My daughter has played with the yellow jackets for three years. Prior to playing with the yellow jackets she played with another top club team for three years and we always were told that yj play dirty. My daughter has never been taught to play dirty by yj coaches in her three years. I do believe they are taught a more physical defense at an earlier age than some clubs. She had a great experience at both clubs. Seeing yj from both sides my opinion is they play tough, not every girl. But it's not dirty play.