D1 isnt for everyone. You said it the commitment is brutal. There have been many great high school lacrosse players that went D1 and just couldn't do the grind. The schools that have higher academics and top lax programs year in and year out are so tough. The work load is very difficult. I have heard people say that the top D3 programs are also just as demanding. Historically top D1 and D3 programs tend to be top academic programs. Making the lacrosse and academic balance tough.