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Not sure there is a "The" event. Good yes, but not be all end all. You will however see a lot of talent and politics and holdbacks.

That said enjoy the day (or weekend) some good lacrosse. Not sure with the climate of early recruiting if many top players will be in attendance.

True- there are some NLF players listed on PFS list (although only ~9% of total players), but the application deadline was much earlier than for NLF event so wondering if they applied to PFS to hedge bets and will end up in Long Island that weekend instead?

Maybe I got this wrong but NLF 2020 is Sunday 11/6 in Pottstown, and PFS is 11/19 near Downingtown, PA. Also, NLF teams in attendance for this Sunday ain't no joke.

I believe the discussion is about the individual showcases, which are on the same day (11/19).

Sure - whatever. No kid who wants to play in college turns down PFS. If your kid was invited to Philly and is considering not going please let me know so I can let the 15+ kids I know who want to go but can't get in - so they can take his spot.

Fat Crab and his minions saw a way to make money and that is the reason NLF is on the same day. Team USA!!!!

Very true. Really top tier players. (funny how many "freshman" drove themselves to that event as seen in the parking lot)

The numbers of coaches attending is impressive. Our club coach's phone was constantly ringing afterwards. Massive surge in contacts from coaches after that event

FWIW, much of the real scrutiny seemed to occur when the players break up into positional training and then the games. The all-star game is a formality at the end of the day and is the typical shooting fest that one would expect.

I might buy that it was "top tier" players if the entire NXT team wasn't listed (or the vast Majority of it). No way the entire team are "top tier".

Agree. Plenty of kids would love to go to PFS and couldn't get in. Calling BS on the "I got in but decided not to go" routine. Anyone who comes out with that is either (1) full of it; and/or (2) a narcissist who wasted a spot that many others would be happy to have.

The all get automatic entry as part of being on that team. A NXT Perk. Nothing wrong with that. However, 85% of that team are top tier kids

[quote=Anonymous]2-1 Beat both Sweet Lax teams and lost to a really really strong FCA team.

10-2 FCA. Really strong NXT team?

Fall ball is more about individual performance, not wins. Coaches are on sidelines evaluating individual play, they don't care who wins. They have certain kids on radar from prospect camps, etc. Be happy if your kid plays well, not who wins.

If your team gets blown out, it is safe to assume that no one played well

If your team gets blown out, it is safe to assume that no one played well

Not always true, A goalie can have an exceptional performance and team can still loose. The save percentage can be high due to lots of shots fired due to a poor defense. f/o can also show a high win percentage with team turning over ball and losing. Its about the individual performance. The coaches are there to watch kids they already have their eye on.

Last game for 91... Lets see how they do.

Last game for 91... Lets see how they do.

Is this the 91 B team you are chiming about? what was there record? Heard that team was a disaster after everyone left for bigger and better teams. Nobody wants to be on a B team heading into recruiting years!

Is this the 91 B team you are chiming about? what was there record? Heard that team was a disaster after everyone left for bigger and better teams. Nobody wants to be on a B team heading into recruiting years!