The player from a top team has an advantage because he has been playing against better competition more consistently and for longer. That said, the next couple years are awkward because kids are maturing differently. By 10th grade almost all the kids are past this stage and, more or less, fully grown. For both individuals and teams there is more parity. There will always be the elite teams but the competition is much less one sided and enjoyable as a player and parent.[/quote]
The player from an A team only has an advantage if he gets significant playing time, if he's sitting bench most of game and the player on a B team plays most of the game than who really has the advantage. If a kid is good than he is good, college coaches are not going to care what team he plays for at the individual showcases, better player will be noticed [/quote] [/quote]
Oops - you just pissed off a whole bunch of folks from the Top Teams, aka, the Lax Mafia. You're popping their balloon. Next thing is you'll go telling everyone there is no Easter Bunny . . .[/quote] Haha, you hit the nail on the head. The top dog dad's are hilarious to watch. I have an older son who was on a B team and now is heading to atop D1 program and none of the kids on his clubs A team have the grades to get in and didn't get in anyway regardless of grades. For those dad's who have kids on B teams who love to play the game of lax... Keep playing and studying, your future is bright.
