Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
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Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Son is going through the recruiting process now. What is considered a good scholarship offer for what many consider one of the top recruits in the 23 class?

25 to 50 ..most around 25-33

Varies by program: Factors: What's available in today's crazy Covid impacted market (transfers, 5 and 6 year players). Then what position he plays and how the team has him slotted (depth chart and projected impact). If he's a top tier attackman, big fast and great two way middie, generational goalie or projected 65% plus FOGO, expect to get a higher award assuming its available (see variable one). If he's a close defenseman or an SSDM, less. Some programs give out more early in the recruiting process so be aware the early bird sometimes gets the worm. Do your research in advance. Start by looking at the roster and assessing future needs. Then determine does he fit in the Program, size, speed, style of play. Then determine what's left in the scholarship pot (tough to do but sometimes coaches or players will tip their hands if they really want him). If you have a group of finalist programs, be honest and upfront with the other coaches as you go through the process. They will appreciate it.

Most scholarships are pretty crappy. Best to focus on using lacrosse to get admitted to the best possible school that will set him up for life after college.


As a 30-something washed-up lax bro—this is the best advice for any kid or dad reading this. I played with plenty of guys who "made it" to big time college ball.

In hindsight, the smartest ones weren't the ones who went to awesome lacrosse schools and got sports management or comms majors. They were the ones who went to Harvard/Brown/Princeton and ground out C+/B- averages with tutors and all the study help they could... because lacrosse got them in the door. They struggled through the academics because their grades never would have admitted them. But I see them 15-20 years later and they are in a different league of life because of that education. Nobody cares if you got a C average when you graduated from Harvard—and they still got to play the sport they loved.