Being somewhat of an LI outsider who sees these teams on occasion at tourneys, I agree fully with the statement that it gets harder and harder for certain teams to kick [lacrosse] as the years pass. So, in that respect, the Badgers did peak (as a team relative to others, not as players).
As the boys hit these crucial years, even a casual observer can see that athletes developing is key. At the root of it all: coaching. Smart coaching separates teams to a large degree.
Having been part of the typical club lax lack of continuity with my son, I believe most clubs are mild messes. Not a hot mess, but not tight and smooth.
What 91 Bandits have done and continue to do in 2023 is very rare and maybe even special. To align coaches, talent, development and parents over years is very hard. Most club teams fail at this for all the obvious reasons.
