You are going to get both ends of the spectrum on this, but I am gearing towards the playing for HS team and doing showcases. My son rising 10th grader, used to play travel and I got tired of spending all the money and the politics and all. He played for his hs team this year where we went to a number or showcase tournaments. Just got back from Hotbeds where 3 different coaches inquired about him. To me, that is enough especially being a rising 10th grader. His preference is a smaller school so he gets to play as well as experience college and not just lacrosse. Look into both approaches but you are right, the money being spent on travel could cover school.
