Isn't it really all about what they do when they graduate from college? Did mommy and daddy hand them money and a job after graduation or are they out working, making a living and being a productive person.
Lacrosse is a mere pimple on your a_ _ in comparison to life. Go to the best college that suits you so you can set your future family up for success! Plenty of young ladies who didn't even play lacrosse at both a private and public school who are doing very very well in society. NOW if your trying to live your past failures through you daughters life, that's a whole different issue and you personally have bigger problems.