[quote=Anonymous]Most teams at NAL probably had a few hold backs who aren’t going to WSYL, no?
Wishful thinking Express Dad!
Express played great. I'd say this was from a team that didn't win as much as they thought they would.[/
We spoke to other parents. They admit the kids are on grade but older because of age cut offs. Never going to change until US Lacrosse goes to an on age format.
I detest the holdback talk on here, but don't the majority of states use Sept 1, or Oct 1 while NY uses Dec 1? What's the big deal? A true holdback is one thing, but are you complaining about September and October babies ???
Honestly, the majority of holdbacks are not September and/October babies that just miss the cutoff. Either way, the rules allow it and the kids have to play regardless. There can be huge differences in physical maturity at this level, but it will eventually even out. The kids gotta keep working and the most skilled players will win out in the long run. It's also why the interest in the WS is typically high because it tests the kids vs. their "on age" peers. It may only be 1 tournament, but it's an event that clearly separates the best 13U team from everyone else.
