Once AS started adding multiple teams, it weakened it's value and showed how much of a money grab it is IMO. It's supposed to be the best of the best. 3 teams pre age group for LI is just ridiculous and made it lose a lot of credibility.
Both AS and AA are political. Evaluators and coaches will pretty much always have some sort of agenda. It's life. People saying 1 of the 2 is not political are kidding themselves.
^exactly this. I see 4(!) Long Island teams in the 2026 group this year. If you do not get invited to the top team (red), save your money. Your daughter will most likely be disappointed, especially if she plays for a top club team or starts for a top-5 club in the area.
