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Who is still holding tryouts in the elite and AAA? My son was cut and now we are scrambling. I’ve heard some have cancelled remaining tryouts. Thanks

The rich get richer and the strong get stronger

Smoke and mirrors going on at AYLC

Is it commonplace now to play for 4 teams in 4 years

Breakers and Koopers take anybody regardless of talent level. I would check there

???

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The rich get richer and the strong get stronger

Smoke and mirrors going on at AYLC

???

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Who is still holding tryouts in the elite and AAA? My son was cut and now we are scrambling. I’ve heard some have cancelled remaining tryouts. Thanks

VLC tryouts are next week

Hawks - 11th, 14th and 18th
Diamondbacks - 17th
Daddy Ball - 18th
BLC - 14th

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The rich get richer and the strong get stronger

Smoke and mirrors going on at AYLC

What's going on with them?

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The rich get richer and the strong get stronger

Smoke and mirrors going on at AYLC

What's going on with them?

Probably ask those that are leaving for True or trying out elsewhere

Do any clubs offer financial help? I'd like to offer my sons services who has been held back twice now and hes 13 but a 2026

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Do any clubs offer financial help? I'd like to offer my sons services who has been held back twice now and hes 13 but a 2026

I would say Madlax might give you a couple thousand off list but your son is still a bit young for their 2026 team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The rich get richer and the strong get stronger

Smoke and mirrors going on at AYLC

What's going on with them?

Probably ask those that are leaving for True or trying out elsewhere

You seem to know

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Will True be in elite or AAA?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Your kids must have got cut - hit the wall and maybe he makes it

True will take over Annapolis

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Your kids must have got cut - hit the wall and maybe he makes it

True will take over Annapolis

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Well that took less than 24hrs.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Your kids must have got cut - hit the wall and maybe he makes it

True will take over Annapolis

Recycling kids between the same teams is a bold strategy cotton.
Where exactly is this talent coming from to take over Annapolis. Honest question.

AYLC
Diamondbacks
Bay Dogs
PLC
Green Hornets/Swarm
Sidewinders

True is a good program from the little I have seen so far. They look like they care. But I am very interested to see how they are pulling this talent to take over Annapolis.

91 took over Baltimore so it can be done. Good luck True.

I’m glad someone finally said it the talent at the above programs isn’t Elite.
Better luck taking over Rockfish and Sidewinders, Breakers or Koopers

Some people just wish they were Elite

True blows at all age levels.
Mergers don’t make you elite.
Enjoy the Aloha tournaments.

Coach Cotton is with south river and I did not see any south river kids at True tryouts. True has non parent coaches and will take over. Daddy ball in Annapolis will end.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Coach Cotton is with south river and I did not see any south river kids at True tryouts. True has non parent coaches and will take over. Daddy ball in Annapolis will end.

You sure about those last 2 sentences. I know for a 100% fact you're not.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Coach Cotton is with south river and I did not see any south river kids at True tryouts. True has non parent coaches and will take over. Daddy ball in Annapolis will end.

True and 3D will never make successful runs in MD. There is no need for an outside club in the hotbed areas. How is 3d working? These are lacrosse companies based in the midwest and west. These are not clubs. The coaches come and go.

So you go watch other programs tryouts ..

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...m 91 expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

garbage. I think I know way too much about 11 year old goalies. I assume this is the kid who was on the Hawks this year. A good goalie but an even better kid. He was on the Diamondbacks the year before. Rumor has it that the Hawks former goalie is dropping back down to the team - which probably leaves this kid looking for a new team. If the tryouts was diamondbacks heavy, he was probably there.

I assume the Hawks will have a good goalie. If “rocket”, their old goalie, comes back that leaves last years goalie looking for a team. He is good enough to make most teams. Team 91 had two goalies - one I thought was strong. BLC has a strong kid. Folks like the AYLC goalie but I haven’t seen enough to have an opinion. He might be great.

Overall, goalie at this age is still a work in progress.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...m 91 expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

garbage. I think I know way too much about 11 year old goalies. I assume this is the kid who was on the Hawks this year. A good goalie but an even better kid. He was on the Diamondbacks the year before. Rumor has it that the Hawks former goalie is dropping back down to the team - which probably leaves this kid looking for a new team. If the tryouts was diamondbacks heavy, he was probably there.

I assume the Hawks will have a good goalie. If “rocket”, their old goalie, comes back that leaves last years goalie looking for a team. He is good enough to make most teams. Team 91 had two goalies - one I thought was strong. BLC has a strong kid. Folks like the AYLC goalie but I haven’t seen enough to have an opinion. He might be great.

Overall, goalie at this age is still a work in progress.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...m 91 expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

garbage. I think I know way too much about 11 year old goalies. I assume this is the kid who was on the Hawks this year. A good goalie but an even better kid. He was on the Diamondbacks the year before. Rumor has it that the Hawks former goalie is dropping back down to the team - which probably leaves this kid looking for a new team. If the tryouts was diamondbacks heavy, he was probably there.

I assume the Hawks will have a good goalie. If “rocket”, their old goalie, comes back that leaves last years goalie looking for a team. He is good enough to make most teams. Team 91 had two goalies - one I thought was strong. BLC has a strong kid. Folks like the AYLC goalie but I haven’t seen enough to have an opinion. He might be great.

Overall, goalie at this age is still a work in progress.

This is funny

If he is such a great goalie, why has he been with a different club every year?

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

I think your son is a great goalie at 11 years old.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How was the turnout at True Annapolis?

Smoke and mirrors as well. Impressive turnout but........

They had a majority of the 2025 sidewinders there
They had a majority of the 2026 diamondbacks there
They had kids from their Baltimore team there to fill space
And, they had a ton of people there for a free lacrosse head

Tryouts were mixed age groups the entire time, as a parent you could not really get a grasp for who might be on your sons future team.

After selections I can tell you what the 2026 team might be from top to bottom:
-An attackman who is phenomenal attacking the cage...but will not keep his head up or pass the ball. It will be a turnover if he can't get a shot off, not a pull out and reset.
-A few strong midfielders from various HoCo AAA teams
-An 0-7 Diamondbacks defense
-A great goalie who has been with a different club every year.

Despite True being a non-parent coached team...with Diamondbacks as the core, and a couple other key members of the team...m 91 expect daddy ball and politics to be in full swing.

Great in who's eyes????

Should we know what goalie you are talking bout?

garbage. I think I know way too much about 11 year old goalies. I assume this is the kid who was on the Hawks this year. A good goalie but an even better kid. He was on the Diamondbacks the year before. Rumor has it that the Hawks former goalie is dropping back down to the team - which probably leaves this kid looking for a new team. If the tryouts was diamondbacks heavy, he was probably there.

I assume the Hawks will have a good goalie. If “rocket”, their old goalie, comes back that leaves last years goalie looking for a team. He is good enough to make most teams. Team 91 had two goalies - one I thought was strong. BLC has a strong kid. Folks like the AYLC goalie but I haven’t seen enough to have an opinion. He might be great.

Overall, goalie at this age is still a work in progress.

This is probably the most clueless post in

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

The best goalie at Napptown was the AYLC kid who played out of his mind against ALL IN - not a half but the whole game

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

That is not correct at all. I am the Looney's goalie's (Reid) dad. Rocket and Reid both played well at that tournament and had a lot of fun playing with that team. In the Hawks game, Rocket gave up fewer goals in his half than Reid did. Rocket and Reid are both working hard to get better, which is what its all about at their age.

I stop by here from time to time to get info on other teams and movement of players. Seeing grown ups (if that's what they are) trashing 11-year old kids is distressing although, sadly, not surprising.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

7-1

I have yet to meet a crappy enough parent to trash talk a goalie, when in reality, if a goalie is seeing a ball, it’s because his defense didn't get the job done and he’s the last one between the ball and that cage.
If a parent is trashing a goalie, then that kid should be put it in the goal for a practice. I bet that tune gets changed.

Good luck to all of the 26 goalies this season.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

That is not correct at all. I am the Looney's goalie's (Reid) dad. Rocket and Reid both played well at that tournament and had a lot of fun playing with that team. In the Hawks game, Rocket gave up fewer goals in his half than Reid did. Rocket and Reid are both working hard to get better, which is what its all about at their age.

I stop by here from time to time to get info on other teams and movement of players. Seeing grown ups (if that's what they are) trashing 11-year old kids is distressing although, sadly, not surprising.

Who's the big spoon at night?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

The best goalie at Napptown was the AYLC kid who played out of his mind against ALL IN - not a half but the whole game

AYLC goalie sits when he pees

3/4's of you guys wouldn't say half this stuff if you had to link you name to it...you know why? Because the other dad would KO you....let it go and be a fan of other kids....seriously enough is enough. This forum should require some type of identification....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have yet to meet a crappy enough parent to trash talk a goalie, when in reality, if a goalie is seeing a ball, it’s because his defense didn't get the job done and he’s the last one between the ball and that cage.
If a parent is trashing a goalie, then that kid should be put it in the goal for a practice. I bet that tune gets changed.

Good luck to all of the 26 goalies this season.

Does it count if my kid is a goalie and I talk trash about him!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

That is not correct at all. I am the Looney's goalie's (Reid) dad. Rocket and Reid both played well at that tournament and had a lot of fun playing with that team. In the Hawks game, Rocket gave up fewer goals in his half than Reid did. Rocket and Reid are both working hard to get better, which is what its all about at their age.

I stop by here from time to time to get info on other teams and movement of players. Seeing grown ups (if that's what they are) trashing 11-year old kids is distressing although, sadly, not surprising.

Your son is a very good goalie & has great sportsmanship.Keep up the hard work & hope he continues his great progression. - an opposing coach who thinks highly of your son's ability & character

Originally Posted by Anonymous

3/4's of you guys wouldn't say half this stuff if you had to link you name to it...you know why? Because the other dad would KO you....let it go and be a fan of other kids....seriously enough is enough. This forum should require some type of identification....

from anonymous

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Grown adults trash talking 11 year old kids and doing so Anonymously! Wow. All these goalies are good goalies and working hard to get better. There are 0 "Great" goalies at 11 years old. I am Rocket's dad and he will not be playing 2026 again so let's put that rumor to bed.

Looney's goalie was better at Napptown Challenge

That is not correct at all. I am the Looney's goalie's (Reid) dad. Rocket and Reid both played well at that tournament and had a lot of fun playing with that team. In the Hawks game, Rocket gave up fewer goals in his half than Reid did. Rocket and Reid are both working hard to get better, which is what its all about at their age.

I stop by here from time to time to get info on other teams and movement of players. Seeing grown ups (if that's what they are) trashing 11-year old kids is distressing although, sadly, not surprising.

Your son is a very good goalie & has great sportsmanship.Keep up the hard work & hope he continues his great progression. - an opposing coach who thinks highly of your son's ability & character

I'm not sure I have witnessed any kids that havent had good sportsmanship yet at this age. Now the parents.....

Does anyone know what teams have made offers so far -- Diamondbacks, AYLC, True, etc.?

91. We locked our team in early and added a stud lefty attack

3/4's of you guys wouldn't say half this stuff if you had to link you name to it...you know why? Because the other dad would KO you....let it go and be a fan of other kids....seriously enough is enough. This forum should require some type of identification....

from anonymous

I'll be at McGarvey's tonight at 9 in an O's hat if you think you have what it take, pal!!!!!

Give it a try if you're that bad....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

3/4's of you guys wouldn't say half this stuff if you had to link you name to it...you know why? Because the other dad would KO you....let it go and be a fan of other kids....seriously enough is enough. This forum should require some type of identification....

from anonymous

I'll be at McGarvey's tonight at 9 in an O's hat if you think you have what it take, pal!!!!!

Give it a try if you're that bad....

from anonymous

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91. We locked our team in early and added a stud lefty attack

Good luck with that.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

3/4's of you guys wouldn't say half this stuff if you had to link you name to it...you know why? Because the other dad would KO you....let it go and be a fan of other kids....seriously enough is enough. This forum should require some type of identification....

from anonymous

I'll be at McGarvey's tonight at 9 in an O's hat if you think you have what it take, pal!!!!!

Give it a try if you're that bad....

from anonymous

Some unlucky baseball fan in an O’s had got punched in the face for no reason while quietly enjoying a beer.

Sounds like the 91 dad is back....hope the new stud lefty attack can catch, throw and shoot in the rain and wind, because the rest of their team can’t...oh, wait...they can’t catch in the sun either...91 will always find some weather related excuse....weak!!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91. We locked our team in early and added a stud lefty attack

Not a Hawks dad but we watched the HOCO games and I think you need more than 1 new kid to beat Hawks

Didn’t say we would beat Hawks but we sure did dominate FCA, Looneys, and crabs. IMO the top all around club in Baltimore for all age levels.

There are no “stud” lefty attacks In Hoco 2026 Elite. Just a bunch of 11 year old kids.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Didn’t say we would beat Hawks but we sure did dominate FCA, Looneys, and crabs. IMO the top all around club in Baltimore for all age levels.

It showed last year when you played the Hawks in the Championsh..........Oh, that's right

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Didn’t say we would beat Hawks but we sure did dominate FCA, Looneys, and crabs. IMO the top all around club in Baltimore for all age levels.

I hope you are talking about the crabs in your pants. They would put up a better fight then the 2026 Crabs lacrosse team

Originally Posted by Anonymous

There are no “stud” lefty attacks In Hoco 2026 Elite. Just a bunch of 11 year old kids.

You need to get up to speed, Once they play for a top Club, the term Children/kids is no longer used . They are among the elite now !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Didn’t say we would beat Hawks but we sure did dominate FCA, Looneys, and crabs. IMO the top all around club in Baltimore for all age levels.

I hope you are talking about the crabs in your pants. They would put up a better fight then the 2026 Crabs lacrosse team

Dang, I wish I would have come up with that. Good one.

91 blows too...
What did they win last year?
How did they end HOCO?
Win any tourneys?
Crickets...

91 Mom starting early...
91 lost to Looneys in 1st round of HOCO playoffs...
90-who?

You guys crack me up. Hate on 91 all you want. We have some big surprises come this summer!! And btw....top 26 goalie plays for 91

Pa teams beat crabs up this year...that can’t be good
Even when Crabs had the refs on the payroll
Expected better from crabs

Here is one for you.....if you take the best kids from 91 and best kids from crabs, combine them and guess what you get Diamondbacks!!!!!!

And for the 91 dad that was so excited about one left attack, correct me or not, but isn’t it a team sport and take 10 starters and another 4-6 as subs...this guy does this even year, but don’t worry after a bunch of L’s, he will crawl under his shell again...and won’t hear from him again!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Here is one for you.....if you take the best kids from 91 and best kids from crabs, combine them and guess what you get Diamondbacks!!!!!!

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Pa teams beat crabs up this year...that can’t be good
Even when Crabs had the refs on the payroll
Expected better from crabs

Mostly true but Crabs beat Mesa 26 not that that means anything. Rough riders from PA beat crabs. Rough riders had solid wins this year and what not!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 Mom starting early...
91 lost to Looneys in 1st round of HOCO playoffs...
90-who?

LI observer here. Other than there own tournament 91md seems to lose all other games at tournaments that aren’t there own why ?

24 hours till the piece all start falling into place

Some folks will see the writing on the wall

Just remember O's hat standing at midfield

Maryland has some passionate parents. Elite 5th graders moving up to 6th grade ! LOL Gotta Love the obsession with their children.. I mean elite lacrosse player whose destiny is to start for a D1 program and get 1/4 scholarship money.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 blows too...
What did they win last year?
How did they end HOCO?
Win any tourneys?
Crickets...

I'd like to see 2-3 kids from 91 tryout. Ive talked to the dads and their kids are good. Hopefully they do come down

Hawks Dad

Will there be any surprise guests at Hawks tryouts? Baltimore is only a hop skip and a jump away

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Maryland has some passionate parents. Elite 5th graders moving up to 6th grade ! LOL Gotta Love the obsession with their children.. I mean elite lacrosse player whose destiny is to start for a D1 program and get 1/4 scholarship money.

70% of these “elite” 6th graders won’t be playing lacrosse by their junior year in high school. Don’t believe me? Write this post number down.
-4th kid Parent

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You guys crack me up. Hate on 91 all you want. We have some big surprises come this summer!! And btw....top 26 goalie plays for 91

You sure about that?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

24 hours till the piece all start falling into place

Some folks will see the writing on the wall

Just remember O's hat standing at midfield

from anonymous

Correct. Most of these kids won’t have the size/speed/strength/skill to play significant minutes at MIAA/IAC/WCAC level by the time they are high school juniors. Genetics is the ultimate decider.

Enjoy your time in the sun while you can. At least you will be able to look back on your sons youth lax years as his athletic pinnacle.

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Hawks has no one at tryouts cuz kids wouldn’t make it anyway. Why go out when you are going to get cut

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Elaborate

I’m trying to figure out why the coach of Sidewinders 2026 was walking around

And you know this because you didn’t bring your kid to tryout but still showed up to see who was there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And you know this because you didn’t bring your kid to tryout but still showed up to see who was there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Oh my kid was there, and was on the phone committing to a different team on the drive home.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And you know this because you didn’t bring your kid to tryout but still showed up to see who was there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Oh my kid was there, and was on the phone committing to a different team on the drive home.

Went that poorly?

So let me get this straight, you brought your kid to a tryout, for a team that went undefeated this year, yet the tryouts weren’t good enough for your superstar, nor did they have enough people there for your liking, and every kid from that undefeated team was likely there (so you know they are good), yet they weren’t good enough. Ok. Got it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And you know this because you didn’t bring your kid to tryout but still showed up to see who was there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Oh my kid was there, and was on the phone committing to a different team on the drive home.

Went that poorly?

Nice- who did you commit too? Must be some team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And you know this because you didn’t bring your kid to tryout but still showed up to see who was there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Oh my kid was there, and was on the phone committing to a different team on the drive home.

Went that poorly?

Sorry your kid couldn’t hang

There were only 2 or 3 kids there that were not wearing Hawks gear that looked like they should have been there. That team is on another level, without being coached, they were calling plays during the scrimmage. My kid will not be back, they are really good, and he had an outing where nerves got the best of him and he did not feel like he was good enough. He wanted to see what that team was about, they work hard.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And you know this because you didn’t bring your kid to tryout but still showed up to see who was there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Ha Hawks had no one at tryouts

Oh my kid was there, and was on the phone committing to a different team on the drive home.

Went that poorly?

Ouch ! Thats gotta Hurt !

So just another example of watered down talent in Maryland. Rockfish is merging with PLC to fill age groups. Another example of two many teams and club owners looking to make money.

Some tell Spence and Ricky they should close up shop. Neither program fields competitor teams, it glorified rec ball

Originally Posted by Anonymous

So let me get this straight, you brought your kid to a tryout, for a team that went undefeated this year, yet the tryouts weren’t good enough for your superstar, nor did they have enough people there for your liking, and every kid from that undefeated team was likely there (so you know they are good), yet they weren’t good enough. Ok. Got it.

.
Well we all knew the Hawks parents response of “your kid isn’t good enough” was coming. If anything, they are predictable.
Have a great season Hawks parents. I hope you win every game, because I fear what will happen when you lose, and then lose again. Different breed of parents down there, and your stench keeps getting worse.

Hawks got exactly what they wanted from tryouts.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks got exactly what they wanted from tryouts.

Which is.....?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks got exactly what they wanted from tryouts.

Which is.....?

No having to sort through a giant pile of players that are going to be recycled through the 22 other club teams in a 2 mile radius.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

There were only 2 or 3 kids there that were not wearing Hawks gear that looked like they should have been there. That team is on another level, without being coached, they were calling plays during the scrimmage. My kid will not be back, they are really good, and he had an outing where nerves got the best of him and he did not feel like he was good enough. He wanted to see what that team was about, they work hard.

I think there were more like 10 non Hawks gear wearing kids. Whether or not a kid makes it or not, getting out there to test themselves against other kids is a good experience for them.

The problem with the Hawks now is if you make the team this year as a new kid, your kid will see significant time on the bench as they have at least 16 kids that played last year that will be ahead of your kid.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The problem with the Hawks now is if you make the team this year as a new kid, your kid will see significant time on the bench as they have at least 16 kids that played last year that will be ahead of your kid.

Or teach your kid to work harder and get better and take their spot. To each their own

Originally Posted by Anonymous

So let me get this straight, you brought your kid to a tryout, for a team that went undefeated this year, yet the tryouts weren’t good enough for your superstar, nor did they have enough people there for your liking, and every kid from that undefeated team was likely there (so you know they are good), yet they weren’t good enough. Ok. Got it.

.
Well we all knew the Hawks parents response of “your kid isn’t good enough” was coming. If anything, they are predictable.
Have a great season Hawks parents. I hope you win every game, because I fear what will happen when you lose, and then lose again. Different breed of parents down there, and your stench keeps getting worse.

There were kids out there that will make the team, and others that wont but maybe should/could have made the team. With a good team coming off of a good season, I am sure that the coaches arent looking to rock the boat too much with the roster.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks got exactly what they wanted from tryouts.

Which is.....?

Bigger stronger faster and more athletic......... if you cant figure it out the rich get richer and the strong get stronger

This is everything wrong with youth lacrosse and sports

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The problem with the Hawks now is if you make the team this year as a new kid, your kid will see significant time on the bench as they have at least 16 kids that played last year that will be ahead of your kid.

I dont think that is true. It might be that way to start, but if the new kid is a better player, they will get their opportunities.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks got exactly what they wanted from tryouts.

Which is.....?

Bigger stronger faster and more athletic......... if you cant figure it out the rich get richer and the strong get stronger

This is everything wrong with youth lacrosse and sports

There is nothing wrong with that. What is wrong is the people out opening up a new club every 2 weeks because they see $$$.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The problem with the Hawks now is if you make the team this year as a new kid, your kid will see significant time on the bench as they have at least 16 kids that played last year that will be ahead of your kid.

New kids joined the team last year and took playing time over kids that had been there. So your statement is not accurate.

Just heard some issues going on at Diamondbacks. Most of the starters / talent have signed with True Annapolis and elsewhere, including the previous coach's kid. It appears the club was blindsided by this. Looking like the team will have to play down this coming year as they will have less talent to compete.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Just heard some issues going on at Diamondbacks. Most of the starters / talent have signed with True Annapolis and elsewhere, including the previous coach's kid. It appears the club was blindsided by this. Looking like the team will have to play down this coming year as they will have less talent to compete.

I'm sure someone will start another club team tonight and then they can say they will combine teams with them.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

There were only 2 or 3 kids there that were not wearing Hawks gear that looked like they should have been there. That team is on another level, without being coached, they were calling plays during the scrimmage. My kid will not be back, they are really good, and he had an outing where nerves got the best of him and he did not feel like he was good enough. He wanted to see what that team was about, they work hard.

I think there were more like 10 non Hawks gear wearing kids. Whether or not a kid makes it or not, getting out there to test themselves against other kids is a good experience for them.

absolutely agree!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Just heard some issues going on at Diamondbacks. Most of the starters / talent have signed with True Annapolis and elsewhere, including the previous coach's kid. It appears the club was blindsided by this. Looking like the team will have to play down this coming year as they will have less talent to compete.

You know what you get when you combine Diamondback kids and coaches at TRUE.............. 0-9 in HOCO

The landscape of the 2026 Divisions will be changing dramatically

True is making waves in the Elite Division and hasnt played a game. #allin

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The landscape of the 2026 Divisions will be changing dramatically

True is making waves in the Elite Division and hasnt played a game. #allin

Where did the True 2026 players come from? Other HOCO Elite teams?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The landscape of the 2026 Divisions will be changing dramatically

True is making waves in the Elite Division and hasnt played a game. #allin

But will they even play in the Elite division? Or will they be looking up at AYLC & Next Level in the AAA division?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The landscape of the 2026 Divisions will be changing dramatically

True is making waves in the Elite Division and hasnt played a game. #allin

Where did the True 2026 players come from? Other HOCO Elite teams?

Can someone answer this question? Curious, what will be different with them. You can put lipstick on a pig and it's still a pig. I'm generally interested in what they will do to bridge the talent gap from what is out there. This is not a knock on them or anyone.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

There were only 2 or 3 kids there that were not wearing Hawks gear that looked like they should have been there. That team is on another level, without being coached, they were calling plays during the scrimmage. My kid will not be back, they are really good, and he had an outing where nerves got the best of him and he did not feel like he was good enough. He wanted to see what that team was about, they work hard.

I think there were more like 10 non Hawks gear wearing kids. Whether or not a kid makes it or not, getting out there to test themselves against other kids is a good experience for them.

absolutely agree!

TRUTH!!

Now way True plays elite, their team is unproven, just like AYLC last year and look where they are now. Lost 5-6 kids and struggling to field a competitive team. Just the new flavor of the week and will fade out as they always do.

If you dont see the writing on the wall with all these teams, you're a fool

Teams merging - watered down lacrosse - coaches and club owners promising a Cadillac and you get a YUGO

All the local AACO teams are falling apart! Well except one

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All the local AACO teams are falling apart! Well except one

You are right. Sidewinders do look strong

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All the local AACO teams are falling apart! Well except one

South River Lacrosse

Blackwolf claims to be starting 2025 and 2026 teams this fall and held tryouts the past two Sundays. Does anybody know how many players attended and from which programs?

Looking forward to fall season starting to see what’s real and what’s total BS on this forum about tryouts and new kids and better teams and worse teams and who is playing in what division and so on.
Hawks still on top in Elite?
How much change between elite and AAA?
Any 2026 clubs fold?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looking forward to fall season starting to see what’s real and what’s total BS on this forum about tryouts and new kids and better teams and worse teams and who is playing in what division and so on.
Hawks still on top in Elite?
How much change between elite and AAA?
Any 2026 clubs fold?

Hawks will get stronger
AAA fell apart or at least AYLC did
You know Bay Dogs closed or your wouldnt have asked - I'm sure there are some other orgs who are on life support

PLC I think has more teams now the AYLC - who made out better in that split

O's hat guy here!!!

91 will give Hawks all they can handle this year. Added big lefty attack and a couple of kids from TX.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will give Hawks all they can handle this year. Added big lefty attack and a couple of kids from TX.

Big lefty attack? You sure about that, dad?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looking forward to fall season starting to see what’s real and what’s total BS on this forum about tryouts and new kids and better teams and worse teams and who is playing in what division and so on.
Hawks still on top in Elite?
How much change between elite and AAA?
Any 2026 clubs fold?

Hawks will get stronger
AAA fell apart or at least AYLC did
You know Bay Dogs closed or your wouldnt have asked - I'm sure there are some other orgs who are on life support

PLC I think has more teams now the AYLC - who made out better in that split

O's hat guy here!!!

One team doesn't dismantle AAA.

Where did he come from?

Can you elaborate on AYLC? Will they have a 2026 team or the talent have also left for True and other clubs?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All the local AACO teams are falling apart! Well except one

South River Lacrosse

South River only has 2024 and 25.

Younger teams coaches ghosted their team for the Hawks like the Colts leaving but only coaches kids on the team bus leaving.

2024 HC son is trying out for the hawks, so that team looks done.

Hawks dominating as expected.

On a serious note, with all these kids going to True Lax, have them made public who their coaches are?

Heard they might have played at Essex/Dundalk Community College?

That's top notch!!!!

Oh-boy, AYLC part 2!!!!

Should stay in rec.

90 who won’t make top 3.
Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

On a serious note, with all these kids going to True Lax, have them made public who their coaches are?

Heard they might have played at Essex/Dundalk Community College?

That's top notch!!!!

Oh-boy, AYLC part 2!!!!

And where did you play your college lacrosse? Those CCBC teams used to be stacked in the late 90s/early 2000’s. I can’t really speak for how good they are now, as I haven’t followed them at all.

Elite players usually aren’t great coaches. And great coaches were rarely elite players.

Love how you all detest on 91. We were and are the top program in Baltimore at the 26 level and arguably the premier all around program in the nation.

WOW, did this guy really reference a community college as being stacked??? Now that hilarious.....Bet you'll say academically it's the same as Yale too????

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Love how you all detest on 91. We were and are the top program in Baltimore at the 26 level and arguably the premier all around program in the nation.

If we agree, will you go away

-Signed Everyone

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Love how you all detest on 91. We were and are the top program in Baltimore at the 26 level and arguably the premier all around program in the nation.

Thanks Mark ! We all were wondering who was Top club in Nation ! Thanks for clarifying that. As we say around here. " Give it to the 9th grader "

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Love how you all detest on 91. We were and are the top program in Baltimore at the 26 level and arguably the premier all around program in the nation.

quick question then. your team rarely wins a game (outside of your own tournament), why is that? i admire the blinded conviction though

Originally Posted by Anonymous

WOW, did this guy really reference a community college as being stacked??? Now that hilarious.....Bet you'll say academically it's the same as Yale too????

Yes I did. 20 years ago when most of these coaches were probably playing their college lacrosse, the sport was very different. A community college in a heavy lacrosse area like Maryland probably had a better team than most colleges around the country. People used to come from all over to play a year or two at CCBC and then try to transfer out to bigger schools. I’ll stand by my statement.

And where did you play your college lacrosse?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

WOW, did this guy really reference a community college as being stacked??? Now that hilarious.....Bet you'll say academically it's the same as Yale too????

https://ccbcessexknights.com/sports/mlax/men-s_lax_history/index

He’s not really wrong.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Love how you all detest on 91. We were and are the top program in Baltimore at the 26 level and arguably the premier all around program in the nation.

Thanks Mark ! We all were wondering who was Top club in Nation ! Thanks for clarifying that. As we say around here. " Give it to the 9th grader "

Just to keep it real, Team 91MD nowhere in the top 25. Keep riding those Team 91 LI coattails, Mark! It suits you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

WOW, did this guy really reference a community college as being stacked??? Now that hilarious.....Bet you'll say academically it's the same as Yale too????

Yes I did. 20 years ago when most of these coaches were probably playing their college lacrosse, the sport was very different. A community college in a heavy lacrosse area like Maryland probably had a better team than most colleges around the country. People used to come from all over to play a year or two at CCBC and then try to transfer out to bigger schools. I’ll stand by my statement.

And where did you play your college lacrosse?

Community college programs in this area were top notch back in the day, think this generations post grad schools. I have quite a few friends who started at CCBC and ended their careers in professional leagues.

Your son better be the best player on his team for the s you talk , you are clueless about the sport . Where a person played in college has nothing to do with there coaching level , a great player doesnt equal a great coach. According to you every team stinks except the hawks , so why are you so worried about what team are doing .

Originally Posted by Anonymous

WOW, did this guy really reference a community college as being stacked??? Now that hilarious.....Bet you'll say academically it's the same as Yale too????

Yes I did. 20 years ago when most of these coaches were probably playing their college lacrosse, the sport was very different. A community college in a heavy lacrosse area like Maryland probably had a better team than most colleges around the country. People used to come from all over to play a year or two at CCBC and then try to transfer out to bigger schools. I’ll stand by my statement.

And where did you play your college lacrosse?

Community college programs in this area were top notch back in the day, think this generations post grad schools. I have quite a few friends who started at CCBC and ended their careers in professional leagues.

This isnt wrong. Club teams and recruiting wasnt nearly what it is nowadays obviously so kids often got overlooked. A year at CC often helped kids move on to bigger and better things.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Your son better be the best player on his team for the s you talk , you are clueless about the sport . Where a person played in college has nothing to do with there coaching level , a great player doesnt equal a great coach. According to you every team stinks except the hawks , so why are you so worried about what team are doing .

Don’t let Hawks dad get your panties in a bunch. Just ignore him. His kid probably rides the bench anyway, but hey, at least he is on the 42-0 team, right?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Your son better be the best player on his team for the s you talk , you are clueless about the sport . Where a person played in college has nothing to do with there coaching level , a great player doesnt equal a great coach. According to you every team stinks except the hawks , so why are you so worried about what team are doing .

no dog in this fight but your comments tweaked my curiosity. did you play d3 or cc ball & for who? or was hs ball the last stop? give us some insight into your rec coaching genius so we can demand the same of our coaches here in LI. guessing you are from jersey or eastern short?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Your son better be the best player on his team for the s you talk , you are clueless about the sport . Where a person played in college has nothing to do with there coaching level , a great player doesnt equal a great coach. According to you every team stinks except the hawks , so why are you so worried about what team are doing .

no dog in this fight but your comments tweaked my curiosity. did you play d3 or cc ball & for who? or was hs ball the last stop? give us some insight into your rec coaching genius so we can demand the same of our coaches here in LI. guessing you are from jersey or eastern short?

Unlike you guys, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to you NY parents down here on our MD forum.

I completely agree that:

-Elite players typically do not become great coaches

-Great coaches typically were not elite players

I feel that this is true for every sport

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I completely agree that:

-Elite players typically do not become great coaches

-Great coaches typically were not elite players

I feel that this is true for every sport

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I completely agree that:

-Elite players typically do not become great coaches

-Great coaches typically were not elite players

I feel that this is true for every sport

What about Petro of Hopkins

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will give Hawks all they can handle this year. Added big lefty attack and a couple of kids from TX.

Big lefty attack? You sure about that, dad?

From Texas??? Please tell me they did not love here for Team 91 MD

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Your son better be the best player on his team for the s you talk , you are clueless about the sport . Where a person played in college has nothing to do with there coaching level , a great player doesnt equal a great coach. According to you every team stinks except the hawks , so why are you so worried about what team are doing .

The only person touting that their team is the best is Team91 dad. I haven’t seen one Hawks comment on being the best, but maybe I missed it somewhere in the posts about 91 being the best 26 team in the area

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I completely agree that:

-Elite players typically do not become great coaches

-Great coaches typically were not elite players

I feel that this is true for every sport

What about Petro of Hopkins

I said typically

You provided me with one example

I rest my case

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I completely agree that:

-Elite players typically do not become great coaches

-Great coaches typically were not elite players

I feel that this is true for every sport

What about Petro of Hopkins

I said typically

You provided me with one example

I rest my case

👆🏻

So now that Elite division tryouts are done and AAA is wrapping up, who wants to spill the beans on the big acquisitions?

Team 91 got a LH attackmen
Who did True end up getting?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

So now that Elite division tryouts are done and AAA is wrapping up, who wants to spill the beans on the big acquisitions?

Team 91 got a LH attackmen
Who did True end up getting?

Hawks added another goalie. That's the only 1 fact I know for sure. Can't speculate on anything else.

Hawks added one Diamondback attack kid. True will have at least 5 or 6 Diamondback kids. True is having supplemental tryouts as they still need more kids. Crabs have a few spots open.

Heard Diamondbacks will be playing down under Greenhornets. They have rescinded offers made to their starters that went to True.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks added one Diamondback attack kid. True will have at least 5 or 6 Diamondback kids. True is having supplemental tryouts as they still need more kids. Crabs have a few spots open.

Heard Diamondbacks will be playing down under Greenhornets. They have rescinded offers made to their starters that went to True.

That is a shame. The Diamondbacks had some quality wins like repeated wins against BBL and others in HOCO. Why did this happen?

Heard Hawks also added another stud middie from the shore as well. Rich get Richer!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard Hawks also added another stud middie from the shore as well. Rich get Richer!

Are you really referring to a 12 year old kid as a stud? Wow you have completely lost your mind.... Enjoy your craziness now... High School brings on new challenges and every kid catches up... No one cares who the best 6th grade team is in Maryland..... No one cares and it really does not matter....

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

Agreed!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

AYLC goalie

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

A lot more goalies out there than just the 91 and Looney’s goalies.

They had too many kids (24) and had some challenges playing all of them. I heard they had a big attack kid that joined last year from the Canons. The kid could take on two to three defenders and still score, but the coach barely used him during HOCO as he was playing favorites.

They started winning at the summer tournaments as some of the kids on the team improved as well as giving that big kid significant playing time. From what I was told, in most of the games he was double teamed a lot and that created opportunities for the other attack kids to score with no defenders on them.

Aren’t they supposed to be 11 years old entering 6th grade? Oh i guess I forgot to account for the extra/holdback age

AYLC Goalie joined the Hawks.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

AYLC goalie.

Does anybody know anything about BLC?

BLC has not had tryouts yet.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I completely agree that:

-Elite players typically do not become great coaches

-Great coaches typically were not elite players

I feel that this is true for every sport

👆🏻

There's way more examples of former great players who failed in coaching than ones who have had success.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks added one Diamondback attack kid. True will have at least 5 or 6 Diamondback kids. True is having supplemental tryouts as they still need more kids. Crabs have a few spots open.

Heard Diamondbacks will be playing down under Greenhornets. They have rescinded offers made to their starters that went to True.

I heard 9 Diamondbacks went to True

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard Hawks also added another stud middie from the shore as well. Rich get Richer!

Are you really referring to a 12 year old kid as a stud? Wow you have completely lost your mind.... Enjoy your craziness now... High School brings on new challenges and every kid catches up... No one cares who the best 6th grade team is in Maryland..... No one cares and it really does not matter....

Who is 12?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

BLC has not had tryouts yet.

Next Level just had their first night tonight.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks added one Diamondback attack kid. True will have at least 5 or 6 Diamondback kids. True is having supplemental tryouts as they still need more kids. Crabs have a few spots open.

Heard Diamondbacks will be playing down under Greenhornets. They have rescinded offers made to their starters that went to True.

I heard 9 Diamondbacks went to True

I guess they will play AAA then

Anyone heard anything about FCA? I’ve heard some FCA helmets have been popping up at a lot of tryouts in the area.

Hold on, diamomdbacks went 0-7 and you’re excited about 9 kids going to true??? Seriously??? Haha...

Here is a good one...what do u get add a diamondback, rockfish and sidewinder???

Aylc....part 2, which is called True....

Save ur money guys!!!!!

91 is going to roll this year!!!!!

We have a big lefty attack!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hold on, diamomdbacks went 0-7 and you’re excited about 9 kids going to true??? Seriously??? Haha...

Here is a good one...what do u get add a diamondback, rockfish and sidewinder???

Aylc....part 2, which is called True....

Save ur money guys!!!!!

91 is going to roll this year!!!!!

We have a big lefty attack!!!

Whoever you are, I want to hang out with you. You are hilarious.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard Hawks also added another stud middie from the shore as well. Rich get Richer!

Are you really referring to a 12 year old kid as a stud? Wow you have completely lost your mind.... Enjoy your craziness now... High School brings on new challenges and every kid catches up... No one cares who the best 6th grade team is in Maryland..... No one cares and it really does not matter....

Who is 12?

Maybe the big lefty attack that went to 91 that we’ve heard about several times.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hold on, diamomdbacks went 0-7 and you’re excited about 9 kids going to true??? Seriously??? Haha...

Here is a good one...what do u get add a diamondback, rockfish and sidewinder???

Aylc....part 2, which is called True....

Save ur money guys!!!!!

91 is going to roll this year!!!!!

We have a big lefty attack!!!

Whoever you are, I want to hang out with you. You are hilarious.

Must be the "big" lefty attackman or his father. Ridiculous.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They had too many kids (24) and had some challenges playing all of them. I heard they had a big attack kid that joined last year from the Canons. The kid could take on two to three defenders and still score, but the coach barely used him during HOCO as he was playing favorites.

They started winning at the summer tournaments as some of the kids on the team improved as well as giving that big kid significant playing time. From what I was told, in most of the games he was double teamed a lot and that created opportunities for the other attack kids to score with no defenders on them.

You have no clue what so ever

First off he starts and hardly came off the field
Second, the coach plays the best kids period. This isnt rec ball where everyone gets a turn
Third, started winning at summer???? Hawks went 42-0 going back to last September
Lastly, too many kids please. The team has depth and any kid can leave and go start for any club in MD.

FACTS!!

O's hat guy

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

A lot more goalies out there than just the 91 and Looney’s goalies.

Not any good ones!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hold on, diamomdbacks went 0-7 and you’re excited about 9 kids going to true??? Seriously??? Haha...

Here is a good one...what do u get add a diamondback, rockfish and sidewinder???

Aylc....part 2, which is called True....

Save ur money guys!!!!!

91 is going to roll this year!!!!!

We have a big lefty attack!!!

Whoever you are, I want to hang out with you. You are hilarious.

Must be the "big" lefty attackman or his father. Ridiculous.

Wasnt he at Looneys - dad yelled shoot all the time and coached the offense from the sidelines

I agree with you. The diamondbacks coach took on a lot of Rockfish kids last year to the displeasure of the parents that had been on the team previously ("so called football parents"). They felt those Rockfish kids were bad and had this ego that their kids were elite and better than the rest of the kids as in the previous year in HOCO they were second in the elite division behind the hawks.

The parents of those kids left the team to True as they felt their kids were all that. The coach was pressured a lot to give them significant playing time over the other kids and they saw the field a lot, but did not make any difference -- hence the 0-7 record.

The 9 kids can go to True and I believe it's going to be the same results.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard Hawks also added another stud middie from the shore as well. Rich get Richer!

Are you really referring to a 12 year old kid as a stud? Wow you have completely lost your mind.... Enjoy your craziness now... High School brings on new challenges and every kid catches up... No one cares who the best 6th grade team is in Maryland..... No one cares and it really does not matter....

Who is 12?

Maybe the big lefty attack that went to 91 that we’ve heard about several times.

Odd that no one knows who this big stud lefty attack is, when a player like that would stick out and every dad in the 2026 division who chimes in on this board would know who it is. So where did he come from? Who is he? Or is this like a Big Foot kind of deal? People say he exists, but does he really?

Trust me you will find out soon enough about 91. Really not a weak spot on the team. As far as FCA players at other tryouts?? Who cares!! Do they really have any talent anyone would want?? Played them twice and not impressed. FCA and Crabs time has come and gone.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The lefty attack 91 got was the tiny one from Roughriders. I would hardly call him big.

Rough Riders is rec league correct?

Are you serious? Hawks added the AYLC goalie and the big attackmen from Diamondbacks. I'll believe it when I see it. Team was already loaded

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

A lot more goalies out there than just the 91 and Looney’s goalies.

Not any good ones!!!!!!!

LOL Care to make a wager.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

A lot more goalies out there than just the 91 and Looney’s goalies.

Not any good ones!!!!!!!

LOL Care to make a wager.

We arent talking AAA here. Elite was 91, Looneys and Hawks netminders

This 91 dad cracks me up!!!! Didn't he say the say thing about 91 last year, but at the end of the day they failed to deliver and ALWAYS used mother nature as an excuse...too windy, too hot, too sunny......honestly, you're team is too SOFT...just saying.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Are you serious? Hawks added the AYLC goalie and the big attackmen from Diamondbacks. I'll believe it when I see it. Team was already loaded

And one more surprise

First of all the kid coming from the cannons only started that one game because the other attackmen were sick and they had no choice but to put him. Secondly diamondbacks did take to many players the coach was pressured by the rockfish parents. Lastly he didn't get a lot of playing time for example in the FCA game he only got 35 seconds! Oh and by the way I think me a diamondback parent would know more about him than a 91 dad. I will be on the sidelines bayhawks hat. Hope that stud attackmen works out for you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Are you serious? Hawks added the AYLC goalie and the big attackmen from Diamondbacks. I'll believe it when I see it. Team was already loaded

And one more surprise

Shoes and socks for the balded headed cavemen

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The lefty attack 91 got was the tiny one from Roughriders. I would hardly call him big.

Rough Riders is rec league correct?

AAA in HoCo

True wont be any better than diamondbacks. I know this because one of the coaches on diamondbacks has left to True. This is Dave Daniels and all of the football kids on diamondbacks with a couple of kids from different club teams that probably wont make a difference. I have good one what do you get with Dave Daniels and True Daddy Ball.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Enlighten us on which goalie left their team to play Hawks. 91 and Looneys goalie arent making that drive

A lot more goalies out there than just the 91 and Looney’s goalies.

Not any good ones!!!!!!!

LOL Care to make a wager.

We arent talking AAA here. Elite was 91, Looneys and Hawks netminders

LOL let me know when your kid is available to shoot. Bring cash!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

First of all the kid coming from the cannons only started that one game because the other attackmen were sick and they had no choice but to put him. Secondly diamondbacks did take to many players the coach was pressured by the rockfish parents. Lastly he didn't get a lot of playing time for example in the FCA game he only got 35 seconds! Oh and by the way I think me a diamondback parent would know more about him than a 91 dad. I will be on the sidelines bayhawks hat. Hope that stud attackmen works out for you.

Just curious, was there a reason why he did not get that much playing time? Are you staying with the diamondbacks?

keep telling yourself that little johnnie will catch up. it will happen it you keep a positive outlook, high school will be much different...

hawks carried 18 and that is why they did so well. it was a legit 18. others had better top end talent but the drop off was dramatic

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone heard anything about FCA? I’ve heard some FCA helmets have been popping up at a lot of tryouts in the area.

Apparently they made a lot of changes and upgraded their attack and midfield. My guess is what you are seeing are those that didn't make the team. There defense is solid so if they added some offensive weapons that will be improved.

he didn't play much because he's lazy, big and slow as the day is long, ball dies in his stick, and he doesn't ride. Other than that he's awesome!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

hawks carried 18 and that is why they did so well. it was a legit 18. others had better top end talent but the drop off was dramatic

I would love hear who had better top end talent. I'll wait because this will be good

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True wont be any better than diamondbacks. I know this because one of the coaches on diamondbacks has left to True. This is Dave Daniels and all of the football kids on diamondbacks with a couple of kids from different club teams that probably wont make a difference. I have good one what do you get with Dave Daniels and True Daddy Ball.

Who?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True wont be any better than diamondbacks. I know this because one of the coaches on diamondbacks has left to True. This is Dave Daniels and all of the football kids on diamondbacks with a couple of kids from different club teams that probably wont make a difference. I have good one what do you get with Dave Daniels and True Daddy Ball.

Who?

Mike Jones !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

hawks carried 18 and that is why they did so well. it was a legit 18. others had better top end talent but the drop off was dramatic

Ummmmmm, who had better top end talent? They beat everyone with their top end talent and their depth.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True wont be any better than diamondbacks. I know this because one of the coaches on diamondbacks has left to True. This is Dave Daniels and all of the football kids on diamondbacks with a couple of kids from different club teams that probably wont make a difference. I have good one what do you get with Dave Daniels and True Daddy Ball.

Who?

Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez Nuuuuuuuts

Originally Posted by Anonymous

hawks carried 18 and that is why they did so well. it was a legit 18. others had better top end talent but the drop off was dramatic

Mr. Anonymous what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

But is RR actually any good?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

But is RR actually any good?

Competitive in their division.

Trivia time

Which 2026 Team is undefeated against Hawks?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

But is RR actually any good?

Rick Ross ?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Trivia time

Which 2026 Team is undefeated against Hawks?

PLC

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Trivia time

Which 2026 Team is undefeated against Hawks?

😴 You really need to find a new audience.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Trivia time

Which 2026 Team is undefeated against Hawks?

Just because someone really wants this answer to feel good about themselves, the answer is PLC from 2 years ago. The Hawks were a different team then, they either cut or lost players and gained atleast 6 at the beginning of the 2018/2019 season. Hawks 2018/2019 were the best team around. There is no denying that. Anyone who tries to deny that or put claims against that is just seething with jealousy. They played teams from all over and proved time and time again, they were the team to beat- yet no one did. That 2018/2019 team was simply incredible. Let them have their year. No one can take that from them. Don’t understand why people are even trying.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Trivia time

Which 2026 Team is undefeated against Hawks?

Just because someone really wants this answer to feel good about themselves, the answer is PLC from 2 years ago. The Hawks were a different team then, they either cut or lost players and gained atleast 6 at the beginning of the 2018/2019 season. Hawks 2018/2019 were the best team around. There is no denying that. Anyone who tries to deny that or put claims against that is just seething with jealousy. They played teams from all over and proved time and time again, they were the team to beat- yet no one did. That 2018/2019 team was simply incredible. Let them have their year. No one can take that from them. Don’t understand why people are even trying.

Good Lord, get over yourself. No one cares about the Hawks but the Hawks. The only people who talk about the Hawks on here are the Hawks, and the 91 dad. No one else cares!!!!!

BLC tryouts are tonight anybody no anything about who will be there

Last I checked, Laxachusetts was undefeated against the Hawks. Didn’t they beat them the last game of the year in 2018? They are 1-0 against them. And I believe they have the title of National Champs. Get over yourself Hawks. Lots of good lax played in places not named Maryland.

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Last I checked, Laxachusetts was undefeated against the Hawks. Didn’t they beat them the last game of the year in 2018? They are 1-0 against them. And I believe they have the title of National Champs. Get over yourself Hawks. Lots of good lax played in places not named Maryland.

dream on laxachusetts daddy...watched you get mauled by the tigers at nlf semi...you weren't even good enough this year to make it to play us.& yuo lost to eclipse and who else? be honest you would be lucky to be top 5. hawks undisputed #1 and alone at #1.

To Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous. This is Dave Daniels and for you to post as anonymous and talk about 11 year old kids is sad. What is your name and address and I can swing by and we can discuss it.
If you were around and can recall, I was not the Head Coach nor had a voice this past season when we went 0-7 in HOCO.
The year before I was the Head Coach and we went to the championship against the Hawks.
Also, get your facts straight before posting as I am not coaching the 2026 True Annapolis team.
I look forward to seeing you on the field.
DAVE DANIELS

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

And lemme guess, the big lefty attack stud will score the winner.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

shouldnt 91 worry first about beating powerhouses like evolve looneys hoco teams you lose to before worrying about hawks? there might be a division in virginia that you can do real good in

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

TX kids wont be able to play in Hoco, just ask your director. Sad that you are excited about it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

Are they getting him a step ladder to help

Originally Posted by Anonymous

To Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous. This is Dave Daniels and for you to post as anonymous and talk about 11 year old kids is sad. What is your name and address and I can swing by and we can discuss it.
If you were around and can recall, I was not the Head Coach nor had a voice this past season when we went 0-7 in HOCO.
The year before I was the Head Coach and we went to the championship against the Hawks.
Also, get your facts straight before posting as I am not coaching the 2026 True Annapolis team.
I look forward to seeing you on the field.
DAVE DANIELS

👌🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

11 year old children’s names should NOT be posted - whether everyone knows who they are or not.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2020 HOCO final for 2026. Hawks vs. 91. With the addition of our Texas kids 91 pulls it out with a stellar performance by 91 goalie who shuts Harry down!!!

Did they move from Texas for Team 91? Or are you flying them in on sundays.

LXC 1
Hawks 0

(Only time they faced each other)

Must make you but hurt to see that. Oh, NLF National Champs too! Hope you enjoy that Naptown title against a bunch of nobodies.

LXC could not even get to the finals in the one tournament they could have played the Hawks....
Just sayin

Originally Posted by Anonymous

LXC 1
Hawks 0

(Only time they faced each other)

Must make you but hurt to see that. Oh, NLF National Champs too! Hope you enjoy that Naptown title against a bunch of nobodies.

Again during the 2017-2018 season. Hawks had a different team 2018-2019. And apparently LXC did too as they didn’t even make it to the finals to play the Hawks this year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

LXC 1
Hawks 0

(Only time they faced each other)

Must make you but hurt to see that. Oh, NLF National Champs too! Hope you enjoy that Naptown title against a bunch of nobodies.

Again during the 2017-2018 season. Hawks had a different team 2018-2019. And apparently LXC did too as they didn’t even make it to the finals to play the Hawks this year.

No one but Hawks parents cares.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

LXC 1
Hawks 0

(Only time they faced each other)

Must make you but hurt to see that. Oh, NLF National Champs too! Hope you enjoy that Naptown title against a bunch of nobodies.

Again during the 2017-2018 season. Hawks had a different team 2018-2019. And apparently LXC did too as they didn’t even make it to the finals to play the Hawks this year.

Ouch.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

LXC 1
Hawks 0

(Only time they faced each other)

Must make you but hurt to see that. Oh, NLF National Champs too! Hope you enjoy that Naptown title against a bunch of nobodies.

Again during the 2017-2018 season. Hawks had a different team 2018-2019. And apparently LXC did too as they didn’t even make it to the finals to play the Hawks this year.

No one but Hawks parents cares.

Clearly people care- they are talking about beating the Hawks in 1 game in Summer of 2018.

In other news, powerhouse True is having supplemental tryouts.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In other news, powerhouse True is having supplemental tryouts.

No truer story could be truer. True story.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In other news, powerhouse True is having supplemental tryouts.

No truer story could be truer. True story.

Recycling the same 50 kids through 6 different club teams is not working out. No way, not possible. This county needs 4 club teams total. North, South, East and West. The rest are rec teams

True is a waste of time, save your money diamondbacks 2.0, 0-7 in hoco.

Anybody know about diamondbacks heard they wont have a team neither will the 2025 diamondbacks. Heard the kids went to true 10 kids, sidewinders a little bit, and some to aylc (the goalie and a defender). I saw a kid from diamondbacks at Bethesda tryouts he looked really good. I think if he gets the deal he might accept

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anybody know about diamondbacks heard they wont have a team neither will the 2025 diamondbacks. Heard the kids went to true 10 kids, sidewinders a little bit, and some to aylc (the goalie and a defender). I saw a kid from diamondbacks at Bethesda tryouts he looked really good. I think if he gets the deal he might accept

Who cares about AAA, AA and rec laxcrosse - hit the wall kids mommy and daddy can take you to 7 tryouts and the results are the same

Originally Posted by Anonymous

To Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous. This is Dave Daniels and for you to post as anonymous and talk about 11 year old kids is sad. What is your name and address and I can swing by and we can discuss it.
If you were around and can recall, I was not the Head Coach nor had a voice this past season when we went 0-7 in HOCO.
The year before I was the Head Coach and we went to the championship against the Hawks.
Also, get your facts straight before posting as I am not coaching the 2026 True Annapolis team.
I look forward to seeing you on the field.
DAVE DANIELS

👌🏻

Can you wear a name tag because I dont think anyone knows who you are?

Does anyone know if there are supplemental tryouts. We had tryouts 2 times at 6 different places and not ready to make the commitment. Need more tryouts

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anybody know about diamondbacks heard they wont have a team neither will the 2025 diamondbacks. Heard the kids went to true 10 kids, sidewinders a little bit, and some to aylc (the goalie and a defender). I saw a kid from diamondbacks at Bethesda tryouts he looked really good. I think if he gets the deal he might accept

Email the directors and ask. You have a better chance of getting a straight answer. But here is my 2¢ since you didn’t ask for it. Too many clubs. Talent dilutes. Clubs fold. Unfortunately it is now the norm. Diamondbacks is probably gone thanks to yet another club starting up, and in two years time, True will be folding teams as well. Just like Eastside, just like Peninsula.
It’s a shame for the players, because this is all about the parents and their egos, not the kids, especially at 2025,26,27 and 28 levels. Here’s some advice, don’t sink $2K into a new club that has no roots. Stick to the clubs that have been around for longer than 10 years, that have solid recruiting in place for the high school teams, that have history.

PLC is holding its last tryout on Sunday

PLC is a great local Club with oustanding leadership and coaching. Dont be left out!

EO

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC is holding its last tryout on Sunday

PLC is a great local Club with oustanding leadership and coaching. Dont be left out!

EO

Don't be left out this year when they fold the team next year like they did last year. It's too funny!!

What about the other elite teams? Did they get bigger, smaller, better, worse, fold?

Apparently the big diamondbacks attack, went to Next Level. Who plan on being in elite bracket this year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC is holding its last tryout on Sunday

PLC is a great local Club with oustanding leadership and coaching. Dont be left out!

EO

Don't be left out this year when they fold the team next year like they did last year. It's too funny!!

Nothing has folded except Bay Dogs. PLC is fielding teams at every age group including high school. Cant say that for AYLC!

EO

Sidewinders Final Tryout is this weekend

Fangs out!!!

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

I wouldn't expect a whole lot of changes. Maybe Next level or VLC take the Diamondbacks spot in Elite? Sidewinders move up to AAA and 3D drops down to AA? It probably depends where they put True.

Diamondbacks wont be in Elite
Next Level should be in Elite
I dont see any real changes - maybe AYLC comes up

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

I'll take a crack at it :

Elite -

Hawks
91
Looneys
Bethesda
Madlax
FCA
Next Level
VLC

AAA -

Crabs
Roughriders
3d Virginia
Darkhorse
True
Green Hornets
Sidewinders
FLC

Originally Posted by Anonymous

To Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous. This is Dave Daniels and for you to post as anonymous and talk about 11 year old kids is sad. What is your name and address and I can swing by and we can discuss it.
If you were around and can recall, I was not the Head Coach nor had a voice this past season when we went 0-7 in HOCO.
The year before I was the Head Coach and we went to the championship against the Hawks.
Also, get your facts straight before posting as I am not coaching the 2026 True Annapolis team.
I look forward to seeing you on the field.
DAVE DANIELS

👌🏻

Can you wear a name tag because I dont think anyone knows who you are?

That was Dave Daniels

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

I'll take a crack at it :

Elite -

Hawks
91
Looneys
Bethesda
Madlax
FCA
Next Level
VLC

AAA -

Crabs
Roughriders
3d Virginia
Darkhorse
True
Green Hornets
Sidewinders
FLC

Where is AYLC?

Did Crabs lose players? Why would they drop down. And unless Next Level acquired talent, they should stay AAA.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

I'll take a crack at it :

Elite -

Hawks
91
Looneys
Bethesda
Madlax
FCA
Next Level
VLC

AAA -

Crabs
Roughriders
3d Virginia
Darkhorse
True
Green Hornets
Sidewinders
FLC

Where is AYLC?

AA

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

I'll take a crack at it :

Elite -

Hawks
91
Looneys
Bethesda
Madlax
FCA
Next Level
VLC

AAA -

Crabs
Roughriders
3d Virginia
Darkhorse
True
Green Hornets
Sidewinders
FLC

This one looks good. I will be very interested to see if Crabs go down to AAA, thought they had to be locked in to Elite because of the brand name. AYLC not mentioned despite being in AAA championship last year. Do they go up or down?
Anyone have information on the league on Saturdays at St Pauls. MPL Is that a quality

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Did Crabs lose players? Why would they drop down. And unless Next Level acquired talent, they should stay AAA.

So going 1-5 with your only win against the 0-6 team who folded in the offseason is reason to STAY in Elite ?

They could have stayed the same and wouldnt deserve to be there. They won over the summer when playing down against AAA level teams and couldnt even beat all of them.

They did lose players, and probably gained a few holdbacks from their 2025 team as is their M.O. You should have to prove you belong in Elite based on what you did the previous year. Thats why Next Level ( who won AAA ) and VLC should go up to Elite. Sidewinders and FLC were the top of AA and should have the chance to compete at AAA this year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Did Crabs lose players? Why would they drop down. And unless Next Level acquired talent, they should stay AAA.

So going 1-5 with your only win against the 0-6 team who folded in the offseason is reason to STAY in Elite ?

They could have stayed the same and wouldnt deserve to be there. They won over the summer when playing down against AAA level teams and couldnt even beat all of them.

They did lose players, and probably gained a few holdbacks from their 2025 team as is their M.O. You should have to prove you belong in Elite based on what you did the previous year. Thats why Next Level ( who won AAA ) and VLC should go up to Elite. Sidewinders and FLC were the top of AA and should have the chance to compete at AAA this year.

One losing season in elite doesn't constitute a move down. Look at 91. And if they did acquire reclassed kids, then even more reason to stay put. Plus Daddy Crab won’t allow AAA.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Let's talk some lacrosse instead of taking jabs at teams, players and parents. What teams are gong to make up the Elite Hoco bracket this year and what ones will be going AAA. This is a sincere question. Not trolling. Is anyone going to move up or down. Very curious on people's thoughts.

I'll take a crack at it :

Elite -

Hawks
91
Looneys
Bethesda
Madlax
FCA
Next Level
VLC

AAA -

Crabs
Roughriders
3d Virginia
Darkhorse
True
Green Hornets
Sidewinders
FLC

Where is AYLC?

If you believe what you read here....they've lost enough talent to Hawks and True to not be competitive at AAA this coming year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Did Crabs lose players? Why would they drop down. And unless Next Level acquired talent, they should stay AAA.

So going 1-5 with your only win against the 0-6 team who folded in the offseason is reason to STAY in Elite ?

They could have stayed the same and wouldnt deserve to be there. They won over the summer when playing down against AAA level teams and couldnt even beat all of them.

They did lose players, and probably gained a few holdbacks from their 2025 team as is their M.O. You should have to prove you belong in Elite based on what you did the previous year. Thats why Next Level ( who won AAA ) and VLC should go up to Elite. Sidewinders and FLC were the top of AA and should have the chance to compete at AAA this year.

One losing season in elite doesn't constitute a move down. Look at 91. And if they did acquire reclassed kids, then even more reason to stay put. Plus Daddy Crab won’t allow AAA.

Even when it was their ONLY season as a team ?

With all this talk about the new team True Annapolis, how much does it cost and who are their coaches?

Heard they're still having tryouts this weekend and might have my son got over.

Strange they don't post that info-huh?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

To Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous. This is Dave Daniels and for you to post as anonymous and talk about 11 year old kids is sad. What is your name and address and I can swing by and we can discuss it.
If you were around and can recall, I was not the Head Coach nor had a voice this past season when we went 0-7 in HOCO.
The year before I was the Head Coach and we went to the championship against the Hawks.
Also, get your facts straight before posting as I am not coaching the 2026 True Annapolis team.
I look forward to seeing you on the field.
DAVE DANIELS

👌🏻

Can you wear a name tag because I dont think anyone knows who you are?

That was Dave Daniels

Again if Dave Daniels walked onto the field I wouldnt know who he was?

True sent out and email blast about tryouts this weekend as well as Sidewinders

Next Level and Bethesda will add players - they will be good next year

The donkeys are still having tryouts and Elite teams are booking hotels for Summer already

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The donkeys are still having tryouts and Elite teams are booking hotels for Summer already

Hello ∂-bag. You are nowhere near as knowledgeable as you think you are.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Did Crabs lose players? Why would they drop down. And unless Next Level acquired talent, they should stay AAA.

So going 1-5 with your only win against the 0-6 team who folded in the offseason is reason to STAY in Elite ?

They could have stayed the same and wouldnt deserve to be there. They won over the summer when playing down against AAA level teams and couldnt even beat all of them.

They did lose players, and probably gained a few holdbacks from their 2025 team as is their M.O. You should have to prove you belong in Elite based on what you did the previous year. Thats why Next Level ( who won AAA ) and VLC should go up to Elite. Sidewinders and FLC were the top of AA and should have the chance to compete at AAA this year.

The HOCO league is set by a competition committee made up of the top clubs. This is not determined by previous record or summer results. First, last year's 91 MD team one won game in three years and remained elite due to the club owner. VLC is owned by Crabs and will not put the team in Elite and Crabs in AAA that just won't happen. Elite is a marketing hammerhead and messing with it effects $$$. The other clubs will never allow one club to have two teams in Elite.

True took over MD Wolfpack and I didn’t see any results there. In fact. What makes everyone so sure that this new True project is going to be successful?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Did Crabs lose players? Why would they drop down. And unless Next Level acquired talent, they should stay AAA.

So going 1-5 with your only win against the 0-6 team who folded in the offseason is reason to STAY in Elite ?

They could have stayed the same and wouldnt deserve to be there. They won over the summer when playing down against AAA level teams and couldnt even beat all of them.

They did lose players, and probably gained a few holdbacks from their 2025 team as is their M.O. You should have to prove you belong in Elite based on what you did the previous year. Thats why Next Level ( who won AAA ) and VLC should go up to Elite. Sidewinders and FLC were the top of AA and should have the chance to compete at AAA this year.

The HOCO league is set by a competition committee made up of the top clubs. This is not determined by previous record or summer results. First, last year's 91 MD team one won game in three years and remained elite due to the club owner. VLC is owned by Crabs and will not put the team in Elite and Crabs in AAA that just won't happen. Elite is a marketing hammerhead and messing with it effects $$$. The other clubs will never allow one club to have two teams in Elite.

Understand politics are in play, but...if the best 8 teams are in it, Crabs is not and VLC is. Crabs did not play elite in the 25 division last year.

I think the parents and the owners care more about division placement than the boys. My son plays for VLC and he and his teammates had a blast playing in AAA last spring and winning most of their games. They have added some good new players, and have matured as a team, and have an elite level goalie, so I think that they would do fine in Elite next spring if they are put there. But the competition in AAA is not bad either and I would be fine staying there, maybe winning the division, and then moving up to Elite after another year or two of recruiting upgrades. Nobody has earned a D1 scholarship by peaking in 6th grade!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think the parents and the owners care more about division placement than the boys. My son plays for VLC and he and his teammates had a blast playing in AAA last spring and winning most of their games. They have added some good new players, and have matured as a team, and have an elite level goalie, so I think that they would do fine in Elite next spring if they are put there. But the competition in AAA is not bad either and I would be fine staying there, maybe winning the division, and then moving up to Elite after another year or two of recruiting upgrades. Nobody has earned a D1 scholarship by peaking in 6th grade!

A parent who gets it!

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

And Drivers Licenses ...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

That is because they are close to the age of other college bound student athlete's

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

Those offers mean absolutely nothing.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

Those offers mean absolutely nothing.

SMH

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

This Hawks team is the greatest group of talent we've ever seen! They will never lose a game! Parents should be proud.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

This Hawks team is the greatest group of talent we've ever seen! They will never lose a game! Parents should be proud.

Ok big daddy

And just like that, there is the story of the apple falling from the tree!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

Go Hawks Go! Greatest team in the history of youth sports! The rest of you should just quit playing!

Hawks blow.
Will be 3rd in HOCO this year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

And Drivers Licenses ...

And should be proud as all have already registered for selective service . Well Done lads !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

How dense is this conversation, kids can't commit till junior year now. NO kid that is 11 has any offer, get real.....you guys have seriously lost your mind....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

Wait - you thought I was serious? It’s called sarcasm. there are no D1 scholarships being given out to hawks 2026 players. My God you all have lost it. Signed a Hawks parent

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

Pretty sure you're the joke. There needs to be a sarcasm font.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

This must be a comedy routine or some really bad acting. Offers ??? LOL.. Why stop at imaginary college rumor offers..Why not go straight to Pro drafts with a bonus ! That way it will be a great " feel good moment " with money !

Hopefully this is comedy and not a bunch of nitwits arguing over imaginary offers that arent allowed until 11th grade for D1 lax.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

This must be a comedy routine or some really bad acting. Offers ??? LOL.. Why stop at imaginary college rumor offers..Why not go straight to Pro drafts with a bonus ! That way it will be a great " feel good moment " with money !

Hopefully this is comedy and not a bunch of nitwits arguing over imaginary offers that arent allowed until 11th grade for D1 lax.

I liked the Napoleon Dynamite reference. Made me laugh. Well played.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Wait - you thought I was serious? It’s called sarcasm. there are no D1 scholarships being given out to hawks 2026 players. My God you all have lost it. Signed a Hawks parent

Don’t worry Hawks parent, those of us who knew it was sarcasm knew it was you.

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

Talk about a miserable Monday. My son's offer from UNC was rescinded this morning. At least he still has Cornell, OSU, UND and Georgetown as options.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

Talk about a miserable Monday. My son's offer from UNC was rescinded this morning. At least he still has Cornell, OSU, UND and Georgetown as options.

When is his official visit to UND? Hopefully during an Irish home game.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

Talk about a miserable Monday. My son's offer from UNC was rescinded this morning. At least he still has Cornell, OSU, UND and Georgetown as options.

I guess he was not good enough to get attention from UVA and Duke? Have him hit the wall.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This actually not true. There are at least 10 Hawks 2026 players that already have D1 offers.

I heard one of them has offers from five different top D1 programs.

A few of them actually do. Offers are from Get, Your, F*%#ing, Rumors, Straight. And when you do, you’ll realize these boys were all born in 2007/2008 and work their tails off to succeed. There’s no secrets, no middle school hold backs- just good old fashioned talent, size, grit and coaching.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.

Talk about a miserable Monday. My son's offer from UNC was rescinded this morning. At least he still has Cornell, OSU, UND and Georgetown as options.

I guess he was not good enough to get attention from UVA and Duke? Have him hit the wall.

He wants to go to school up North. His girlfriend is going to play soccer at Penn State so he is hoping to get a look from them as well.

I hope you understand those offers are completely worthless and can be rescinded at any moment for any reason because they are not binding in any way at this age. Yeah it’s a feel good moment when little Johnny gets that D1 offer when he’s 11 years old...until all the boys hit high school, and size and strength start to even out, and it becomes painfully obvious that little Johnny may have peaked too early, and the next thing you know he’s playing D3 at a community college if he’s lucky, but just knows his team would have won states if coach had put him in because he can throw a football over them mountains.

Get real talking about D1 offers to 11 year olds. It’s a win-win for the school. If they’re lucky the kid pans out and was so hyped about his offer at 11 years old that he honors his commitment and attends the university. More likely the kid won’t pan out, and the school will then rescind that offer with the quickness.

What a joke. D1 offers. I can’t laugh at you hard enough.[/quote]

Talk about a miserable Monday. My son's offer from UNC was rescinded this morning. At least he still has Cornell, OSU, UND and Georgetown as options.
[/quote]
I guess he was not good enough to get attention from UVA and Duke? Have him hit the wall.[/quote]

He wants to go to school up North. His girlfriend is going to play soccer at Penn State so he is hoping to get a look from them as well.[/quote]

He's only 11, he has time to catch their eye.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Is there a reason Crabs can't pull the players these other Baltimore County teams are getting?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Is there a reason Crabs can't pull the players these other Baltimore County teams are getting?

Agree in HOCO it is Hawks then Looneys #2...after that: BLC, Diamondbacks, Crabs, 91md going off summer tournaments results

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

Yes...
Crabs blow...

Looneys?
Really?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Based on what you saw at tryouts? Stalking, or trying out for every elite team because your kid is that good?
Don’t answer that. It was sarcasm, I know the answer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories

Or weekly practices starting in less than 2 weeks. Fall tournaments. Winter weekly practices, outside. Practice 3X/ week starting on February. Early spring tournaments. Spring league against top competition. 4 top summer tournaments. Combine that with a team of excellent lacrosse players and great coaching, that's the equation. You end up with a dominant team of players that believe in themselves, their teammates and their coaches.

Practice in 2 weeks? We just finished tryouts

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Practice in 2 weeks? We just finished tryouts

yes. less than 2 weeks

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Practice in 2 weeks? We just finished tryouts

PLC has tournament and practice schedules out already. Your program needs to catch up. Tell your director to hit the wall

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories

Or weekly practices starting in less than 2 weeks. Fall tournaments. Winter weekly practices, outside. Practice 3X/ week starting on February. Early spring tournaments. Spring league against top competition. 4 top summer tournaments. Combine that with a team of excellent lacrosse players and great coaching, that's the equation. You end up with a dominant team of players that believe in themselves, their teammates and their coaches.

Plus the kids born before 10/07, they help too.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.[/quote]

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments [/quote]

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?
[/quote]

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories [/quote]

Or weekly practices starting in less than 2 weeks. Fall tournaments. Winter weekly practices, outside. Practice 3X/ week starting on February. Early spring tournaments. Spring league against top competition. 4 top summer tournaments. Combine that with a team of excellent lacrosse players and great coaching, that's the equation. You end up with a dominant team of players that believe in themselves, their teammates and their coaches.[/quote]

Plus the kids born before 10/07, they help too.[/quote]

Work harder on the field than you do making excuses.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories

Or weekly practices starting in less than 2 weeks. Fall tournaments. Winter weekly practices, outside. Practice 3X/ week starting on February. Early spring tournaments. Spring league against top competition. 4 top summer tournaments. Combine that with a team of excellent lacrosse players and great coaching, that's the equation. You end up with a dominant team of players that believe in themselves, their teammates and their coaches.

Plus the kids born before 10/07, they help too.

Work harder on the field than you do making excuses.

yes. less than 2 weeks

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories

Or weekly practices starting in less than 2 weeks. Fall tournaments. Winter weekly practices, outside. Practice 3X/ week starting on February. Early spring tournaments. Spring league against top competition. 4 top summer tournaments. Combine that with a team of excellent lacrosse players and great coaching, that's the equation. You end up with a dominant team of players that believe in themselves, their teammates and their coaches.

Plus the kids born before 10/07, they help too

Work harder on the field than you do making excuses.

Me too. So tired of hearing excuses on why they didnt hold their kid back and get an advantage, stop making excuses ...Hold Him Back !

Is there any lacrosse coach in MD who did not hold their kid back?? I know of no one who had a player in the private schools. NOT ONE !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Removing the Hawks from the equation so we don't need to hear the arguing about hold backs. Who were the big winners from tryouts. Not DC or VA, just MD 2026 teams. Interested to hear people's thoughts of how things shook out after tryouts and where teams stand.

Hawks are the clear #1 in this division followed by Looney's and 91. After that I think its pretty even but based on what I saw at tryouts this year FCA and 91 seemed to have the most talent; again I am excluding the Hawks. Both had athletic attack and midfield and I think these two team will have the best defenses; big and fast, at the 26 level. I was impressed with both tryouts.

Looneys and 91 has some really good kids. There are talented kids in the Elite division. Cant wait for the fall tournaments

based on summer play hawks, blc, looneys, diamondbacks, madlax, crabs, 91, aylc, vlc. who will it be this year?

Whoever has the most holdbacks..Very simple equation in MD.. Most Holdbacks= Most Victories

Or weekly practices starting in less than 2 weeks. Fall tournaments. Winter weekly practices, outside. Practice 3X/ week starting on February. Early spring tournaments. Spring league against top competition. 4 top summer tournaments. Combine that with a team of excellent lacrosse players and great coaching, that's the equation. You end up with a dominant team of players that believe in themselves, their teammates and their coaches.

Nope..Only works if you have holdbacks when playing other holdbacks teams. Heavily practiced On age lose out to holdbacks ..

FYI 9/07 birthdays are not holdbacks in Maryland and even if it was.... how on earth is a child born on 9/25 (just throwing that out) at an advantage to someone who was born on 10/2..... you think those 7 days is going to give that kid a holdbacks advantage? grow the heck up.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

FYI 9/07 birthdays are not holdbacks in Maryland and even if it was.... how on earth is a child born on 9/25 (just throwing that out) at an advantage to someone who was born on 10/2..... you think those 7 days is going to give that kid a holdbacks advantage? grow the heck up.

It doesn't matter what the MD school system or most other states use as the grade cut off date. IT ONLY MATTERS WHAT NY USES!!!!!!

FYI, 5 states use an age cut off date that doesn't fall in August or September.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

FYI 9/07 birthdays are not holdbacks in Maryland and even if it was.... how on earth is a child born on 9/25 (just throwing that out) at an advantage to someone who was born on 10/2..... you think those 7 days is going to give that kid a holdbacks advantage? grow the heck up.

It doesn't matter what the MD school system or most other states use as the grade cut off date. IT ONLY MATTERS WHAT NY USES!!!!!!

FYI, 5 states use an age cut off date that doesn't fall in August or September.

That's interesting. NY, NJ and whoever the other ones are should pipe down then.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

FYI 9/07 birthdays are not holdbacks in Maryland and even if it was.... how on earth is a child born on 9/25 (just throwing that out) at an advantage to someone who was born on 10/2..... you think those 7 days is going to give that kid a holdbacks advantage? grow the heck up.

It doesn't matter what the MD school system or most other states use as the grade cut off date. IT ONLY MATTERS WHAT NY USES!!!!!!

FYI, 5 states use an age cut off date that doesn't fall in August or September.

That's interesting. NY, NJ and whoever the other ones are should pipe down then.

With all of the complaining you would think that MD was the only one that didn't have the same age cut off as NY.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

FYI 9/07 birthdays are not holdbacks in Maryland and even if it was.... how on earth is a child born on 9/25 (just throwing that out) at an advantage to someone who was born on 10/2..... you think those 7 days is going to give that kid a holdbacks advantage? grow the heck up.

It doesn't matter what the MD school system or most other states use as the grade cut off date. IT ONLY MATTERS WHAT NY USES!!!!!!

FYI, 5 states use an age cut off date that doesn't fall in August or September.

That's interesting. NY, NJ and whoever the other ones are should pipe down then.

With all of the complaining you would think that MD was the only one that didn't have the same age cut off as NY.

OH MY GOD WHO CARES! If you can’t handle the holdbacks, DON’T PLAY A SPORT! Because you ain’t gettin away from it otherwise. Sheesh.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

FYI 9/07 birthdays are not holdbacks in Maryland and even if it was.... how on earth is a child born on 9/25 (just throwing that out) at an advantage to someone who was born on 10/2..... you think those 7 days is going to give that kid a holdbacks advantage? grow the heck up.

It doesn't matter what the MD school system or most other states use as the grade cut off date. IT ONLY MATTERS WHAT NY USES!!!!!!

FYI, 5 states use an age cut off date that doesn't fall in August or September.

That's interesting. NY, NJ and whoever the other ones are should pipe down then.

with all of the complaining you would think that MD was the only one that didn't have the same age cut off as NY.

OH MY GOD WHO CARES! If you can’t handle the holdbacks, DON’T PLAY A SPORT! Because you ain’t gettin away from it otherwise. Sheesh.

I agree,, Personally I think they should hold every child back that goes to school. Lets give everyone that chance..or better yet,,, Why go by grade, let anyone who wants play down a grade. Now that would be fair. playing up is for wimps

If you don't like the rules there are plenty of baseball teams in the area that would be more then willing to take your kid. So unless you want to pick a different sport, get used to it or hold your kid back a year. Either way, it's happening and nothing is changing so look at a way to embrace it instead of whine about it.

Season starts next weekend. Everyone getting excited? What happens with 91's new stud attackman. Do Looney's look to step back or forward and catch Hawks. Crabs and FCA still playing second fiddle to the the other 2 big boys. Where does AYLC go, what happens to PLC and everyone looking at True Annapolis, did they get a 2026 goalie? Does BLC step up. Who's moving up and down in AAA and Elite. What is Madlax going to do to get better?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Season starts next weekend. Everyone getting excited? What happens with 91's new stud attackman. Do Looney's look to step back or forward and catch Hawks. Crabs and FCA still playing second fiddle to the the other 2 big boys. Where does AYLC go, what happens to PLC and everyone looking at True Annapolis, did they get a 2026 goalie? Does BLC step up. Who's moving up and down in AAA and Elite. What is Madlax going to do to get better?

He isn’t a stud, but his dad thinks he is
No one is touching Hawks. They are the best in the whole wide world.
Crabs will either play down a division to rack up wins or will stay in elite with their newly reclassified 2025 players
Who is AYLC?
I thought PLC folded
True Annapolis will play AA
Fall records will predict movement between elite and AAA

Oct 20th - cant wait

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oct 20th - cant wait

Who is going?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oct 20th - cant wait

Who is going?

I don’t know, do you?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oct 20th - cant wait

Who is going?

I don’t know, do you?

No, that's why I asked.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oct 20th - cant wait

Who is going?

I don’t know, do you?

No, that's why I asked.

Asked what?

Teams still having tryouts?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Teams still having tryouts?

I would hope they had things wrapped up by now.

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

Did True 2026 Annapolis ever find a goalie for their team?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

You are way too obsessed if you are checking websites and rosters of a team you are not a part of. No Crabs or VLC rosters are posted for any age group. All the players have been notified and have copies of the rosters of the players on the teams they are a part of. If you needed to know the roster you would have it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

Crabs in the know, know. Better luck next year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

You are way too obsessed if you are checking websites and rosters of a team you are not a part of. No Crabs or VLC rosters are posted for any age group. All the players have been notified and have copies of the rosters of the players on the teams they are a part of. If you needed to know the roster you would have it.

Keep your top secret roster. You were irrelevant last year. You will be this year too.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

You are way too obsessed if you are checking websites and rosters of a team you are not a part of. No Crabs or VLC rosters are posted for any age group. All the players have been notified and have copies of the rosters of the players on the teams they are a part of. If you needed to know the roster you would have it.

Keep your top secret roster. You were irrelevant last year. You will be this year too.

Sorry you didnt make the top club in Baltimore. Hit The Wall !! maybe next year your son can put on a Crabs jersey and be proud ! .... now get to it !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

You are way too obsessed if you are checking websites and rosters of a team you are not a part of. No Crabs or VLC rosters are posted for any age group. All the players have been notified and have copies of the rosters of the players on the teams they are a part of. If you needed to know the roster you would have it.

Keep your top secret roster. You were irrelevant last year. You will be this year too.

Sorry you didnt make the top club in Baltimore. Hit The Wall !! maybe next year your son can put on a Crabs jersey and be proud ! .... now get to it !

You all did great last year in hoco. Keep up the good work.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sorry you didnt make the top club in Baltimore. Hit The Wall !! maybe next year your son can put on a Crabs jersey and be proud ! .... now get to it !

There is so much funny in this statement.
Thanks, but we will stay where we are.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

You are way too obsessed if you are checking websites and rosters of a team you are not a part of. No Crabs or VLC rosters are posted for any age group. All the players have been notified and have copies of the rosters of the players on the teams they are a part of. If you needed to know the roster you would have it.

Keep your top secret roster. You were irrelevant last year. You will be this year too.

Sorry you didnt make the top club in Baltimore. Hit The Wall !! maybe next year your son can put on a Crabs jersey and be proud ! .... now get to it !

🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

What fall tournaments are teams playing in this October?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

I have never seen rosters for youth. I'm sure they do it at the high school ages for recruiting. You have serious issues if you are checking 2026 rosters

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I keep seeing clubs email blasting supplemental tryouts like True and Sidewinders. Anyone else seeing clubs having issues filling the roster

Its a sign of the times. Too many club options pop up every year and poach players that force other to scramble. Even the mighty Crabs havent posted rosters yet ( 1st time ever I can recall ) because they are scrambling too.

I have never seen rosters for youth. I'm sure they do it at the high school ages for recruiting. You have serious issues if you are checking 2026 rosters

They 100% had the roster posted prior to the season last year. I know 100% for Crabs because my son was on it. This has nothing to do with talent, just educating you.

Sorry you didnt make the top club in Baltimore. Hit The Wall !! maybe next year your son can put on a Crabs jersey and be proud ! .... now get to it !

Yeah, he'll re class next year and be a prime candidate for a Crabs team.

Does anyone have insight into what teams will be playing in the Maryland Lacrosse Tournament Oct 20th?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Does anyone have insight into what teams will be playing in the Maryland Lacrosse Tournament Oct 20th?

Here's last years teams. Probably similar to this give or take a few

Madlax Capital 3 0
Bethesda 3 0
VLC 3 0
Crabs 2 1
FCA 1 2
Roughriders 1 2
API Diamondbacks 1 2
Next Level Blue 1 2
Sidewinders 0 3
3D Maryland 0 3

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Does anyone have insight into what teams will be playing in the Maryland Lacrosse Tournament Oct 20th?

Here's last years teams. Probably similar to this give or take a few

Madlax Capital 3 0
Bethesda 3 0
VLC 3 0
Crabs 2 1
FCA 1 2
Roughriders 1 2
API Diamondbacks 1 2
Next Level Blue 1 2
Sidewinders 0 3
3D Maryland 0 3

Will Team 91 be there this year ?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Does anyone have insight into what teams will be playing in the Maryland Lacrosse Tournament Oct 20th?

Here's last years teams. Probably similar to this give or take a few

Madlax Capital 3 0
Bethesda 3 0
VLC 3 0
Crabs 2 1
FCA 1 2
Roughriders 1 2
API Diamondbacks 1 2
Next Level Blue 1 2
Sidewinders 0 3
3D Maryland 0 3

Will Team 91 be there this year ?

Probably. They have a new stud left attacker.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sorry you didnt make the top club in Baltimore. Hit The Wall !! maybe next year your son can put on a Crabs jersey and be proud ! .... now get to it !

Yeah, he'll re class next year and be a prime candidate for a Crabs team.

Finally coming to your senses ! About Time !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Does anyone have insight into what teams will be playing in the Maryland Lacrosse Tournament Oct 20th?

Here's last years teams. Probably similar to this give or take a few

Madlax Capital 3 0
Bethesda 3 0
VLC 3 0
Crabs 2 1
FCA 1 2
Roughriders 1 2
API Diamondbacks 1 2
Next Level Blue 1 2
Sidewinders 0 3
3D Maryland 0 3

Who's in the 2025 division?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Does anyone have insight into what teams will be playing in the Maryland Lacrosse Tournament Oct 20th?

Here's last years teams. Probably similar to this give or take a few

Madlax Capital 3 0
Bethesda 3 0
VLC 3 0
Crabs 2 1
FCA 1 2
Roughriders 1 2
API Diamondbacks 1 2
Next Level Blue 1 2
Sidewinders 0 3
3D Maryland 0 3

Who's in the 2025 division?

2025 A

Green
Team W L
Looney's Orange 3 0
FCA 2 1
Madlax Capital 2 1
White
Team W L
Next Level Blue 1 2
Crabs 1 2
API Diamondbacks 0

2025 B

Next Level Red 2 0
VLC 2 0
HoCo 1 2
Madlax DMV 25-26

91 will not be at MD Lax Tournament. Waste of time with sub par teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will not be at MD Lax Tournament. Waste of time with sub par teams

LOL. 2-3 teams that you lost to last year will be there, maybe Looneys will go this year. But don't worry, the Canadians likely wont be there.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will not be at MD Lax Tournament. Waste of time with sub par teams

How long until this becomes the second post in the 2026 thread with a proclamation that gets deleted and is not True

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will not be at MD Lax Tournament. Waste of time with sub par teams

How long until this becomes the second post in the 2026 thread with a proclamation that gets deleted and is not True

It’s coming from team 91 dad, don’t bite. He will go away once they lose their first game of the fall season because too many leaves were falling from the trees.

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

My money goes on Express.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

That's exactly what 91 parent would say. Nice try. Next

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

That's exactly what 91 parent would say. Nice try. Next

Or a new parent with no clue.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

We get it, your son got cut from 91 and you blame the parents ? Coaches cut him , not the parents. Now..HIT THE WALL ! Maybe next year you can make Team 91.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

Classic class of an obsessive parent bitter about his son getting cut from Team 91. It is easier for him to blame team/parents/players than look inward. That might hurt !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

Classic class of an obsessive parent bitter about his son getting cut from Team 91. It is easier for him to blame team/parents/players than look inward. That might hurt !

My son plays for another club at the 2025 level and I have to say the 91/hawks game last year was a complete sideshow on the part of the 91 parents. The number of parents screaming at their kids and blaming the officials was pretty embarrassing to watch; one guy in particular who son was playing attack was practically coaching him from the sidelines to the point that his son was looking over at him to get direction and not the HC.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

Classic class of an obsessive parent bitter about his son getting cut from Team 91. It is easier for him to blame team/parents/players than look inward. That might hurt !

Yeah, they will miss out on the chance to line their bags up straight and then lose to everyone else on the field

Haters of 91.... don’t detest on parents just because our kids make yours look silly on the field. It’s ok your kid didn’t make the team. He’s doing great at Crabs!!!

I promise u all, 91 is the team to beat. We will roll all you fools!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I promise u all, 91 is the team to beat. We will roll all you fools!

Stick to rolling your dooby, dude.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I promise u all, 91 is the team to beat. We will roll all you fools!

I'll second that.

Team 420 ?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I promise u all, 91 is the team to beat. We will roll all you fools!

Stud left attack dad?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

Classic class of an obsessive parent bitter about his son getting cut from Team 91. It is easier for him to blame team/parents/players than look inward. That might hurt !

Yeah, they will miss out on the chance to line their bags up straight and then lose to everyone else on the field

Ouch ! Thats gotta hurt !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hand Down the worst group of parents I have ever witnessed at a youth sporting event; Team 91 2026 by a mile!!

Are you serious? I havent seen this from 91 parents at this age group. Lots of good people and we've played them multiple times

Classic class of an obsessive parent bitter about his son getting cut from Team 91. It is easier for him to blame team/parents/players than look inward. That might hurt !

Yeah, they will miss out on the chance to line their bags up straight and then lose to everyone else on the field

Ouch ! Thats gotta hurt !

They could have just said you were a bunch of losers and couldn't win a thing last year or even make the championship in HOCO. But you did have nice bag work while taking all those nasty L's.

I remember the days when BOTC would censor Team 91’s name. I miss those days.

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

I played at all levels and I would like to agree with you I really would. However in the MD lacrosse scene former players are the biggest maniacs out there. I would submit the Madlax guy and MM of 91 as exhibits A&B to this point.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

A completely predictible response. Is anybody else envisioning a pimply teenager sipping a mountain dew smashing his fingers into a keyboard to get out that thoughless response? As for the other actually thoughtful response, I never considered that as I'm not native MD. I guess that is what you get in a hotbed. O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

A completely predictible response. Is anybody else envisioning a pimply teenager sipping a mountain dew smashing his fingers into a keyboard to get out that thoughless response? As for the other actually thoughtful response, I never considered that as I'm not native MD. I guess that is what you get in a hotbed. O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Do you need the number for some rec teams? You sound angry. Go outside, HIT THE WALL and come back in refreshed

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

A completely predictible response. Is anybody else envisioning a pimply teenager sipping a mountain dew smashing his fingers into a keyboard to get out that thoughless response? As for the other actually thoughtful response, I never considered that as I'm not native MD. I guess that is what you get in a hotbed. O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Do you need the number for some rec teams? You sound angry. Go outside, HIT THE WALL and come back in refreshed

O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

A completely predictible response. Is anybody else envisioning a pimply teenager sipping a mountain dew smashing his fingers into a keyboard to get out that thoughless response? As for the other actually thoughtful response, I never considered that as I'm not native MD. I guess that is what you get in a hotbed. O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Do you need the number for some rec teams? You sound angry. Go outside, HIT THE WALL and come back in refreshed

O'DOYLE RULES!!!

That still won't get your cut son on a team

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

A completely predictible response. Is anybody else envisioning a pimply teenager sipping a mountain dew smashing his fingers into a keyboard to get out that thoughless response? As for the other actually thoughtful response, I never considered that as I'm not native MD. I guess that is what you get in a hotbed. O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Good Grief man. Quit your crying and Hit The Wall ! Couple Rec programs still have spots open in their Little Scooper program for you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

I played at all levels and I would like to agree with you I really would. However in the MD lacrosse scene former players are the biggest maniacs out there. I would submit the Madlax guy and MM of 91 as exhibits A&B to this point.

Both of you fellows should get together and HUG IT OUT !!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

A completely predictible response. Is anybody else envisioning a pimply teenager sipping a mountain dew smashing his fingers into a keyboard to get out that thoughless response? As for the other actually thoughtful response, I never considered that as I'm not native MD. I guess that is what you get in a hotbed. O'DOYLE RULES!!!

Do you need the number for some rec teams? You sound angry. Go outside, HIT THE WALL and come back in refreshed

O'DOYLE RULES!!!

That still won't get your cut son on a team

I'll have you know my son is very much UNCUT...we are european!!! How American of you to assume! Deep country Maryland I bet. I smell a confederate flag and dueling banjo's for sure. It makes sense now.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reading these comments is flat out depressing. I can only image the heck the kids are put through by these maniacs. My guess is that the kids don't take any enjoyment out of playing the game. I'm sure these posters never strapped up and stepped on the field to play. 100% guarantee. If you did, you would have a different perspective on the game.

Sorry your kid got cut. Have him HIT THE WALL and try again next August. Plenty of rec teams out there to catch on with.

O'DOYLE RULES!!!

That still won't get your cut son on a team

I'll have you know my son is very much UNCUT...we are european!!! How American of you to assume! Deep country Maryland I bet. I smell a confederate flag and dueling banjo's for sure. It makes sense now.

Sounds like something someone with a kid who didn't make a team would say. Practice, practice practice and a little wall ball he'll bounce back next year and make a team. Good luck in rec this spring. Bring him out to some club games so he can see what he needs to do to make one.

This is funny. Now we are at European vs American. This site just keeps getting better.

Yes. I was attempting some humor there. At least an attempt at something a little more interesting than the normal visceral keyboard smashing and repetitive "your kid must have been cut, hit the wall" replys. Clearly there are some knuckledraggers on here who didn't recognize it for what it was.

My son is a holdback. He made the team. He makes all the teams. He also scores really well on all his tests in school. Mainly because he's a hold back. Decided to give him that advantage both academically and athletically. I also send him to a private school. Better teachers. Just giving him all the advantages that I can. Loving it. Really nothing you can do about it except complain to a deaf ear. Love that too. I'm smiling over here.

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yes. I was attempting some humor there. At least an attempt at something a little more interesting than the normal visceral keyboard smashing and repetitive "your kid must have been cut, hit the wall" replys. Clearly there are some knuckledraggers on here who didn't recognize it for what it was.

My son is a holdback. He made the team. He makes all the teams. He also scores really well on all his tests in school. Mainly because he's a hold back. Decided to give him that advantage both academically and athletically. I also send him to a private school. Better teachers. Just giving him all the advantages that I can. Loving it. Really nothing you can do about it except complain to a deaf ear. Love that too. I'm smiling over here.

Yep. You fit right in. Have a good season.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

Couldn't agree more with this post. I mean this is 100% spot on.

Let the kids enjoy youth lacrosse and really get a passion for the sport. That passion is what will drive them to hit the wall when nobody is looking (Not Lavar Ball yelling in his ear that he better hit that wall). .

For now, the kids can learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and life lessons while making *gasp* friends on whatever team they are playing on.

Another fact... The Powell brothers didn't grow up in a hotbed, playing alongside some of the best kids in Long Island or MD at the time. They picked up the game in late Elementary School and played in a tiny town in upstate NY. Club lacrosse didn't exist anywhere at the time, but there were certainly better organized rec leagues in Long Island and MD. They overcame this "disadvantage" through love of the game, passion, and commitment to practice when no one was looking. They were also insanely athletic and talented. Let your kid enjoy the ride on whatever team he plays for, chances are, he isn't destined for the Major Leagues. Keep perspective and have fun, it's over before you blink.

Amazing! Positive messages being posted!

Playing College Lacrosse isn't everybody's goal.
Playing professional lacrosse is certainly nobody's goal (let's call a spade a spade, womens professional beach volleyball gets more TV revenue than MLL/PLL/NLL combined and pulls bigger crowds to the venue).

There is a very short window of time we all get to play this game. Enjoy it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Another fact... The Powell brothers didn't grow up in a hotbed, playing alongside some of the best kids in Long Island or MD at the time. They picked up the game in late Elementary School and played in a tiny town in upstate NY. Club lacrosse didn't exist anywhere at the time, but there were certainly better organized rec leagues in Long Island and MD. They overcame this "disadvantage" through love of the game, passion, and commitment to practice when no one was looking. They were also insanely athletic and talented. Let your kid enjoy the ride on whatever team he plays for, chances are, he isn't destined for the Major Leagues. Keep perspective and have fun, it's over before you blink.

You lost me at Upstate New York not being a hotbed in the 80's / 90's.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Another fact... The Powell brothers didn't grow up in a hotbed, playing alongside some of the best kids in Long Island or MD at the time. They picked up the game in late Elementary School and played in a tiny town in upstate NY. Club lacrosse didn't exist anywhere at the time, but there were certainly better organized rec leagues in Long Island and MD. They overcame this "disadvantage" through love of the game, passion, and commitment to practice when no one was looking. They were also insanely athletic and talented. Let your kid enjoy the ride on whatever team he plays for, chances are, he isn't destined for the Major Leagues. Keep perspective and have fun, it's over before you blink.

If I wanted my kid to have fun I would take him to the circus

West Carthage, NY is very different from West Genessee, Syracuse, etc. For sure in 1985ish with respect to youth lacrosse.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Another fact... The Powell brothers didn't grow up in a hotbed, playing alongside some of the best kids in Long Island or MD at the time. They picked up the game in late Elementary School and played in a tiny town in upstate NY. Club lacrosse didn't exist anywhere at the time, but there were certainly better organized rec leagues in Long Island and MD. They overcame this "disadvantage" through love of the game, passion, and commitment to practice when no one was looking. They were also insanely athletic and talented. Let your kid enjoy the ride on whatever team he plays for, chances are, he isn't destined for the Major Leagues. Keep perspective and have fun, it's over before you blink.

If I wanted my kid to have fun I would take him to the circus

What a timely reference. My favorite show is Murder She Wrote, but I don't go telling everyone that.

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

Then I guess I have bigger problems that my 10 year old enjoys the circus. Makes sense.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

Then I guess I have bigger problems that my 10 year old enjoys the circus. Makes sense.

I enjoy the circus and I'm a lot older than 10.

A wise sage once said "just HIT THE WALL" and all of life's problems are solved...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If your kid finds the circus fun at this age, then you have bigger problems altogether. Lacrosse isn't one of them.

Then I guess I have bigger problems that my 10 year old enjoys the circus. Makes sense.

Yes, that his dad (you, aka Lamar Ball), when suggested he let his kid simply enjoy lacrosse, and enjoy the ride yourself, you instead suggest a circus if you want him to have fun. You don't want your kid to have fun in lacrosse? Are you looking for some sort of ROI? Running a P&L on your kid? Your kid can be the first Lax player to sign with BBB. Way to go Dad!

West Carthage wasn’t in 1985 for sure.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

He's not successful simply being a superior athlete, he still has to work. The point is, irregardless of where he played when he was 10, in time, he developed into what he was meant to be. Let things happen, and what will be, will be. Most real blue chip athletes play football, baseball, and basketball because lacrosse and hockey aren't played nationwide. Lacrosse and Hockey are confined to certain areas, however, both are growing. Lacrosse is an incredible game, no matter what level you achieve, high school, D1, D3, club, etc. Great people involved, and ask the elite they're advice..... Enjoy the game and let your kid be a kid.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

He's not successful simply being a superior athlete, he still has to work. The point is, irregardless of where he played when he was 10, in time, he developed into what he was meant to be. Let things happen, and what will be, will be. Most real blue chip athletes play football, baseball, and basketball because lacrosse and hockey aren't played nationwide. Lacrosse and Hockey are confined to certain areas, however, both are growing. Lacrosse is an incredible game, no matter what level you achieve, high school, D1, D3, club, etc. Great people involved, and ask the elite they're advice..... Enjoy the game and let your kid be a kid.

So what you're saying is the guy HIT THE WALL

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

He's not successful simply being a superior athlete, he still has to work. The point is, irregardless of where he played when he was 10, in time, he developed into what he was meant to be. Let things happen, and what will be, will be. Most real blue chip athletes play football, baseball, and basketball because lacrosse and hockey aren't played nationwide. Lacrosse and Hockey are confined to certain areas, however, both are growing. Lacrosse is an incredible game, no matter what level you achieve, high school, D1, D3, club, etc. Great people involved, and ask the elite they're advice..... Enjoy the game and let your kid be a kid.

So what you're saying is the guy HIT THE WALL

Hit the wall, played other sports, etc.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

He's not successful simply being a superior athlete, he still has to work. The point is, irregardless of where he played when he was 10, in time, he developed into what he was meant to be. Let things happen, and what will be, will be. Most real blue chip athletes play football, baseball, and basketball because lacrosse and hockey aren't played nationwide. Lacrosse and Hockey are confined to certain areas, however, both are growing. Lacrosse is an incredible game, no matter what level you achieve, high school, D1, D3, club, etc. Great people involved, and ask the elite they're advice..... Enjoy the game and let your kid be a kid.

Can I eliminate my son as a "real blue chip athlete" if he plays soccer and lacrosse. It's not on your list. I need to be sure on how to build my "real blue chip athlete" according to an anonymous source.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

He's not successful simply being a superior athlete, he still has to work. The point is, irregardless of where he played when he was 10, in time, he developed into what he was meant to be. Let things happen, and what will be, will be. Most real blue chip athletes play football, baseball, and basketball because lacrosse and hockey aren't played nationwide. Lacrosse and Hockey are confined to certain areas, however, both are growing. Lacrosse is an incredible game, no matter what level you achieve, high school, D1, D3, club, etc. Great people involved, and ask the elite they're advice..... Enjoy the game and let your kid be a kid.

Can I eliminate my son as a "real blue chip athlete" if he plays soccer and lacrosse. It's not on your list. I need to be sure on how to build my "real blue chip athlete" according to an anonymous source.

You are correct, my mistake, soccer should have been included as well. My response referenced the Blue Chip Athletes (Money Sports) from the original response to the post. Great that your kid is a multisport athlete, how it should be at 10 years old.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Keep in mind guys.... The top middie last year at CHC heading to Ohio State in the Fall.... He didn't play on any elite MD or NY club team as a 5th, 6th, 7th grader, etc. He lived in GA, where any club team he did play for would be considered inferior, certainly 7+ years ago.

My point.... The cream will rise to the top, regardless of the club team your kid plays for now. The middie from CHC moved to Baltimore from Georgia before his junior year in HS and promptly took the starting spot of some kid, who in all likelihood, played on an "elite" club team in Baltimore growing up.

It is easy to rise to the top with you look like the CH Middie. He is a superior athlete. Most lacrosse players are 5-8 to 6-0. Most real Blue Chip athletes play football, baseball, BB, hockey, the money sports. That extra year does wonders when your competition is the same size and a year younger in lax. It stinks but holding back works for most players under 6 ft going against other players same size.

He's not successful simply being a superior athlete, he still has to work. The point is, irregardless of where he played when he was 10, in time, he developed into what he was meant to be. Let things happen, and what will be, will be. Most real blue chip athletes play football, baseball, and basketball because lacrosse and hockey aren't played nationwide. Lacrosse and Hockey are confined to certain areas, however, both are growing. Lacrosse is an incredible game, no matter what level you achieve, high school, D1, D3, club, etc. Great people involved, and ask the elite they're advice..... Enjoy the game and let your kid be a kid.

Can I eliminate my son as a "real blue chip athlete" if he plays soccer and lacrosse. It's not on your list. I need to be sure on how to build my "real blue chip athlete" according to an anonymous source.

You are correct, my mistake, soccer should have been included as well. My response referenced the Blue Chip Athletes (Money Sports) from the original response to the post. Great that your kid is a multisport athlete, how it should be at 10 years old.

Phew, thank you, I was worried there for a minute.

I always found football players to be more equiped for the rigors of the game of lacrosse. You can tell the Football players from the soccer players in any GB drill.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I always found football players to be more equiped for the rigors of the game of lacrosse. You can tell the Football players from the soccer players in any GB drill.

You can always find them in the penalty box. This isnt football, you want to run full speed from 10 yards away and blast a kid then go play football. Fastest game on two feet with skill and precision stick work. That's lacrosse. You MD guys think you can bully teams all the time

Which 2026 teams are playing in the NAL fall tournament on Nov 9th?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I always found football players to be more equiped for the rigors of the game of lacrosse. You can tell the Football players from the soccer players in any GB drill.

You can always find them in the penalty box. This isnt football, you want to run full speed from 10 yards away and blast a kid then go play football. Fastest game on two feet with skill and precision stick work. That's lacrosse. You MD guys think you can bully teams all the time

Couldnt take the rigors of football, no problem. Volleyball might be a good second sport for him.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I always found football players to be more equiped for the rigors of the game of lacrosse. You can tell the Football players from the soccer players in any GB drill.

You can always find them in the penalty box. This isnt football, you want to run full speed from 10 yards away and blast a kid then go play football. Fastest game on two feet with skill and precision stick work. That's lacrosse. You MD guys think you can bully teams all the time

Couldnt take the rigors of football, no problem. Volleyball might be a good second sport for him.

Soccer players tend to use intelligence and have a higher sports IQ whereas football players are going to rely more on athleticism. It's not a tough debate. To each his own. Good teams will have a mix of both types of athletes.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I always found football players to be more equiped for the rigors of the game of lacrosse. You can tell the Football players from the soccer players in any GB drill.

You can always find them in the penalty box. This isnt football, you want to run full speed from 10 yards away and blast a kid then go play football. Fastest game on two feet with skill and precision stick work. That's lacrosse. You MD guys think you can bully teams all the time

Couldnt take the rigors of football, no problem. Volleyball might be a good second sport for him.

This is 2026? Kids who play football and lacrosse or lacrosse and almost any other sport are fine. There is not noticeable difference on a lacrosse field between kids who play football and those who choose not to other than when you hear the stunad parent on the sideline giving bad advice because he never played lacrosse.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which 2026 teams are playing in the NAL fall tournament on Nov 9th?

Go look on the site. They are listed.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which 2026 teams are playing in the NAL fall tournament on Nov 9th?

https://www.nalacrosse.com/fall-2018-attending-teams/

Thanks but the website only lists the teams from last year. 2018. That’s why I asked here.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I always found football players to be more equiped for the rigors of the game of lacrosse. You can tell the Football players from the soccer players in any GB drill.

You can always find them in the penalty box. This isnt football, you want to run full speed from 10 yards away and blast a kid then go play football. Fastest game on two feet with skill and precision stick work. That's lacrosse. You MD guys think you can bully teams all the time

Couldnt take the rigors of football, no problem. Volleyball might be a good second sport for him.

Soccer players tend to use intelligence and have a higher sports IQ whereas football players are going to rely more on athleticism. It's not a tough debate. To each his own. Good teams will have a mix of both types of athletes.

Might be, Recently heard a D1 coach talk about recruiting along with some general lacrosse stuff. He said he gets lots of emails/videos and only reads the first paragraph and maybe watch first 20 seconds of video, His only exception was when he saw they played football in HS too. Then he read and watched much more.

My son’s team requires a helmet, but they are not part of the dues we pay. Is it normal for helmets to be excluded from club dues?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son’s team requires a helmet, but they are not part of the dues we pay. Is it normal for helmets to be excluded from club dues?

I would say yes it is normal, because returning players that can reuse their helmets would not need to pay dues each year for a helmet they already own. New players would be required to purchase the helmet if your club requires a specific helmet, so it would be considered an additional expense, and not part of the yearly dues.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son’s team requires a helmet, but they are not part of the dues we pay. Is it normal for helmets to be excluded from club dues?

not unusual. Your guy will be able to wear that helmet for several years. Better to only pay that extra $250 once as opposed to them building into fee and pocketing the extra $ in years that you don't get a new helmet

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son’s team requires a helmet, but they are not part of the dues we pay. Is it normal for helmets to be excluded from club dues?

Most club teams provide helmet and uniform. If you are returning player, the club gets to pocket the extra money as long as helmet stays the same.

Has anyone heard if there team is going to the MD lacrosse tournament in Columbia on October 20th?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone heard if there team is going to the MD lacrosse tournament in Columbia on October 20th?

Yes, and I would think most teams know their fall schedule by now.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone heard if there team is going to the MD lacrosse tournament in Columbia on October 20th?

https://www.tourneymachine.com/Publ...ivision=h20190912200052165e1ac38d946cd46

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone heard if there team is going to the MD lacrosse tournament in Columbia on October 20th?

https://www.tourneymachine.com/Publ...ivision=h20190912200052165e1ac38d946cd46

Thank you very much.

The 8am Looney's vs True game should be interesting LOL

I will never play 2026 right?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The 8am Looney's vs True game should be interesting LOL

I will never play 2026 right?

??????

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The 8am Looney's vs True game should be interesting LOL

I will never play 2026 right?

??????

If the comment gets deleted, did it really ever happen. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Looney's will Roll True by 10

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's will Roll True by 10

No chance, True is loaded.

True will seal their position in the Elite division for the spring after these three games.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's will Roll True by 10

No chance, True is loaded.

Loaded?? Lol. Garbage!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True will seal their position in the Elite division for the spring after these three games.

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

If they're looking for a goalie they are not Elite or AAA. THey might be B.

You cannot compete as a team in this area at a high level without a good goalie.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If they're looking for a goalie they are not Elite or AAA. THey might be B.

You cannot compete as a team in this area at a high level without a good goalie.

One thing is for sure. The rumors were put to bed about their 2025 goalie so we know he can't be playing 2026 unless that father is a complete liar who ran his mouth out of turn.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

Your source’s credibility should be questioned.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If they're looking for a goalie they are not Elite or AAA. THey might be B.

You cannot compete as a team in this area at a high level without a good goalie.

I thought they had one. Did he go elsewhere?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's will Roll True by 10

Did True get a goalie?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

Your source’s credibility should be questioned.

We could look at some previous postings, but they have mysteriously disappeared.

He needs to come back in here an own what he said

True has a goalie. They will be fine, and they will be ready for 10/20.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

Your source’s credibility should be questioned.

We could look at some previous postings, but they have mysteriously disappeared.

He needs to come back in here an own what he said

Own what he said? Dude, this is an anonymous forum, don’t hold your breath. And if previous postings from an anonymous poster is your idea of credible information, you need some help.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

Your source’s credibility should be questioned.

We could look at some previous postings, but they have mysteriously disappeared.

He needs to come back in here an own what he said

Own what he said? Dude, this is an anonymous forum, don’t hold your breath. And if previous postings from an anonymous poster is your idea of credible information, you need some help.

He put his name on it. Ran his mouth. Now he’s running away

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

Your source’s credibility should be questioned.

We could look at some previous postings, but they have mysteriously disappeared.

He needs to come back in here an own what he said

Own what he said? Dude, this is an anonymous forum, don’t hold your breath. And if previous postings from an anonymous poster is your idea of credible information, you need some help.

He put his name on it. Ran his mouth. Now he’s running away

You can probably find him over by the see-saw or monkey bars.

SMH, schedule changes already.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is AAA at best. True is not playing Elite. Still looking for a goalie from what I heard.

Your source’s credibility should be questioned.

We could look at some previous postings, but they have mysteriously disappeared.

He needs to come back in here an own what he said

Own what he said? Dude, this is an anonymous forum, don’t hold your breath. And if previous postings from an anonymous poster is your idea of credible information, you need some help.

He put his name on it. Ran his mouth. Now he’s running away

You can probably find him over by the see-saw or monkey bars.

He knows who he is

Who cares what team an 11 year old goalie plays for??

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Who cares what team an 11 year old goalie plays for??

You do...or you wouldnt be on this site.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Who cares what team an 11 year old goalie plays for??

You do...or you wouldnt be on this site.

Lol.. not really but Ok.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Who cares what team an 11 year old goalie plays for??

You do...or you wouldnt be on this site.

Lol.. not really but Ok.

You wouldn't be here if you didn't care. It's okay

Originally Posted by Anonymous

SMH, schedule changes already.

Coaches calling the tournament director with matchup requests?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

SMH, schedule changes already.

Coaches calling the tournament director with matchup requests?

Some want to make sure they are guaranteed a win and not an 0-3 record.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

SMH, schedule changes already.

Coaches calling the tournament director with matchup requests?

Or ducking

Originally Posted by Anonymous

SMH, schedule changes already.

Coaches calling the tournament director with matchup requests?

Or ducking

What all changed?

Other than the Hawks there isnt a top 5 national team in MD.LXC will not be #4 in the nation again this year we will be the top again.

92 MD easily in top 5

You must not be from around these parts. Everyone knows the best 2026 team right now is the 2025 Crabs team. Just wait you will see in a few years.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

92 MD easily in top 5

91MD isnt in the top 10 nationally. maybe #20 but that is questionable with all their losses last summar. this year the lefty might get them to #19 hopefully.

Club rankings before 9th grade mean NOTHING

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Club rankings before 9th grade mean NOTHING

Where are the club rankings listed? Is there a website somewhere? Just curious.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You must not be from around these parts. Everyone knows the best 2026 team right now is the 2025 Crabs team. Just wait you will see in a few years.

Hahahahahahaha. True.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

92 MD easily in top 5

91MD isnt in the top 10 nationally. maybe #20 but that is questionable with all their losses last summar. this year the lefty might get them to #19 hopefully.

91 is #1 at lining their bags up nicely.

Madlax is running scared. Too funny.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

SMH, schedule changes already.

Coaches calling the tournament director with matchup requests?

Some want to make sure they are guaranteed a win and not an 0-3 record.

Probably a good idea.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Club rankings before 9th grade mean NOTHING

Club rankings dont mean anything at any age group

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Other than the Hawks there isnt a top 5 national team in MD.LXC will not be #4 in the nation again this year we will be the top again.

Be careful what you wish for because you might just see a bus from MD in Massachusetts in July

Which teams changed their games?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which teams changed their games?

This^^^^^^^^

I know my son's team (Madlax) doesn't play the Hawks now . They did initially.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which teams changed their games?

Looks like Madlax and or Rough Riders changed

Originally Hawks vs Mad Lax but now its Hawks vs Rough Riders at 12

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I know my son's team (Madlax) doesn't play the Hawks now . They did initially.

How convenient.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which teams changed their games?

Looks like Madlax and or Rough Riders changed

Originally Hawks vs Mad Lax but now its Hawks vs Rough Riders at 12

Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no
That's how Ruff Ryders roll

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which teams changed their games?

Looks like Madlax and or Rough Riders changed

Originally Hawks vs Mad Lax but now its Hawks vs Rough Riders at 12

Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop
Oh, no
That's how Ruff Ryders roll

Madlax didn’t want to play Hawks. They cried. Roughriders gets to pick up their slack. It will be a learning experience.

That is surprising. MadLax was riding high at the end of the summer and then picked up some good players from BLC. Why would they not want to take on the Hawks? Is it known for sure that MadLax requested the change?

Mad lax almost broke top 15 last year so this could be their BO year to maybe 12? In MD they ranked behind hawks and then other quality teams like looneys, blc, diamondbacks but they did beat 91md at Hershey so maybe mad lax can be 5 in hoco 91md was 2 & 4at Hershey I think but they got that lefty.

Ranking 11 yr old lacrosse teams. Really?

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

🤮

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Hawks don't have 11 year olds playing, they are all 12 or 13. You know this.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Hawks don't have 11 year olds playing, they are all 12 or 13. You know this.

When should I start making sure my 11 year old is ready for D1 ? Or am I already to late ?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Hawks don't have 11 year olds playing, they are all 12 or 13. You know this.

All 2026 kids are starting to turn 12 this fall

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Hawks don't have 11 year olds playing, they are all 12 or 13. You know this.

All 2026 kids are starting to turn 12 this fall

Most after 9/1, unlike Hawks. You know this.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Hawks don't have 11 year olds playing, they are all 12 or 13. You know this.

All 2026 kids are starting to turn 12 this fall

Most after 9/1, unlike Hawks. You know this.

Of course he does. Not sure why he finds a need to sneak around with a team full of holdbacks . We all know the drill

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 have NLF tournament championship July 19-20, 2020 on their tournament schedule. Watch out laxachusetts, tommyknockers etc. Best team in the nation will be there taking no prisoners.

There are lots of dense posts on here but this one is up there. Are you going to war? Will the kids be armed? Is that what you guys do in MD try and bully teams?

Why dont we let 11 year olds have some fun playing lacrosse. Dont take that away from them

Hawks parents don’t let 11yr olds have fun. You know this.

Hawks don't have 11 year olds playing, they are all 12 or 13. You know this.

All 2026 kids are starting to turn 12 this fall

Most after 9/1, unlike Hawks. You know this.

Yes, I know, it is 10-2 today.

10-4

I'm trying to find out info on All In, my son wants to tryout for team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I'm trying to find out info on All In, my son wants to tryout for team.

You should be able to find information by late May

All In is All Done!!!!!

Average team at best, wouldn't even make the elite division....stay where you are...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All In is All Done!!!!!

Average team at best, wouldn't even make the elite division....stay where you are...

Sorry your son got cut. Have him Hit The Wall !

How many championships did All In win? Oh, yeah....ZERO!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many championships did All In win? Oh, yeah....ZERO!

I told you , stop being bitter about getting cut, have him Hit The Wall !

Again, how many championships did they win? I can do this all day!

My son was on the team and it was a hand picked team from over 8 different teams. There were no tryouts, so how can anyone get cut?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All In is All Done!!!!!

Average team at best, wouldn't even make the elite division....stay where you are...

Sorry your son got cut. Have him Hit The Wall !

LOL. Like there were tryouts. There were barely any practices.

Any word on talent of True Annapolis? They gonna be AAA like AYLC?

From my understanding they had 12.5 coaches and 1.5 practices...sounds like a great program...lame!!!

None of this matters. The club model is failing and people are going back to rec.. They have had enough of spending thousands of dollars with terrible coaching.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

None of this matters. The club model is failing and people are going back to rec.. They have had enough of spending thousands of dollars with terrible coaching.

That is because club has been diluted with rec level teams calling themselves a club team. Proof of this is the forty 2026 club teams in 5 divisions of the HOCO spring league.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

None of this matters. The club model is failing and people are going back to rec.. They have had enough of spending thousands of dollars with terrible coaching.

That is because club has been diluted with rec level teams calling themselves a club team. Proof of this is the forty 2026 club teams in 5 divisions of the HOCO spring league.

Club should go back to just High School teams... The money grab and claim that the talent is better, the facilities are better, and the player development is better is all BS... It's all a pack of lies and no one cares who won a 6th grade HOCO championship or some other dense tournament.....Parents are getting smarter and the lies these club directors are telling people is all bunk....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

None of this matters. The club model is failing and people are going back to rec.. They have had enough of spending thousands of dollars with terrible coaching.

That is because club has been diluted with rec level teams calling themselves a club team. Proof of this is the forty 2026 club teams in 5 divisions of the HOCO spring league.

Club should go back to just High School teams... The money grab and claim that the talent is better, the facilities are better, and the player development is better is all BS... It's all a pack of lies and no one cares who won a 6th grade HOCO championship or some other dense tournament.....Parents are getting smarter and the lies these club directors are telling people is all bunk....

100% agree. Even the most Elite teams don't develop kids either. Just recruit best talent each year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

None of this matters. The club model is failing and people are going back to rec.. They have had enough of spending thousands of dollars with terrible coaching.

That is because club has been diluted with rec level teams calling themselves a club team. Proof of this is the forty 2026 club teams in 5 divisions of the HOCO spring league.

Club should go back to just High School teams... The money grab and claim that the talent is better, the facilities are better, and the player development is better is all BS... It's all a pack of lies and no one cares who won a 6th grade HOCO championship or some other dense tournament.....Parents are getting smarter and the lies these club directors are telling people is all bunk....

100% agree. Even the most Elite teams don't develop kids either. Just recruit best talent each year.

You need to hit the comment wall and come back and try again.

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

If you believe anything on here about the Hawks is posted by an actual Hawks parent, then I actually feel sorry for you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

The summer after 3rd grade to be accurate.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

The summer after 3rd grade to be accurate.

If your kids are as dense as you it must explain why they get rolled on the field all spring and summer

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

If you believe anything on here about the Hawks is posted by an actual Hawks parent, then I actually feel sorry for you.

It came out of a dad’s mouth on a sideline. He is a Hawks dad. But to answer your question, no I don’t believe 98% of what is posted on here or out of a Hawks dad’s mouth. That was the point of my sarcastic post.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

The summer after 3rd grade to be accurate.

LMAO you sir are completely delusional and I feel sorry for you son when he ends up quitting the sports before HS due to you unrealistic expectations.

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

The summer after 3rd grade to be accurate.

LMAO you sir are completely delusional and I feel sorry for you son when he ends up quitting the sports before HS due to you unrealistic expectations.

Man, there really needs to be a sarcasm font. It was a joke. Settle down.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No one cares who wins 6 grade HOCO? Cmon!! Hawks are 43-0!! D1 coaches already have these kids on their radar!!

Greatest accumulation of 6th grade talent we've ever seen! Parents should be proud.

Oh, don’t you worry, they are proud.
One dad says D1 coaches have been talking to him about his kid since 3rd grade. Ok. Whatever.

The summer after 3rd grade to be accurate.

LMAO you sir are completely delusional and I feel sorry for you son when he ends up quitting the sports before HS due to you unrealistic expectations.

Jealous and envious it is not your son. Mine was looked at during Regular season, not summer. D1 coach walks by and says that kid looks good. Pretty sure that is code for " commitment letter coming " .

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If you believe anything on here about the Hawks is posted by an actual Hawks parent, then I actually feel sorry for you.

It came out of a dad’s mouth on a sideline. He is a Hawks dad. But to answer your question, no I don’t believe 98% of what is posted on here or out of a Hawks dad’s mouth. That was the point of my sarcastic post.

Crickets. I bet he was that dad.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If you believe anything on here about the Hawks is posted by an actual Hawks parent, then I actually feel sorry for you.

It came out of a dad’s mouth on a sideline. He is a Hawks dad. But to answer your question, no I don’t believe 98% of what is posted on here or out of a Hawks dad’s mouth. That was the point of my sarcastic post.

Crickets. I bet he was that dad.

What in God's holy name are you blathering about

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

My son plays on one of the Elite HOCO teams. I believe every kid on the team plays either soccer or football in the fall. Most play basketball and a few wrestle in the winter. None are Lacrosse only.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

That is so overstated today. There is no way a kid can play for two elite clubs in today's environment. Sure kids play other sports but usually as a hobby or so they can check the box as a two sport athlete. The kids serious about football, basketball, wrestling all do that year round as well. A kid can be elite in two sports but hard to play for two elite teams. In HS it works to just play for the HS football or wrestling team

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

Works for wrestling and football and I have seen to an extent hockey. It will not work with hoops as their elite level AAU stuff runs in the Spring and Summer and soccer, well, that depends on your value to the lax coach and if he's going to let you miss practices and games for it. But if you try to play elite soccer and lax you are going to have to sacrifice on one of them and let people down. From experience.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

That is so overstated today. There is no way a kid can play for two elite clubs in today's environment. Sure kids play other sports but usually as a hobby or so they can check the box as a two sport athlete. The kids serious about football, basketball, wrestling all do that year round as well. A kid can be elite in two sports but hard to play for two elite teams. In HS it works to just play for the HS football or wrestling team

This is kind of what I was asking. I know a lot of kids play 2 or more sports...but how many of them are able to juggle it at the elite level in each sport? Is it even possible in today’s youth sports with the level of commitment that is required to play elite level anything?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

That is so overstated today. There is no way a kid can play for two elite clubs in today's environment. Sure kids play other sports but usually as a hobby or so they can check the box as a two sport athlete. The kids serious about football, basketball, wrestling all do that year round as well. A kid can be elite in two sports but hard to play for two elite teams. In HS it works to just play for the HS football or wrestling team

This is kind of what I was asking. I know a lot of kids play 2 or more sports...but how many of them are able to juggle it at the elite level in each sport? Is it even possible in today’s youth sports with the level of commitment that is required to play elite level anything?

We sat down and made the decision that if we are really going to pay the money and pursue lacrosse at an Elite level then we would settle down on soccer and other sports. For example. There is a large tournament this weekend in AA county his soccer team is in. He has practice this weekend for lax. We let his soccer coach know that even though it is soccer season, we will not be attending any games that fall during his lax practice times. Obviously the opposite would be to tell his lax coach he would need to miss practice to go to soccer. Either way you are letting someone down and I am not sure how to juggle it properly without just fully committing to one. We all hear the encouraging other sports theory from coaches. That also comes with the caveat we will encourage another kid to step up and take your kids spot when he isn't at practice or doesn't know the plays. Hope this helped a bit

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

Works for wrestling and football and I have seen to an extent hockey. It will not work with hoops as their elite level AAU stuff runs in the Spring and Summer and soccer, well, that depends on your value to the lax coach and if he's going to let you miss practices and games for it. But if you try to play elite soccer and lax you are going to have to sacrifice on one of them and let people down. From experience.

Pretty spot on. Elite soccer is year round, Probably the worst sport to have another sport along with. If you say you can miss a game or practice on a elite soccer team, you arent playing real elite soccer.

At High School level it is almost impossible to play more than club lacrosse . You can play other sports for your High School team during season and have fun, but that is about it.

This is simple - the kids are in 6th grade and they should be playing multiple sports. No kid should be specializing at this age.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This is simple - the kids are in 6th grade and they should be playing multiple sports. No kid should be specializing at this age.

The discussion is not about not playing multiple sports, it is about playing multiple elite sports. Hit the reading comprehension wall and come on back.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

Works for wrestling and football and I have seen to an extent hockey. It will not work with hoops as their elite level AAU stuff runs in the Spring and Summer and soccer, well, that depends on your value to the lax coach and if he's going to let you miss practices and games for it. But if you try to play elite soccer and lax you are going to have to sacrifice on one of them and let people down. From experience.

Pretty spot on. Elite soccer is year round, Probably the worst sport to have another sport along with. If you say you can miss a game or practice on a elite soccer team, you arent playing real elite soccer.

At High School level it is almost impossible to play more than club lacrosse . You can play other sports for your High School team during season and have fun, but that is about it.

HIghly competitive wrestling is also year round with a tournament just about every weekend. I know those who say they should play multiple sports are correct but we are talking about higher level elite sports. It is literally impossible to play two sports at that level. Kids need to pick a primary sport and all others are basically a hobby. If you are lucky you may even be able to wedge in a ski trip or beach vacation. Anyone who claims different is not playing on an elite team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How many of these elite level teams are ok with their players being elite level multi sport athletes? How many of these kids can juggle playing elite level club lacrosse and another elite level club sport? It seems like kids are so specialized now...limiting themselves to one sport early on. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

I need a board like this for Maryland youth soccer.

Coaches love having multi-sport athletes - lax is spring and summer and that's in-season

Football and wrestling dont interfere with lacrosse because they are fall and winter sports.

Any high school or college coach always asks about grades first and what other sports do you play

Works for wrestling and football and I have seen to an extent hockey. It will not work with hoops as their elite level AAU stuff runs in the Spring and Summer and soccer, well, that depends on your value to the lax coach and if he's going to let you miss practices and games for it. But if you try to play elite soccer and lax you are going to have to sacrifice on one of them and let people down. From experience.

Pretty spot on. Elite soccer is year round, Probably the worst sport to have another sport along with. If you say you can miss a game or practice on a elite soccer team, you arent playing real elite soccer.

At High School level it is almost impossible to play more than club lacrosse . You can play other sports for your High School team during season and have fun, but that is about it.

HIghly competitive wrestling is also year round with a tournament just about every weekend. I know those who say they should play multiple sports are correct but we are talking about higher level elite sports. It is literally impossible to play two sports at that level. Kids need to pick a primary sport and all others are basically a hobby. If you are lucky you may even be able to wedge in a ski trip or beach vacation. Anyone who claims different is not playing on an elite team.

This exactly^^^^^^

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This is simple - the kids are in 6th grade and they should be playing multiple sports. No kid should be specializing at this age.

The discussion is not about not playing multiple sports, it is about playing multiple elite sports. Hit the reading comprehension wall and come on back.

OUCH ! Thats gotta hurt.. Like the " Hit the Reading Comprehension Wall " !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This is simple - the kids are in 6th grade and they should be playing multiple sports. No kid should be specializing at this age.

The discussion is not about not playing multiple sports, it is about playing multiple elite sports. Hit the reading comprehension wall and come on back.

OUCH ! Thats gotta hurt.. Like the " Hit the Reading Comprehension Wall " !

Thank you. Glad someone else thinks the poster is a [ChillLaxin]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This is simple - the kids are in 6th grade and they should be playing multiple sports. No kid should be specializing at this age.

The discussion is not about not playing multiple sports, it is about playing multiple elite sports. Hit the reading comprehension wall and come on back.

OUCH ! Thats gotta hurt.. Like the " Hit the Reading Comprehension Wall " !

Thank you. Glad someone else thinks the poster is a [ChillLaxin]

"Why should we have to go to class if we come here to play FOOTBALL, we ain't come to play SCHOOL, classes are POINTLESS." - Cardale Jones

My son plays elite level soccer, but he does not play elite level lacrosse. That decision was easy for us because he is an excellent soccer player, but he’s not a good enough lacrosse player to play elite level at this point. Even if he was though, there’s no way we would be able to swing both. He plays lacrosse on one of those rec turned “club” teams at HOCO you guys all despise, basically to have fun, stay in shape, and be with his friends.

I was not a lacrosse player, but I really enjoy watching them play, even if it’s not at the elite level. It’s fast and physical, and it beats the heck out of watching baseball...

Last guy/post was a cool dude and want to grab a beer with him! Great insight.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Last guy/post was a cool dude and want to grab a beer with him! Great insight.

Not me.

""rec turned “club” teams at HOCO you guys all despise, basically to have fun, stay in shape, and be with his friends""

My son plays elite only not some rec scub team. , this is about playing at elite level , not playing at Fun level, staying in shape is for off season with his personal speed trainer, season is about getting elite lax skills, and being with friends?? Really ? He can make friends later while playing D1 lacrosse. Keep it real !

"My son plays elite only not some rec scub team. , this is about playing at elite level , not playing at Fun level, staying in shape is for off season with his personal speed trainer, season is about getting elite lax skills, and being with friends?? Really ? He can make friends later while playing D1 lacrosse. Keep it real !"

Umm... we're talking about 11 and 12 year old kids who haven't hit puberty yet. Enjoy the fun now, save the intensity for later on. This is the best age.

@USCL

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

Interesting rankings.

Arden is too high, but I assume that the list is based on scores and I think they had a decent summer. Of course they dont exist anymore at 2026 do they?

Who are the Boston Kings?

Team 91 MD and Looneys belong somewhere on this list.

Madlax should be higher

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

Top 1/4 looks pretty accurate. The rest is nearly impossible to get right.

Boston Kings?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

👏👏👏👏👏

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

Also have Diamondbacks at 12. Shows you how accurate these rankings are. Lol

91 is not in it ??You know it’s a joke. We will prove it in HOCO this year. Best goalie and righty/lefty attack in the country.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 is not in it ??You know it’s a joke. We will prove it in HOCO this year. Best goalie and righty/lefty attack in the country.

Lol. The trolling of 91 gets old. I’m sure the parents don’t appreciate it

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Interesting rankings.

Arden is too high, but I assume that the list is based on scores and I think they had a decent summer. Of course they dont exist anymore at 2026 do they?

Who are the Boston Kings?

Team 91 MD and Looneys belong somewhere on this list.

Madlax should be higher

My son played for Arden so I am biased. we had quality wins like against bbl. looneys and hawks are definitely better in hoco, but we are top 15 for sure with looneys and blc in front of us. get real that tommynickers are top 15. who are they? name a quality win of them, they wouldnt be top 5 in hoco. we could not touch the top 3 because they have way more athletes. who is boston kings? I think last year rank should be hawks, tiger, laxachusset, sweetlax, evolve, looneys, eclipse, express, bethesda, kings fine, bbl, Arden. how am i wrong?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

👏👏👏👏👏

Can we just discuss fca md at #8 and whatnot? maybe 28

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Interesting rankings.

Arden is too high, but I assume that the list is based on scores and I think they had a decent summer. Of course they dont exist anymore at 2026 do they?

Who are the Boston Kings?

Team 91 MD and Looneys belong somewhere on this list.

Madlax should be higher

My son played for Arden so I am biased. we had quality wins like against bbl. looneys and hawks are definitely better in hoco, but we are top 15 for sure with looneys and blc in front of us. get real that tommynickers are top 15. who are they? name a quality win of them, they wouldnt be top 5 in hoco. we could not touch the top 3 because they have way more athletes. who is boston kings? I think last year rank should be hawks, tiger, laxachusset, sweetlax, evolve, looneys, eclipse, express, bethesda, kings fine, bbl, Arden. how am i wrong?

looneys was #2 in hoco and had good wins. they got close on hawks and beat them the year before in hoco final so they should be top 6. bethesda is #3 in Maryland. bethesda held strong at nlf beating 91 long island and we went overtime with express, we got beten bad by hawks and tigers at nlf but they played in the finals and like out chances against laxachusetts. know way 2ways, fca, towersman should be in them spots. ok bbl should be 6 and eclipse 7 and who cares on last year anywhat

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Interesting rankings.

Arden is too high, but I assume that the list is based on scores and I think they had a decent summer. Of course they dont exist anymore at 2026 do they?

Who are the Boston Kings?

Team 91 MD and Looneys belong somewhere on this list.

Madlax should be higher

My son played for Arden so I am biased. we had quality wins like against bbl. looneys and hawks are definitely better in hoco, but we are top 15 for sure with looneys and blc in front of us. get real that tommynickers are top 15. who are they? name a quality win of them, they wouldnt be top 5 in hoco. we could not touch the top 3 because they have way more athletes. who is boston kings? I think last year rank should be hawks, tiger, laxachusset, sweetlax, evolve, looneys, eclipse, express, bethesda, kings fine, bbl, Arden. how am i wrong?

looneys was #2 in hoco and had good wins. they got close on hawks and beat them the year before in hoco final so they should be top 6. bethesda is #3 in Maryland. bethesda held strong at nlf beating 91 long island and we went overtime with express, we got beten bad by hawks and tigers at nlf but they played in the finals and like out chances against laxachusetts. know way 2ways, fca, towersman should be in them spots. ok bbl should be 6 and eclipse 7 and who cares on last year anywhat

Like it or not if they are taking this from summer tournaments. AYLC wins over FCA and Looneys most likely put them where they are and knocked Looneys out. Those are 2 good wins and again, if this is based off Summer alone

Any laxachusetts dads hear of the Boston Kings?

fareal how did arden beat so many good teams after hoco?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

👏👏👏👏👏

Can we just discuss fca md at #8 and whatnot? maybe 28

These rankings are way off to say the least. I do think this is high for FCA and Looneys and 91 should be on this list. All three of these teams have improved this off season but the hawks are clearly the team to beat.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

@USCL

To all the doubters here Hawks are #1 in official national ranking. #1 according to USCL dot com ranking. #1 in 2026 ranking of top 25

Pretty sure no one ever doubted. That’s hard to do when Hawks parents keep feeling the need to remind the human race they are 546-0. We just don’t need to keep hearing it. That’s the issue. Congratulations on your #1 ranking. Enjoy your 6th grade accolade. It’s the first question they ask on recruiting questionnaires, what was your 6th grade record and ranking, so it’s good you have that to put down.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Interesting rankings.

Arden is too high, but I assume that the list is based on scores and I think they had a decent summer. Of course they dont exist anymore at 2026 do they?

Who are the Boston Kings?

Team 91 MD and Looneys belong somewhere on this list.

Madlax should be higher

My son played for Arden so I am biased. we had quality wins like against bbl. looneys and hawks are definitely better in hoco, but we are top 15 for sure with looneys and blc in front of us. get real that tommynickers are top 15. who are they? name a quality win of them, they wouldnt be top 5 in hoco. we could not touch the top 3 because they have way more athletes. who is boston kings? I think last year rank should be hawks, tiger, laxachusset, sweetlax, evolve, looneys, eclipse, express, bethesda, kings fine, bbl, Arden. how am i wrong?

looneys was #2 in hoco and had good wins. they got close on hawks and beat them the year before in hoco final so they should be top 6. bethesda is #3 in Maryland. bethesda held strong at nlf beating 91 long island and we went overtime with express, we got beten bad by hawks and tigers at nlf but they played in the finals and like out chances against laxachusetts. know way 2ways, fca, towersman should be in them spots. ok bbl should be 6 and eclipse 7 and who cares on last year anywhat

maryland in this order...hawks, Looneys, blc, arden, 91md, fca, crabs on summer and hoco...fact

Originally Posted by Anonymous

fareal how did arden beat so many good teams after hoco?

Arden lost some close games in Hoco just didn't win any.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

fareal how did arden beat so many good teams after hoco?

Arden lost some close games in Hoco just didn't win any.

And they added players to their summer roster.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Interesting rankings.

Arden is too high, but I assume that the list is based on scores and I think they had a decent summer. Of course they dont exist anymore at 2026 do they?

Who are the Boston Kings?

Team 91 MD and Looneys belong somewhere on this list.

Madlax should be higher

My son played for Arden so I am biased. we had quality wins like against bbl. looneys and hawks are definitely better in hoco, but we are top 15 for sure with looneys and blc in front of us. get real that tommynickers are top 15. who are they? name a quality win of them, they wouldnt be top 5 in hoco. we could not touch the top 3 because they have way more athletes. who is boston kings? I think last year rank should be hawks, tiger, laxachusset, sweetlax, evolve, looneys, eclipse, express, bethesda, kings fine, bbl, Arden. how am i wrong?

looneys was #2 in hoco and had good wins. they got close on hawks and beat them the year before in hoco final so they should be top 6. bethesda is #3 in Maryland. bethesda held strong at nlf beating 91 long island and we went overtime with express, we got beten bad by hawks and tigers at nlf but they played in the finals and like out chances against laxachusetts. know way 2ways, fca, towersman should be in them spots. ok bbl should be 6 and eclipse 7 and who cares on last year anywhat

Looneys did not play in the HOCO final against the Hawks in 2018. Hawks played the Diamondbacks and won in 2018. Looneys were only in the final this year and they lost. Hawks played Bethesda in 2017 and lost.

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

PLC is coming back big time and True Annapolis will be better then that PLC team was.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks

What was PLC record last spring and summer & what tournaments did they play?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

PLC is coming back big time and True Annapolis will be better then that PLC team was.

Stop it! Not 1 Elite player on True Annapolis team.

True will go 1-2 this weekend falling to Looney's and VLC

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks

What was PLC record last spring and summer & what tournaments did they play?

crickets......

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

Funny stuff. I will be sure to stop you and shake your hand and congratulate you when you rise.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

What is this?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

What is this??

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

My thoughts. Saltwater should be relegated to summer tournaments where the mom's can put that teams real talents on display!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

What is this?

It is a dad of a B player who is thinking of reclassing

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

My thoughts. Saltwater should be relegated to summer tournaments where the mom's can put that teams real talents on display!!

Plus their team color Yeti coolers and flat B trucker hats. Stay Salty.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

What is this?

It is a dad of a B player who is thinking of reclassing

Nightfall tournament this weekend in DE

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

The 3d teams are not local they are NY teams so who know what they will be. Typically 3d New England is the only decent 3d team

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

Still doesn't invalidate what was said

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC beat everyone from Md on that list 2 years ago, including Hawks. But that was 2 years ago. Things change.

PLC beat them twice and undefeated against Hawks

What was PLC record last spring and summer & what tournaments did they play?

crickets......

The original comment was a reply to Looney's comment about summer '18
Like I said, things change.
Excited for the new season!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

Lol

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

Elite parents have elite kids who play for elite clubs. The rest play for teams like PLC oeoeo

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.

Sorry you son is not elite and doesn't play on an elite team. Mine does. Elite teams play to win !!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.

I see this all the time about kids quitting. And while you are correct to some degree, I have spoken to enough 2026 parents with kids who this is their choice to want to win now and be on the most competitive teams possible. If my son is choosing "HIS CHOICE" to work 3 days a week in the off season, who are you to say he is going to quit in High School because he doesn't want to play with your wet turd in 6th grade.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.

I have talked to a few, they seem OK, of course there are a few that arent OK....But before you kill parents of another team, can you say that your sideline doesnt have bad parents?? I know my son's team cannot say that.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

No, he is still there.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.

I see this all the time about kids quitting. And while you are correct to some degree, I have spoken to enough 2026 parents with kids who this is their choice to want to win now and be on the most competitive teams possible. If my son is choosing "HIS CHOICE" to work 3 days a week in the off season, who are you to say he is going to quit in High School because he doesn't want to play with your wet turd in 6th grade.

Sure it is. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

All I am going to say is a FOGO in 6th grade is a bad idea and in a few years it will show on the field. Midfielder first; FO second. What makes a FOGO elite at the next level is stick skills and field awareness. He is not going to get that if he is just facing off in 6th grade. In fact I would go as far to say that most elite FOGO's do not become FOGO's until HS. They are converted midfielders.

And yes the Hawks kid is the best at 2026 and he is still there.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

All I am going to say is a FOGO in 6th grade is a bad idea and in a few years it will show on the field. Midfielder first; FO second. What makes a FOGO elite at the next level is stick skills and field awareness. He is not going to get that if he is just facing off in 6th grade. In fact I would go as far to say that most elite FOGO's do not become FOGO's until HS. They are converted midfielders.

And yes the Hawks kid is the best at 2026 and he is still there.

100% False.

There were probably 5 local FOGO's on Elite 2020 teams that committed to high D1 programs in 7th and 8th grade prior to the recruiting rule change. Stick skills and field awareness mean 0 as long as you win the clamp and pass it off. Possession is king.

Was there some sort of 2026 Maryland State FOGO Competition? You guys are debating FOGO's like ESPN argues Tom Brady vs Joe Montana. If you talk 6th grade facts, specialization = injury and burnout for the majority of 6th graders. Now get back to work and start earning money for those high club fees.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.

I have talked to a few, they seem OK, of course there are a few that arent OK....But before you kill parents of another team, can you say that your sideline doesnt have bad parents?? I know my son's team cannot say that.

I dont know of any team that can say that.

Originally Posted by RLangway

Was there some sort of 2026 Maryland State FOGO Competition? You guys are debating FOGO's like ESPN argues Tom Brady vs Joe Montana. If you talk 6th grade facts, specialization = injury and burnout for the majority of 6th graders. Now get back to work and start earning money for those high club fees.

You told them

Originally Posted by RLangway

Was there some sort of 2026 Maryland State FOGO Competition? You guys are debating FOGO's like ESPN argues Tom Brady vs Joe Montana. If you talk 6th grade facts, specialization = injury and burnout for the majority of 6th graders. Now get back to work and start earning money for those high club fees.

So true (above)..... Even mentioning 'best in state' for 6th grade boys, most of whom have not hit their growth spurt is a joke. And who knows if the 'best in state' FOGO isn't a holdback, or early bloomer, etc.

You all have way too much time on your hands. Is your place of employment hiring?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

I personally look forward to this.
I am not a PLC parent, I don’t live in AACo, but I do think the parents on the Hawks team need to go silent before they ruin their player’s reputations, which they are 100% accomplishing.

As a Hawk parent, I think our kids speak for themselves on and off the field. The parents are great and its a family environment with lots of support. I would worry about your team and not put down 6th grade kids.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Elite teams play to win..6th grade or not !

And your kid will quit by 10th grade because of you.

I see this all the time about kids quitting. And while you are correct to some degree, I have spoken to enough 2026 parents with kids who this is their choice to want to win now and be on the most competitive teams possible. If my son is choosing "HIS CHOICE" to work 3 days a week in the off season, who are you to say he is going to quit in High School because he doesn't want to play with your wet turd in 6th grade.

Sure it is. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Some got it and some dont. Sounds like your son might need some improvement. My suggestion. HIT THE WALL !!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

All I am going to say is a FOGO in 6th grade is a bad idea and in a few years it will show on the field. Midfielder first; FO second. What makes a FOGO elite at the next level is stick skills and field awareness. He is not going to get that if he is just facing off in 6th grade. In fact I would go as far to say that most elite FOGO's do not become FOGO's until HS. They are converted midfielders.

And yes the Hawks kid is the best at 2026 and he is still there.

100% False.

There were probably 5 local FOGO's on Elite 2020 teams that committed to high D1 programs in 7th and 8th grade prior to the recruiting rule change. Stick skills and field awareness mean 0 as long as you win the clamp and pass it off. Possession is king.

Completely wrong! Talk to any HS coach in the MIAA and they will agree; specializing as a FOGO at this age is bad practice.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them...

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC

All I am going to say is a FOGO in 6th grade is a bad idea and in a few years it will show on the field. Midfielder first; FO second. What makes a FOGO elite at the next level is stick skills and field awareness. He is not going to get that if he is just facing off in 6th grade. In fact I would go as far to say that most elite FOGO's do not become FOGO's until HS. They are converted midfielders.

And yes the Hawks kid is the best at 2026 and he is still there.

100% False.

There were probably 5 local FOGO's on Elite 2020 teams that committed to high D1 programs in 7th and 8th grade prior to the recruiting rule change. Stick skills and field awareness mean 0 as long as you win the clamp and pass it off. Possession is king.

Completely wrong! Talk to any HS coach in the MIAA and they will agree; specializing as a FOGO at this age is bad practice.

They may not have specialized in 6th grade. Almost every current FO guy in MIAA was a FO guy in youth and mainly Middie . Several were strictly FO guys in 7th and 8th grade , Just the way the modern game of lacrosse is played.

Hawks don’t repeat as champs this year.
Shadow 1 player and you shut them down.
3rd place in HOCO this year.
That is all.
Bring your lanyards Hawks parents.
Thank you.

If that's the case, who are the better two teams than the Hawks?

I'm new to this area/board and just understanding the landscape of local lacrosse? We moved from N.C.

We missing tryouts this year, but should we go in a different direction next year and if so, who?

Easy...TEAM 91 MD

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks don’t repeat as champs this year.
Shadow 1 player and you shut them down.
3rd place in HOCO this year.
That is all.
Bring your lanyards Hawks parents.
Thank you.

You should definitely become a coach. Its a great strategy. Our team tried it but it didnt work so well. Hawks are a good team and deep. They may lose sooner or later but I dont see them losing in HOCO.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

Is Team 91 playing any fall tournaments to debut their new Texas studs?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

A 91 post where the “stud” doesn't get mentioned. He must fall behind Texas in the pecking order.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

A 91 post where the “stud” doesn't get mentioned. He must fall behind Texas in the pecking order.

Here's a thinker. If my kid's team was so bad they had to bring players in from halfway across the country would I really be on here bragging about that!! At least the "stud" is from MD

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

A 91 post where the “stud” doesn't get mentioned. He must fall behind Texas in the pecking order.

Here's a thinker. If my kid's team was so bad they had to bring players in from halfway across the country would I really be on here bragging about that!! At least the "stud" is from MD

And not much of a stud if they still feel the need to bring kids in from Texas.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

A 91 post where the “stud” doesn't get mentioned. He must fall behind Texas in the pecking order.

Here's a thinker. If my kid's team was so bad they had to bring players in from halfway across the country would I really be on here bragging about that!! At least the "stud" is from MD

And not much of a stud if they still feel the need to bring kids in from Texas.

I saw the Team 91 Texas 26 team play at Naptown. Not sure I would get my hopes up on those 2.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

everythings bigger in texas. Double holdbacks for sure

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks don’t repeat as champs this year.
Shadow 1 player and you shut them down.
3rd place in HOCO this year.
That is all.
Bring your lanyards Hawks parents.
Thank you.

Haha, which one player? They beat my son's team a few times and they definitely have more than one player that will hurt you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

everythings bigger in texas. Double holdbacks for sure

Another great thing that MD and the Northeast Preps schools have made happen. Many of these out of state parents know the drill and are holding back their son. Lacrosse has become saturated with a bunch of kids playing down as holdbacks/prefirst . Pretty sad

91 in freedom lax invitational October 27 in Aston Pa. pretty lame teams so will be shocked if we don’t roll all teams

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Yes. All the players are champs for playing in the conditions they did.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

It was wet. Oh, and windy. Did I mention wet?

Yes. It was cold and rainy

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC, has the best fogo in the state, plus goalie and top mid line....attack and defense still need a little help

My son plays for them....

My son is a FOGO. He is not the best FOGO in the state, but he says that the Hawks kid from last year was the best he has gone against. Did he move to PLC?

No, he is still there.

He wasn’t today that’s for sure.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

With the addition of 2 Texas kids. 91 will will be the team to beat. We are loaded but obviously out of state kids know we are the 26 team to join in MD. Really a special program so I would encourage you to talk with the staff. Welcome to MD!

everythings bigger in texas. Double holdbacks for sure

Another great thing that MD and the Northeast Preps schools have made happen. Many of these out of state parents know the drill and are holding back their son. Lacrosse has become saturated with a bunch of kids playing down as holdbacks/prefirst . Pretty sad

Texas has been holding kids back for years.

EO EO EO EO

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

How'd the Nightfall tournament go?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

None. Its Fall Ball. Means nothing...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

It was pretty miserable. Can't make many accurate observations from watching games in those conditions.

As EO EO EO mentioned previously, or PLC, they rolled something seriously, how about rolled over. Think 2025 and 2026 went 0-8

Dang, that hurts, they should have stayed extinct, going to be a long year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

As EO EO EO mentioned previously, or PLC, they rolled something seriously, how about rolled over. Think 2025 and 2026 went 0-8

Dang, that hurts, they should have stayed extinct, going to be a long year.

Stay salty

Salty??? I’m confused...is someone upset or is that a new team?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 in freedom lax invitational October 27 in Aston Pa. pretty lame teams so will be shocked if we don’t roll all teams

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Please let us know how it goes. Hopefully the stud lefty and the Texans make a good first impression.

Biggest surprise from yesterday's action at Blandair was Looney's. I know it is fall ball but to go 1-2 and really look average surprised me. True Annapolis looks like the real deal; a few more pieces and they could make some noise in elite.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Biggest surprise from yesterday's action at Blandair was Looney's. I know it is fall ball but to go 1-2 and really look average surprised me. True Annapolis looks like the real deal; a few more pieces and they could make some noise in elite.

How'd they do? No Scores posted. Not sure that HOCO will put a new team in Elite in their 1st season.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Biggest surprise from yesterday's action at Blandair was Looney's. I know it is fall ball but to go 1-2 and really look average surprised me. True Annapolis looks like the real deal; a few more pieces and they could make some noise in elite.

Can't read too much into anyone's performance in those conditions.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Biggest surprise from yesterday's action at Blandair was Looney's. I know it is fall ball but to go 1-2 and really look average surprised me. True Annapolis looks like the real deal; a few more pieces and they could make some noise in elite.

Thanks for the update True Dad.

Hey 91 Dad, if your team is so good then why are you playing in a lame tournament with weak competition? Any Club administrator worth your hard earned Club Fees know that there are only two tournaments in the Fall south of Long Island worth going to.

Maryland Invitational. - no Team 91
NAL in New Castle, DE - will you be there? You were a no show last Fall.

Come to think of it, I don’t remember seeing you at NLF last June either.

And you were a middle of the road program in HoCo last year. Maybe you should stay humble until you win something. So you picked up a couple of kids at tryouts. Who cares. Lots of teams have done that this season.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Biggest surprise from yesterday's action at Blandair was Looney's. I know it is fall ball but to go 1-2 and really look average surprised me. True Annapolis looks like the real deal; a few more pieces and they could make some noise in elite.

How'd they do? No Scores posted. Not sure that HOCO will put a new team in Elite in their 1st season.

AAA at best. KKYHZU

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely, the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

From what I saw, they are certainly up there. Top to bottom they are solid.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

Agreed. VLC is a couple players away from being Elite but like what they have on offense. Need to shore up that D. Hawks are the top and Madlax and FCA look improved. True will be AAA. Elite should be in no particular order...

Hawks
FCA
Madlax
Looney's
Bethesda
Crabs
91
Next Level - AAA champs

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They regrouped and added a ton of talent. Last year they were a combined 26/27 because a lot left. New coaching staff and players. Expect them to be pushing Elite by next year

3D 2026
3D 2027
FCA 2027
NXT 2026
AYLC 2026
PLC 2026
Saltwater 2026
Salwater 27/28

Thoughts?

IF AYLC loses any of these games, they should play in the HOCO B division.

Its 6th grade lacrosse and winning isnt the goal. The goal is to learn how to play the game, be a good teammate and be coachable. EO

EO, each other, PLC motto. Let's see what the new squad can do! Good luck!

PLC will own Annapolis 26 Division again soon!

How was your weekend PLC dad?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

Agreed. VLC is a couple players away from being Elite but like what they have on offense. Need to shore up that D. Hawks are the top and Madlax and FCA look improved. True will be AAA. Elite should be in no particular order...

Hawks
FCA
Madlax
Looney's
Bethesda
Crabs
91
Next Level - AAA champs

No PLC?? EO

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

That's the funniest thing I've heard in a while. PLC really hung one on the 2027 3d Upstate this past weekend!!! LOL.
Still not to late to switch to baseball.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Only a Hawks parent would bring that up.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Only a Hawks parent would bring that up.

First let me state that I am a Hawks Dad; I know I know I am already hated. FCA was our most challenging game yesterday to say the least; they are improved. As far as the hit in question it was not a cheap shot but it was a penalty. FCA defenseman came in about 1/2 step too late and laid a big hit. I honestly don’t think he could have stopped his momentum at that point and it was unfortunate. That being said I would take that kid on our team in a heartbeat; he’s gifted and just needs some coaching.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Nice try. I was standing on the 3rd base line fence of the other field and was watching the Hawks/FCA game when the hit occurred. So I was closer to that goal than half of the people on that field. Not a Hawks parent. And that was a hit to the head. Sorry. You must a one of the True parents standing with the kids right in front of me.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Is this the kid who got the concussion?

with does EO mean?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

with does EO mean?

Not sure, probably a team motto.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?

Uhm, you sound you know exactly how the game went.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

with does EO mean?

PLC has EO on their jerseys. Their director uses that motto. It stands for Each Other. And someone is beating a dead horse and it's not really funny anymore.

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet. [/quote]

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK
[/quote]

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent. [/quote]

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?[/quote]

Uhm, you sound you know exactly how the game went.[/quote]

It sounds like FCA was pretty formidable against the Hawks and no scores are on Tourney Machine

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?

Sounds like a bitter Hawks parent who spends $1000s in FO training only to watch his kid get owned. Keep wasting your money on specialization at 12 yrs old.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

[quote=Anonymous]Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?

Sounds like a bitter Hawks parent who spends $1000s in FO training only to watch his kid get owned. Keep wasting your money on specialization at 12 yrs old.

Can someone please just answer the question. I would honestly like to know. That's all I want to know.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?

Sir or Ma’am; hard to tell by the whining, if you read my post again you’ll see I am agreeing with the hawks dominance in the game.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Biggest surprise from yesterday's action at Blandair was Looney's. I know it is fall ball but to go 1-2 and really look average surprised me. True Annapolis looks like the real deal; a few more pieces and they could make some noise in elite.

Looks like someone's son made True , Hi There !

Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent. [/quote]

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?[/quote]

Sounds like a bitter Hawks parent who spends $1000s in FO training only to watch his kid get owned. Keep wasting your money on specialization at 12 yrs old. [/quote]

Can someone please just answer the question. I would honestly like to know. That's all I want to know. [/quote]

What question would that be??

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

Sounds tough, how many did he manage to get in the net....or the rest of their offense. I am imagining the big strong face off kid must have had at least 2 or 3 goals right after "dominating" or at least the attack had to take advantage and put a couple in the net. What was the final of that game?[/quote]

Sounds like a bitter Hawks parent who spends $1000s in FO training only to watch his kid get owned. Keep wasting your money on specialization at 12 yrs old. [/quote]

Can someone please just answer the question. I would honestly like to know. That's all I want to know. [/quote]

What question would that be?? [/quote]

What was the score of the game. No updates on Tourney Machine

4-0 hawks

I heard it was 4-0

Scores are now up.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

4-0 hawks

Thank you

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

It was a penalty for sure, word was the child was ejected from the tournament after the hit. The Hawks coach was going crazy but rightfully so, the child wasn’t moving there for a bit. Hawks won 4-0 they called the game after the goal/penalty.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any observations from today’s games at Blandair?

Hawks are still the greatest team ever assembled!

Definitely the team to beat; #22 is playing like a man among boys. He was close to unstoppable. True had some nice goalie play and Madlax and FCA both had very good FO guys and solid defenses along with Hawks defense. VLC was big but I do not think they're ready for elite just yet.

I was watching the Madlax game on the other baseball field and saw a late cheap shot on the Hawks (to the head) from one of those FCA defenseman. I hope that the player is OK

You were a field away and 'saw' a cheap shot? You may need to update the prescription on your glasses. I watched that kid play against Madlax after our first game and he was clearly one of better athletes playing yesterday. My son and I wanted to see the Hawks/FCA game after our 2nd game and even though the hawks had possession most of the game and dominated that kid again stood out for FCA; he's big, fast and aggressive. FCA kid took FOs as well and dominated the Hawks kid The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent.

It was a penalty for sure, word was the child was ejected from the tournament after the hit. The Hawks coach was going crazy but rightfully so, the child wasn’t moving there for a bit. Hawks won 4-0 they called the game after the goal/penalty.

Hope the hawks kid is ok it was a huge hit; FCA kids momentum carried him into the hawks kid and the result was scary to say the least. Surely was not a cheap shot as someone else stated; hard for the kids and even professional athletes to stop themselves once they’ve committed to making a hit. It’s unfortunate part of the game but it happens. Does anyone know if the hawks kid is ok; I heard he he may have had a concussion.

Really? Clap in a defensemen’s face, shoot imaginary arrows and knuckle drag the turf after a goal...sorry mom...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Really? Clap in a defensemen’s face, shoot imaginary arrows and knuckle drag the turf after a goal...sorry mom...

Like the age old Christian quote says. “If you can’t stop em from celebrating, just blow their head off with a cheap shot after they score to stop them”. I think that’s somewhere in Psalms

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Really? Clap in a defensemen’s face, shoot imaginary arrows and knuckle drag the turf after a goal...sorry mom...

Can you complete a thought?

I have no dog in this fight, but seriously.

Honestly, this sight is horrible.anyone that has no balls can stir the pot and not own it, let the boys play it on the field.

But, if your that lame dad and is living through your son and feel so compelled to talk trash.own it fool, put your name to it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have no dog in this fight, but seriously.

Honestly, this sight is horrible.anyone that has no balls can stir the pot and not own it, let the boys play it on the field.

But, if your that lame dad and is living through your son and feel so compelled to talk trash.own it fool, put your name to it.

Thanks anonymous

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have no dog in this fight, but seriously.

Honestly, this sight is horrible.anyone that has no balls can stir the pot and not own it, let the boys play it on the field.

But, if your that lame dad and is living through your son and feel so compelled to talk trash.own it fool, put your name to it.

Without lame dads living through their sons. This site would be about exciting as watching youth T-Ball.

Enjoy all the drama and intrigue of youth lacrosse as your son gets closer to High School. Once HS comes around it just isnt the same. The reality of all those dreams and aspirations come home...He either has it or he doesnt.

And if he is a MIAA bound player and on age, he better have put in the hard work to get pass the multiple holdbacks/prefirsts on every MIAA team.

If public, still has to put in work, but it isnt nearly as competitive with less or no holdbacks .

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have no dog in this fight, but seriously.

Honestly, this sight is horrible.anyone that has no balls can stir the pot and not own it, let the boys play it on the field.

But, if your that lame dad and is living through your son and feel so compelled to talk trash.own it fool, put your name to it.

Thanks anonymous

👆🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Really? Clap in a defensemen’s face, shoot imaginary arrows and knuckle drag the turf after a goal...sorry mom...

Like the age old Christian quote says. “If you can’t stop em from celebrating, just blow their head off with a cheap shot after they score to stop them”. I think that’s somewhere in Psalms

I was told about this thread and I figured I should respond since it is my son that is being discussed on this board by anonymous "adults"; pretty sad IMO. My name is David M (FCA 2026 parent) and my son is the one who hit the Hawks player towards the end of the game. Was it a penalty; yes, was it a cheap shot, NO!! For anyone to say that is was knows nothing about the kind of young man my son is; he has a HEART OF GOLD and would never hurt anyone intentionally. He is a big kid; who is 11 and on age to the adult that posted he was a hold-back, and he plays with some physicality and still learning the game. Did any of you see him after the game or speak to him? Did any of you see the concern he had for the Hawks player? Did any of you ride home with him and see the anguish on his face and in his eyes from what happened? Calling out individual kids on a message board is pathetic, calling them out anonymously is cowardly. Some of you 'adults' need to take a long look in the mirror and focus on improving that reflection; your son is watching you!!! And to the person(s) moderating these boards; you have a responsibility to these kids as well to what is posted!! DO YOUR JOB!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have no dog in this fight, but seriously.

Honestly, this sight is horrible.anyone that has no balls can stir the pot and not own it, let the boys play it on the field.

But, if your that lame dad and is living through your son and feel so compelled to talk trash.own it fool, put your name to it.

Thanks anonymous

👆🏻

Thanks again anonymous.

Mr M,

Its good to see you're not hiding behind your previous anonymous comments....
"The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent."

Since your son has a heart of gold - did he, you or the FCA coaches check up on the Hawks player on Sunday? If memory serves me correct - I think I saw both teams tailgates where right next to each other. Certainty then a member from FCA, or your family would have checked in with the Hawks who were merely steps away from you - to check on the well being of another 11 year old, and help remedy your sons anguish

You want to overlook the hit - I'll buy that as we all see high hits (typically not as a late as the hit in question). But, don't turn a blind eye to your sons behavior outside of that game. My son doesn't play for the Hawks (I couldn't stomach that), but he did play against your son last spring in HOCO - and, along side him this summer on team All In. Whether you want to admit it or not, your son does have a well earned reputation for playing dirty, and running his mouth. Perhaps this incident will go a long way for the Maddens moving forward.

So glad you were just recently "made aware of the site"

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Mr M,

Its good to see you're not hiding behind your previous anonymous comments....
"The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent."

Since your son has a heart of gold - did he, you or the FCA coaches check up on the Hawks player on Sunday? If memory serves me correct - I think I saw both teams tailgates where right next to each other. Certainty then a member from FCA, or your family would have checked in with the Hawks who were merely steps away from you - to check on the well being of another 11 year old, and help remedy your sons anguish

You want to overlook the hit - I'll buy that as we all see high hits (typically not as a late as the hit in question). But, don't turn a blind eye to your sons behavior outside of that game. My son doesn't play for the Hawks (I couldn't stomach that), but he did play against your son last spring in HOCO - and, along side him this summer on team All In. Whether you want to admit it or not, your son does have a well earned reputation for playing dirty, and running his mouth. Perhaps this incident will go a long way for them moving forward.

So glad you were just recently "made aware of the site"

I think kids call this a mic drop

I did not see the play and do not have a tie to either team. But my son does play on an Elite Division 2026 team and dirty play is something we all can do without. From reading the whole thread, including the Dad’s unapologetic defense of a late hit, it sounds like this player is a safety risk to other players. Now that his name is out there, I hope that his own FCA coaches, Hoco officials, and opposing coaches will watch him really closely and protect the boys on the field.

VLC has played two of the projected Elite teams this fall and is 2-0. Just saying.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

VLC has played two of the projected Elite teams this fall and is 2-0. Just saying.

You also lost to True Annapolis and they are projected for AA.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Mr M,

Its good to see you're not hiding behind your previous anonymous comments....
"The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent."

Since your son has a heart of gold - did he, you or the FCA coaches check up on the Hawks player on Sunday? If memory serves me correct - I think I saw both teams tailgates where right next to each other. Certainty then a member from FCA, or your family would have checked in with the Hawks who were merely steps away from you - to check on the well being of another 11 year old, and help remedy your sons anguish

You want to overlook the hit - I'll buy that as we all see high hits (typically not as a late as the hit in question). But, don't turn a blind eye to your sons behavior outside of that game. My son doesn't play for the Hawks (I couldn't stomach that), but he did play against your son last spring in HOCO - and, along side him this summer on team All In. Whether you want to admit it or not, your son does have a well earned reputation for playing dirty, and running his mouth. Perhaps this incident will go a long way for them moving forward.

So glad you were just recently "made aware of the site"

I think kids call this a mic drop

“And Boom Goes The Dynamite”

Not according to them.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Mr M,

Its good to see you're not hiding behind your previous anonymous comments....
"The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent."

Since your son has a heart of gold - did he, you or the FCA coaches check up on the Hawks player on Sunday? If memory serves me correct - I think I saw both teams tailgates where right next to each other. Certainty then a member from FCA, or your family would have checked in with the Hawks who were merely steps away from you - to check on the well being of another 11 year old, and help remedy your sons anguish

You want to overlook the hit - I'll buy that as we all see high hits (typically not as a late as the hit in question). But, don't turn a blind eye to your sons behavior outside of that game. My son doesn't play for the Hawks (I couldn't stomach that), but he did play against your son last spring in HOCO - and, along side him this summer on team All In. Whether you want to admit it or not, your son does have a well earned reputation for playing dirty, and running his mouth. Perhaps this incident will go a long way for them moving forward.

So glad you were just recently "made aware of the site"

I think kids call this a mic drop

heck, I know I do because it is spot on. Nice try Mr M.

You’re right that VLC needs to beat teams like True if they want to be in Elite, but wrong if you think True is AA. They will be one of the stronger teams in AAA based on goaltending and other factors.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Mr M,

Its good to see you're not hiding behind your previous anonymous comments....
"The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent."

Since your son has a heart of gold - did he, you or the FCA coaches check up on the Hawks player on Sunday? If memory serves me correct - I think I saw both teams tailgates where right next to each other. Certainty then a member from FCA, or your family would have checked in with the Hawks who were merely steps away from you - to check on the well being of another 11 year old, and help remedy your sons anguish

You want to overlook the hit - I'll buy that as we all see high hits (typically not as a late as the hit in question). But, don't turn a blind eye to your sons behavior outside of that game. My son doesn't play for the Hawks (I couldn't stomach that), but he did play against your son last spring in HOCO - and, along side him this summer on team All In. Whether you want to admit it or not, your son does have a well earned reputation for playing dirty, and running his mouth. Perhaps this incident will go a long way for them moving forward.

So glad you were just recently "made aware of the site"

Definitely a 91 parent here; we know what these guys are all about.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

VLC has played two of the projected Elite teams this fall and is 2-0. Just saying.

I’d hold off a minute before printing those championship t shirts for the spring

Originally Posted by Anonymous

VLC has played two of the projected Elite teams this fall and is 2-0. Just saying.

Which ones?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You’re right that VLC needs to beat teams like True if they want to be in Elite, but wrong if you think True is AA. They will be one of the stronger teams in AAA based on goaltending and other factors.

LOL I love the fishing for compliments

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Mr M,

Its good to see you're not hiding behind your previous anonymous comments....
"The kid is tall and he put his shoulder right and the Hawks players chest and buried him; flag came in late once the kid did not get up and the Hawks coach lost his mind IMO. I hope the Hawks kid is alright as well but to call that a cheap shot is hilarious and probably coming from the hawks parent."

Since your son has a heart of gold - did he, you or the FCA coaches check up on the Hawks player on Sunday? If memory serves me correct - I think I saw both teams tailgates where right next to each other. Certainty then a member from FCA, or your family would have checked in with the Hawks who were merely steps away from you - to check on the well being of another 11 year old, and help remedy your sons anguish

You want to overlook the hit - I'll buy that as we all see high hits (typically not as a late as the hit in question). But, don't turn a blind eye to your sons behavior outside of that game. My son doesn't play for the Hawks (I couldn't stomach that), but he did play against your son last spring in HOCO - and, along side him this summer on team All In. Whether you want to admit it or not, your son does have a well earned reputation for playing dirty, and running his mouth. Perhaps this incident will go a long way for them moving forward.

So glad you were just recently "made aware of the site"

I think kids call this a mic drop

heck, I know I do because it is spot on. Nice try Mr M.

You always talk about the ones you fear:)

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You’re right that VLC needs to beat teams like True if they want to be in Elite, but wrong if you think True is AA. They will be one of the stronger teams in AAA based on goaltending and other factors.

LOL I love the fishing for compliments

True goalie dad; thanks!!

Wow......a lot of drama for 6th grade lacrosse......these poor kids.

Looneys and Next Level

How did the rest of the teams do this past weekend ? I am not here to talk negative about someone’s 11 year old child. I find
That very immature of a parent. If you have something to say about someone child you should reach out to them directly if you are seriously concerned! Otherwise you are an anonymous bully and trash talk on an 11 year old kid should not be allowed on this site.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looneys and Next Level

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆

THIS......some real trolls on this board

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

I do know the difference between Swarm and Next Level. VLC played Next Level in a different event on October 13 and VLC won by 1 goal in a well played game. Last spring in the Hoco playoffs NL beat VLC by 1, and in the regular season the teams tied. Thanks for your interest and your feedback. quote=Anonymous]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looneys and Next Level

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth. [/quote]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Good group at NAL fall event

Annapolis Hawks
BBL
Edge
Express North Rioseco
Legacy
Long Island Express Haugen
Madlax-Capital
NH Tomahawks
NXT
Prime Time
Sweetlax-NY
Team 91 Maryland

Looneys went 3-0. Beat Hawks, FCA and Madlax ......troll

Yes, instead of talking about individual kids, let’s talk about coaches. When I read threads about dangerous plays like this one, two words come to mind: bad coaching. I don’t know anything about the FCA 2026 coaches, but this does not look good on them. Ditto for the coach of whichever player was dragging his knuckles and taunting opposing players after a goal. And parents who pay travel prices for this sort of coaching should think twice about what they are getting. Anonymous]Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids. [/quote]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

1-2
Beat Swarm by 5
lost to VLC by 2
Lost to True by 1

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looneys and Next Level

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth.

What is a certified Elite team?

NXT will lose by double digits to every other team on that list. They are not remotely competitive in 2026. Towerman said they registered for NAL fall event, but I guess they got bumped out.

Kids being kids.....watch a pro sport and you will see over the top celebrations. Any Nats fans? I bet you all like Juan Soto. He was doing you know what and staring at the pitcher after every ball that he didn't swing at. I don't mind the celebrations. It is in some kids personality to celebrate, in others it is not.

I also think that at this age, the kids that are deliberately hitting late and hitting to injure are few and far between. Late hits and hits to the head happen, but it doesn't always mean that there is intent.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looneys and Next Level

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth.

What is a certified Elite team?

There is a 40 hour course. I think you can take it on line to get your certification.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yes, instead of talking about individual kids, let’s talk about coaches. When I read threads about dangerous plays like this one, two words come to mind: bad coaching. I don’t know anything about the FCA 2026 coaches, but this does not look good on them. Ditto for the coach of whichever player was dragging his knuckles and taunting opposing players after a goal. And parents who pay travel prices for this sort of coaching should think twice about what they are getting. Anonymous]Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

[/quote]

Sorry your son didn't make a club team this year. Just stay positive and tell him to keep working; maybe next year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looneys and Next Level

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth.

What is a certified Elite team?

If you have to ask. Your son is not on one ! It's for people in the know.

[quote=Anonymous]NXT will lose by double digits to every other team on that list. They are not remotely competitive in 2026. Towerman said they registered for NAL fall event, but I guess they got bumped out. [/quote

That is a head scratcher. Kudos to them for stepping up, just hope it doesn’t have the opposite effect and kill confidence

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Next Level is 8th team.

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yes, instead of talking about individual kids, let’s talk about coaches. When I read threads about dangerous plays like this one, two words come to mind: bad coaching. I don’t know anything about the FCA 2026 coaches, but this does not look good on them. Ditto for the coach of whichever player was dragging his knuckles and taunting opposing players after a goal. And parents who pay travel prices for this sort of coaching should think twice about what they are getting. Anonymous]Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

Sorry your son didn't make a club team this year. Just stay positive and tell him to keep working; maybe next year.

[/quote]

LOL. Do you really think anybody without a son on the teams we are talking about reads and posts to this forum?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yes, instead of talking about individual kids, let’s talk about coaches. When I read threads about dangerous plays like this one, two words come to mind: bad coaching. I don’t know anything about the FCA 2026 coaches, but this does not look good on them. Ditto for the coach of whichever player was dragging his knuckles and taunting opposing players after a goal. And parents who pay travel prices for this sort of coaching should think twice about what they are getting. Anonymous]Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

Sorry your son didn't make a club team this year. Just stay positive and tell him to keep working; maybe next year.

LOL. Do you really think anybody without a son on the teams we are talking about reads and posts to this forum?
[/quote]
yes, absolutely

Well said, and I agree with the prior poster who said that this reflects bad coaching.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yes, instead of talking about individual kids, let’s talk about coaches. When I read threads about dangerous plays like this one, two words come to mind: bad coaching. I don’t know anything about the FCA 2026 coaches, but this does not look good on them. Ditto for the coach of whichever player was dragging his knuckles and taunting opposing players after a goal. And parents who pay travel prices for this sort of coaching should think twice about what they are getting. Anonymous]Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids.

Sorry your son didn't make a club team this year. Just stay positive and tell him to keep working; maybe next year.

LOL. Do you really think anybody without a son on the teams we are talking about reads and posts to this forum?

Yes, Many are here to read about elite teams and how to get in. Sorta like you it seems . Hit The Wall !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

Mr M has had his Hat handed to him twice now . Many people are completely in denial about their children and their actions, Not saying Mr M is, but it does seem that way. Even I have been guilty of it a time or two.

91 parent so no dog in this fight. Lacrosse is a contact sport. Slashing and checking are part of the game. Even unnecessary ones. Maybe your kid should play baseball??

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 parent so no dog in this fight. Lacrosse is a contact sport. Slashing and checking are part of the game. Even unnecessary ones. Maybe your kid should play baseball??

Go back to Texas
-signed everyone

No dog in the fight either but I call Baloney on the 91 parent. The type of play described in the prior post is not part of the game and players who do it hurt their own team, with nonreleasable penalties and they probably injure their own teammates in practice too. I’m sorry that you don’t know the difference between tough play and dirty play, but I can assure you that your sons teammates do.
By the way there is plenty of dirty play in baseball too but it doesn’t belong there either.

Definitely a lot of whining on this forum from parents who have soft kids; they would never have survived playing back in the day. Maybe baseball is the way to guy for some of these parents. Good call 91 parent.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 parent so no dog in this fight. Lacrosse is a contact sport. Slashing and checking are part of the game. Even unnecessary ones. Maybe your kid should play baseball??

Lol, 91 was the biggest disappointment in HOCO last season, fear of contact kept the entire offense throwing the ball in a circle until an eventual turnover.
More disappointing were the 91 parents who turned their frustrations about under performing into horrible sideline behavior. Can you imagine how that group of parents would act if their “stud” this or “stud” that got taken out from behind on a dirty play.
Great job lining those bags up, maybe this season you can line up some wins.

I think this anonymous writer likes talking about others kids in a negative way because they must be better than his son. You really need to back off on the FCA kid. I know the kid and he is just started playing defense. It’s only you that is being so negative about him and it’s getting old. Let’s move on!!! If you want to talk about this kid why don’t you be a man and call Mr M then hiding on this site.

These kids are 11 and many of them are just learning the sport and their positions. The coaches that this age are still moving them around to see what works best for them.

Like we are saying, let the coaches and refs do their jobs and teach these kids the right way. This includes the hawks coaches and parents.

I totally agree!! I think this guy needs to take his son and go play baseball or soccer so he doesn’t get hurt or his feelings hurt.
What a looser.

I’m done listening to this joker.

I said it before and I’ll say it again; get that kid some coaching and he’s one of the best defenders at the 26 level; surely the most athletic. I know our coach wanted him to come over to our team and we tried to get him. My guess is most the clubs at 26 wouldn’t mind having someone just like him as well to coach. Mr. M just tell your son to keep working; he has a bright future in the sport if he sticks with it.

Is this site run by a hawks coach or parent ?

Which joker/lost are you referring to? It sounds like three kids on three different teams have been injured on dirty plays by this one FCA player. are you calling all three families losers?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think this anonymous writer likes talking about others kids in a negative way because they must be better than his son. You really need to back off on the FCA kid. I know the kid and he is just started playing defense. It’s only you that is being so negative about him and it’s getting old. Let’s move on!!! If you want to talk about this kid why don’t you be a man and call Mr M then hiding on this site.

These kids are 11 and many of them are just learning the sport and their positions. The coaches that this age are still moving them around to see what works best for them.

Like we are saying, let the coaches and refs do their jobs and teach these kids the right way. This includes the hawks coaches and parents.

Don’t let facts hurt your feelings. FCA has a history of making poor coaching decisions. From having their FOGO try to carry the team on 1 leg a few summers ago at Exposure, when he has not business playing, to letting this kid play uncontrollably game after game.

When you take out one the most recognizable player, on the #1 team in the nation, people are going to talk about it. Give it a few more days, more games this weekend will distract everyone and there will be new topics of convo next week.

Dear attack and middies:

We are sorry for messing up your game flow and from trying to stop you from scoring goals. We realize that you always play perfect, never slashed us or given us a late hit. You play the game to the highest ethical level and don’t make mistakes. From now on, when you dodge us from 15 yards out, we will just let you run by and score every time.

All our love,
Any team’s Defense

Best midfielder vs Best Defenseman at the 2026 level; I see more collisions on the way. Should make for a fun Spring. Who’s brining the popcorn and first aid kits?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Next Level is 8th team.

Not.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Which joker/lost are you referring to? It sounds like three kids on three different teams have been injured on dirty plays by this one FCA player. are you calling all three families losers?

👆🏻

If you are a AAA team and you can’t consistently beat the AAA teams, you have no business in elite. Next Level isn’t there yet. Win the AAA division again this year, then maybe. But that’s not going to happen.

Please tell us what team this legendary coach is on so that all defenders can seek his guidance. This one of kind coach has the insight to train 11 year old defenders how to react to an offensive player’s change of direction, spin move, head bob, or any other kind of move in a split second with precise accuracy. Defenders react to offensive moves, with little time to do so. If they guess right it is great defense, guess wrong and uneducated parents lash out. Just ask your son to always run straight up and down, with no bobing, weaving, duck moves or spins, and the issues that concern you go away. Some parents will always find an excuse as to why their son underperformed their expectations in a game. The defense is an easy target. Let your offensive player play defense for a game, and let us critique his every move. Defenders don’t complain about the hacks from attack or middies, the careless one handed whip checks they receive as they clear the ball up the field, etc. Also ironic to see these complaining parents erupt on their sideline as one of their defenders makes a big hit. See what you want to see.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think this anonymous writer likes talking about others kids in a negative way because they must be better than his son. You really need to back off on the FCA kid. I know the kid and he is just started playing defense. It’s only you that is being so negative about him and it’s getting old. Let’s move on!!! If you want to talk about this kid why don’t you be a man and call Mr M then hiding on this site.

These kids are 11 and many of them are just learning the sport and their positions. The coaches that this age are still moving them around to see what works best for them.

Like we are saying, let the coaches and refs do their jobs and teach these kids the right way. This includes the hawks coaches and parents.

Don’t let facts hurt your feelings. FCA has a history of making poor coaching decisions. From having their FOGO try to carry the team on 1 leg a few summers ago at Exposure, when he has not business playing, to letting this kid play uncontrollably game after game.

When you take out one the most recognizable player, on the #1 team in the nation, people are going to talk about it. Give it a few more days, more games this weekend will distract everyone and there will be new topics of convo next week.

Thanks Dad/Coach for letting us know your kid is the best player on the best team in the country while calling out another kid and club; stay humble and keep grinding.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is this site run by a hawks coach or parent ?

What would lead you to say that?

Honestly this is hilarious!! If you are on this site calling out 11/12 year old kids, you seriously need to be laying on a black leather couch talking to someone about how you failed as a athlete in your youth and now trying to live through your kid and failing as a parent. To the parent(s) of the FCA Kid; just keep coaching him; based on what I am reading he is talented and feared.....I think that is a good combination.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I totally agree!! I think this guy needs to take his son and go play baseball or soccer so he doesn’t get hurt or his feelings hurt.
What a looser.

I’m done listening to this joker.

Good, Does that mean we are done seeing your comments ? It is hilarious how you FCA parents complain about people talking about a 6th grader while you do the exact same thing.

I guess the FCA motto is, do as I say , not as I do .

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Best midfielder vs Best Defenseman at the 2026 level; I see more collisions on the way. Should make for a fun Spring. Who’s brining the popcorn and first aid kits?

When will you see these collisions, at Hawks practice?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If you are a AAA team and you can’t consistently beat the AAA teams, you have no business in elite. Next Level isn’t there yet. Win the AAA division again this year, then maybe. But that’s not going to happen.

True Parent with cut off sleeves and sunglasses inside

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Take a hike dude. If you didn't expect this group of 2026 nut bag parents (myself included) to start chirping about players and teams then you sir are not very smart and should look at signing your son, or if he's transitioning, your daughter, up for some sort of reading club

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think this anonymous writer likes talking about others kids in a negative way because they must be better than his son. You really need to back off on the FCA kid. I know the kid and he is just started playing defense. It’s only you that is being so negative about him and it’s getting old. Let’s move on!!! If you want to talk about this kid why don’t you be a man and call Mr M then hiding on this site.

These kids are 11 and many of them are just learning the sport and their positions. The coaches that this age are still moving them around to see what works best for them.

Like we are saying, let the coaches and refs do their jobs and teach these kids the right way. This includes the hawks coaches and parents.

Don’t let facts hurt your feelings. FCA has a history of making poor coaching decisions. From having their FOGO try to carry the team on 1 leg a few summers ago at Exposure, when he has not business playing, to letting this kid play uncontrollably game after game.

When you take out one the most recognizable player, on the #1 team in the nation, people are going to talk about it. Give it a few more days, more games this weekend will distract everyone and there will be new topics of convo next week.

Thanks Dad/Coach for letting us know your kid is the best player on the best team in the country while calling out another kid and club; stay humble and keep grinding.

Again, Don’t let facts hurt your feelings

I’m not an FCA parent. My point is lacrosse is a physical sport.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I’m not an FCA parent. My point is lacrosse is a physical sport.

Football is a contact sport, ask Vontaze Burfict how playing uncontrollably worked out for him this year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Take a hike dude. If you didn't expect this group of 2026 nut bag parents (myself included) to start chirping about players and teams then you sir are not very smart and should look at signing your son, or if he's transitioning, your daughter, up for some sort of reading club

And this here is all you need to know about some of the people who are posting on this forum........truly sad.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

If you were that concerned you should have addressed it at the time it happened; that is what good coaches do and probably the reason most of the talent on AYLC left.I am sure you will run across FCA and this kid at some point so make sure you stop by and talk to them.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If you are a AAA team and you can’t consistently beat the AAA teams, you have no business in elite. Next Level isn’t there yet. Win the AAA division again this year, then maybe. But that’s not going to happen.

True Parent with cut off sleeves and sunglasses inside

Helicopter Dad

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Next Level is 8th team.

Not.

Winners of AAA move up to Elite. Last place moves down.

Can’t we all just get along. I mean come on. All of our will be playing D1 together in a few years. Lol

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

To preach about having an adult conversation, followed by calling someone a coward seems I little hypocritical

To say it’s all about winning, when the original statement is about safety seems a little uneducated.

I did not realize how many lacrosse kids played soccer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I did not realize how many lacrosse kids played soccer.

You can tell real quick when the going gets tough!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

To preach about having an adult conversation, followed by calling someone a coward seems I little hypocritical

To say it’s all about winning, when the original statement is about safety seems a little uneducated.

If this coach was concerned about the safety of his kids he would have addressed the issue during the game or shortly thereafter their championship. To say he did not realize this was a 'tendency' is a bad excuse and yes to call out 11/12 year old kids anonymously on a message board is a cowardly act. He has chosen a message board 5 months after the tournament to voice his concerns. Great example coach!

Is AAA winners move up and last place moves down a definite rule? Of course the last place Elite team, Arden Diamondbacks, no longer exists, so that would leave AAA o e team short.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Next Level is 8th team.

Not.

Winners of AAA move up to Elite. Last place moves down.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

One of the most irresponsible posts I have read on this site........if you had an issue with the FCA Kid and his play address it after the game FACE to FACE with the FCA Coaches/ Parents and Kid. Again a troll who was too much time on his hands; at least the FCA dad put his name out there maybe you should do the same before calling our 11 year old kids. Unbelievable.

Believe it.

No parent with any class is going to walk out and start a confrontation with another teams coach over a penalty.

The statements posted are true, and they are exactly what happened. I didn't say anything at the time bc I did not think much of it being more than an isolated incident. Like it stunk the my kid got railed, but a penalty was served and AYLC won the tournament. It was over, and that was that.

Had anyone known the tendencies of the player, our coaches may have addressed the refs before the game about him, and maybe the refs would have addressed FCA about careless play. Parents and coaches are learning now, so I'm sure that will be happening all season for FCA after the dirty play last week.

People talk about what they fear.....good luck in the Spring. No one said it had to be a confrontation you had with the FCA coach/dad etc; how about an adult conversation about what happened? Call it a COACHING MOMENT...remember those or were you too caught upp in winning like most of this board is?. Apparently you are too much of a coward to do that so you hide on message boards and callout kids. I feel bad for the kids your coaching and I hope this FCA dad comes to speak with you the next time your two teams meet and maybe something good can come out of it instead of what is happening here.

To preach about having an adult conversation, followed by calling someone a coward seems I little hypocritical

To say it’s all about winning, when the original statement is about safety seems a little uneducated.

If this coach was concerned about the safety of his kids he would have addressed the issue during the game or shortly thereafter their championship. To say he did not realize this was a 'tendency' is a bad excuse and yes to call out 11/12 year old kids anonymously on a message board is a cowardly act. He has chosen a message board 5 months after the tournament to voice his concerns. Great example coach!

It’s pretty clear he is expressing concerns bc it’s the topic of conversation during the last week. These responses are comical

[quote=Anonymous]Is AAA winners move up and last place moves down a definite rule? Of course the last place Elite team, Arden Diamondbacks, no longer exists, so that would leave AAA o e team short.

No, but it would be good one to have. Like relegation/promotion in European soccer. It would be bad for business for some clubs though and they would fight it. 2026 Crabs were 1-6, and certainly wouldn't want a move down.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is AAA winners move up and last place moves down a definite rule? Of course the last place Elite team, Arden Diamondbacks, no longer exists, so that would leave AAA o e team short.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

[quote=Anonymous]How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Next Level is 8th team.

Not.

Winners of AAA move up to Elite. Last place moves down.

I would think that True would fill that spot.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is AAA winners move up and last place moves down a definite rule? Of course the last place Elite team, Arden Diamondbacks, no longer exists, so that would leave AAA o e team short.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

[quote=Anonymous]How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Next Level is 8th team.

Not.

Winners of AAA move up to Elite. Last place moves down.

I would think that True would fill that spot.

True better make some noises this year or we will see a lot of posts mysteriously disappear............AGAIN

91 easily steamrolls the philly teams today. On a side note my son got slashed. Should I confront the coach or parent? lol

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 easily steamrolls the philly teams today. On a side note my son got slashed. Should I confront the coach or parent? lol

Both ! along with calling Drivers Ed teacher and letting them know about your boo boo

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 easily steamrolls the philly teams today. On a side note my son got slashed. Should I confront the coach or parent? lol

Thought that was tomorrow....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 easily steamrolls the philly teams today. On a side note my son got slashed. Should I confront the coach or parent? lol

No you should get on this message board and rip the kid apart anonymously!!! That’s the right thing to do!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 easily steamrolls the philly teams today. On a side note my son got slashed. Should I confront the coach or parent? lol

91 #4 at Tristar tournament today whats the confucion?

What confusion? 2-0 already and about to be 3-0. Nuff said!s

3-0. North American fall invitational next!!

If this were a routine slash, the FCA player would not have been a topic of discussion on this board for a week. If anybody has a problem with anonymous adults criticizing the style of play of an 11 year old, you are on the wrong forum. This is an anonymous board about 2026 lacrosse, which is played by 11-12 year olds (theoretically) and when stuff happens people will talk. If that dynamic feels wrong to you, then stay off the board.

Ok helicopter dad. Thanks for the lecture. What time is your Boy Scout meeting?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 easily steamrolls the philly teams today. On a side note my son got slashed. Should I confront the coach or parent? lol

91 #4 at Tristar tournament today whats the confucion?

Who is 91 and where are they out of. I don’t remember seeing them last summer at Naptown or any tournaments like that Let me checks HOCO stats to see who they rolled in championship

Originally Posted by Anonymous

3-0. North American fall invitational next!!

PLEASE tell us who you went 3-0 against before you start wearing your crown.

91 who? Never relevant.
Mom’s lashing out at 11 year olds, never relevant.
Boys will play, talk smack, and have fun.
Bad hits, sometimes.
Lots of love on the field even when mom is upset.
Let them play, and respect is earned.
Can’t learn that if you if you always have to copter in.

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

Wow, glad to see your competition was top notch! We hope the trip from Texas was worth it!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

nothing wrong for b teams 2 play in b tournaments why the grips

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

nothing wrong for b teams 2 play in b tournaments why the grips

THIS ^^^^^ Congrats on the wins 91. Wait until the defense starts using long poles. It gets tougher.

Ok looneys dad. Congrats on the wins over VLC and True.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

nothing wrong for b teams 2 play in b tournaments why the grips

THIS ^^^^^ Congrats on the wins 91. Wait until the defense starts using long poles. It gets tougher.

Apparently against FCA it gets real tough.......LOL

A lacrosse team full of kids who also play soccer would beat a lacrosse team full of kids who also play football.

Change my mind

Originally Posted by Anonymous

A lacrosse team full of kids who also play soccer would beat a lacrosse team full of kids who also play football.

Change my mind

Good luck finding a lacrosse team made up of all soccer players or all football players. A lacrosse team made up of all basketball players would beat them both though.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

A lacrosse team full of kids who also play soccer would beat a lacrosse team full of kids who also play football.

Change my mind

Good luck finding a lacrosse team made up of all soccer players or all football players. A lacrosse team made up of all basketball players would beat them both though.

I'll take a lacrosse team of soccer, basketball, football, hockey and beat all of yours.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

A lacrosse team full of kids who also play soccer would beat a lacrosse team full of kids who also play football.

Change my mind

Good luck finding a lacrosse team made up of all soccer players or all football players. A lacrosse team made up of all basketball players would beat them both though.

densest conversation ever. Other sports do have skills that cross over but a player who is good at another sport may not have the stick skills unless they work hard at lacrosse. Dad's who never played always want to compare lacrosse to other sports. I think kids should be involved in other sports and activities. However, lacrosse is lacrosse. A kid who stinks at basketball may be great at lacrosse. There are no across the board comparisons. Please go back to trashing the 11 year old dirty players and bragging about meaningless tournament wins, which is at least entertaining. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

A lacrosse team full of kids who also play soccer would beat a lacrosse team full of kids who also play football.

Change my mind

Good luck finding a lacrosse team made up of all soccer players or all football players. A lacrosse team made up of all basketball players would beat them both though.

I see your basketball team and raise you a lax team full of holdbacks. Oh wait....

Is soccer even a sport?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

nothing wrong for b teams 2 play in b tournaments why the grips

THIS ^^^^^ Congrats on the wins 91. Wait until the defense starts using long poles. It gets tougher.

Apparently against FCA it gets real tough.......LOL

For Hawks kids... yes!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is soccer even a sport?

Will be a question your football player son will be asking in 15 years when he can't think straight. Look what it did to you.

What do people think about Cabell Maddux tagging and bullying a kid this morning on his @gomadlax instagram feed? Somebody please send to Deadspin. People need to know that he has not changed. https://deadspin.com/hey-ungrateful-quitter-emails-from-an-angry-lacrosse-660703941. You would think he would have learned his lesson by now. If you play, allow your kid to play, coach, or in anyone way support his program, you need to take a step back and ask yourself whether you want your reputation or your family's reputation associated with this guy. He is dangerous and you should not allow him to be around your kids.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

That is letting the results speak for themselves. They are the team to beat this year.

Can you supply a link or some details? . Hard to tell if this is real or fake news.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

That is letting the results speak for themselves. They are the team to beat this year.

It sure does.

Those teams stink.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

That is letting the results speak for themselves. They are the team to beat this year.

It looks like they have a pretty tough group at NAL. The Texans and the lefty attackman will get a true test in a few weeks.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

That is letting the results speak for themselves. They are the team to beat this year.

It looks like they have a pretty tough group at NAL. The Texans and the lefty attackman will get a true test in a few weeks.

The true true test will be True

91 will have last laugh after NAL. And yes... results speak for themselves. Get over it and get used to it. This team is special. Don’t detest for it!!!! When your son is watching mine in High school he can look back at his club years knowing he played against the best.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Sit down before you read this.....

Team 91 - 7 - Philadelphia Freedom Red - 3
Team 91 - 7 - Mesa 2026 Orange - 3
Team 91 - 6 - Rising Sons - 1

That is letting the results speak for themselves. They are the team to beat this year.

It looks like they have a pretty tough group at NAL. The Texans and the lefty attackman will get a true test in a few weeks.

Looking forward to see how 91 competes down there. Glad they signed up for it

plc gold lost to saltwater, 4-0 , eo

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will have last laugh after NAL. And yes... results speak for themselves. Get over it and get used to it. This team is special. Don’t detest for it!!!! When your son is watching mine in High school he can look back at his club years knowing he played against the best.

The parents seem "special" as well

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will have last laugh after NAL. And yes... results speak for themselves. Get over it and get used to it. This team is special. Don’t detest for it!!!! When your son is watching mine in High school he can look back at his club years knowing he played against the best.

Are you a wagering man?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

plc gold lost to saltwater, 4-0 , eo

That was a timely post.

Surely this is a joke designed to troll folks on the board and it is working well!

I will wager that my son scores on your team all day long!!! Ok Hawks dad.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 will have last laugh after NAL. And yes... results speak for themselves. Get over it and get used to it. This team is special. Don’t detest for it!!!! When your son is watching mine in High school he can look back at his club years knowing he played against the best.

Are you a wagering man?

I want in on this if he is.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

plc gold lost to saltwater, 4-0 , eo

That was a timely post.

Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

plc gold lost to saltwater, 4-0 , eo

That was a timely post.

Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.

It was 0-0 with seconds left when Bundy scored that historic TD against "Spare Tire" as they both met in a sound heard round the world on the one yard line. Only one man was left standing.. 4 TD's was another game. After all, He does have his HS field named after him

Rumor is the Hawks Kid and FCA Kid were seen having lunch together over the weekend...............wonder what that is about?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Rumor is the Hawks Kid and FCA Kid were seen having lunch together over the weekend...............wonder what that is about?

Just a quick bite before Driver's Ed.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Rumor is the Hawks Kid and FCA Kid were seen having lunch together over the weekend...............wonder what that is about?

Just a quick bite before Driver's Ed.

Hardly, It was a celebration for registering with selective service

When Harry met sally

Originally Posted by Anonymous

When Harry met sally

Putting a kids name on here is low even by BOTC standards. Come on man. I would hope others agree

I see what you did there, lol

To all you guys telling other people’s kids to go play baseball, don’t go wearing your Nats gear today or posting WS pics on Facebook, we wouldn’t want you to look weak

Originally Posted by Anonymous

When Harry met sally

Rumor is "Sally Knocked out Harry"

Originally Posted by Anonymous

When Harry met sally

Putting a kids name on here is low even by BOTC standards. Come on man. I would hope others agree

I'll second that

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Best midfielder vs Best Defenseman at the 2026 level; I see more collisions on the way. Should make for a fun Spring. Who’s brining the popcorn and first aid kits?

When will you see these collisions, at Hawks practice?

This.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

To all you guys telling other people’s kids to go play baseball, don’t go wearing your Nats gear today or posting WS pics on Facebook, we wouldn’t want you to look weak

Was Baseball still being played? Who watches baseball these days????

Originally Posted by Anonymous

When Harry met sally

Rumor is "Sally Knocked out Harry"

Originally Posted by Anonymous

To all you guys telling other people’s kids to go play baseball, don’t go wearing your Nats gear today or posting WS pics on Facebook, we wouldn’t want you to look weak

Was Baseball still being played? Who watches baseball these days????

Are you out of your mind. There are plenty of moms and daughters that watch TV

Just a couple of lax players having lunch and laughing about the teams that 91 played over the weekend.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Just a couple of lax players having lunch and laughing about the teams that 91 played over the weekend.

Who did 91 play last weekend, results?

Heard that Hawks specifically asked not to play 91 MD at NALF in November. Can’t rag on who they play when teams are scared to play them.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard that Hawks specifically asked not to play 91 MD at NALF in November. Can’t rag on who they play when teams are scared to play them.

My understanding is that is just wasnt the Hawks. New sheriff in town !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard that Hawks specifically asked not to play 91 MD at NALF in November. Can’t rag on who they play when teams are scared to play them.

LOL

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard that Hawks specifically asked not to play 91 MD at NALF in November. Can’t rag on who they play when teams are scared to play them.

You are whacked dude.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Heard that Hawks specifically asked not to play 91 MD at NALF in November. Can’t rag on who they play when teams are scared to play them.

My understanding is that is just wasnt the Hawks. New sheriff in town !

Do you think that NAL (founded by Madlax, Legacy and other clubs) would care what one team wants?

Hopefully there will be some good games this weekend and this forum can go back to snarky bragging over who won and lost, accusations of dirty play and counter accusations of players being soft, and who belongs in Elite next spring and other important topics. The nonsense over nothing is getting awfully boring.

91 wins the whole thing !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 wins the whole thing !

Easy there big guy. Still got to play the games. Even tho Ray Charles can see that 91 wins it all easily with everyone else fighting for second place medal

On the Hawks not wanting to play 91 comment. Assuming they both win all their scheduled games wouldn't they eventually play in the bracket play???

The comment makes no sense. We all know that of all the teams there, that the Hawks aren't scared to play them.

Anyway It will be good to see who makes it to the championship game and who ends up winning.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 wins the whole thing !

Easy there big guy. Still got to play the games. Even tho Ray Charles can see that 91 wins it all easily with everyone else fighting for second place medal

top 4 places of nala are hawks, express, sweetlax, bll

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 wins the whole thing !

Easy there big guy. Still got to play the games. Even tho Ray Charles can see that 91 wins it all easily with everyone else fighting for second place medal

top 4 places of nala are hawks, express, sweetlax, bll

What?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 wins the whole thing !

Easy there big guy. Still got to play the games. Even tho Ray Charles can see that 91 wins it all easily with everyone else fighting for second place medal

top 4 places of nala are hawks, express, sweetlax, bll

What?

I believe he is saying the top 4 teams at NAL according to his rank are 1. Hawks 2. Express 3. Sweetlax and 4. BBL. I could be wrong, it was tough t figure out.

Madlax Capital lost to Sidewinders?? Wow! Elite teams just may not be Elite after all...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Madlax Capital lost to Sidewinders?? Wow! Elite teams just may not be Elite after all...

Yep, was actually up 6-3 before Sidewinder goalie made an easy save and then lost the ball in his stick that rolled in. +last minute goal by Madlax made it 6-5.
Sidewinders laid an egg the size of a dinosaur versus FCA the game before (0-7) and came out against Madlax fired up. I'm not saying Sidewinders is an elite team, just improved and probably a solid AA team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Madlax Capital lost to Sidewinders?? Wow! Elite teams just may not be Elite after all...

Also, it looks like PLC is moving ahead with their plan on getting back to the Elite level.

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Exactly. Fall ball means nothing. It’s nothing more than a chance to get new players playing with old, for coaches to figure out how their teams mesh, figure out possible positions and lineups for the spring season, when it counts. Glorified practices, unless you feel the need to pound your chest and say “my kids won fall ball!!!”

And no, my kid didn’t get cut from an elite team, so save that response, as well as your HIT THE WALL!!!! Try coming up with new ones, because those two are yawners now.

Who are the Sidewinders? Are they the old team that became another team and then split and became two more teams? I can’t keep up anymore.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Madlax Capital lost to Sidewinders?? Wow! Elite teams just may not be Elite after all...

Also, it looks like PLC is moving ahead with their plan on getting back to the Elite level.

Smoke and mirrors over there right now. You think they are going to show their hand in the fall. Pshh

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Madlax Capital lost to Sidewinders?? Wow! Elite teams just may not be Elite after all...

Also, it looks like PLC is moving ahead with their plan on getting back to the Elite level.

EO

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Exactly. Fall ball means nothing. It’s nothing more than a chance to get new players playing with old, for coaches to figure out how their teams mesh, figure out possible positions and lineups for the spring season, when it counts. Glorified practices, unless you feel the need to pound your chest and say “my kids won fall ball!!!”

And no, my kid didn’t get cut from an elite team, so save that response, as well as your HIT THE WALL!!!! Try coming up with new ones, because those two are yawners now.

That stinks for your kid. Have him Hit the Wall and maybe next year he doesn't get cut

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Exactly. Fall ball means nothing. It’s nothing more than a chance to get new players playing with old, for coaches to figure out how their teams mesh, figure out possible positions and lineups for the spring season, when it counts. Glorified practices, unless you feel the need to pound your chest and say “my kids won fall ball!!!”

And no, my kid didn’t get cut from an elite team, so save that response, as well as your HIT THE WALL!!!! Try coming up with new ones, because those two are yawners now.

stinks when you move your kid to another team and the new team loses b tournaments...you still have time to jump again before spring

The MadLax team that lost to Sidewinders yesterday is the same Capital team that played Elite in Hoco last spring and made it to the final game against Laxachussets in July. They may have lost some players, but it definitely was their top 2026 team, and not a DMV team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

I am no defender of MadLax and do not have a son on the team that lost to Sidewinders. But for what it’s worth, when Madlax has been caught with kids playing down (Hershey 2018 and Hoco 2019 for example), it is typically their DMV teams, not Capital. The DMV teams usually are combined age group teams (ie, 2025/2026) because they don’t have the numbers to field two teams in every class. The those teams play down when MadLax thinks they can get away with it, so they can say that all their teams (Capital and DMV) win tournaments. I’m not saying that is okay, I’m just telling you what they do. But they generally do not play their Capital teams down a division, because they don’t need to, and they don’t want to risk disqualification of their higher profile teams. (The Capital teams do have holdbacks who a year old for their grade, but that is the grade based world in which we live).
So kudos to BLC for getting a MadLax DMV team DQd last spring, but that does not answer the question the prior posters are asking. nobody is accusing MadLax 2026 Capital of being too big or too good at yesterday’s event; it is actually the opposite, wondering why an Elite team lost to a team two divisions below it?

The madlax team the lost to sidewinders by a goal, but beat FCA by a goal, who beat sidewinders by 8 goal.

Madlax has players playing all over yesterday trying to figure out rosters. Don’t let the lost to sidewinders fool ya, or stroke your ego, depending on who you are

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

Yeah, Mad LAX has always been shady. Starts at the top.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The MadLax team that lost to Sidewinders yesterday is the same Capital team that played Elite in Hoco last spring and made it to the final game against Laxachussets in July. They may have lost some players, but it definitely was their top 2026 team, and not a DMV team.

If you are going to make up something, make it believable. So are we to believe that the sidewinders will win the NLF Championship this year by your logic. LOL. Its fall relax and.... Hit The Wall !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Exactly. Fall ball means nothing. It’s nothing more than a chance to get new players playing with old, for coaches to figure out how their teams mesh, figure out possible positions and lineups for the spring season, when it counts. Glorified practices, unless you feel the need to pound your chest and say “my kids won fall ball!!!”

And no, my kid didn’t get cut from an elite team, so save that response, as well as your HIT THE WALL!!!! Try coming up with new ones, because those two are yawners now.

It is obvious to everyone that you are projecting. Just cause your kid got cut from a elite team is no reason to change the subject and bury your head in the sand. Better luck next year. and here is some advice.....................

HIT THE WALL !!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

It is obvious to everyone that you are projecting. Just cause your kid got cut from a elite team is no reason to change the subject and bury your head in the sand. Better luck next year. and here is some advice.....................

HIT THE WALL !!!!

You all and your hit the wall and sorry he got cut responses. You really don’t have any other comeback. It’s hilarious, and pathetic. Please come up with something new.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The MadLax team that lost to Sidewinders yesterday is the same Capital team that played Elite in Hoco last spring and made it to the final game against Laxachussets in July. They may have lost some players, but it definitely was their top 2026 team, and not a DMV team.

If you are going to make up something, make it believable. So are we to believe that the sidewinders will win the NLF Championship this year by your logic. LOL. Its fall relax and.... Hit The Wall !

Sidewinders is a solid and stable B program that will always remain a solid and stable B program. They will get some nice wins here and there, but I wouldn't go ordering those Elite Championship trophy's just yet.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

After the Deadspin article on the owner and that insanity and hearing them not only get called out for it, but caught cheating, how do parents keep putting their kid in this program. Looks shady at every level as well.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

Sounds like LI Express

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

My son's old team played Madlax at the polo fields a few summers ago. They beat Madlax pretty easily on Saturday in pool play, and ended up playing them again in the bracket part of the tournament on Sunday and they had a good 4-5 different kids on the field for that game, and of course won.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

It is obvious to everyone that you are projecting. Just cause your kid got cut from a elite team is no reason to change the subject and bury your head in the sand. Better luck next year. and here is some advice.....................

HIT THE WALL !!!!

You all and your hit the wall and sorry he got cut responses. You really don’t have any other comeback. It’s hilarious, and pathetic. Please come up with something new.

A little ungrateful arent you. We wouldnt be civic minded citizens without giving you good advice and consoling you on not making an elite team.

Now do the work and " HIT THE WALL "

PLC will rebound this weekend.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

PLC will rebound this weekend.

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

My son's old team played Madlax at the polo fields a few summers ago. They beat Madlax pretty easily on Saturday in pool play, and ended up playing them again in the bracket part of the tournament on Sunday and they had a good 4-5 different kids on the field for that game, and of course won.

Then that's on the coaches and parents of your team. Madlax cheats and gets caught when people protest. Their coaches squawk but then walk away with their tails tucked. At Hershey this year and after last year's cheating by ML, the officials were scanning their rosters much closer. Every team should be protesting ML's roster at every game and ML should be sanctioned somehow this year at HoCo for last year's debacle. They had something like 15 kids in an upper class playing on a lower class' roster.

IMO, MadLax should be required to submit rosters, numbers and birth certificates (copies) like the soccer teams have been forced to require.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

My son's old team played Madlax at the polo fields a few summers ago. They beat Madlax pretty easily on Saturday in pool play, and ended up playing them again in the bracket part of the tournament on Sunday and they had a good 4-5 different kids on the field for that game, and of course won.

Then that's on the coaches and parents of your team. Madlax cheats and gets caught when people protest. Their coaches squawk but then walk away with their tails tucked. At Hershey this year and after last year's cheating by ML, the officials were scanning their rosters much closer. Every team should be protesting ML's roster at every game and ML should be sanctioned somehow this year at HoCo for last year's debacle. They had something like 15 kids in an upper class playing on a lower class' roster.

IMO, MadLax should be required to submit rosters, numbers and birth certificates (copies) like the soccer teams have been forced to require.

The funny thing is, even with all of those older kids on the roster last year, they still didn’t go undefeated at HOCO in the A bracket. Forest Hill beat them, and Forest Hill and MadLAX were set to play in the finals before MadLAX got found out and disqualified.

They brought the older kids in for the playoff game. Team in the reg season appeared to be on-age.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They brought the older kids in for the playoff game. Team in the reg season appeared to be on-age.

Not sure how anyone would bring their kid back to that team /organization after seeing that.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Its fall ball who cares!!!!! Teams have new players and kids need to learn to work together, learn new offenses and defenses

Wait till Spring and summer ball before any meaningful games

Normally I would agree, but when a team that plays AA beats a team that plays Elite, it is worth noting.

You do realize Madlax had a 2025, 2025/26 and a 2026 team there. I'm going out on a limb and say you did not see the Madlax team you will see at Hoco this Spring or NAL. Keep your pants on.

I’ll bet you never see the same Mad Lax team twice anywhere, the way they play with the rosters. Remember last year when their team in A division used kids that were too old, and they had to forfeit their playoff victory of Bethesda. Ha! If their A level team was doing, I guarantee their elite level team was doing it too.

My son's old team played Madlax at the polo fields a few summers ago. They beat Madlax pretty easily on Saturday in pool play, and ended up playing them again in the bracket part of the tournament on Sunday and they had a good 4-5 different kids on the field for that game, and of course won.

Then that's on the coaches and parents of your team. Madlax cheats and gets caught when people protest. Their coaches squawk but then walk away with their tails tucked. At Hershey this year and after last year's cheating by ML, the officials were scanning their rosters much closer. Every team should be protesting ML's roster at every game and ML should be sanctioned somehow this year at HoCo for last year's debacle. They had something like 15 kids in an upper class playing on a lower class' roster.

IMO, MadLax should be required to submit rosters, numbers and birth certificates (copies) like the soccer teams have been forced to require.

Why would any club need to document rosters or submit anything when the rules do not require it? Unless an event is age based or USL sanctioned, age is not an issue. Madlax does not play these events. HOCO requirement would have been that all players must be on the original submitted roster. The had to forfeit because the players were not on the original roster. However, they could put a 16 year old on the roster as it would be legal by HOCO rules.

Primtime beat 91md 8 _ 1

Looks like things are falling into place where they left off last year:

Hawks roll 14-0, 12-3
Primetime crushes 91 MD 8-1, loses to Sweetlax by a goa.
Sweetlax NY beats up on LI Express Haugen 9-4, edges Primetime
BBL beats Madlax 3-1, destroys NXT 8-1
Legacy over Express North 7-3, and Tomahawks by 3
Team 91 MD beats LI Haugen...oh boy.

It will be Hawks over BBL or Sweetlax in finals. Hawks will be an absolute juggernaut this season.

Where's Laxachusetts or Tommyknockers? Pretty close to last year's NLF championship field less those 2.

detest to burst your bubble, but Edge 7-4 over Hawks.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like things are falling into place where they left off last year:

Hawks roll 14-0, 12-3
Primetime crushes 91 MD 8-1, loses to Sweetlax by a goa.
Sweetlax NY beats up on LI Express Haugen 9-4, edges Primetime
BBL beats Madlax 3-1, destroys NXT 8-1
Legacy over Express North 7-3, and Tomahawks by 3
Team 91 MD beats LI Haugen...oh boy.

It will be Hawks over BBL or Sweetlax in finals. Hawks will be an absolute juggernaut this season.

Where's Laxachusetts or Tommyknockers? Pretty close to last year's NLF championship field less those 2.

Nope. Complete turn around. Edge who lost to BBL in pool play but won the 4th seat in the playoffs actually then beat the Hawks 7 to 4. So its Sweetlax vs Edge. Amazing.

Down go the Hawks!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like things are falling into place where they left off last year:

Hawks roll 14-0, 12-3
Primetime crushes 91 MD 8-1, loses to Sweetlax by a goa.
Sweetlax NY beats up on LI Express Haugen 9-4, edges Primetime
BBL beats Madlax 3-1, destroys NXT 8-1
Legacy over Express North 7-3, and Tomahawks by 3
Team 91 MD beats LI Haugen...oh boy.

It will be Hawks over BBL or Sweetlax in finals. Hawks will be an absolute juggernaut this season.

Where's Laxachusetts or Tommyknockers? Pretty close to last year's NLF championship field less those 2.

Good try tommyknockers daddy your team couldn't beat 1 of the teams above

The biggest surprise imo was 91 and the stud attack! WOW

They wouldn’t lose to Edge. Lol.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The biggest surprise imo was 91 and the stud attack! WOW

I see what you did there. lol

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They wouldn’t lose to Edge. Lol.

Who? 91 MD?

PLC, the last stop before giving up the game!

Plc blows.

Hawks lost?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They wouldn’t lose to Edge. Lol.

Who? 91 MD?

It was too cold for 91's new Texans

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks lost?

Yes. So did the Pats, Bama, Penn State, and the 49ers.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

They wouldn’t lose to Edge. Lol.

Who? 91 MD?

It was too cold for 91's new Texans

It was windy in DE; 91 does not do well in the wind apparently.......

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Well, apparently two teams did, the two that made it further than Hawks.
The older the boys get, the more other teams will catch up to the early bloomers. Happens all the time. There will be more losses, no big deal, part of the game.

I know what happened , some of the Hawks had there driving test , some had SAT prep class

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I know what happened , some of the Hawks had there driving test , some had SAT prep class

You nailed it

6th graders taking the SAT and driving lessons? Impressibe

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

Against who? Beatin tommyknocker dont count guy How dem holdbacks? lAxachussetts aint top 5

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

Are you a wagering man?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

Are you a wagering man?

Stings, don't it? National Champs. Only team that can actually say that. Enjoy the undefeated record...ooops....sorry. Undefeated no longer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

Are you a wagering man?

Stings, don't it? National Champs. Only team that can actually say that. Enjoy the undefeated record...ooops....sorry. Undefeated no longer.

LOL, it must hurt. He'll be good enough one day

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

If only the Hawks could play in the NLF Championships in July?

Laxachussets is the top dog...we do not lose

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

If only the Hawks could play in the NLF Championships in July?

LMAO.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

If only the Hawks could play in the NLF Championships in July?

Yeah, too bad........

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

If only the Hawks could play in the NLF Championships in July?

Why dont the Hawks play in NLF events?? I would like a real reason, not the usual scared, HTW ( Hit The Wall) reasons.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

any explanation on the hawks loss? doesnt seem to make sense... besides laxachusettes and maybe tommyknockers, no one had close to their talent.

Tommyknockers lost to LXC & LXC lost to 2 teams last summer. Laxachusettes couldn't even make the nlf finals vs. the Hawks. Hawks, edge sweetlax tigers bbl 91 long island express haugen eclipse and legacy are better than lxc and tommyknockers fact

I’m sorry, I need some punctuation please.

Laxachusetts = 2019 NLF National Champions
Fact
Mic drop

If only the Hawks could play in the NLF Championships in July?

Ha, that'll never happen. Its beach time, or time to rest for football or soccer they said.

"People Talk About What They Fear"

-Anonymous BOTC Poster

Hawks won the NLF last june...we beat the tigers in the championship and were undefeated. mic drop

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks won the NLF last june...we beat the tigers in the championship and were undefeated. mic drop

Hawks won NLF Opening Weekend. Laxachusetts won NLF National Championships. Opening Weekend Champions vs National Champions. See what I did there...mic drop

Hawks 2026 will be at July NLF. https://www.annapolishawks.com/tournaments

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks 2026 will be at July NLF. https://www.annapolishawks.com/tournaments

Do you think Laxachusettes can make the final than as they lost in the semis the last time the Hawks were at nlf? mike drop

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks won the NLF last june...we beat the tigers in the championship and were undefeated. mic drop

Hawks won NLF Opening Weekend. Laxachusetts won NLF National Championships. Opening Weekend Champions vs National Champions. See what I did there...mic drop

Not to be a stickler for detail but laxachussets came in fourth at nlf opening weekend & those teams who beat them weren’t at the nlf final. See the difference ?

Please recall our Eclipse victory over Lacachusettes,thank you.

usclublaxdotcom has Hawks as top team and laxachussets was 3

If you guys actually believe that people that show up on these boards are actually who they say they are...then I have some land to sell you. It's obviously someone trying to get a rise out of you. Happens on all the boards. DON''T TAKE THE CHEESE!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If you guys actually believe that people that show up on these boards are actually who they say they are...then I have some land to sell you. It's obviously someone trying to get a rise out of you. Happens on all the boards. DON''T TAKE THE CHEESE!!!

I 100% agree with your take. But I do believe the guy who posted this

Hawks 2026 will be at July NLF. https://www.annapolishawks.com/tournaments

Amherst in July - cant wait!

Ive read "hit the wall" over and over

Lets be honest after paying 4k to play lacrosse do you think kids "hit the wall" or "hit the bounce back" They may hit the wall in the inner city but not on LI

Find a tennis court or side of the high school.
Our courts have lights on timers too and we are not that fancy

Is there any possible way to run a "poor mans" hero's league on the weekends if we have a field and goals. Would any parents be interested in pick up lacrosse. Don't come with a team. Kids show up and get spit up in 2 teams. There are plenty of open fields in the winter. No cost

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is there any possible way to run a "poor mans" hero's league on the weekends if we have a field and goals. Would any parents be interested in pick up lacrosse. Don't come with a team. Kids show up and get spit up in 2 teams. There are plenty of open fields in the winter. No cost

Yes where / when

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is there any possible way to run a "poor mans" hero's league on the weekends if we have a field and goals. Would any parents be interested in pick up lacrosse. Don't come with a team. Kids show up and get spit up in 2 teams. There are plenty of open fields in the winter. No cost

Yes where / when

Not a bad idea. Good opportunity for kids to meet other kids. Might even work for parents too!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is there any possible way to run a "poor mans" hero's league on the weekends if we have a field and goals. Would any parents be interested in pick up lacrosse. Don't come with a team. Kids show up and get spit up in 2 teams. There are plenty of open fields in the winter. No cost

Yes where / when

Not a bad idea. Good opportunity for kids to meet other kids. Might even work for parents too!

Sounds like All In

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Is there any possible way to run a "poor mans" hero's league on the weekends if we have a field and goals. Would any parents be interested in pick up lacrosse. Don't come with a team. Kids show up and get spit up in 2 teams. There are plenty of open fields in the winter. No cost

Yes where / when

Not a bad idea. Good opportunity for kids to meet other kids. Might even work for parents too!

Sounds like All In

Nope, No self respecting HS coach will encourage or let his players go to it. Too much money to be made with their clubs, camps, and school.

Lacrosse has gone the way of soccer now, no turning back. The HS coaches , College Coaches, Club Directors have to much income to let anything seem low cost and not make a buck off of.

And true annapolis started their own thread?

They must feel confident!

That’s aggressive!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And true annapolis started their own thread?

They must feel confident!

That’s aggressive!

Or desperate to hear their name not being mentioned as Diamondbacks 2.0

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And true annapolis started their own thread?

They must feel confident!

That’s aggressive!

Or desperate to hear their name not being mentioned as Diamondbacks 2.0

Arden diamondbacks are ranked #8 at US Club Lacrosse for 2026, so they are doing something right.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

And true annapolis started their own thread?

They must feel confident!

That’s aggressive!

Or desperate to hear their name not being mentioned as Diamondbacks 2.0

Arden diamondbacks are ranked #8 at US Club Lacrosse for 2026, so they are doing something right.

I did not even though they had a team let alone an ELITE one at the 2026 level.

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Examining Arden diamondbacks impressive summer win profile vs many top national team, the rankings seem pretty valid how did your team do& how did your team do this fall? Specifics please

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Lets guess, your team does not rank well? give us your fall results

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Lets guess, your team does not rank well? give us your fall results

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Lets guess, your team does not rank well? give us your fall results

Fall results mean nothing. Only HoCo Elite and summer tournaments matter. our team does quite well but I never come on here bragging about it like you do about an irrelevant Club on the national stage.

Fall results mean nothing. Only HoCo Elite and summer tournaments matter. our team does quite well but I never come on here bragging about it like you do about an irrelevant Club on the national stage.[/quote]

So the big lefty & texas transplant kept continued losses flowing? sorry

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Lets guess, your team does not rank well? give us your fall results

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Shows you how worthless those rankings are...

Lets guess, your team does not rank well? give us your fall results

Fall results mean nothing. Only HoCo Elite and summer tournaments matter. our team does quite well but I never come on here bragging about it like you do about an irrelevant Club on the national stage.

Fall results mean everything in the fall. HOCO Elite and summer tournaments matter from the time the whistle blows until the team gets the goalie. However, the only game that really matters is the next one on the schedule.

Oh snap, you got served! LOL..

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oh snap, you got served! LOL..

Have to agree wit this guy...and to be more fair, the only team that matters in MD is the Hawks

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oh snap, you got served! LOL..

Have to agree wit this guy...and to be more fair, the only team that matters in MD is the Hawks

That's a fact! All Hawks kids have multiple D1 offers.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Oh snap, you got served! LOL..

Have to agree wit this guy...and to be more fair, the only team that matters in MD is the Hawks

That's a fact! All Hawks kids have multiple D1 offers.

Not according to their site and don't say it's not updated as they have 21's listed too. I count about 10.

I see nothing changes in the box season compared to HOCO and Summer Tournaments

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I see nothing changes in the box season compared to HOCO and Summer Tournaments

How many teams in this area are playing and where. Didn't hear much about box, only that Columbia indoor disaster. Are the numbers good and is it worth it?

What's wrong with Columbia box? My kid's team entered for the first time.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I see nothing changes in the box season compared to HOCO and Summer Tournaments

How many teams in this area are playing and where. Didn't hear much about box, only that Columbia indoor disaster. Are the numbers good and is it worth it?

There is a league that plays in Columbia and one that plays in Brooklyn Park

Parents sure take box serious. Has not changed

Myers pavilion has the best true box League around. Box goals moving picks. No boarding. It’s fast and will improve any kids stick skills. The rest are just indoor lax.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

What's wrong with Columbia box? My kid's team entered for the first time.

They can't seem to get enough solid A and a solid B teams so everyone gets lumped in one. Some coaches will then get a raging boner by beating a rec team out there having fun 45-2. To make it worse they will do nothing to rectify it as your check is cashed Just hope your kid ends up on the positive side of things.

Box lacrosse is also not played on a 6x6 with no boards which is the situation in Columbia.

With all that said. Good way to get in some game experience in the winter.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

What's wrong with Columbia box? My kid's team entered for the first time.

That league isn't box. It's 6v6 with full goals and offsides. The field is about 50 yards long.Defenders can play with long poles. It's middle of the pack to lower competition. My son played in it for a couple of years and had a blast. Games are usually have 40+ goals, No faceofffs other than start of halves

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Myers pavilion has the best true box League around. Box goals moving picks. No boarding. It’s fast and will improve any kids stick skills. The rest are just indoor lax.

Thats not true - Retrievers got a 5 minute major while we were waiting for our kids to get their bags

I'm seeing Hawks helmets on several different teams. Did they not field a team? Crabs, Looneys, 91 all have teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I'm seeing Hawks helmets on several different teams. Did they not field a team? Crabs, Looneys, 91 all have teams

If talking about Columbia there is no 2026 team. If you are talking about Myers Pavilion. A few 2026 and 2027 players are on the Retrievers team. One of the Hawks 2026 goalies plays for Retrievers and fills in for teams that do not have a goalie and he wears a Hawks helmet. I have not seen a 91 box team this year yet. But they had a really good one we played against last year.

If you want to play box you need to learn box lacrosse from the right coaches. Too many people offering box lacrosse that don’t know what they are doing. If your interested in box look to Warthogs in Md and Fusion in Pa

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I'm seeing Hawks helmets on several different teams. Did they not field a team? Crabs, Looneys, 91 all have teams

If talking about Columbia there is no 2026 team. If you are talking about Myers Pavilion. A few 2026 and 2027 players are on the Retrievers team. One of the Hawks 2026 goalies plays for Retrievers and fills in for teams that do not have a goalie and he wears a Hawks helmet. I have not seen a 91 box team this year yet. But they had a really good one we played against last year.

That poor kid has played for so many teams - trophy chasing parents

Switching clubs every year must be a 2026 Goalie thing

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Switching clubs every year must be a 2026 Goalie thing

Only when Hawks is involved.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Switching clubs every year must be a 2026 Goalie thing

Only when Hawks is involved.

Hawks didn't lose a goalie... They added one!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Switching clubs every year must be a 2026 Goalie thing

Only when Hawks is involved.

Hawks didn't lose a goalie... They added one!

This year.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Switching clubs every year must be a 2026 Goalie thing

Only when Hawks is involved.

Hawks didn't lose a goalie... They added one!

This year.

Unlike other teams that have stayed exactly the same for the past 4 years

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Switching clubs every year must be a 2026 Goalie thing

Only when Hawks is involved.

Hawks didn't lose a goalie... They added one!

This year.

Unlike other teams that have stayed exactly the same for the past 4 years

Name the teams where there were goalie changes the last two years. “Every year” eludes to more than one. Name the teams? I can only think of one.

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

Eating popcorn while waiting for crabs excuse.

A four goal margin in that game is not big news. I would have handicapped that game as even, but nobody has their full roster this time of year.

If you want news, check out the 11/28/2019 US lacrosse national 2026 rankings. A lot more exciting than a winter a box game!

1 Annapolis Hawks

2 Laxachusetts Black

3 Tigers XXVI

4 Sweetlax Upstate

5 Edge

6 VLC

7 2Way 2026 Black

8 Boston Kings 2026

9 Arden Diamondbacks

10 BBL Black 2026

Originally Posted by Anonymous

A four goal margin in that game is not big news. I would have handicapped that game as even, but nobody has their full roster this time of year.

If you want news, check out the 11/28/2019 US lacrosse national 2026 rankings. A lot more exciting than a winter a box game!

1 Annapolis Hawks

2 Laxachusetts Black

3 Tigers XXVI

4 Sweetlax Upstate

5 Edge

6 VLC

7 2Way 2026 Black

8 Boston Kings 2026

9 Arden Diamondbacks

10 BBL Black 2026

Going to be an uphill climb for Diamondbacks this season!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

This is not the least bit surprising. Losing to them would have been more of a shock. AYLC has a great coach and good players

Originally Posted by Anonymous

A four goal margin in that game is not big news. I would have handicapped that game as even, but nobody has their full roster this time of year.

If you want news, check out the 11/28/2019 US lacrosse national 2026 rankings. A lot more exciting than a winter a box game!

1 Annapolis Hawks

2 Laxachusetts Black

3 Tigers XXVI

4 Sweetlax Upstate

5 Edge

6 VLC

7 2Way 2026 Black

8 Boston Kings 2026

9 Arden Diamondbacks

10 BBL Black 2026

Going to be an uphill climb for Diamondbacks this season!!!!!!!!!!!

DBacks are alway good teams at younger ages. The older they get the more will leave and go else for better teams.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

This is not the least bit surprising. Losing to them would have been more of a shock. AYLC has a great coach and HAD good players

FIXED

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

This is not the least bit surprising. Losing to them would have been more of a shock. AYLC has a great coach and HAD good players

FIXED

They have replaced anything they lost

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

This is not the least bit surprising. Losing to them would have been more of a shock. AYLC has a great coach and HAD good players

FIXED

They have replaced anything they lost

Saltwater

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

They can go ahead and cancel HOCO 2026 Elite division this year. No one wants a piece of Looneys or True. It's over, shut it down. Owners of Crabs and Hawks are looking to sell and get out of town.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

They can go ahead and cancel HOCO 2026 Elite division this year. No one wants a piece of Looneys or True. It's over, shut it down. Owners of Crabs and Hawks are looking to sell and get out of town.

No chance True is in the Elite division of HOCO.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

They can go ahead and cancel HOCO 2026 Elite division this year. No one wants a piece of Looneys or True. It's over, shut it down. Owners of Crabs and Hawks are looking to sell and get out of town.

No chance True is in the Elite division of HOCO.

Agreed. They are AAA at best.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

They can go ahead and cancel HOCO 2026 Elite division this year. No one wants a piece of Looneys or True. It's over, shut it down. Owners of Crabs and Hawks are looking to sell and get out of town.

No chance True is in the Elite division of HOCO.

2020 Club Lacrosse National Champions 2026 True!!!!

I think True Annapolis beat Looney's in the Fall; correct?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think True Annapolis beat Looney's in the Fall; correct?

Fall means nothing...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think True Annapolis beat Looney's in the Fall; correct?

Fall means nothing...

Especially if you lose

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think True Annapolis beat Looney's in the Fall; correct?

Fall means nothing...

Especially if you lose

OUCH !! Thats gotta Hurt !!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think True Annapolis beat Looney's in the Fall; correct?

Fall means nothing...

Especially if you lose

OUCH !! Thats gotta Hurt !!

Nope. Doesn't hurt. True parent and Fall means nothing...

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

When you have 6th graders the same size as their coaches that means something. They did win the NLF Championship

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

It is the Chinese Year of The Tiger

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

When you have 6th graders the same size as their coaches that means something. They did win the NLF Championship

JWow, they have big kids. Take that up to the New York forum. Doesn't mean much around here

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

When you have 6th graders the same size as their coaches that means something. They did win the NLF Championship

No they didn't.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

When you have 6th graders the same size as their coaches that means something. They did win the NLF Championship

No they didn't.

WHO THE **** CARES!!!!!!!!! 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!!!! 80% OF THE PARENTS IN THIS FORUM WON’T HAVE KIDS PLAYING BY JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL! GET A LIFE!!! CARE ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE AS MUCH AS YOU CARE ABOUT 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!

No they didn't.[/quote]
WHO THE **** CARES!!!!!!!!! 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!!!! 80% OF THE PARENTS IN THIS FORUM WON’T HAVE KIDS PLAYING BY JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL! GET A LIFE!!! CARE ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE AS MUCH AS YOU CARE ABOUT 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!![/quote]

nothing illustrates mental stability like all-caps and incessant exclamation points

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

When you have 6th graders the same size as their coaches that means something. They did win the NLF Championship

No they didn't.

WHO THE **** CARES!!!!!!!!! 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!!!! 80% OF THE PARENTS IN THIS FORUM WON’T HAVE KIDS PLAYING BY JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL! GET A LIFE!!! CARE ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE AS MUCH AS YOU CARE ABOUT 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!

See the writing on the wall already?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Anyone go to Lax Con - Tigers were there and they are big as heck

You have me shaking in my boots.

When you have 6th graders the same size as their coaches that means something. They did win the NLF Championship

No they didn't.

WHO THE **** CARES!!!!!!!!! 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!!!! 80% OF THE PARENTS IN THIS FORUM WON’T HAVE KIDS PLAYING BY JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL! GET A LIFE!!! CARE ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE AS MUCH AS YOU CARE ABOUT 6TH GRADE LACROSSE!!!!!!

And you’re on the board for what reason again?

detest to break it to you, but the reason why this site exists is that parents care deeply about whatever grade lacrosse their son or daughter plays. The fact that this relatively mild exchange sent you off the deep end makes me think you have issues of your own.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

detest to break it to you, but the reason why this site exists is that parents care deeply about whatever grade lacrosse their son or daughter plays. The fact that this relatively mild exchange sent you off the deep end makes me think you have issues of your own.

First go around, eh?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

They can go ahead and cancel HOCO 2026 Elite division this year. No one wants a piece of Looneys or True. It's over, shut it down. Owners of Crabs and Hawks are looking to sell and get out of town.

No chance True is in the Elite division of HOCO.

2020 Club Lacrosse National Champions 2026 True!!!!

LOL! Now that's funny. And what powerhouse club teams were in that money grab?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's #1 seed in box and undefeated

Did they beat any good teams?

They can go ahead and cancel HOCO 2026 Elite division this year. No one wants a piece of Looneys or True. It's over, shut it down. Owners of Crabs and Hawks are looking to sell and get out of town.

No chance True is in the Elite division of HOCO.

2020 Club Lacrosse National Champions 2026 True!!!!

LOL! Now that's funny. And what powerhouse club teams were in that money grab?

Madlax.....

This discussion is getting old.
Who knows when the Hoco divisions will be announced, and who is likely to be in Elite? I have heard that every year one team from Elite moves down and one AAA moves up. If so, it would be an easy call to say Diamondbacks are out and NextLevel (2019 AAA champ) is in. Is that how it works or is more movement possible?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This discussion is getting old.
Who knows when the Hoco divisions will be announced, and who is likely to be in Elite? I have heard that every year one team from Elite moves down and one AAA moves up. If so, it would be an easy call to say Diamondbacks are out and NextLevel (2019 AAA champ) is in. Is that how it works or is more movement possible?

Not sure NL dad. Call the league.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This discussion is getting old.
Who knows when the Hoco divisions will be announced, and who is likely to be in Elite? I have heard that every year one team from Elite moves down and one AAA moves up. If so, it would be an easy call to say Diamondbacks are out and NextLevel (2019 AAA champ) is in. Is that how it works or is more movement possible?

Not sure NL dad. Call the league.

Crabs stink but will still be in Elite cuz that’s how HoCo rolls.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This discussion is getting old.
Who knows when the Hoco divisions will be announced, and who is likely to be in Elite? I have heard that every year one team from Elite moves down and one AAA moves up. If so, it would be an easy call to say Diamondbacks are out and NextLevel (2019 AAA champ) is in. Is that how it works or is more movement possible?

Not sure NL dad. Call the league.

Crabs stink but will still be in Elite cuz that’s how HoCo rolls.

Crabs reloaded this year. Will be a force to reckon with.

My prediction is either First or Second place finish.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This discussion is getting old.
Who knows when the Hoco divisions will be announced, and who is likely to be in Elite? I have heard that every year one team from Elite moves down and one AAA moves up. If so, it would be an easy call to say Diamondbacks are out and NextLevel (2019 AAA champ) is in. Is that how it works or is more movement possible?

Not sure NL dad. Call the league.

Crabs stink but will still be in Elite cuz that’s how HoCo rolls.

Crabs reloaded this year. Will be a force to reckon with.

My prediction is either First or Second place finish.

Newsflash... most Elite teams “reloaded”

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Not the entire team.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Not the entire team.

If there box team was any indication lol

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Why would that matter?? Every team has holdbacks now. Crabs just do it better. As Crab teams get closer to 8th grade they always get better. Just the way it is.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Why would that matter?? Every team has holdbacks now. Crabs just do it better. As Crab teams get closer to 8th grade they always get better. Just the way it is.

They look destined for great things.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Why would that matter?? Every team has holdbacks now. Crabs just do it better. As Crab teams get closer to 8th grade they always get better. Just the way it is.

not everyone does holdbacks

I was not saying that re-classing is right or wrong; I was commenting that the Crabs 2026 team I saw this past summer was so weak that it would not finish 1st or 2nd in Elite unless they replaced virtually the whole roster. If that is what they are doing, then good for them.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In summer tournaments Crabs were markedly worse than all the Elite teams and half of the AAA teams. Finishing first or second in Elite would be more than just a reload. Did they reclass their entire 2025 team?

Why would that matter?? Every team has holdbacks now. Crabs just do it better. As Crab teams get closer to 8th grade they always get better. Just the way it is.

They look destined for great things.

So did Milli Vanilli

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

One of the worst Elite teams at the 2026 level vs one of the most overrated teams in AAA; anyone else care? (Redacted). They may want to try soccer where FLOPS matter.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

One of the worst Elite teams at the 2026 level vs one of the most overrated teams in AAA; anyone else care? (Redacted) They may want to try soccer where FLOPS matter.

You are calling 11 year olds soft and pathetic. That says more about you than it does about them.

Not very classy for an adult to anonymously bash 11 year-olds.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

In actual lacrosse news, AYLC beat Crabs 8-4 in box

One of the worst Elite teams at the 2026 level vs one of the most overrated teams in AAA; anyone else care? (Redacted). They may want to try soccer where FLOPS matter.

Son didnt make the Crabs so you figure, let me insult those 11 year olds that did !

crabcake timeout ?

What teams are doing Spring Thaw? Any other good warm up tournaments?

Thanks for the welcome but actually I am a BOTC veteran. Bashing teams such as Crabs and AYLC has indeed gone on for years, but singling out individual kids is rare. Fortunately the moderators redacted the part of yesterday's post that did so. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Thanks for the welcome but actually I am a BOTC veteran. Bashing teams such as Crabs and AYLC has indeed gone on for years, but singling out individual kids is rare. Fortunately the moderators redacted the part of yesterday's post that did so. Hope this helps.

Don’t remember any post calling out an individual player.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Thanks for the welcome but actually I am a BOTC veteran. Bashing teams such as Crabs and AYLC has indeed gone on for years, but singling out individual kids is rare. Fortunately the moderators redacted the part of yesterday's post that did so. Hope this helps.

Don’t remember any post calling out an individual player.

Calling out Milli Vanilli by name was inexcusable.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Thanks for the welcome but actually I am a BOTC veteran. Bashing teams such as Crabs and AYLC has indeed gone on for years, but singling out individual kids is rare. Fortunately the moderators redacted the part of yesterday's post that did so. Hope this helps.

Don’t remember any post calling out an individual player.

Calling out Milli Vanilli by name was inexcusable.

if you don't think 11/12 year old kids are not being called out on this forum you have not being reading carefully. Hawks, FCA, Crabs and AYLC kids are talked about and ridiculed often. Wait for the season to start; you will see how these 'parents' and 'coaches' act.

this should be the year a bunch changes-- particularly since most of the MD players are a year older, more likely to have the growth spurt associated with puberty.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

this should be the year a bunch changes-- particularly since most of the MD players are a year older, more likely to have the growth spurt associated with puberty.

Will there be much movement between teams now that indoor is winding down and spring is about to begin? Will clubs hold supplemental tryouts?

Exactly what is going to change? Please and thanks.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

this should be the year a bunch changes-- particularly since most of the MD players are a year older, more likely to have the growth spurt associated with puberty.

Will there be much movement between teams now that indoor is winding down and spring is about to begin? Will clubs hold supplemental tryouts?

Who would switch teams after practices have been going on and a month and a half before the season starts??

There is no player movement now. All these parents are locked into playing for the year. Kids want to quit or [ChillLaxin] about playing time where would they go? These rosters are pretty set till summer and you might get a guest player show up

Originally Posted by Anonymous

There is no player movement now. All these parents are locked into playing for the year. Kids want to quit or [ChillLaxin] about playing time where would they go? These rosters are pretty set till summer and you might get a guest player show up

There is always a spot open on every team!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

There is no player movement now. All these parents are locked into playing for the year. Kids want to quit or [ChillLaxin] about playing time where would they go? These rosters are pretty set till summer and you might get a guest player show up

There is always a spot open on every team!

And there is always movement between seasons. Watch.

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

8 will never see the field. Sorry

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

Give it to the 9th grader !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

Worst parents of any 2026 team; the sidelines are a 'show' every weekend.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

Worst parents of any 2026 team; the sidelines are a 'show' every weekend.

has 91 MD won any games in the last 12 months? if so, against who?

True will give them a run for the money. Arrogance of the Hawks parents but without the team to back it up.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True will give them a run for the money. Arrogance of the Hawks parents but without the team to back it up.

Perfect analogy; let’s hope it’s not too windy this spring so we can really see what this team can do!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

Worst parents of any 2026 team; the sidelines are a 'show' every weekend.

I bet the new dad is shopping again.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Team 91 MD full with 25 rostered players.

Worst parents of any 2026 team; the sidelines are a 'show' every weekend.

I bet the new dad is shopping again.

Trophy chasing parents all over the place.

If you think your kid is good enough for 91 , by all means please come to tryouts.

True will be one of the top teams in Elite this season. Core is the old Diamondback Club with many great players added. While Dbacks struggled in Hoco last year, they had a great run in the summer against really good clubs.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True will be one of the top teams in Elite this season. Core is the old Diamondback Club with many great players added. While Dbacks struggled in Hoco last year, they had a great run in the summer against really good clubs.

True will not be in Elite. Gotta earn your way to Elite.

True! 😁

Originally Posted by Anonymous

If you think your kid is good enough for 91 , by all means please come to tryouts.

Yeah I’ll pass; MM is a lunatic and has destroyed more lacrosse players than he has developed.

MM probably the best coach at developing talent. Just ask his kids!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

MM probably the best coach at developing talent. Just ask his kids!!!

You mean the holdbacks?

This just in, True has been guaranteed a spot in elite hoco. We are the team to beat!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This just in, True has been guaranteed a spot in elite hoco. We are the team to beat!

OK Hawks Dad...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This just in, True has been guaranteed a spot in elite hoco. We are the team to beat!

Troll.....relax 'dad' there will be enough pot-stirring ***HOLES on this board in a few weeks.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

This just in, True has been guaranteed a spot in elite hoco. We are the team to beat!

Troll.....relax 'dad' there will be enough pot-stirring ***HOLES on this board in a few weeks.

TRUE CHEATES> ALWAYS USE OLDER BOYS TO COMPETE> some 2 and 3 YEARS older. only way they can claim to be ellite

All this Hawks, True and 91 talk and quietly FCA is getting bigger and stronger.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All this Hawks, True and 91 talk and quietly FCA is getting bigger and stronger.

LOL Seriously FCA; they have NEVER been competitive at the elite level!! Apparently all they have to offer are prayers before games that their defense isn't going to permanently injure some kid on the other team!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All this Hawks, True and 91 talk and quietly FCA is getting bigger and stronger.

And older?

My son plays for MadLax and I am beginning to feel irrelevant; will somebody please call me a cheater and a bad parent please?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son plays for MadLax and I am beginning to feel irrelevant; will somebody please call me a cheater and a bad parent please?

Ok,,As Texans will never forget the Alamo...Laxers will never forget Big Bossman of Madlax and the Deadspin article of an adult berating a teenager , Anything else we can help with

Originally Posted by Anonymous

MM probably the best coach at developing talent. Just ask his kids!!!

High School lacrosse will sort out all this holdback or not.

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All this Hawks, True and 91 talk and quietly FCA is getting bigger and stronger.

Amazing! I can’t wait to see them play! What is your secret? Maybe after you go from 2-5 to the Championship you can write a book on how it’s done!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son plays for MadLax and I am beginning to feel irrelevant; will somebody please call me a cheater and a bad parent please?

Ok,,As Texans will never forget the Alamo...Laxers will never forget Big Bossman of Madlax and the Deadspin article of an adult berating a teenager , Anything else we can help with

Don’t forget the fact that they have three tryouts during the season so your sons spot is never safe!

Last HoCo seasons 2026 B playoff cheating scandal was a good one as well!

If you participate in tournament run by Madlax and your team is a favorite, they will make sure to avoid playing you until the end so they can at least claim second place!

They have boys on their DMV team that are so bad they should be playing Rec but Madlax is happy to take your money so you can tell your friends your son plays Club Lacrosse!

So many great zingers. I could go in all day!

On the other hand, they have produced some great college talent like Joey Epstein so if your son is a true elite prospect it’s not a bad choice.

From Hogan Lax Web Site. Early teams to register for 2026 Spring Thaw

BBL
Dukes National
True Annapolis
Tribal SJ
Hawks

Great chance for True to make the case they are a top tier team. BBL always play great, ride hard and attack with speed and intelligence, Tribal is always tough. Heard the Hawks added some new pieces to the team and continued to dominate in the Fall. Not sure of Dukes, as it seems like the program is a bit in flux. Maybe BBL vs Hawks in final? What do you guys think.

"Last HoCo seasons 2026 B playoff cheating scandal was a good one as well!"

Please enlighten us with the details of this one

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

From Hogan Lax Web Site. Early teams to register for 2026 Spring Thaw

BBL
Dukes National
True Annapolis
Tribal SJ
Hawks

Great chance for True to make the case they are a top tier team. BBL always play great, ride hard and attack with speed and intelligence, Tribal is always tough. Heard the Hawks added some new pieces to the team and continued to dominate in the Fall. Not sure of Dukes, as it seems like the program is a bit in flux. Maybe BBL vs Hawks in final? What do you guys think.

Excellent tournament there and i do believe it will be Hawks and BBL. True has some talent and I think they would be middle of the pack in HOCO Elite. Dukes Nationals is a show and a program that at one time was elite but now is simply a money grab.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All this Hawks, True and 91 talk and quietly FCA is getting bigger and stronger.

Amazing! I can’t wait to see them play! What is your secret? Maybe after you go from 2-5 to the Championship you can write a book on how it’s done!

Obviously a troll who is trying to stir the pot. FCA has a sold defense but little else based on what was seen in the Fall; I don't expect much to change moving forward just hope your son is not an opposing attackman. lol Watch out for Looney's this year......hint hint

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

You mean the team that lost to their own 2027 team in indoor?

hawks BBL is not interesting. played enough times last year to make that clear. BBL could not match up with laxachusetts and eclipse beat laxachusetts so it seems like eclipse hawks is the match up to see

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

You mean the team that lost to their own 2027 team in indoor?

If you are putting stock in anything that happens in Columbia Indoor then good luck.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

All this Hawks, True and 91 talk and quietly FCA is getting bigger and stronger.

Amazing! I can’t wait to see them play! What is your secret? Maybe after you go from 2-5 to the Championship you can write a book on how it’s done!

Obviously a troll who is trying to stir the pot. FCA has a sold defense but little else based on what was seen in the Fall; I don't expect much to change moving forward just hope your son is not an opposing attackman. lol Watch out for Looney's this year......hint hint

The upside if he is an attackman playing FCA are all those sweet sweet man up goals. It's like Oprah playing them "you get a man up goal, you get a man up goal, reach under your seat, you all get a man up goal"

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

True will not be in Elite, 2026 parents are still somewhat new to HOCO. At the beginning of the year, the Crabs guy, Hawks guy, MM, BLC/DCE guys, ML guy, FCA Kelly's, Looney's GM (greasy mom) and NL dudes all jump on a conference call and agree that they and only they will allow teams in Elite. It is called the competition committee or how they market the club. True does not have ties to MIAA or IAC teams so sorry NO ELITE FOR YOU. The only real $$$ in the sport is getting these kids to drop 45K in tuition. They will be "recruiting" the 2026 class this spring

Originally Posted by Anonymous

hawks BBL is not interesting. played enough times last year to make that clear. BBL could not match up with laxachusetts and eclipse beat laxachusetts so it seems like eclipse hawks is the match up to see

Would love to see Edge 2026 in a few tournaments with Hawks this year; they match up the best and have enough offensive talent to put 8+ on the board.

Because I don't know what did Next level do in AAA last year? Someone has to replace diamondbacks at this level.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

True will not be in Elite, 2026 parents are still somewhat new to HOCO. At the beginning of the year, the Crabs guy, Hawks guy, MM, BLC/DCE guys, ML guy, FCA Kelly's, Looney's GM (greasy mom) and NL dudes all jump on a conference call and agree that they and only they will allow teams in Elite. It is called the competition committee or how they market the club. True does not have ties to MIAA or IAC teams so sorry NO ELITE FOR YOU. The only real $$$ in the sport is getting these kids to drop 45K in tuition. They will be "recruiting" the 2026 class this spring

Howard County decides plays at what level. This is totally made up nonsense. If it was true Crabs wouldn't have played in AAA in 2025 last year and instead of being locked out of elite.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

You mean the team that lost to their own 2027 team in indoor?

Dont worry the 2026 Looney's team lost to a 2026/2027 rec squad at indoor

Originally Posted by Anonymous

"Last HoCo seasons 2026 B playoff cheating scandal was a good one as well!"

Please enlighten us with the details of this one

It’s been discussed here. Last year at HOCO in the A division...MadLax beat BLC in the playoffs to face Forest Hill in the finals, but MadLax then got disqualified and thrown out of the playoffs when it was discovered that they were using kids that were too old and not on the roster. So BLC moved on to the finals against Forest Hill instead.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

True will be AAA. Next Level will be 8th team. We all know how Hoco works.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

From Hogan Lax Web Site. Early teams to register for 2026 Spring Thaw

BBL
Dukes National
True Annapolis
Tribal SJ
Hawks

Great chance for True to make the case they are a top tier team. BBL always play great, ride hard and attack with speed and intelligence, Tribal is always tough. Heard the Hawks added some new pieces to the team and continued to dominate in the Fall. Not sure of Dukes, as it seems like the program is a bit in flux. Maybe BBL vs Hawks in final? What do you guys think.

Spring Thaw is a Play Day. No bracket play.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

From Hogan Lax Web Site. Early teams to register for 2026 Spring Thaw

BBL
Dukes National
True Annapolis
Tribal SJ
Hawks

Great chance for True to make the case they are a top tier team. BBL always play great, ride hard and attack with speed and intelligence, Tribal is always tough. Heard the Hawks added some new pieces to the team and continued to dominate in the Fall. Not sure of Dukes, as it seems like the program is a bit in flux. Maybe BBL vs Hawks in final? What do you guys think.

good one BBL coach

Originally Posted by Anonymous

2026 Elite

Hawks
Team 91
FCA
TRUE
LOONEYS
BLC
Madlax
Crabs

8 Teams First to Worst

Next Level might have something to say about this!!

You mean the team that lost to their own 2027 team in indoor?

Dont worry the 2026 Looney's team lost to a 2026/2027 rec squad at indoor

Key word here, indoor. See you outside.

I actually hope that True does get put into Elite and gets their jerks handed to them.

Hold on, the all mighty looneys got handled by a younger rec team?

Actually, think they got the beat down three times in box, just pointing out the truth

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hold on, the all mighty looneys got handled by a younger rec team?

Actually, think they got the beat down three times in box, just pointing out the truth

Hey its indoor; wait until we get outside and remember Fall means NOTHING.........amazing how things are so easily discounted when a loss occurs. However these same parents would be pounding their chests had they won. Oh the hypocrisy.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I actually hope that True does get put into Elite and gets their jerks handed to them.

We are not playing Elite. We are AAA at best..

Sorry but BBL lost to Laxachusetts..actually got pumped in the finals by them

Hawks run away with HOCO again this year; no one comes with 6 goals of this team!!! Ya'll need to pick up your game!!

No way hawks beat 91 by 6.... most improved team in HOCO. Best coaching, best goalie and best attack.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks run away with HOCO again this year; no one comes with 6 goals of this team!!! Ya'll need to pick up your game!!

Well when you play down a grad year....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No way hawks beat 91 by 6.... most improved team in HOCO. Best coaching, best goalie and best attack.

Hawks coaches said that last year as well... 🤔🤔

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No way hawks beat 91 by 6.... most improved team in HOCO. Best coaching, best goalie and best attack.

Looneys has best 2026 goalie... Not even debatable.

Hey eh Not a single Maryland hooser will come with on 6 of edge. A new mountie is in town We crushed your hawks

Originally Posted by Anonymous

No way hawks beat 91 by 6.... most improved team in HOCO. Best coaching, best goalie and best attack.

No on those last 3 points, no matter how many times you spout them off.
Most improved will be determined at the end of Spring. Good luck to all of the teams.

Does anyone know for sure when the HOCO Divisions will be announced? Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hey eh Not a single Maryland hooser will come with on 6 of edge. A new mountie is in town We crushed your hawks

I’m sorry, can you start over, maybe have your mom proofread this time?

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Last year they came out on March 18th.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Cool story bro!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hey eh Not a single Maryland hooser will come with on 6 of edge. A new mountie is in town We crushed your hawks

English please not Canadian, eh Doughhead

91 people can’t seriously be this obnoxious??? You people aren’t that notIntelligent to believe what MM is feeding you??

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hey eh Not a single Maryland hooser will come with on 6 of edge. A new mountie is in town We crushed your hawks

If I am reading between the lines correctly here this is an ingenious 'Strange Brew' movie reference. Clearly your are an old Canuuk (this movie is an early 80s movie...would make sense with a 18 year old holdback playing 11 year old lacrosse just like Laxachussetes). You should move your humor to the Long Island forum. Humor is not understood nor appreciated in Maryland. We will overlook your 18 year old holdback Edge team in the 11 year old league for at least you have good humor.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hold on, the all mighty looneys got handled by a younger rec team?

Actually, think they got the beat down three times in box, just pointing out the truth

Hey its indoor; wait until we get outside and remember Fall means NOTHING.........amazing how things are so easily discounted when a loss occurs. However these same parents would be pounding their chests had they won. Oh the hypocrisy.

Can’t judge outdoor from box

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Details?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Details?

Please. You don’t need details. No one was there, so they won.
How’s the new dad?

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hey eh Not a single Maryland hooser will come with on 6 of edge. A new mountie is in town We crushed your hawks

Which Edge team you talking about, The players that are actually 2024 but since in future they will do a PG year along with a redshirt year are claiming they are 2026 now?

Or the Edge team that are actually 2023 but since in the future they will do a holdback next year, then a PG year along with a Redshirt year have decided to claim 2026 this year .

Edge ..the future is now !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hey eh Not a single Maryland hooser will come with on 6 of edge. A new mountie is in town We crushed your hawks

Which Edge team you talking about, The players that are actually 2024 but since in future they will do a PG year along with a redshirt year are claiming they are 2026 now?

Or the Edge team that are actually 2023 but since in the future they will do a holdback next year, then a PG year along with a Redshirt year have decided to claim 2026 this year .

Edge ..the future is now !

Hawks are going to smush Edge

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Details?

Leave it to the 91 parents to talk about how amazing their players were at A CHARITY EVENT to raise money for a coach suffering from ALS.......stay CLASSY 91; we all know how hard it is for to do so.

Somebody asked for Hoco predictions, so here you go.
The Elite lineup will stay the same, except NextLevel will replace Diamondbacks.
Hawks will be the team to beat as always.
NextLevel, Crabs and MadLax will compete for last place and the dreaded bump-down to AAA in 2021.
AAA will be a dog fight - there are lots of teams who think they belong in Elite, and a couple probably do, so they all need to slug it out.
Too many parents will embarrass their organizations and their sons by their sideline behavior. For better or worse, they are too dense and socially unaware to be embarrassed themselves!
How's that?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Details?

Leave it to the 91 parents to talk about how amazing their players were at A CHARITY EVENT to raise money for a coach suffering from ALS.......stay CLASSY 91; we all know how hard it is for to do so.

I would bet a large sum of money that 91 parent's are not the one's posting this stuff. Nor the Hawks or True parents.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

HAWKS run the table; crabs surprise a few teams by winning two games; Ambulance called for at least 3 FCA games, Looney's takes a step back as does Madlax.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

HAWKS run the table; crabs surprise a few teams by winning two games; Ambulance called for at least 3 FCA games, Looney's takes a step back as does Madlax.

I can never figure out Madlax, one tournament they look great, the next they look bad. All teams suffer from some roller coaster play, but theirs is insane.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Should’ve seen the 91 boys at charity event at coppermine last night. By far the standouts. #teamwork, #T91, #GilmanStrong, #2020 HOCO Chanps

Details?

Leave it to the 91 parents to talk about how amazing their players were at A CHARITY EVENT to raise money for a coach suffering from ALS.......stay CLASSY 91; we all know how hard it is for to do so.

I would bet a large sum of money that 91 parent's are not the one's posting this stuff. Nor the Hawks or True parents.

can we have proof of funds please?

Any HOCO elite level teams also playing in the St Paul’s league?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any HOCO elite level teams also playing in the St Paul’s league?

I would hope not; that league over the last several years has gone down hill and is a waste of time unless your a rec team. If any elite team is playing in it, it will be 91. That's so they can brag about winning a championship that no one else is playing in.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any HOCO elite level teams also playing in the St Paul’s league?

I would hope not; that league over the last several years has gone down hill and is a waste of time unless your a rec team. If any elite team is playing in it, it will be 91. That's so they can brag about winning a championship that no one else is playing in.

So where else do the elite level teams play?

Many only play HOCO during early spring and then 3 or 4 tourneys in late spring and into summer. Instead of playing in leagues where they would dominate, the better squads appear to add an additional day of practice.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Many only play HOCO during early spring and then 3 or 4 tourneys in late spring and into summer. Instead of playing in leagues where they would dominate, the better squads appear to add an additional day of practice.

Who’s to say they would win every game? I think they’re scared to play in a league that consists of non elite competition because it’s a lose-lose situation for them. If they win against a non-elite level team it’s no big deal because they’re supposed to win, but if they have a bad day and they drop a game than their reputation takes a huge hit. Especially if they lost to a “rec” team. For years the vultures on this board would make comments like ““remember in 2020 when FCA lost to Perry Hall?” To be clear that was a made up example using random teams, and I have no connection to FCA or Perry Hall.

I don’t believe for one second that these teams are so good that no one outside of elite could ever give them a game though. We are still talking about kids. Ive seen teams in other sports at the elite levels drop games to competition that they wouldn’t normally lose to. Lacrosse is no different. Step outside of your bubble every now and then because a team may surprise you.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Many only play HOCO during early spring and then 3 or 4 tourneys in late spring and into summer. Instead of playing in leagues where they would dominate, the better squads appear to add an additional day of practice.

Who’s to say they would win every game? I think they’re scared to play in a league that consists of non elite competition because it’s a lose-lose situation for them. If they win against a non-elite level team it’s no big deal because they’re supposed to win, but if they have a bad day and they drop a game than their reputation takes a huge hit. Especially if they lost to a “rec” team. For years the vultures on this board would make comments like ““remember in 2020 when FCA lost to Perry Hall?” To be clear that was a made up example using random teams, and I have no connection to FCA or Perry Hall.

I don’t believe for one second that these teams are so good that no one outside of elite could ever give them a game though. We are still talking about kids. Ive seen teams in other sports at the elite levels drop games to competition that they wouldn’t normally lose to. Lacrosse is no different. Step outside of your bubble every now and then because a team may surprise you.

You obviously don't get out of Baltimore county much.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Many only play HOCO during early spring and then 3 or 4 tourneys in late spring and into summer. Instead of playing in leagues where they would dominate, the better squads appear to add an additional day of practice.

Who’s to say they would win every game? I think they’re scared to play in a league that consists of non elite competition because it’s a lose-lose situation for them. If they win against a non-elite level team it’s no big deal because they’re supposed to win, but if they have a bad day and they drop a game than their reputation takes a huge hit. Especially if they lost to a “rec” team. For years the vultures on this board would make comments like ““remember in 2020 when FCA lost to Perry Hall?” To be clear that was a made up example using random teams, and I have no connection to FCA or Perry Hall.

I don’t believe for one second that these teams are so good that no one outside of elite could ever give them a game though. We are still talking about kids. Ive seen teams in other sports at the elite levels drop games to competition that they wouldn’t normally lose to. Lacrosse is no different. Step outside of your bubble every now and then because a team may surprise you.

Have you watched the St. Paul league teams outside of the elite play? Anytime an elite team would play a 'rec club' team it was a double digit win. I am not saying that every once in a while the blind squirrel for find a nut, but to say these rec club teams can compete at an elite level is comical.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Many only play HOCO during early spring and then 3 or 4 tourneys in late spring and into summer. Instead of playing in leagues where they would dominate, the better squads appear to add an additional day of practice.

Who’s to say they would win every game? I think they’re scared to play in a league that consists of non elite competition because it’s a lose-lose situation for them. If they win against a non-elite level team it’s no big deal because they’re supposed to win, but if they have a bad day and they drop a game than their reputation takes a huge hit. Especially if they lost to a “rec” team. For years the vultures on this board would make comments like ““remember in 2020 when FCA lost to Perry Hall?” To be clear that was a made up example using random teams, and I have no connection to FCA or Perry Hall.

I don’t believe for one second that these teams are so good that no one outside of elite could ever give them a game though. We are still talking about kids. Ive seen teams in other sports at the elite levels drop games to competition that they wouldn’t normally lose to. Lacrosse is no different. Step outside of your bubble every now and then because a team may surprise you.

A 2 hour saturday practice is more beneficial to the kids than playing against teams that will likely be lesser competition. A quick look at the 2019 league shows that Team 91's only games where they were even remotely challenged were vs FCA. I would bet that a practice would be a better use of time than a 15-0 win over Koopers. Throw in the fact that it is 30-60 minutes further north from Blandair for the non Baltimore teams and I think you have your answer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Many only play HOCO during early spring and then 3 or 4 tourneys in late spring and into summer. Instead of playing in leagues where they would dominate, the better squads appear to add an additional day of practice.

Who’s to say they would win every game? I think they’re scared to play in a league that consists of non elite competition because it’s a lose-lose situation for them. If they win against a non-elite level team it’s no big deal because they’re supposed to win, but if they have a bad day and they drop a game than their reputation takes a huge hit. Especially if they lost to a “rec” team. For years the vultures on this board would make comments like ““remember in 2020 when FCA lost to Perry Hall?” To be clear that was a made up example using random teams, and I have no connection to FCA or Perry Hall.

I don’t believe for one second that these teams are so good that no one outside of elite could ever give them a game though. We are still talking about kids. Ive seen teams in other sports at the elite levels drop games to competition that they wouldn’t normally lose to. Lacrosse is no different. Step outside of your bubble every now and then because a team may surprise you.

A 2 hour saturday practice is more beneficial to the kids than playing against teams that will likely be lesser competition. A quick look at the 2019 league shows that Team 91's only games where they were even remotely challenged were vs FCA. I would bet that a practice would be a better use of time than a 15-0 win over Koopers. Throw in the fact that it is 30-60 minutes further north from Blandair for the non Baltimore teams and I think you have your answer.

No no no, it's not that. He's right. They are scared.

Hilarious! Now all of the elite team parents will band together to defend all of the other elite teams they have been bashing for the last several years. This guy is a puppet master!

And he totally has a point...it’s a lose-lose for elite teams to play non-elite competition, which is probably why they shy away from it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hilarious! Now all of the elite team parents will band together to defend all of the other elite teams they have been bashing for the last several years. This guy is a puppet master!

And he totally has a point...it’s a lose-lose for elite teams to play non-elite competition, which is probably why they shy away from it.

LOL. You clearly don't know how a forum works. HOCO has a B league and they can work their way up to Elite from that. But enjoy St Pauls this Spring, I hear the competition is outstanding.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hilarious! Now all of the elite team parents will band together to defend all of the other elite teams they have been bashing for the last several years. This guy is a puppet master!

And he totally has a point...it’s a lose-lose for elite teams to play non-elite competition, which is probably why they shy away from it.

The Saturday League for Elite Teams was generally used to play those kids who did not see much playing time on Sunday and they were still winning by double digit goals. What good does it do either team; Elite playing A or B level competition?

SP league doo doo. Do not do.

Elite team parents are easily triggered.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

Hawks - Head and shoulders above all others
Team 91 - very good attack; need a few less wind games
Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level
FCA - Defense will carry this team
Madlax - never know what team will show up
BLC - big step back this year
Crabs - having next level in elite will keep them from the bottom; good FO
Next Level - will experience what elite level lax is about

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Elite team parents are easily triggered.

Based on the response above of the parent who had a son cut from elite and is now at rec level I would disagree...........

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

LOL bitter he is better than the 91 goalie bc he is!! Relax dad he's on age. It amazes me that the "Holdback" whining comes into play for any kid that is bigger or simply more athletic. Looney's goalie is the best in elite; period end of story.

Has anyone had a look a Breakers this year? I think Breakers could hang with most of the elite teams. I’m not saying they can beat them, but they could probably give them a game. Change my mind.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 HoCo should start. Predictions?

Hawks - Head and shoulders above all others
Team 91 - very good attack; need a few less wind games
Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level
FCA - Defense will carry this team
Madlax - never know what team will show up
BLC - big step back this year
Crabs - having next level in elite will keep them from the bottom; good FO
Next Level - will experience what elite level lax is about

Here is mine....

Hawks - Still the best but we shall see if the gap is still as big this year.
Team 91, Looney's,FCA, Madlax, BLC - Any given Sunday. Depends on whether or not there was a Sixth Grade sleepover party the night before. Maybe half the team is on Spring Break. Kids are 11/12 years old. not the PLL.
Crabs - I have no idea how good they will or wont be.
Next Level - will struggle.

Was wondering where 91 Dad was. Welcome back!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

LOL bitter he is better than the 91 goalie bc he is!! Relax dad he's on age. It amazes me that the "Holdback" whining comes into play for any kid that is bigger or simply more athletic. Looney's goalie is the best in elite; period end of story.

Maybe one day he'll beat AYLC

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

Hawks - Head and shoulders above all others
Team 91 - very good attack; need a few less wind games
Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level
FCA - Defense will carry this team
Madlax - never know what team will show up
BLC - big step back this year
Crabs - having next level in elite will keep them from the bottom; good FO
Next Level - will experience what elite level lax is about

LOL Crabs dad if anything you are predictable. Tell us, how good is your Door_Open_And/o?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

LOL bitter he is better than the 91 goalie bc he is!! Relax dad he's on age. It amazes me that the "Holdback" whining comes into play for any kid that is bigger or simply more athletic. Looney's goalie is the best in elite; period end of story.

Maybe one day he'll beat AYLC

Zing

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 HoCo should start. Predictions?

Hawks - Head and shoulders above all others
Team 91 - very good attack; need a few less wind games
Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level
FCA - Defense will carry this team
Madlax - never know what team will show up
BLC - big step back this year
Crabs - having next level in elite will keep them from the bottom; good FO
Next Level - will experience what elite level lax is about

Here is mine....

Hawks - Still the best but we shall see if the gap is still as big this year.
Team 91, Looney's,FCA, Madlax, BLC - Any given Sunday. Depends on whether or not there was a Sixth Grade sleepover party the night before. Maybe half the team is on Spring Break. Kids are 11/12 years old. not the PLL.
Crabs - I have no idea how good they will or wont be.
Next Level - will struggle.

Is Next Level confirmed as the new team to Elite?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

LOL bitter he is better than the 91 goalie bc he is!! Relax dad he's on age. It amazes me that the "Holdback" whining comes into play for any kid that is bigger or simply more athletic. Looney's goalie is the best in elite; period end of story.

Maybe one day he'll beat AYLC

Who is AYLC? Anyone left on that team is AA talent. Next

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Was wondering where 91 Dad was. Welcome back!!

91 will win it All!!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

LOL bitter he is better than the 91 goalie bc he is!! Relax dad he's on age. It amazes me that the "Holdback" whining comes into play for any kid that is bigger or simply more athletic. Looney's goalie is the best in elite; period end of story.

Maybe one day he'll beat AYLC

Who is AYLC? Anyone left on that team is AA talent. Next

Exactly

I think winner of AAA automatically moves up and last place moves down.

Has anyone had a look a Breakers this year? I think Breakers could hang with most of the elite teams. I’m not saying they can beat them, but they could probably give them a game. Change my mind.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think winner of AAA automatically moves up and last place moves down.

Incorrect

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think winner of AAA automatically moves up and last place moves down.

Incorrect

Diamondbacks do not have a 2026 so tha

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone had a look a Breakers this year? I think Breakers could hang with most of the elite teams. I’m not saying they can beat them, but they could probably give them a game. Change my mind.

Testing testing, is this thing on!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think winner of AAA automatically moves up and last place moves down.

Incorrect

Diamondbacks do not have a 2026 so tha

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone had a look a Breakers this year? I think Breakers could hang with most of the elite teams. I’m not saying they can beat them, but they could probably give them a game. Change my mind.

Testing testing, is this thing on!

WHO?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I think winner of AAA automatically moves up and last place moves down.

Incorrect

Diamondbacks do not have a 2026 so tha

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone had a look a Breakers this year? I think Breakers could hang with most of the elite teams. I’m not saying they can beat them, but they could probably give them a game. Change my mind.

Testing testing, is this thing on!

It is correct. True takes Diamondbacks spot in AAA and Next Level moves up. Only 8 teams go Elite.

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

Diamondbacks were in Elite last year, finished last, and disbanded their 2026 team. So one spot is open in Elite, which I assume goes to Next Level. That opens one slot in AAA. From watching True in the fall they seem like a good fit to take that slot. But the AA winner will expect that slot, so I don’t know what happens to True.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

So you think True should start in B and work their way up from there?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

☝🏻

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

☝🏻

Sure sounds to me that people don't want any parts of True...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

So you think True should start in B and work their way up from there?

I am not familiar with True. Have they played anyone in the fall? What were the outcomes? I agree that they shouldn't be handed Elite. Next Level or VLC should get that, but both would likely struggle.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

So you think True should start in B and work their way up from there?

I am not familiar with True. Have they played anyone in the fall? What were the outcomes? I agree that they shouldn't be handed Elite. Next Level or VLC should get that, but both would likely struggle.

As would True....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

So you think True should start in B and work their way up from there?

I am not familiar with True. Have they played anyone in the fall? What were the outcomes? I agree that they shouldn't be handed Elite. Next Level or VLC should get that, but both would likely struggle.

I know true did very well in the FALL Tournament they played in and beat Looney's but some on this board don't believe Fall matters so this never happened.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level

How old is said goalie? What grade should he be in this school year

91 Dad is back. Hi There !

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Why does True get the AAA spot vacated by the D-Backs! Are there not other teams equally, or more, deserving then True? I have nothing against True, not they show up out of nowhere and skip over many other deserving teams - and for what reason? Because they were one of the catalysts in breaking up the D-Backs? Seems to be the wrong team to drop into AAA for all the wrong reasons. Why not make them grind it out for a year and earn their spot based upon how they play.

So you think True should start in B and work their way up from there?

I am not familiar with True. Have they played anyone in the fall? What were the outcomes? I agree that they shouldn't be handed Elite. Next Level or VLC should get that, but both would likely struggle.

Beat Looneys 4-3
Beat VLC 7-5
Beat Swarm A lot to 1

Fall means nothing really.

Im not saying they should be handed anything but AAA at the very least.

Yeah that’s it. Everybody is scared of the reconfigured 0-7 Diamondbacks.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yeah that’s it. Everybody is scared of the reconfigured 0-7 Diamondbacks.

You mean renaming a team doesn't make them better?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yeah that’s it. Everybody is scared of the reconfigured 0-7 Diamondbacks.

You mean renaming a team doesn't make them better?

People detest What They Fear......True wins AAA running away and moves to Elite next year.

True dads talking a lot of smack down there in Hawks country.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yeah that’s it. Everybody is scared of the reconfigured 0-7 Diamondbacks.

You mean renaming a team doesn't make them better?

People detest What They Fear......True wins AAA running away and moves to Elite next year.

I thought it was "People talk abut what they fear" Come on man, get it right.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yeah that’s it. Everybody is scared of the reconfigured 0-7 Diamondbacks.

You mean renaming a team doesn't make them better?

People detest What They Fear......True wins AAA running away and moves to Elite next year.

Heard the same thing from AYLC last year. Guess it didn't quite turn out that way thanks to Next Level!

what happened to dback..they were #2 in md behind hawks and than the next ranked of blc, looneys, mdlax, and then mediocrity

Originally Posted by Anonymous

what happened to dback..they were #2 in md behind hawks and than the next ranked of blc, looneys, mdlax, and then mediocrity

In what ranking, yours?

Breakers will win AA this year, win AAA next year, and will be in elite when these boys get to 8th grade.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Breakers will win AA this year, win AAA next year, and will be in elite when these boys get to 8th grade.

Most better Breaker players will be on Crabs by 8th grade .

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Breakers will win AA this year, win AAA next year, and will be in elite when these boys get to 8th grade.

Most better Breaker players will be on Crabs by 8th grade .

I've never heard of Breakers. Where are they from. Is this a new program. Good luck

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Breakers will win AA this year, win AAA next year, and will be in elite when these boys get to 8th grade.

Most better Breaker players will be on Crabs by 8th grade .

They will be at Crabs tryouts this summer.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Breakers will win AA this year, win AAA next year, and will be in elite when these boys get to 8th grade.

Most better Breaker players will be on Crabs by 8th grade .

They will be at Crabs tryouts this summer.

Crabs needs all the help they can get; if Breakers only had talent.

Based upon the above it seems some of you believe the Crabs will begin to stink in the best talent in the Baltimore City and County areas. Historically the Crabs surpass most other programs in compiling super talented teams beginning around 8th grade. It seems to me this trend will continue but for FCA (do to the Calvert Hall connection) with 2026 leading to two powerhouse teams in FCA and Crabs dominating the rest of the HOCO teams.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

Hawks - Head and shoulders above all others
Team 91 - very good attack; need a few less wind games
Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level
FCA - Defense will carry this team
Madlax - never know what team will show up
BLC - big step back this year
Crabs - having next level in elite will keep them from the bottom; good FO
Next Level - will experience what elite level lax is about

Why do you think BLC will take a “big step back”. Do you have inside scoop?

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

I dont think there is a bracket, I believe it is just 2 games.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

Interested to see what Duke's looks like. Did anyone play them in the fall?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

What should be interesting about a Playday?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

Hawks beat True by 10 goals..

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

Interested to see what Duke's looks like. Did anyone play them in the fall?

Dukes is dead and anyone throwing money and dreams of good lacrosse at this program is lost. G has ruined this organization and it continue to be a money grab.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

What should be interesting about a Playday?

BBL has played really well last year
Lets see what True has with all this talk
Saltwater is always fun to watch - best sideline swag ever

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

What should be interesting about a Playday?

BBL has played really well last year
Lets see what True has with all this talk
Saltwater is always fun to watch - best sideline swag ever

Saltwater has the most entertaining parent sideline in lacrosse. Not even close.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

Interested to see what Duke's looks like. Did anyone play them in the fall?

Dukes is dead and anyone throwing money and dreams of good lacrosse at this program is lost. G has ruined this organization and it continue to be a money grab.

***G lost the Dukes name they are now known as Nationals Lacrosse***5ffn

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Dukes National
True
Tribal
BBL
Hawks

Spring Thaw should be interesting in AA

Saltwater
True MD
Blackstorm

The B bracket

and only NXT in A

Hawks beat True by 10 goals..

Is true Md the same team in HOCO AAA? Or is this another True Team?

True Annapolis AAA

True MD (probably A)

Originally Posted by Anonymous

March18 Hoco should start. Predictions?

Hawks - Head and shoulders above all others
Team 91 - very good attack; need a few less wind games
Looney's - Need help on offense but have the best goalie at the elite level
FCA - Defense will carry this team
Madlax - never know what team will show up
BLC - big step back this year
Crabs - having next level in elite will keep them from the bottom; good FO
Next Level - will experience what elite level lax is about

Why do you think BLC will take a “big step back”. Do you have inside scoop?

Yeah, I want to hear this as well. I want to hear this as well.

BLC won the division in 3rd grade (2017), went 4-3 in 4th grade (2018), and 4-3 in 5th grade (2019). Not as good as they were a few years ago but don't appear to be getting worse.

BLC is always coached and good talent. I think Madlax pulls some of those kids as well as Next Level

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

BLC is always coached and good talent. I think Madlax pulls some of those kids as well as Next Level

They lost some of last season's players to Madlax, not sure about NL though.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

All about the W's ! And pocketing some change . After 20 players it is about the money. But then on the other hand, Most Clubs are about the money, so whats surprising about 91 doing it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

If this is indeed a fact, I feel much less like a crazy lacrosse dad knowing the extremes others will go to

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Didn't the Crabs do this a few years ago? Players Mom was a flight attendant so it kept the cost down to fly him in. Maybe just a rumor.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

If this is indeed a fact, I feel much less like a crazy lacrosse dad knowing the extremes others will go to

Just wait, it gets worse.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

If this is indeed a fact, I feel much less like a crazy lacrosse dad knowing the extremes others will go to

Just wait, it gets worse.

What is amazing is that no one has refuted this claim; 91 definitely has a history of pulling kids from out of state during HOCO season so this does not surprise me in the least.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

If this is indeed a fact, I feel much less like a crazy lacrosse dad knowing the extremes others will go to

Just wait, it gets worse.

What is amazing is that no one has refuted this claim; 91 definitely has a history of pulling kids from out of state during HOCO season so this does not surprise me in the least.

There’s nothing to refute. They have a kid from Texas. I don’t see a problem with it. The kid from Texas is good but he can’t compete at the level he wants to compete at in Texas because the competition isn’t there. So he will play here in the elite level. If it works for him and his family, and it works for 91, and it doesn’t affect your kid, why do you care?

For the record I have no affiliation with 91, my kids plays in AA.

Scared of 91? Kid get cut from 91? Didn’t get accepted at Gilman?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Imagine being so committed to a sport that you fly to Maryland from Texas every week to play elite level lacrosse. You all like to trash the HOCO league, but it’s still one of the best, if not the best league in the country. I don’t even know this kid but I promise you, that kid works hard, whether he’s practicing with the team or not, and he is likely more committed to playing lacrosse than your kid is to doing anything in the world.

Last year at the June tournament in Delaware I was speaking to a Sweet Lax parent during warm ups. They had a very tall goalie. I asked her what the kids name was. Her reply, “I do not know that kid and the the three long poles as they flew here from Florida last night to play with our team. Kind of weird when the guys on the team have never met before today.” Whole bizarre this is a true story and shows how desperate and crazy clubs can be in their endeavor to win, draw attention and put money in the owner’s pockets.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Imagine being so committed to a sport that you fly to Maryland from Texas every week to play elite level lacrosse. You all like to trash the HOCO league, but it’s still one of the best, if not the best league in the country. I don’t even know this kid but I promise you, that kid works hard, whether he’s practicing with the team or not, and he is likely more committed to playing lacrosse than your kid is to doing anything in the world.

That's called trophy chasing

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Last year at the June tournament in Delaware I was speaking to a Sweet Lax parent during warm ups. They had a very tall goalie. I asked her what the kids name was. Her reply, “I do not know that kid and the the three long poles as they flew here from Florida last night to play with our team. Kind of weird when the guys on the team have never met before today.” Whole bizarre this is a true story and shows how desperate and crazy clubs can be in their endeavor to win, draw attention and put money in the owner’s pockets.

This is definitely true. I heard him calling his teammates out by jersey # on clears and a parent told me that he just came up from Fla. Which is fine if you have no goalie but they had another goalie.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Imagine being so committed to a sport that you fly to Maryland from Texas every week to play elite level lacrosse. You all like to trash the HOCO league, but it’s still one of the best, if not the best league in the country. I don’t even know this kid but I promise you, that kid works hard, whether he’s practicing with the team or not, and he is likely more committed to playing lacrosse than your kid is to doing anything in the world.

Committed is the right word for these parents!! And please do not sell me this BS that there is no competition in Texas for an 11/12 (but I am sure he will be older) to play lacrosse!! 91 is notorious for this; we see it every year, and I feel sorry for the parents spending $1000s on club fees to watch other kids get flown in from Texas in order to win a 6th grade lacrosse game. Imagine as a 6th grader going to practice 3 days a week for 2 hours and busting your hump with YOUR TEAM only to have the club owner fly some kid in from Texas on 91s dime just to win a game on Sunday while you sit on the bench? I know I know "hit the wall" coach I hear you, but that message falls flat when kids are being flown in form out of state to play 6th grade lacrosse. 91 philosophy is really not player development; I know for a fact this club will be calling and recruiting kids mid-season to replace your kid bc "Johnny" just doesn't have it!! This club has told kids they should not be playing lacrosse at a camp the club is running!! Complete joke and everything youth lacrosse should not be!!!

What's the point of flying this kid in from TX, they still lose with or without this kid. Let them bring someone from Alaska for all I care and keep racking up the L's.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Imagine being so committed to a sport that you fly to Maryland from Texas every week to play elite level lacrosse. You all like to trash the HOCO league, but it’s still one of the best, if not the best league in the country. I don’t even know this kid but I promise you, that kid works hard, whether he’s practicing with the team or not, and he is likely more committed to playing lacrosse than your kid is to doing anything in the world.

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the "mind of the Team 91" and the words and philosophy of the owner. Give us your money Maryland and we in return will give you trophies by bringing in kids from out of state to win them for you!! In the meantime just tell your son to 'hit the wall' and 'break arms' whenever possible and make sure that check clears!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Imagine being so committed to a sport that you fly to Maryland from Texas every week to play elite level lacrosse. You all like to trash the HOCO league, but it’s still one of the best, if not the best league in the country. I don’t even know this kid but I promise you, that kid works hard, whether he’s practicing with the team or not, and he is likely more committed to playing lacrosse than your kid is to doing anything in the world.

Committed is the right word for these parents!! And please do not sell me this BS that there is no competition in Texas for an 11/12 (but I am sure he will be older) to play lacrosse!! 91 is notorious for this; we see it every year, and I feel sorry for the parents spending $1000s on club fees to watch other kids get flown in from Texas in order to win a 6th grade lacrosse game. Imagine as a 6th grader going to practice 3 days a week for 2 hours and busting your hump with YOUR TEAM only to have the club owner fly some kid in from Texas on 91s dime just to win a game on Sunday while you sit on the bench? I know I know "hit the wall" coach I hear you, but that message falls flat when kids are being flown in form out of state to play 6th grade lacrosse. 91 philosophy is really not player development; I know for a fact this club will be calling and recruiting kids mid-season to replace your kid bc "Johnny" just doesn't have it!! This club has told kids they should not be playing lacrosse at a camp the club is running!! Complete joke and everything youth lacrosse should not be!!!

This is why my kid plays AA. It’s inexpensive, practices are close to my house, all the kids on his team live somewhat close to each other and will go to neighboring high schools,, and he gets plenty of playing time. Personally, I think parents that pay thousands of dollars to play elite level lacrosse at 11/12 are crazy. I probably look at them the way you look at the kid that’s flying in from Texas. But it’s their money, they can spend it how they want. It doesn’t affect me and it’s none of my business. The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level. Lacrosse is an easy sport for an athletic kid to learn late and still be able to excel at. In my opinion, probably the easiest. Good luck to everyone this year at HOCO.

Your kid plays AA because he couldn’t make 91. Admit it. It’s ok. 91 is not for everyone.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Your kid plays AA because he couldn’t make 91. Admit it. It’s ok. 91 is not for everyone.

Actually, my kid has never tried out for 91 or any other elite level team. If they’re truly rostering near 30 kids he’d probably have a good shot though.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Reaching out to Team 91 parents; how does it feel to have 6th grade kids coming in from Texas to play HOCO lacrosse when you have at least 28 rostered kids on the team? This club is less about player development and more about winning; buyer beware. Nice job on carrying on the tradition.

kids commute from Texas for HOCO games?calling baloney...seems unlikely and expensive

2022 and 2023 did it a few years ago; I know that first hand.

This has definitely been done in the past by this organization for both HOCO and summer tournaments run by the owner of the club. It truly is one of the worst clubs around and I could not imagine being on a team where kids don't show up for practice but get playing time over kids that show up everyday and bust their Meanyavoid this club at all costs.

Imagine being so committed to a sport that you fly to Maryland from Texas every week to play elite level lacrosse. You all like to trash the HOCO league, but it’s still one of the best, if not the best league in the country. I don’t even know this kid but I promise you, that kid works hard, whether he’s practicing with the team or not, and he is likely more committed to playing lacrosse than your kid is to doing anything in the world.

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the "mind of the Team 91" and the words and philosophy of the owner. Give us your money Maryland and we in return will give you trophies by bringing in kids from out of state to win them for you!! In the meantime just tell your son to 'hit the wall' and 'break arms' whenever possible and make sure that check clears!!

Few factual innaccuracies here sorry. a) This team doesn't rank on US Club Lacrosse dotcom b) why are they being discussed c) is this a ruse of them to get us to talk about them?

91 dad. Can you confirm how many rostered players on your dream team?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 dad. Can you confirm how many rostered players on your dream team?

In state or out of state rostered kids?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 dad. Can you confirm how many rostered players on your dream team?

They have a stud lefty attacker

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Committed is the right word for these parents!! And please do not sell me this BS that there is no competition in Texas for an 11/12 (but I am sure he will be older) to play lacrosse!! 91 is notorious for this; we see it every year, and I feel sorry for the parents spending $1000s on club fees to watch other kids get flown in from Texas in order to win a 6th grade lacrosse game. Imagine as a 6th grader going to practice 3 days a week for 2 hours and busting your hump with YOUR TEAM only to have the club owner fly some kid in from Texas on 91s dime just to win a game on Sunday while you sit on the bench? I know I know "hit the wall" coach I hear you, but that message falls flat when kids are being flown in form out of state to play 6th grade lacrosse. 91 philosophy is really not player development; I know for a fact this club will be calling and recruiting kids mid-season to replace your kid bc "Johnny" just doesn't have it!! This club has told kids they should not be playing lacrosse at a camp the club is running!! Complete joke and everything youth lacrosse should not be!!!

This is why my kid plays AA. It’s inexpensive, practices are close to my house, all the kids on his team live somewhat close to each other and will go to neighboring high schools,, and he gets plenty of playing time. Personally, I think parents that pay thousands of dollars to play elite level lacrosse at 11/12 are crazy. I probably look at them the way you look at the kid that’s flying in from Texas. But it’s their money, they can spend it how they want. It doesn’t affect me and it’s none of my business. The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level. Lacrosse is an easy sport for an athletic kid to learn late and still be able to excel at. In my opinion, probably the easiest. Good luck to everyone this year at HOCO.

Nothing wrong with your son not making elite, But go easy on the excuses, it doesnt come across well.

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[/quote]The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.[quote]

No you haven't.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

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The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

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No you haven't.

I absolutely have. Lacrosse is a super easy sport to pick up late if you’re athletic. And if you play lacrosse in the MD area, you’d be surprised how far that can take you across the country to colleges in states that aren’t lacrosse powerhouses.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

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The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

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No you haven't.

Correct. He hasn’t.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

No you haven't.

I absolutely have. Lacrosse is a super easy sport to pick up late if you’re athletic. And if you play lacrosse in the MD area, you’d be surprised how far that can take you across the country to colleges in states that aren’t lacrosse powerhouses.

Correct. He hasn’t.

Of course he hasnt. He cant name one player in D1 who started in 11/12 grade in last 10 years.

But the main reason for his 11/12 grade fib is to justify his son not making an elite team, and to excuse his son not making team, his reasoning is anyone can make it later,so his son who isnt elite now can be elite and make the team in 11/12th. Sorry, just isnt happening in MD.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

No you haven't.

I absolutely have. Lacrosse is a super easy sport to pick up late if you’re athletic. And if you play lacrosse in the MD area, you’d be surprised how far that can take you across the country to colleges in states that aren’t lacrosse powerhouses.

Correct. He hasn’t.

Of course he hasnt. He cant name one player in D1 who started in 11/12 grade in last 10 years.

But the main reason for his 11/12 grade fib is to justify his son not making an elite team, and to excuse his son not making team, his reasoning is anyone can make it later,so his son who isnt elite now can be elite and make the team in 11/12th. Sorry, just isnt happening in MD.

This is why many of the elite team parents on this board annoy everyone.

I missed the part where he said D1. Oh, that’s right, he didn’t. He said college lacrosse. There’s more to college lacrosse than D1. Plenty of your elite team kids are gonna end up playing D2 and D3 lacrosse in college alongside a lot of rec team players. Accept it.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

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The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

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No you haven't.

I absolutely have. Lacrosse is a super easy sport to pick up late if you’re athletic. And if you play lacrosse in the MD area, you’d be surprised how far that can take you across the country to colleges in states that aren’t lacrosse powerhouses.

Like CCBC? please enlighten us which HS this is occurring at? Please to say lacrosse is a super easy sport to pick up late; that right there gives this post zero credibility. Do you know how long it takes to develop a lacrosse IQ let along the stick skills to play at a high level?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

No you haven't.

I absolutely have. Lacrosse is a super easy sport to pick up late if you’re athletic. And if you play lacrosse in the MD area, you’d be surprised how far that can take you across the country to colleges in states that aren’t lacrosse powerhouses.

Correct. He hasn’t.

Of course he hasnt. He cant name one player in D1 who started in 11/12 grade in last 10 years.

But the main reason for his 11/12 grade fib is to justify his son not making an elite team, and to excuse his son not making team, his reasoning is anyone can make it later,so his son who isnt elite now can be elite and make the team in 11/12th. Sorry, just isnt happening in MD.

This is why many of the elite team parents on this board annoy everyone.

I missed the part where he said D1. Oh, that’s right, he didn’t. He said college lacrosse. There’s more to college lacrosse than D1. Plenty of your elite team kids are gonna end up playing D2 and D3 lacrosse in college alongside a lot of rec team players. Accept it.

I agree but not starting the sport in 11th and 12th grade; this is just absurd.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

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The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

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No you haven't.

Maybe in curling

Originally Posted by Anonymous

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The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

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No you haven't.

Maybe in curling

Subway University Lacrosse team does not count.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

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The funny part is that I’ve seen kids quit baseball in 11th and even 12th grade to start playing high school lacrosse and then go on to play college lacrosse, and this is having never played lacrosse prior at any level.

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No you haven't.

Maybe in curling

Subway University Lacrosse team does not count.

I stand corrected. Yes, I'm sure there are 11th and 12th graders going on to play lacrosse with their buddies on the yard or something along those lines. I don't think the people in these chat rooms see "playing" college lacrosse as recreational or perhaps walking on to the lowest levels of college lacrosse.

Hawks want none of BBL at Spring Thaw... 🤦‍♂️

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks want none of BBL at Spring Thaw... 🤦‍♂️

Nope, wouldn't want to beat them 6-1 again.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks want none of BBL at Spring Thaw... 🤦‍♂️

Let's not get crazy. But BBL is a good team.

BBL? how many times do they need to lose to hawks before tehy give up? They got totally outclassed by laxachusettes at primetime as well

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hawks want none of BBL at Spring Thaw... 🤦‍♂️

Let's not get crazy. But BBL is a good team.

BBL played well in 6-5 semi final loss to Express this fall & semifinal loss to Hawks & they beat Edge

Originally Posted by Anonymous

BBL? how many times do they need to lose to hawks before tehy give up? They got totally outclassed by laxachusettes at primetime as well

funny one LXC guy

Any scrimmages this past weekend, or this coming weekend for teams not playing in Spring Thaw?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any scrimmages this past weekend, or this coming weekend for teams not playing in Spring Thaw?

March Kickoff in Elkridge has a bunch of teams.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Any scrimmages this past weekend, or this coming weekend for teams not playing in Spring Thaw?

March Kickoff in Elkridge has a bunch of teams.

LI Express, 91 MD, BLC AND Crabs

mediocre meets mediocre...

Originally Posted by Anonymous

mediocre meets mediocre...

Thanks Hawks Dad!

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Its an Elite Hawks team vs a AAA True Annapolis team. Not quite sure what your expecting but this game will not be close. True is a first year program and from what I have heard from a parent is that they have only done skills work since fall, no team practice, so if you think this game will be close your crazy.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Hoco season starts in 13days does it not? I'd hope that teams have had their full rosters together for a while.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Seriously????? If you don't have a full squad on the field ready to start preparing for HOCO by this weekend and are playing for one of the above mentioned teams in Elkridge or DE, you should be asking for a refund!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

What? It's mid March

Looks like Fallston is in AAA this year. I don’t think they will win a game up there. Any other Misplaced teams, surprises, or teams to look out for outside of the elite division? There’s no surprises there.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Enlighten me genius Hawks dad, who are the “good” teams?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

And just like 5th grade, 6th grade means nothing.
Enjoy the time people. Before you know it, it’s over.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Enlighten me genius Hawks dad, who are the “good” teams?

Haha, I am not a hawks dad. My son doesnt play elite either but they have been going 2-4 times per week for over a month.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Enlighten me genius Hawks dad, who are the “good” teams?

The teams with their full squad on the field this weekend preparing for the season 2 weeks before it starts.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like Fallston is in AAA this year. I don’t think they will win a game up there. Any other Misplaced teams, surprises, or teams to look out for outside of the elite division? There’s no surprises there.

Where do you see divisions?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The games at Elkridge this weekend will provide some clarity to how HoCo might play out in the Spring. Also the True V Hawks game in De is important as it will give a first glimpse of how the off season work primed the Hawks for HoCo, as well as giving a first post winter view of the many quality players that comprise the True roster. Fun weekend ahead.

Disagree. Most teams are still not posting a full roster due to ongoing winter club sports and spring breaks. Just like fall early spring means nothing.

Not good teams

Enlighten me genius Hawks dad, who are the “good” teams?

I agree with him. Name a quality team that hasnt had a full team together yet and will not for a tournament the week before HOCO starts??????

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like Fallston is in AAA this year. I don’t think they will win a game up there. Any other Misplaced teams, surprises, or teams to look out for outside of the elite division? There’s no surprises there.

All I see is the teams listed in alphabetical order.

Fallston won AA in 2019, not sure why it would be surprising that they would move up to AAA in 2020 as a result. As to whether they'll do well or not I have no clue, but they deserve that spot.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Fallston won AA in 2019, not sure why it would be surprising that they would move up to AAA in 2020 as a result. As to whether they'll do well or not I have no clue, but they deserve that spot.

Where do you guys see divisions broken down?

Amherst lacrosse seasons cancelled. Ivy league hoops conference tournament cancelled. What's next? HOCO season cancelled?

Looks like a Dad from Fallston (a program I have never heard of) is stirring the pot and trying to get on the radar. Until Hoco posts the divisions on its web page, nobody is in any division.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like a Dad from Fallston (a program I have never heard of) is stirring the pot and trying to get on the radar. Until Hoco posts the divisions on its web page, nobody is in any division.

Relax "dad"...................

Divisions have been sent to coaches and obviously 'leaks' have occurred.

2026 Elite - Madlax, Annapolis, Bethesda, crabs, FCA, Looney's, Next level, Team 91
2026 AAA - Roughriders, Sidewinders, TRW Wolfpack, Shore Boys, ALC Bay Riders, FLC, True Annapolis, VLC
2026 AA - Green hornets, Eastside, Bethesda Blue, Forest Hill, Kelly Post, breaker Blue, Zingos, HOCO
2026 A - PLC, Cannons, Top Caliber, 3D Maryland, Balt Swarm, HLC, Koopers, Breakers Orange,

3 teams 3 fields or 3 teams and 1 field

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like a Dad from Fallston (a program I have never heard of) is stirring the pot and trying to get on the radar. Until Hoco posts the divisions on its web page, nobody is in any division.

Relax "dad"...................

Divisions have been sent to coaches and obviously 'leaks' have occurred.

2026 Elite - Madlax, Annapolis, Bethesda, crabs, FCA, Looney's, Next level, Team 91
2026 AAA - Roughriders, Sidewinders, TRW Wolfpack, Shore Boys, ALC Bay Riders, FLC, True Annapolis, VLC
2026 AA - Green hornets, Eastside, Bethesda Blue, Forest Hill, Kelly Post, breaker Blue, Zingos, HOCO
2026 A - PLC, Cannons, Top Caliber, 3D Maryland, Balt Swarm, HLC, Koopers, Breakers Orange,

Several pages of posts ago, it was stated that Howard County decides which teams are in which divisions. This is NOT true. The competition committee decides who goes Elite and who does not. The rest of the teams can self select based on what the coaches feel is the best fit. Last season Team 91 did not belong in 23 Elite but the club leader complained. It will always be the same teams in Elite each year as this is an agreement among club owners. The exception would be if an Elite club feels they do not have a top team in a particular age group that is elite. Otherwise it will always be the clubs listed except DCE takes over for Bethesda in 8th grade. If your kids wants to play D1 get on an elite team now or it will be a longer road.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

3 teams 3 fields or 3 teams and 1 field

3 teams one cup

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Looks like a Dad from Fallston (a program I have never heard of) is stirring the pot and trying to get on the radar. Until Hoco posts the divisions on its web page, nobody is in any division.

Relax "dad"...................

Divisions have been sent to coaches and obviously 'leaks' have occurred.

2026 Elite - Madlax, Annapolis, Bethesda, crabs, FCA, Looney's, Next level, Team 91
2026 AAA - Roughriders, Sidewinders, TRW Wolfpack, Shore Boys, ALC Bay Riders, FLC, True Annapolis, VLC
2026 AA - Green hornets, Eastside, Bethesda Blue, Forest Hill, Kelly Post, breaker Blue, Zingos, HOCO
2026 A - PLC, Cannons, Top Caliber, 3D Maryland, Balt Swarm, HLC, Koopers, Breakers Orange,

Can't wait to hear AYLC daddy's complaints again this year.

anyone have real insight into how the top clubs play in the tourneys regarding number of players they carry. number of D, attack, middies and how playing time is distributed? does it change as they get older? seems to be a big question across the board.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

3 teams 3 fields or 3 teams and 1 field

3 teams one cup

LOL

Originally Posted by Anonymous

anyone have real insight into how the top clubs play in the tourneys regarding number of players they carry. number of D, attack, middies and how playing time is distributed? does it change as they get older? seems to be a big question across the board.

In my observation teams typically carry between 19-23 players give or take on the 23 (5 D, 5 Attack, 10-12 middies and 1-2 Goalies) and play with that roster throughout the spring season as that is who comes to practice. Some teams have exceptions and bring kids in from out of state cloaked as "passionate" when really it is, "we need to win at all costs or it looks bad"!! All of those kids will find playing time during the season. In the tougher games, not as much

When the tournaments start after spring it is the wild wild west. You will see teams bringing kids from all over the place and making up "all star" teams to try and compete. Little Johnny who came to every practice and has worked hard all winter and spring and played in the spring will quickly be replaced by big Johnny who happens to be in the 6th grade and is 40 pounds heavier and 6 inches taller. Big Johnny will play, little Johnny will sit, but everyone gets a t shirt if they win so it doesn't matter! I've sat through multiple tournaments where 4-5 games were played and some kids maybe got playing time in 3 of them and it was limited. Hope this helps

Originally Posted by Anonymous

anyone have real insight into how the top clubs play in the tourneys regarding number of players they carry. number of D, attack, middies and how playing time is distributed? does it change as they get older? seems to be a big question across the board.

In my observation teams typically carry between 19-23 players give or take on the 23 (5 D, 5 Attack, 10-12 middies and 1-2 Goalies) and play with that roster throughout the spring season as that is who comes to practice. Some teams have exceptions and bring kids in from out of state cloaked as "passionate" when really it is, "we need to win at all costs or it looks bad"!! All of those kids will find playing time during the season. In the tougher games, not as much

When the tournaments start after spring it is the wild wild west. You will see teams bringing kids from all over the place and making up "all star" teams to try and compete. Little Johnny who came to every practice and has worked hard all winter and spring and played in the spring will quickly be replaced by big Johnny who happens to be in the 6th grade and is 40 pounds heavier and 6 inches taller. Big Johnny will play, little Johnny will sit, but everyone gets a t shirt if they win so it doesn't matter! I've sat through multiple tournaments where 4-5 games were played and some kids maybe got playing time in 3 of them and it was limited. Hope this helps

So a team national ties will go from a local team to a national team come summer? Is that True?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

anyone have real insight into how the top clubs play in the tourneys regarding number of players they carry. number of D, attack, middies and how playing time is distributed? does it change as they get older? seems to be a big question across the board.

In my observation teams typically carry between 19-23 players give or take on the 23 (5 D, 5 Attack, 10-12 middies and 1-2 Goalies) and play with that roster throughout the spring season as that is who comes to practice. Some teams have exceptions and bring kids in from out of state cloaked as "passionate" when really it is, "we need to win at all costs or it looks bad"!! All of those kids will find playing time during the season. In the tougher games, not as much

When the tournaments start after spring it is the wild wild west. You will see teams bringing kids from all over the place and making up "all star" teams to try and compete. Little Johnny who came to every practice and has worked hard all winter and spring and played in the spring will quickly be replaced by big Johnny who happens to be in the 6th grade and is 40 pounds heavier and 6 inches taller. Big Johnny will play, little Johnny will sit, but everyone gets a t shirt if they win so it doesn't matter! I've sat through multiple tournaments where 4-5 games were played and some kids maybe got playing time in 3 of them and it was limited. Hope this helps

So a team national ties will go from a local team to a national team come summer? Is that True?

Lets just say a lot of guest players begin to show up for summer tournaments; they take on the 91 spring model for HOCO.

The A bracket is hilarious.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The A bracket is hilarious.

Why is it hilarious?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

anyone have real insight into how the top clubs play in the tourneys regarding number of players they carry. number of D, attack, middies and how playing time is distributed? does it change as they get older? seems to be a big question across the board.

In my observation teams typically carry between 19-23 players give or take on the 23 (5 D, 5 Attack, 10-12 middies and 1-2 Goalies) and play with that roster throughout the spring season as that is who comes to practice. Some teams have exceptions and bring kids in from out of state cloaked as "passionate" when really it is, "we need to win at all costs or it looks bad"!! All of those kids will find playing time during the season. In the tougher games, not as much

When the tournaments start after spring it is the wild wild west. You will see teams bringing kids from all over the place and making up "all star" teams to try and compete. Little Johnny who came to every practice and has worked hard all winter and spring and played in the spring will quickly be replaced by big Johnny who happens to be in the 6th grade and is 40 pounds heavier and 6 inches taller. Big Johnny will play, little Johnny will sit, but everyone gets a t shirt if they win so it doesn't matter! I've sat through multiple tournaments where 4-5 games were played and some kids maybe got playing time in 3 of them and it was limited. Hope this helps

So a team national ties will go from a local team to a national team come summer? Is that True?

Ahhhhh, True. I see what you did there......

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The A bracket is hilarious.

Why is it hilarious?

A and AA should be rec - save $1800

HLC Vs. Koopers....I would pay to see that! Baltimore Lax at its best!!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The A bracket is hilarious.

Why is it hilarious?

A and AA should be rec - save $1800

There’s teams is AA that could definitely play in AAA.

I could just as easily say everyone in the elite division except the Hawks should save their $1800 bucks because it’s basically a race for second place. There’s only one “Elite” team. The rest of you are just very good.

Troy Park closed for the weekend; Play Day Canceled.

HOCO Season is now in question as more fields will begin to close. Enjoy the Spring, see everyone for summer tournaments.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The A bracket is hilarious.

Why is it hilarious?

A and AA should be rec - save $1800

There’s teams is AA that could definitely play in AAA.

I could just as easily say everyone in the elite division except the Hawks should save their $1800 bucks because it’s basically a race for second place. There’s only one “Elite” team. The rest of you are just very good.

And you would be wrong.......sorry your son isn't playing in the elite league....work harder nobody cares.

True is hoping that Delaware fields close.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Troy Park closed for the weekend; Play Day Canceled.

HOCO Season is now in question as more fields will begin to close. Enjoy the Spring, see everyone for summer tournaments.

Delay HOCO until the weekend after Easter and play 2X each weekend.

HoCo has been suspended indefinitely. Announcement coming very soon.

10-12 middies? are you kidding me? hawks play 6 or 7 .

Originally Posted by Anonymous

HoCo has been suspended indefinitely. Announcement coming very soon.

Hopefully they're quicker getting the announcement out than they are getting the schedule out!

no

Originally Posted by Anonymous

True is hoping that Delaware fields close.

Slow your Roll Hawk dad. True wants all that smoke!

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The A bracket is hilarious.

Why is it hilarious?

A and AA should be rec - save $1800

There’s teams is AA that could definitely play in AAA.

I could just as easily say everyone in the elite division except the Hawks should save their $1800 bucks because it’s basically a race for second place. There’s only one “Elite” team. The rest of you are just very good.

And you would be wrong.......sorry your son isn't playing in the elite league....work harder nobody cares.

Ha! It’s true. Hawks are truly elite. The rest of the elite division is not on the same level.

You really burned that guy with the Ravens quote. Remind how their season ended up again? I’ll give you a hint, it ended in disappointment like every team in elite last year that wasn’t the Hawks.

Work harder, maybe one day you’ll come within a few goals of the Hawks.

Hilarious.

Hilarious. Bragging about 6th grade lax.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Hilarious. Bragging about 6th grade lax.

Sorry you son is on a non competitive team. Winning is contagious

91 kids go to Gilman. Hawks kids? When my kids playing Ivy I hope yours is enjoying community college. Lol

Originally Posted by Anonymous

91 kids go to Gilman. Hawks kids? When my kids playing Ivy I hope yours is enjoying community college. Lol

And there it is...

Can’t beat Hawks? Then just flaunt your money and try to save face any way you can.

I went to public high school. I work alongside a lot of guys that went to fancy pants private high schools. Guess what, we all make the same money now, only my path cost my family significantly less, and I probably had a lot more fun in high school.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

The A bracket is hilarious.

Why is it hilarious?

A and AA should be rec - save $1800

There’s teams is AA that could definitely play in AAA.

I could just as easily say everyone in the elite division except the Hawks should save their $1800 bucks because it’s basically a race for second place. There’s only one “Elite” team. The rest of you are just very good.

And you would be wrong.......sorry your son isn't playing in the elite league....work harder nobody cares.

Ha! It’s true. Hawks are truly elite. The rest of the elite division is not on the same level.

You really burned that guy with the Ravens quote. Remind how their season ended up again? I’ll give you a hint, it ended in disappointment like every team in elite last year that wasn’t the Hawks.

Work harder, maybe one day you’ll come within a few goals of the Hawks.

Hilarious.

My son plays for Edge Canada 2026; I was not all that impressed. Shutdown #22 and the offense sputters.

See you guys in June. MAYBE May

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My son plays for Edge Canada 2026; I was not all that impressed. Shutdown #22 and the offense sputters. [/quote]

And what was the score of that game?

Thank goodness none of your sons read this forum; they would be embarrassed at how over-invested their Dads are.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Thank goodness none of your sons read this forum; they would be embarrassed at how over-invested their Dads are.

And think how disappointed they will be when many of their sons don’t even make or play on their Varsity High School teams because they are “early developers.“

Size, speed and quickness will win the day. Genetics trumps all!

So who's still practicing?

dense question

Originally Posted by Anonymous

So who's still practicing?

haha, no one!!!!!!!!

speaking of genetics, speed, size and quickness...
where do these so called superstars on the hawks fall? some kids are going to really develop this year or two physically, maybe it is them or maybe their opponents. are these phenoms actually phenoms in an athlete oriented sport like hoops or football?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

HoCo has been suspended indefinitely. Announcement coming very soon.

Hopefully they're quicker getting the announcement out than they are getting the schedule out!

So much for that announcement coming very soon.

My son is on the Hawks and he has been dunking a basketball since he was 10 and can run a 4.4 forty. Mark Turgeon saw him at hia youth summer camp last year and said he played better then all but Sticks on the current Terp squad. Not sure that makes him a hoop stud, just telling you what I know.....

Originally Posted by Anonymous

My son is on the Hawks and he has been dunking a basketball since he was 10 and can run a 4.4 forty. Mark Turgeon saw him at hia youth summer camp last year and said he played better then all but Sticks on the current Terp squad. Not sure that makes him a hoop stud, just telling you what I know.....

Self quarantined, are you? This post is about as boring as my 675th game of go fish.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Thank goodness none of your sons read this forum; they would be embarrassed at how over-invested their Dads are.

Well, some us have sons that can play and whose destiny is to play D1, You may not feel that way.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Thank goodness none of your sons read this forum; they would be embarrassed at how over-invested their Dads are.

Well, some us have sons that can play and whose destiny is to play D1, You may not feel that way.

"The world needs ditch diggers"....AKA practice squad

Ringing humor to the previous post that crazily asked about how phenomenal or not are 12 year old kids. I thought it was a funny response to a inane post.

Predictions on when we will get back to lacrosse?

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Predictions on when we will get back to lacrosse?

My prediction, we will play a short HOCO season middle/end of April to end of March or just March. Possibly Saturday and Sunday games. Summer tournaments will be local. So the Elite teams will play the other Elite in the area AA vs AA and so on teams in "tournaments" locally. Maybe even do this twice spread out with a weekend in between. Possibly 1 or 2 of the last July tournaments happen. Wishful thinking on my part. Friend or foe, this is painful to watch all our kids sitting this out! Good luck and stay healthy

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Predictions on when we will get back to lacrosse?

Fall 2020

You know what the difference is between Hawks and the rest. Number one is depth. The second line and third line kids come in and they dont miss a beat. Number two is coaching. The guy is crazy as heck from what Ive seen but they are well prepared and the run their offense crisply and extend farther out than teams in high school

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You know what the difference is between Hawks and the rest. Number one is depth. The second line and third line kids come in and they dont miss a beat. Number two is coaching. The guy is crazy as heck from what Ive seen but they are well prepared and the run their offense crisply and extend farther out than teams in high school

The upside to the coronavirus is we don’t have to hear a Hawks sideline until Fall.

Originally Posted by Anonymous

You know what the difference is between Hawks and the rest. Number one is depth. The second line and third line kids come in and they dont miss a beat. Number two is coaching. The guy is crazy as heck from what Ive seen but they are well prepared and the run their offense crisply and extend farther out than teams in high school

no one cares