Kids need to be happy to be successful. The average youth lacrosse player is way too stressed out. When I grew up, there was not club lacrosse. I went on to play high level college lacrosse. Now, I’m not saying club lacrosse does not serve a purpose. But the rat race is ridiculous. The elite problems blast out a few big commitments but honestly most players are headed where they are headed. They will likely get looks where they should be going. It’s more important that your son loves playing and is happy then he wears a shiny helmet. Some players spend more hours in the car driving to practice then they actually spend practicing. Could you imagine if they cut that time in half and spent those extra hours shooting in the yard or playing basketball in the neighborhood?