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Well it sounds like the kids all over DMV are very mis informed. The Flint Hill coach is the best mentor for any kid to follow. He coaches the team, teaches history and cares about every kid on his team as a person and student. Please try to find anyone who has ever played for or knew him that has one bad word about him. I could care less about what his record as a coach is. We all know its the club team that gets kids on to college teams. So you 2021 parents should all meet and talk to the Flint Hill coach you will not be mad you did.

That crabs roster is strong but nowhere near the past. Attackman from RR is okay but not crabs strong, kid from Koopers not near what they lost to FCA and the middie from 91 was not one of their best. Still have plenty of 2019 age kids so that will help. Only 22 on roster bodes well for play time. FCA and Looneys will be one and two without a doubt.

He is a super nice guy. But there is a reason why the good Flint Hill kids leave the program. They don't play at all outside of the spring and he does nothing to help them get recruited. And yes, the HS coach is usually called to get his opinion on kids.

No idea if he's a good coach, but your statement is ridiculous.

Crabs 2016 - 19 commits
Crabs 2017 - 18 commits
Crabs 2018 - 15 commits
Crabs 2019 - 6 commits
Crabs 2020 - 3 commits

What other club can rival that? Maybe Sweetlax (but that includes guys who fly in to play in one tournament).

Sorry that FCA and Looney's doesn't compare, Dad.

I'm from outside area. NL is so well coached. They outplayed their talent on their roster because of those coaches. Great place to be.

Gee, could this be Ryan himself or just one of his many lap dogs?? That statement is far from ridiculous, it is spot on and you know it. Ryan M is not a good coach, just because he has teams loaded with way more holdbacks than any other club is the reason his teams win games. As far as being recruited, that is on the player and not Ryan M. He does not teach or coach any of his players, he doesn't know how to, his lax IQ is way low. You know it and so do many others.
Like was stated above, just wait for the Crab faithful to start their crap about how great their club is and how great their leader is. It is all just pure bullsh*t. Blah blah blah blah blah.
Oh, and FCA and Looney's never did come close to the number of holdbacks than Ryan M puts on his teams. It is comical to see his teams, they look like a varsity lax team, yet they get beaten fairly easy by mostly on age teams. Ok poppy, your turn. Just keep drinking the kool aid.

FCA and Looney's have a TON of holdbacks. Don't kid yourself.

No idea if he's a good coach, but your statement is ridiculous.

Crabs 2016 - 19 commits
Crabs 2017 - 18 commits
Crabs 2018 - 15 commits
Crabs 2019 - 6 commits
Crabs 2020 - 3 commits

What other club can rival that? Maybe Sweetlax (but that includes guys who fly in to play in one tournament).

Sorry that FCA and Looney's doesn't compare, Dad.

From fcamdlax.com

FCA 2017s-18 Commits
FCA 2018s-14 Commits
FCA 2019s-6 Commits
FCA 2020s-4 Commits

Literally the exact same amount. So there goes the argument of the Crabs magically recruiting powers.

So aren't club fees significantly higher for HS ages, assuming because of the expense of these recruiting showcases?

If you have committed, why still do it?

Where is Ryan McClernan's son playing for 2016/2017? Ryan M is now the coach of Crabs 2021 for the upcoming season and his son was on that team this past season, but is not listed on the Crabs 2021 roster posted a few days ago. Could it be he doesn't want to play for his father and take the verbal abuse crab daddy gives out to his players.

Ryan cut his son. There will be a 2021 Hardshells team for him to play one

So aren't club fees significantly higher for HS ages, assuming because of the expense of these recruiting showcases?

If you have committed, why still do it?

I heard that only ~18 kids showed up for the Crabs 2020 try out. Makes me think that Crabs doesn't attract new talent or they've already selected the players for their team and it doesn't make sense to even try out. I'm sure they'll have a good team, just not at the same level as FCA/Looney's.

I heard that only ~18 kids showed up for the Crabs 2020 try out. Makes me think that Crabs doesn't attract new talent or they've already selected the players for their team and it doesn't make sense to even try out. I'm sure they'll have a good team, just not at the same level as FCA/Looney's.

There are 8 new kids on Crabs 2020. 22 total on team. Recognize some of the new defenders on the team an it is a real step down compared to what left. Going to be a tough year for this team

Where is Ryan McClernan's son playing for 2016/2017? Ryan M is now the coach of Crabs 2021 for the upcoming season and his son was on that team this past season, but is not listed on the Crabs 2021 roster posted a few days ago. Could it be he doesn't want to play for his father and take the verbal abuse crab daddy gives out to his players.

Regardless if one likes the Crabs or the owner, what kind of weirdo scans lax website looking at the names of teenage boys?

Get a life, dad.

There are 8 new kids on Crabs 2020. 22 total on team. Recognize some of the new defenders on the team an it is a real step down compared to what left. Going to be a tough year for this team

Actually the defense is taking a step up, the defensemen who left were not very good to begin with. The two who are committed are still there.

Its the same effin guy that always post crap about Crabs...You may think its a ton of people but its really just a couple wierdo creepy Dad's that make it their life to somehow demonize a youth lacrosse club... effin Freak

Think you better check again. Only had 2 commits and 2 are gone. Koopers holdback pole is not close to what you lost. SOrry. I guess when less than 20 kids come to tryouts you take what you can get.

I see a lot of clubs going down. Leadership has to realize if the kids are not having fun, some will burn out and stop playing. Wake up people. Ack Ack

You really think it is just one "effin" guy? Don't fool yourself, there are many that do not like what the Crab organization stands for or how it operates, starting with the founder RM. And no, I am not the one who posted the question about Ryan's son. I could care less where he or anyone else plays in this rotten organization. So, just keep posting what you believe if it makes you happy.

Crabs - best damn cheatin club in b'more!

Preach brotha, Preach!

The old guard is dying. Once age based classification starts - youth lacrosse will have even more parity.

LOL. You know the Crabs were dominant before it was grade based, right?

More and more competition for the Crabs, so they will never be as dominant as they used to be. But they will always be one of the best clubs.

God, you haters need to get a life.

The Crabs in Maryland prior to the grade base club explosion were at the Top of Mountain for sure. Their age based U13 and U15 teams along with their grade based High School teams were really good. Usually the best. Anyone on the Crabs teams were considered top notch players back then.

This is just my observations. When this whole grade base teams came about a few years ago, Crabs pounced on it and with their reputation as a MIAA Club ( Where Majority Holdbacks/prefirst are) that and along with sending many public school kids playing for Crabs to MIAA high Schools.The Crabs dominated the holdbacks on their teams at beginning of grade base.

Now that the Lacrosse Club explosion has settled down it looks like the Crabs are losing some of their luster. FCA is obviously taking some of the better players now along with other clubs. High School affiliation with coaches is also starting to come into play with Clubs.
Coaching staff is a issue with specific teams and some clubs and specific teams have much better coaching staff than Crabs.

I see the Crabs still fielding good teams and be on top with some grade based teams.. But the days of Crabs always being First or Second will be a thing of the past here soon if not already next year.

I think the Top Private school coaches being linked to several different clubs is what is hurting the Crabs the most. I agree 3 to 4 years ago it was my kid is the best around so I am trying out for the Crabs. Now you say my high school coach is working with Club X I have to show up at those tryouts first.