Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
There is nothing wrong with holdbacks/colleges delaying entry so that a kid will play college at age 20-24. The problem is not playing on-age in youth lacrosse. For the equivalent of 9th grade and below it should be based on birth year. After that, the elite players can go into a "junior" system, while the rest can still play on age. This is how I would set it up at least. For instance, this past summer I would have had a 2006 division, 2007 division, etc. Within such, I would have AA, A, B or whatever makes sense. Kids can always play up (a 2008 can play with the 2007s if that is what the parents and the team wants). For 2005 and higher, the best will be on a junior team at junior events playing with and against kids up through 2002. For kids not at that level of skill/athleticism - there can exist continued birth year divisions. Obviously, college scouting (at least for D1) will be at the junior events.


There is no sense in trying to fix anything. Just do what you think gives your son the best opportunities.

40-50 years ago lacrosse was considered the sport of the privileged. That’s because the game was only played at prep schools. Fast forward 40 years and the sport is still the sport of the privileged, but for a different reason: The money grab known as youth sports. Club lacrosse to be so specific. Pay to play. Pay 7K per year just for your basic club and local travel. Cha Ching. Throw in specialized training. Cha Ching. Showcases and more hotels. Cha Ching. All star events, hotel and travel. Cha Ching. Off season tournies and more showcases and air fare. Cha Ching. Prep schools. Cha Ching. How about an added year at prep school for all you hold back lovers. CHA CHING. and if you choose not to do any of this, your son is left behind. Lacrosse: More now than ever, the sport of the ultra privileged. Quite disgusting, actually.