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Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129338
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	True Blue??? Spalina - amazing coach True Blue - absolutely irrelevant at this age group

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Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129348
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Irrelevant? True Blue has JC from Adelphi University coaching! Anyone in the Lax world would tell you he is a great coach. Just look at his 2017 team and all the big time recruits he has. Let me guess your kid plays on some big name team with a coach that played somewhere in college but has Zero coaching background? Good luck with that. This person asked about great coaching not big name teams.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129376
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Irrelevant? True Blue has JC from Adelphi University coaching! Anyone in the Lax world would tell you he is a great coach. Just look at his 2017 team and all the big time recruits he has. Let me guess your kid plays on some big name team with a coach that played somewhere in college but has Zero coaching background? Good luck with that. This person asked about great coaching not big name teams. My kid's coach, who is also his father, is a drunk and a loud mouth. No one like him!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129388
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Thought long and hard about this upcoming year. My kid is a 3 sport athlete and unless we have him truly focus on lacrosse and play year round, he will be delegated to a "B" team. We are going to forgo any tryouts and play with our town team which happened this year. We will take some beatings, but at least he will play with the kids who he will end up in HS with and get coached by our HS coaches. No more BS playing for teams that are in it for the money.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129393
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Thanx for the heads up. We were all waiting on pins and needles for you to make your announcement on your sons future before we choose a team for our sons to tryout for. Glad you did it sooner than later.

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Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129415
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	The best teams in this group will be: Legacy True Blue Igloo

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129418
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous The best teams in this group will be: Legacy True Blue Igloo What tournaments did they enter? How did they fare? Did they play Express, or Outlaws?

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129421
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous The best teams in this group will be: Legacy True Blue Igloo Bob????

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129424
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Express is a mess with BM leaving. It seems like that program is having a lot of problems recently. 91 Bandits best by far last year. Legacy True Blue and Igloo will all be very good A Division teams this year. Igloo gets a new coach this year so not sure how that is going to play out.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129426
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Igloo not solid either. New coach. Unproven. No assistant named yet although rumors are not positive. It will be interesting to see how many players stick around or jump to teams with stronger foundation/coaching.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129428
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	2023 Outlaws are coached by the Outlaws Owner and Director. They also have a very experienced Father/Coach, and are adding a DII National Champion Defensive Coach this year.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129429
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Thanx for the heads up. We were all waiting on pins and needles for you to make your announcement on your sons future before we choose a team for our sons to tryout for. Glad you did it sooner than later. Thanks for your input. He was making a statement about the ridiculous travel scene obviously. Maybe you should read things twice and think about the message before slapping the keyboard in disgust.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129431
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Who is coaching Legacy?

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129432
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	I am sure express has their team hand picked again this year. If they didn't call you for a tryout you might want to think long and hard before wasting your 100 bucks!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129433
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous The best teams in this group will be: Legacy True Blue Igloo What tournaments did they enter? How did they fare? Did they play Express, or Outlaws? Those are all bottom tier A teams

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129434
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Igloo not solid either. New coach. Unproven. No assistant named yet although rumors are not positive. It will be interesting to see how many players stick around or jump to teams with stronger foundation/coaching. Wait, I thought Santa was coaching IGLOO because the boys need someone to nurture them, and not be so darn negative. Santa knows the 1-3-2 motion offense.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129435
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Who is coaching Legacy? A lot of turmoil with Legacy at this age level. Coaches of both teams are in turmoil.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129450
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	How many spots are available on Outlaws 2023?

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129457
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous 2023 Outlaws are coached by the Outlaws Owner and Director. They also have a very experienced Father/Coach, and are adding a DII National Champion Defensive Coach this year. Owner Coach doesn't show up to practice. Save your $100.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129458
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous How many spots are available on Outlaws 2023? A lot of spots open. Bring your $100

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129462
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	We'll see how long Santa lasts when they don't win any games because they were too nurtured! Not to mention the whole team is turning over. Too bad. Everyone thought they had something going.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129463
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Bluefish started this year

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129464
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	If your daddy coaches at igloo or are friends with the directors, you make the team regardless of the talent that shows up. they can deny it, but it is so true

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129465
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous If your daddy coaches at igloo or are friends with the directors, you make the team regardless of the talent that shows up. they can deny it, but it is so true Yeah, have seen it at the Outlaws this past season.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129467
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Bluefish looks very very interesting! If Tierney pulls it off and gets the numbers at tryouts it could be problematic for other Nassau clubs.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129482
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Bluefish looks very very interesting! If Tierney pulls it off and gets the numbers at tryouts it could be problematic for other Nassau clubs. Tierney will not be showing up. All of the other start ups had the same thing, great Director, but no support. It's all about the money and taking advantage of the growing lax scene. Who are the coaches for Bluefish?

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129492
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	It certainly can't hurt to tryout for Bluefish. Hopefully Bluefish gets a good showing at tryouts, my son will definitely be much better off surrounded by talented players rather than playing for his current wannabe travel team, the talent just isn't there. I'm confident there will be quality coaches for Bluefish.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129498
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous If your daddy coaches at igloo or are friends with the directors, you make the team regardless of the talent that shows up. they can deny it, but it is so true Yeah, have seen it at the Outlaws this past season. Haha you are funny just another s##t stirrer - unfortunately there will always be an unhappy daddy trying to live through his son complaining about some coach or their son- my advise to anyone is to try out for a few clubs, while there speak to the other parents and ask questions about what the club offers, talk to the "coaches" at the try outs and make a decision based on your needs not on which team claims to be the best or has the nicest helmet wraps, then most of all TALK to your son and ask him how he feels about who he tried out with and what he wants. Good luck to all - it's a roller coaster ride enjoy it because it's over quickly.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129506
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Talent is already too watered down!! New teams are at a huge disadvantage. Some old teams are in extreme turmoil!! Should be an interesting tryout season!!!:)

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129515
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	The advantage some new teams may have is people are sick of the turmoil on what are supposed to be the established clubs. The money grab, revolving door of coaches and players is tiring. Maybe someone with a new perspective will get it right.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129519
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Stop fishing!!!! You can bash igloo and express all you want. No turmoil. One coach is leaving each team. There will still be plenty of kids at tryouts. Talking about a money grab. Why do you think these new pop up programs are starting up? They see the $$ the others are making and are trying to get some for themselves. There is no new perspective. Any "A" player that goes to one of the new start up clubs is setting themselves back a full year+ Nice try though.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129532
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Stop fishing!!!! You can bash igloo and express all you want. No turmoil. One coach is leaving each team. There will still be plenty of kids at tryouts. Talking about a money grab. Why do you think these new pop up programs are starting up? They see the $$ the others are making and are trying to get some for themselves. There is no new perspective. Any "A" player that goes to one of the new start up clubs is setting themselves back a full year+ Nice try though. But at a fraction of the cost. Igloo & Express & Legacy are all losing their A team's head coach. Outlaws has their director stepping in to help theirs, which is even worse. You,re telling me that everything is going to be peachy over at these clubs? Who,s stay with the team? Who's following the coach? Who is the new coach? Where will he want to practice? These are a lot of serious questions when you're considering dropping $2k-$3k+ on a team. If Bluefish or another team are coming in at 1/2 that and giving gloves helmets, etc... People will try it. I'd hate to be a Honey Badger parent right now. That team was really good and everyone is jumping ship. Same with Legacy. I'm not saying a new club will be better, but the only guarantee with a lot of clubs is the high price tag.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129533
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Stop fishing!!!! You can bash igloo and express all you want. No turmoil. One coach is leaving each team. There will still be plenty of kids at tryouts. Talking about a money grab. Why do you think these new pop up programs are starting up? They see the $$ the others are making and are trying to get some for themselves. There is no new perspective. Any "A" player that goes to one of the new start up clubs is setting themselves back a full year+ Nice try though. Spoken like a a Director from a sub par "A" club.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129537
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous Stop fishing!!!! You can bash igloo and express all you want. No turmoil. One coach is leaving each team. There will still be plenty of kids at tryouts. Talking about a money grab. Why do you think these new pop up programs are starting up? They see the $$ the others are making and are trying to get some for themselves. There is no new perspective. Any "A" player that goes to one of the new start up clubs is setting themselves back a full year+ Nice try though. Igloo's coach went or was put on another team - so what Express coach left or went to another team -so what Outlaws coach has been the same since they started and not changingd - so what The point is that the kids at this age make the team and make the coach look and as the kids mature into adults they get better with good coaching. But at a fraction of the cost. Igloo & Express & Legacy are all losing their A team's head coach. Outlaws has their director stepping in to help theirs, which is even worse. You,re telling me that everything is going to be peachy over at these clubs? Who,s stay with the team? Who's following the coach? Who is the new coach? Where will he want to practice? These are a lot of serious questions when you're considering dropping $2k-$3k+ on a team. If Bluefish or another team are coming in at 1/2 that and giving gloves helmets, etc... People will try it. I'd hate to be a Honey Badger parent right now. That team was really good and everyone is jumping ship. Same with Legacy. I'm not saying a new club will be better, but the only guarantee with a lot of clubs is the high price tag.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129543
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous [quote=Anonymous]Stop fishing!!!! You can bash igloo and express all you want. No turmoil. One coach is leaving each team. There will still be plenty of kids at tryouts. Talking about a money grab. Why do you think these new pop up programs are starting up? They see the $$ the others are making and are trying to get some for themselves. There is no new perspective. Any "A" player that goes to one of the new start up clubs is setting themselves back a full year+ Nice try though. But at a fraction of the cost. Igloo & Express & Legacy are all losing their A team's head coach. Outlaws has their director stepping in to help theirs, which is even worse. You,re telling me that everything is going to be peachy over at these clubs? Who,s stay with the team? Who's following the coach? Who is the new coach? Where will he want to practice? These are a lot of serious questions when you're considering dropping $2k-$3k+ on a team. If Bluefish or another team are coming in at 1/2 that and giving gloves helmets, etc... People will try it. I'd hate to be a Honey Badger parent right now. That team was really good and everyone is jumping ship. Same with Legacy. I'm not saying a new club will be better, but the only guarantee with a lot of clubs is the high price tag. Igloo's coach went or was put on another team - so what Express coach left or went to another team -so what Outlaws coach has been the same since they started and not changingd - so what The point is that the kids at this age make the team and make the coach look and as the kids mature into adults they get better with good coaching. True; however, if I'm a parent with a child on one of those teams, I'm probably not going to bring my kid back. Badgers were well within striking distance at the end of the season. Now they will be middle of the road. Parents are starting to realize the agendas of these teams are not honorable. The coaches are just as bad. People will have different opinions, but I'm going with stability. My son's coach is great. Not a daddy coach. And, more importantly, he's not going anywhere.