BOTC - US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums NORTHEAST LACROSSE BOTC MAIN FORUM (LI, CT, WC) Boys 2019-9th Grade Fall 2015 Summer 2016

Get real. That's not even close to being true.

What ever your take is, unfortunately or fortunately absolutely true.

What ever your take is, unfortunately or fortunately absolutely true.

Considering I personally know several of the committed kids, I can guarantee you that they aren't all 1999 and 2000 birthdays. But, kids born after 9/1/2000 should be in 9th grade anyway, so what's your point.

Considering I personally know several of the committed kids, I can guarantee you that they aren't all 1999 and 2000 birthdays. But, kids born after 9/1/2000 should be in 9th grade anyway, so what's your point.

Our district is 12/1 cutoff. Current 9th grade in our district should be born between 12/1/2000 and 11/30/2001. I think most Long Island School Districts have the same cutoff date.

Kids born mid to late 2000 have a huge advantage. I will not call it cheating but there is certainly an advantage when competing against younger players. That advantage is greatest between 7th and 10th grade.

Really? A huge advantage? Someone born in September-December of 2000 has a huge advantage over someone born in January-March of 2001?

Guess you held your kid back. 6 months or more can be a huge advantage.

If I have any more kids I will hold them back from starting kindergarden, re-class in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade do a PG year and then redshirt in college. I might even petition the NCAA for a 6th year of eligibility.

No, actually my kid is a 2/2001 birthday. He manages just fine playing 2019 against those kids that are 2-5 months older. At an MIAA school of all places. I should take him out for an ice cream for persevering against those huge odds. Sorry if your kid can't handle it.

I couldn't agree with you more. Parents from long island educate the kids more on the matter of academics first then sports. We know that having a verbal in 9th grade isn't all that. You need the right fit for your kid. The kids from long island made lax what it is.

Good for you and your son, happy to hear. I have a December 1999 "2018" and late June "2019" both do well and compete but there is a clear advantage being older than most of the kids. As I stated, I will not call it cheating but there is an big advantage to being older than most of the kids that you compete against.

There are now 25 commits for the 2019 grad year, not one from LI. Hmmmm?

you have to remember its not how fast you start the race, its how you finish.

I don't think we need to worry about the LI players committing. I am sure in 2020 when we are watching college lacrosse games, we will see and hear enough names from LI to be able to remember that LI still has a solid hold on the college lacrosse scene

Probably, They will still have four years of eligibility once they get to college. The end justifies the means.

Guys, lets stop with the petty stuff and do our best to help a family and their son who NEEDS real hep. Lets take a minute or two and go to the thread on here called "Team Sean 38"- this young man needs our help as adults of lacrosse community. Breaks my heart.

Good for you and your son, happy to hear. I have a December 1999 "2018" and late June "2019" both do well and compete but there is a clear advantage being older than most of the kids. As I stated, I will not call it cheating but there is an big advantage to being older than most of the kids that you compete against.

Yay! LI just (kind of) got its first 2019 verbal to MD from Smithtown. Not sure if it actually counts as LI since the kid only moved here a couple months ago and got recruited playing for his MA club. Congrats, here he's very good!

Where do you find that info?

Yay! LI just (kind of) got its first 2019 verbal to MD from Smithtown. Not sure if it actually counts as LI since the kid only moved here a couple months ago and got recruited playing for his MA club. Congrats, here he's very good!

These next few weeks (probably till mid Dec) will seem crazy for many boys. Remember, the grades are the most important thing right now. The 1st Qtr sets the stage for many things. The first thing the coach wants to hear is how your 1st Qtr grades are.

For those playing a fall sport, be it on a field or court, play your heart out on the last few weeks. It is coming to the end power through; the coaches are keeping an eye on some of your movements outside of Lax.

We must be their calming voice, their toughest critic, the shoulder to at times bury their face in and the face they need to laugh with. Take a deep breath and enjoy the boys play. They are changing right in front of you don't miss it, embrace it.

Thanks Dr. Phil!!

How did everyone do this weekend. Really quiet

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