from what I saw this weekend.
No more selfish, turnover shots.
It appears to be addition by subtraction from what I saw this weekend.
No more selfish, turnover shots.
So in the BBL game they only took one shot?
It appears to be addition by subtraction from what I saw this weekend.
No more selfish, turnover shots.
Looks like the 27 team could use some team-building! That's a lot of shots being thrown around for early November, can't wait to see what the summer brings.
Did the 27 team fare better this weekend than last? I heard there were a lot of strange scores at the Terp Classic.
Did the 27 team fare better this weekend than last? I heard there were a lot of strange scores at the Terp Classic.
They went 2-1 at Terp Classic. I don't know if I'd call the scores strange. I interpret it as the top tier teams are getting closer together in talent and it produces more competitive games.
Team 91 looked good this weekend in the game I saw against Team 10.
Good win for them.
Team 91 looked good this weekend in the game I saw against Team 10.
Good win for them.
I agree, watched this in between and thought team ten would be better with the Mesa lefty attack being added but good game by 91
Team 91 looked good this weekend in the game I saw against Team 10.
Good win for them.
I agree, watched this in between and thought team ten would be better with the Mesa lefty attack being added but good game by 91
Thanks Mark and Stu, now go snuggle up with Austin
What are the 2028 numbers looking like this year? Heard they lost some relevant players.
Team 91 looked good this weekend in the game I saw against Team 10.
Good win for them.
I agree, watched this in between and thought team ten would be better with the Mesa lefty attack being added but good game by 91
Thanks Mark and Stu, now go snuggle up with Austin
You'll get em next time, Team 10 dad!
What are the 2028 numbers looking like this year? Heard they lost some relevant players.
They loaded up on so many players over the years why stay if ur 3-4th string.
28's will be good when coaching doesn't matter. They have a great goalie and fogo. Some really good athletes on d and midfield. They will be good in fall and summer tournaments but struggle during spring as coaches simply can't adjust. Last year FCA coach literally took out his phone on the sideline as he ran the same opening set over and over all game with zero attempt or adjustment by 91 staff.
28's will be good when coaching doesn't matter. They have a great goalie and fogo. Some really good athletes on d and midfield. They will be good in fall and summer tournaments but struggle during spring as coaches simply can't adjust. Last year FCA coach literally took out his phone on the sideline as he ran the same opening set over and over all game with zero attempt or adjustment by 91 staff.
Probably new coaches coming next year before high school
What are the 2028 numbers looking like this year? Heard they lost some relevant players.
They loaded up on so many players over the years why stay if ur 3-4th string.
Yeah....loaded up on players from Swarm, Hoco and Preds. LOL.
28's will be good when coaching doesn't matter. They have a great goalie and fogo. Some really good athletes on d and midfield. They will be good in fall and summer tournaments but struggle during spring as coaches simply can't adjust. Last year FCA coach literally took out his phone on the sideline as he ran the same opening set over and over all game with zero attempt or adjustment by 91 staff.
Probably new coaches coming next year before high school
I highly doubt the 2028 coaches are going anywhere. To put it kindly their boys are *all* "overrepresented in terms of playing time" and without Dad in the mix, they will be headed to the 91 Practice Team like, pronto. Their sons would be impact players on upper level AA HoCo league teams - which - hey, those are Top 100 teams and that's OK. Each year, this 91 team loses talent to FCA Blue and Hawks because the now-starters on those other, much better teams were riding the bench behind the coaches' sons at 91. Although to be fair, they did snag a FOGO from FCA Blue this year. Very good recruiting by Millon/Austin/whoever.
What's even more significant is that with the 2028 91 HC settling into his coaching gig at THS, he probably wants to mimic the Millon model, and have maximum influence on his son's PT, rostering, etc.
What are the 2028 numbers looking like this year? Heard they lost some relevant players.
They loaded up on so many players over the years why stay if ur 3-4th string.
Yeah....loaded up on players from Swarm, Hoco and Preds. LOL.
And FCA, and Crabs
Uhm...who's gonna tell him?
There's lots of kids on 91, Crabs, Madlax and other Elite teams who at one time played at True, Hoco, Swarm and Preds.
That's the nature of lax.
Team 91 looked good this weekend in the game I saw against Team 10.
Good win for them.
The '27s did look good this weekend at the Terrapin tourney.
Got awfully quiet in here especially considering the 5 goal day for the UVA wunderkind! What a talent. 91MD place to be.
Isnt 91 owned by Brian Spallina? Did he sell/ give/ lend , whatever to MM?
No dog in any of it I just don't understand how he makes as much money as everyone claims??
Can someone show me the estimated numbers?
I just find it hard to understand that much money in lacrosse
It's a licensing agreement from 91NY. I'm sure Millon has long since paid off whatever it cost to license 91MD. 91MD, Millon Events, and Millon Camps are like 3 parallel ATMs for Millon. I'm not a fan whatsoever, but the guy set up a fantastic business enterprise, and has used it to propel his kids to elite level athletes, who will surely come home and run those businesses to fund Millon's retirement. Those are facts.
I did not have the brains at age 35 to say, "What's a business I could start that will help my kids grow into the best at what they do, while earning me millions of dollars, which will set up my kids' careers, and my well funded retirement?" I don't want to be in the same zip code as the guy, but I mean, that was smart.
Heard from someone in the know that UVA would not give 9 to MM b/c a junior already had it. MM offered $3000 to the other player which resulted in a brawl. The official roster now has two #9 on it somehow. Can’t help but think Apple/tree
The numbers are in.
11 kids from the Team 91 27s made their hs varsity teams. All A league teams.
I don't know if that is a good number or not.
How did the other teams that participated in HoCo Elite last year do? I would guess it should be somewhat relative to the order of their finish last year?
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
Do MSJ, JC and Gilman still count as 'A' conference schools? Discussion on the MD forum seems to indicate no.
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
AS or MM speaks! Word has it that they are all asking to be #9.
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
The numbers are in.
11 kids from the Team 91 27s made their hs varsity teams. All A league teams.
I don't know if that is a good number or not.
How did the other teams that participated in HoCo Elite last year do? I would guess it should be somewhat relative to the order of their finish last year?
How many 91 kids made Varsity on schools in the top-half of MIAA-A (based on last year's standings)? I'll wait....
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
Do MSJ, JC and Gilman still count as 'A' conference schools? Discussion on the MD forum seems to indicate no.
People like to give Gilman a hard time. But 6 of the 11 A conference teams are currently ranked somewhere, NATIONALLY. And all 11 A conference teams, including Gilman, are ranked in MD top 20 polls.
91 kids all over the rosters of MIAA A conference school rosters.
Do MSJ, JC and Gilman still count as 'A' conference schools? Discussion on the MD forum seems to indicate no.
People like to give Gilman a hard time. But 6 of the 11 A conference teams are currently ranked somewhere, NATIONALLY. And all 11 A conference teams, including Gilman, are ranked in MD top 20 polls.
I don't know why Gilman gets thrown in their either. I know of USA Lacrosse national and regional rankings but where are there MD rankings?
Gilman could compete for the playoffs this year. Like McD, Gilman’s starting lineup is mostly Team 91 players.