Originally Posted by Anonymous
"Having dads who played growing up is a huge advantage, especially at the youth level. You don't need to have started at Princeton in the 90s to be a good, informed teacher."

So true... the benefit of having played or even been on the team in a college program and exposure to offensive structure and drills at that level is a tremendous experience that manifests itself in better coaching, no matter from what decade, the fundamental concepts really have not changed that much over time. Not every town at every age level really has that depth--even in the "good programs".
You really need to stop with the GC envy and commit nonsense. If you have a strong youth program and town culture of lacrosse, good coaching and above average athletes you'll be successful for years. Oh wait isnt that what GC is? Stop with the commit this and commit that.