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Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129748
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Thats interesting. 3rd best team. I never seen an end of the season rankings. Who puts it out? I would like to see it. Is it like the BCS? My opinion only based on tourney results. Fine if you don't agree but who would you say closest to top two then?

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Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129750
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	All of the "A" teams are losing 4-5 players at a minimum. Clubs had the talent but blew it in their chase for first place. Next year will be a whole new ballgame!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129755
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Check your facts DK is gone!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129756
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Not true. I know for a fact that at least 10 players from the top A teams ( and good players on those teams) will playing for All Greys this year. Once word gets out, I bet other players will tryout. This team will compete with igloo,Outlaws and express right away. Never happen. They will get a heavy dose of Huntington and some surrounding areas. Unfortunately for them, the stronger players will continue to gravitate to the stronger clubs.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129758
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous [quote=Anonymous]A few kids from outlaws,igloo, express,millon and others will be playing for the All Greys this year. Coaching is most important at ANY age. Exposure will follow. This team will be VERY good. I have heard this as well. Most Huntington kids leaving their teams to play for Greys. The hope is to make a super PAL team and their high school program stronger. [/quote Thats ok most of the kids if not all didn't get much playing time so they will leave and probably not missed- No big deal - the teams will always loose and add players every year. Good luck to all at tryouts

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Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129780
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous Thats interesting. 3rd best team. I never seen an end of the season rankings. Who puts it out? I would like to see it. Is it like the BCS? My opinion only based on tourney results. Fine if you don't agree but who would you say closest to top two then? I wouldn't put anyone at the number 3 spot. Until Outlaws, Legacy, Igloo, and Express all play each other, there will be the top team (who's name won't be mentioned) and everyone else. Just because they play one good game against a team missing 2 of their 3 top middies doesn't put them above anyone. Who else have they played? Express B? LOL! Igloo beat Legacy over 4th of July. Don't think played outlaws. Tied bethesda blue at laxfest That's what I'm saying. Not much to brag about. keep telling yourself that express B daddy

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129796
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Those who want to know who is coaching the team and what location practices are in Long Island Bengals Massapequa/Bellmore/Merrick Director and Head Coach 2023 Boys Team Occupation Special Education Teacher in Bellmore-Merrick School District (2005 - Present) Playing Career Viking Lacrosse Club Lacrosse Unlimited Lacrosse Club Suffolk Lacrosse Club Stony Brook University 1997-2001 Wantagh High School 1997 (All-County) Coaching Bellmore JFK High School Head Coach (2014-Present) Plainedge High School Assistant Coach/Offfensive Coordinator (2012-2013) Mepham High School Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator (2005-2011) Dowling College Assistant Coach (2002-2004) Wantagh Tribe Summer/Winter 2021 Team (2013-2014) Team 91 Summer Team 10th and 11th Grade Elite Teams (2011-2012)

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129798
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	The problem with so called "elite" teams and why there is so much movement year to year is why would an a or a- player want to play on an "elite" team and have to fight for playing time when they can go to most other teams and have no issues with playing time at all. It's common sense, I don't understand why people can't grasp this concept.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129801
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	I agree. I think the days of 2-3 elite teams are over. Parents and players are getting smarter. New clubs are forming because people see HOW much money these sub par clubs make. There are sooooo many great coaches NOT at these "elite" programs. 5 years ago if you weren't on an "elite" team, you would go un-noticed. Not the case anymore...STOP wasting your money on apparel and swag. Pay for coaching.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129829
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Agree. Parents are tired of paying thousands to an "elite" club team, spending thousands traveling to tournaments, to watch their children play 5 minutes of lacrosse. For what-- the glory to say you were there? People are growing tired of it. Free tshirts only go so far.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129833
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Agree. Parents are tired of paying thousands to an "elite" club team, spending thousands traveling to tournaments, to watch their children play 5 minutes of lacrosse. For what-- the glory to say you were there? People are growing tired of it. Free tshirts only go so far. Especially when a Director is arrogant, is not transparent, can't reach them, etc

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129834
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Agree. Parents are tired of paying thousands to an "elite" club team, spending thousands traveling to tournaments, to watch their children play 5 minutes of lacrosse. For what-- the glory to say you were there? People are growing tired of it. Free tshirts only go so far. I'm willing to do all that in order to have my team hat and car sticker and walk around tournaments like a big shot and brag to my colleagues at work about all the tournaments my kid's team wins.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129836
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	You guys are out of your mind. It is 4th grade lacrosse!!!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129837
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	5th grade buddy. Get it right!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129855
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous 5th grade buddy. Get it right! Technically they are not in 5th grade until September.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129863
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Thank you!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129870
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Beware of the one off teams. Generally they consist of parents who are disgruntled and motivated to protect #1. In the long run you want to be with a team associated with a solid infrastructure and the ability to attract good players and families. You don't want to be searching for a new team every other year.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129874
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	The Express sent an email about this age about who would be the coaches for Team 1 & 2. Team 1 - AJ (no change) Team 2 - Mike Chanenchuk Jr.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129877
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Beware of the one off teams. Generally they consist of parents who are disgruntled and motivated to protect #1. In the long run you want to be with a team associated with a solid infrastructure and the ability to attract good players and families. You don't want to be searching for a new team every other year. Obvious.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129878
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous The Express sent an email about this age about who would be the coaches for Team 1 & 2. Team 1 - AJ (no change) Team 2 - Mike Chanenchuk Jr. So no change to team 1. Interesting

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129891
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous The Express sent an email about this age about who would be the coaches for Team 1 & 2. Team 1 - AJ (no change) Team 2 - Mike Chanenchuk Jr. So no change to team 1. Interesting Yes there's a change. The coaches didn't get along. BM is out.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129907
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous The Express sent an email about this age about who would be the coaches for Team 1 & 2. Team 1 - AJ (no change) Team 2 - Mike Chanenchuk Jr. Team 1- head coach is gone. Assistant taking over. That's a big change.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129913
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	For the better. Game changer. That team will have very little if any turnover now

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129915
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Express sent an email about this age about who would be the coaches for Team 1 & 2. Team 1 - AJ (no change) Team 2 - Mike Chanenchuk Jr. Team 1- head coach is gone. Assistant taking over. That's a big change. They were co- head coaches. Which was not going to work in the long run.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129917
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous [quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Express sent an email about this age about who would be the coaches for Team 1 & 2. Team 1 - AJ (no change) Team 2 - Mike Chanenchuk Jr. So no change to team 1. Interesting [/ The coaches didn't get along.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129919
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	First tryouts in the books for 2023 outlaws. 60 % of last years team was not there. I guess some not returning and vacations. Very hot on the field and the kids played very tired. Not enough breaks so evaluations can be to accurate. Speaking of evaluators, somemof them looked like high school kids, which another parent said was his son and friends. Most evaluators were not paying attention half the time, they were done by the scrimmage. Tryout ended early because hey ran out of drills I guess. They told the boys that 60- 70 kids signed up, maybe there were thirty five there today. Emails to come on Monday and they are having two teams. Not a good representation of play today in an 1 hour 10 minute tryout. Tough if you had a bad day or heat got to you. On to the next tryout.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129947
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous First tryouts in the books for 2023 outlaws. 60 % of last years team was not there. I guess some not returning and vacations. Very hot on the field and the kids played very tired. Not enough breaks so evaluations can be to accurate. Speaking of evaluators, somemof them looked like high school kids, which another parent said was his son and friends. Most evaluators were not paying attention half the time, they were done by the scrimmage. Tryout ended early because hey ran out of drills I guess. They told the boys that 60- 70 kids signed up, maybe there were thirty five there today. Emails to come on Monday and they are having two teams. Not a good representation of play today in an 1 hour 10 minute tryout. Tough if you had a bad day or heat got to you. On to the next tryout. Wow 60 %.... and another parent said..... and you ran all the way home to post this at 130..............get a grip - how would you know who did or didn't show up. Im sure the outlaws along with every other org. starting tryouts will be just fine - you are just another one stirring the crap pot.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129950
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous For the better. Game changer. That team will have very little if any turnover now We shall see. BM was the reason that team exceeded expectations.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129951
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Your right. We shall see. The talent and skills those boys have will not disappear with a coach change.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129953
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous First tryouts in the books for 2023 outlaws. 60 % of last years team was not there. I guess some not returning and vacations. Very hot on the field and the kids played very tired. Not enough breaks so evaluations can be to accurate. Speaking of evaluators, somemof them looked like high school kids, which another parent said was his son and friends. Most evaluators were not paying attention half the time, they were done by the scrimmage. Tryout ended early because hey ran out of drills I guess. They told the boys that 60- 70 kids signed up, maybe there were thirty five there today. Emails to come on Monday and they are having two teams. Not a good representation of play today in an 1 hour 10 minute tryout. Tough if you had a bad day or heat got to you. On to the next tryout. Wow 60 %.... and another parent said..... and you ran all the way home to post this at 130..............get a grip - how would you know who did or didn't show up. Im sure the outlaws along with every other org. starting tryouts will be just fine - you are just another one stirring the crap pot. No, I'm just another parent who is tired of the Bull that PB represents. We've got 3 more tryouts with other teams we're looking forward to. Done with this team!

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129955
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Uncle Johns band Back of THE CAGE Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 173	Three more try outs, rather busy this summer? Just to clarify. 21 of the 22 Kids that played last year are registered for tryouts. 50 total now, and should be 60-65 when all said on done. We will field 2 Solid teams at 2023. One High school kid(My son , Warming up goalies). Finished a little early because it was close to 100 degrees and a few kids were not feeling well. Thanks to all 350 Kids/Parents that showed up for all try outs yesterday. All e mails going out Mon/Tuesday. PB

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129956
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Your right. We shall see. The talent and skills those boys have will not disappear with a coach change. You're off base a little with those expectations. Two parents, at least, already moving to my sons team. Good players, too. I'm sure there won't be a major exodus, but realistic expectations would be to lose 4-5. My two buddies and a few to follow coach.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129962
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous Originally Posted by Anonymous First tryouts in the books for 2023 outlaws. 60 % of last years team was not there. I guess some not returning and vacations. Very hot on the field and the kids played very tired. Not enough breaks so evaluations can be to accurate. Speaking of evaluators, somemof them looked like high school kids, which another parent said was his son and friends. Most evaluators were not paying attention half the time, they were done by the scrimmage. Tryout ended early because hey ran out of drills I guess. They told the boys that 60- 70 kids signed up, maybe there were thirty five there today. Emails to come on Monday and they are having two teams. Not a good representation of play today in an 1 hour 10 minute tryout. Tough if you had a bad day or heat got to you. On to the next tryout. Wow 60 %.... and another parent said..... and you ran all the way home to post this at 130..............get a grip - how would you know who did or didn't show up. Im sure the outlaws along with every other org. starting tryouts will be just fine - you are just another one stirring the crap pot. No, I'm just another parent who is tired of the Bull that PB represents. We've got 3 more tryouts with other teams we're looking forward to. Done with this team! Good luck on your new team - as an outlaw parent i am very happy to see you go - your son is always welcome to come and play but parents like you who come on here and bash others need to go away

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 Anonymous #129976
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Originally Posted by Anonymous Your right. We shall see. The talent and skills those boys have will not disappear with a coach change. Originally Posted by Anonymous Your right. We shall see. The talent and skills those boys have will not disappear with a coach change. I'm a HB parent and the talent and skills are there because of the countless hours that man put in since the beggining. Something tells me if your a parent who thinks otherwise; you're both very ungreatful and probably a kid who wasn't going to make the team this year.

Re: Boys 2023-5th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016 B_O_T_C #129978
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	BM leaves and the assistant coach wants to do less but somehow still beat the Bandits? On top of that some talented kids are leaving with BM. Good luck! Sounds like that unsinkable ship....The SS Titanic