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Express and LI Yellow Jackets two thieving organizations that everyone keeps paying in to. The question is what is wrong with these parents?????????????????????? CR has been double dipping for years on her tournament circuit no diferent than express vs express all day at their events We're all doing just fine. Our kids are playing in great tournaments, and learning to be better lacrosse players. Thanks for asking.
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Express and LI Yellow Jackets two thieving organizations that everyone keeps paying in to. The question is what is wrong with these parents?????????????????????? CR has been double dipping for years on her tournament circuit no diferent than express vs express all day at their events We're all doing just fine. Our kids are playing in great tournaments, and learning to be better lacrosse players. Thanks for asking. If you don't have a problem with either organization I don't know what to say. Seems you are following people blindly while getting blatantly screwed. But if the only thing that matters is your kid playing lacrosse I guess you are in the right spot but it is kind of sad that these directors laugh at people like you that follow them blindly while they keep cashing your monsterous checks. Good luck!
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Express and LI Yellow Jackets two thieving organizations that everyone keeps paying in to. The question is what is wrong with these parents?????????????????????? CR has been double dipping for years on her tournament circuit no diferent than express vs express all day at their events We're all doing just fine. Our kids are playing in great tournaments, and learning to be better lacrosse players. Thanks for asking. If you don't have a problem with either organization I don't know what to say. Seems you are following people blindly while getting blatantly screwed. But if the only thing that matters is your kid playing lacrosse I guess you are in the right spot but it is kind of sad that these directors laugh at people like you that follow them blindly while they keep cashing your monsterous checks. Good luck! I pulled my boys from express a few years ago for all the reasons listed on this thread. But the truth is most clubs are like that. I woukd like to hear from the people that are trashing express where they have their kids are playing. All the top clubs are the same. Even the next level B. Clubs.
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Not really the same all over because of the tournament box component. These two clubs are in a class by themselves.
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Not really the same all over because of the tournament box component. These two clubs are in a class by themselves. Doesn't mean it a good class! ;-)
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Express and LI Yellow Jackets two thieving organizations that everyone keeps paying in to. The question is what is wrong with these parents?????????????????????? CR has been double dipping for years on her tournament circuit no diferent than express vs express all day at their events My son left Express to play for Fighting Ducks. Is the program less prestigious? Of course, but the coaches work hard and care, my son's skills have improved and they are getting kids exposure and have great college contacts. You have to choose what's best for your son and have the courage to walk. Express has 30 kids on a team, how much attention does your son get? With so many kids, they can't recommend all of them to colleges. We're all doing just fine. Our kids are playing in great tournaments, and learning to be better lacrosse players. Thanks for asking. If you don't have a problem with either organization I don't know what to say. Seems you are following people blindly while getting blatantly screwed. But if the only thing that matters is your kid playing lacrosse I guess you are in the right spot but it is kind of sad that these directors laugh at people like you that follow them blindly while they keep cashing your monsterous checks. Good luck! I pulled my boys from express a few years ago for all the reasons listed on this thread. But the truth is most clubs are like that. I woukd like to hear from the people that are trashing express where they have their kids are playing. All the top clubs are the same. Even the next level B. Clubs.
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There is probably 500 or more people who could be hired to paint your house. Unfortunately travel lacrosse, which alot has to do wirh location to where one lives, there aren't too many options. Go elsewhere is sometimes easier said then done. Give me a break. There are plenty of clubs on Long Island. You just follow all of Johnny's friends and do Express because you want your son to play at Chaminade or St. Anthony's. You are a fool. If he is good he will make the teams. You are just a follower and a complainer. Leave or shut up. My son left Express to play for Fighting Ducks. Is the program less prestigious? Of course, but the coaches work hard and care, my son's skills have improved and they are getting kids exposure and have great college contacts. You have to choose what's best for your son and have the courage to walk. Express has 30 kids on a team, how much attention does your son get? With so many kids, they can't recommend all of them to colleges.
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This is my third time through the process. The best advice I can give is to find a program that you feel will help your son develop and be the best he can, and that treats him and you with respect (not easy). Remember why you are doing this. Not everyone is going to play at Duke or Maryland, so keep that in mind. Be realistic with your sons abilities and goals. In order to play in college you don't need to be on the "best" club or go to the "best" tournament. There are some great d2 and d3 schools where your son can play lax and get a good education. Be realistic and honest with yourself. Don't get caught up in the hype.
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Best advice I've heard on this forum in a long time.
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2nd that Great advice thanks .
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This is my third time through the process. The best advice I can give is to find a program that you feel will help your son develop and be the best he can, and that treats him and you with respect (not easy). Remember why you are doing this. Not everyone is going to play at Duke or Maryland, so keep that in mind. Be realistic with your sons abilities and goals. In order to play in college you don't need to be on the "best" club or go to the "best" tournament. There are some great d2 and d3 schools where your son can play lax and get a good education. Be realistic and honest with yourself. Don't get caught up in the hype. Maryland?? Not a school I would want my son to strive for. Always a bridesmaid, mediocre school to begin with.
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I guess the package never came
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I guess the package never came Maryland was always the bottom of the barrel academically in the ACC, and now they are the same in the Big 10.
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YES! Particularly that last line. Don't get caught up in the hype. We love our kids so much and generally think so much of them that we let our own aspirations and competitiveness limit our vision sometimes. It is very hard to be unbiased or objective about your kids. This is my third time through the process. The best advice I can give is to find a program that you feel will help your son develop and be the best he can, and that treats him and you with respect (not easy). Remember why you are doing this. Not everyone is going to play at Duke or Maryland, so keep that in mind. Be realistic with your sons abilities and goals. In order to play in college you don't need to be on the "best" club or go to the "best" tournament. There are some great d2 and d3 schools where your son can play lax and get a good education. Be realistic and honest with yourself. Don't get caught up in the hype.
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I guess the package never came Maryland was always the bottom of the barrel academically in the ACC, and now they are the same in the Big 10. If Tillman showed interest, you'd be singing their praises and sporting Terp gear every day.
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I guess the package never came Was never even a consideration, looking for top 20, and got it
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YES! Particularly that last line. Don't get caught up in the hype. We love our kids so much and generally think so much of them that we let our own aspirations and competitiveness limit our vision sometimes. It is very hard to be unbiased or objective about your kids. This is my third time through the process. The best advice I can give is to find a program that you feel will help your son develop and be the best he can, and that treats him and you with respect (not easy). Remember why you are doing this. Not everyone is going to play at Duke or Maryland, so keep that in mind. Be realistic with your sons abilities and goals. In order to play in college you don't need to be on the "best" club or go to the "best" tournament. There are some great d2 and d3 schools where your son can play lax and get a good education. Be realistic and honest with yourself. Don't get caught up in the hype. I've been through this process twice and having realistic expectations has always served us well. I was surprised when my oldest was courted by three or four top 20 D1 schools and committed to one of them. I'm hoping my second child finds a school he loves and can play....SUNY, D2, D3 whatever. Kids can have a great experience regardless of the division the team plays in. In fact, I know of far more kids unhappy with their D1 experience than kids unhappy with D2 or D3.
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I feel bad for my first son. I will call him guinea pig. He is on a high level team and is not happy. It's a lot of pressure and to him it feels more like a job. Second son is on a newer club with excellent coaching but not all of the flash and is so happy. He has improved more in one year than my older son. And I just wish my older guy was on a team like that. We will be looking for a new team in the summer for my first son bc the bottom line is, we just want them happy. Sports is suppose to have some level of fun to it.
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What year is your first son?
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Maryland?? Not a school I would want my son to strive for. Always a bridesmaid, mediocre school to begin with. People never cease to amaze me. You have NO idea what you are talking about.
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Not sure what difference it makes what year he is.
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Maryland?? Not a school I would want my son to strive for. Always a bridesmaid, mediocre school to begin with. People never cease to amaze me. You have NO idea what you are talking about. Facts are facts! So many better options
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Maryland?? Not a school I would want my son to strive for. Always a bridesmaid, mediocre school to begin with. People never cease to amaze me. You have NO idea what you are talking about. Facts are facts! So many better options Per US News UM, College Park- #60 nationally (only about 20 of which have MLAX) #20 public university #19 business #24 engineering It's a terrific school. Not ivy, duke, stanford etc but most students would be fortunate to have MD as an option
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Maryland?? Not a school I would want my son to strive for. Always a bridesmaid, mediocre school to begin with. People never cease to amaze me. You have NO idea what you are talking about. Facts are facts! So many better options Yeah but, Don't rip on the owners kid.
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's It's easier for a Virginia resident to get into UVA than a Maryland resident to get into Maryland these days.
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's Maryland isnt even a top 50 school! Give me a break! They take about half of the kids tha apply
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Are we going to take shots at colleges now. Ranked number 60 with a wide range of majors and a strong alumni makes this a good school. If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's Maryland isnt even a top 50 school! Give me a break! They take about half of the kids tha apply
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Are we going to take shots at colleges now. Ranked number 60 with a wide range of majors and a strong alumni makes this a good school. If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's Maryland isnt even a top 50 school! Give me a break! They take about half of the kids tha apply Good school, just not elite
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Me Just worried about lacrosse. No care about education. We bang on wall all day. No time for books.
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's It's easier for a Virginia resident to get into UVA than a Maryland resident to get into Maryland these days. Whether it's the 80s, 90s, or currently, a degree from UVA is considered far superior to Maryland. It's not even close.
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's It's easier for a Virginia resident to get into UVA than a Maryland resident to get into Maryland these days. Whether it's the 80s, 90s, or currently, a degree from UVA is considered far superior to Maryland. It's not even close. MC son had to leave Princeton and wound up at MD, was supposed help them earn a Ship, but failed. MC takes the rejects of the better schools
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's It's easier for a Virginia resident to get into UVA than a Maryland resident to get into Maryland these days. Whether it's the 80s, 90s, or currently, a degree from UVA is considered far superior to Maryland. It's not even close. MC son had to leave Princeton and wound up at MD, was supposed help them earn a Ship, but failed. MC takes the rejects of the better schools oooh, that's harsh. What's he doing now with his wonderful education?
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What kind of ship? Schooner, sloop, destroyer or maybe an aircraft carrier
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You my friend have no class.... regardless of how you feel about MC and Express as a whole there's no reason to bring his son's college career into the conversation. Might be time for you to look in the mirror instead of criticizing others
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's It's easier for a Virginia resident to get into UVA than a Maryland resident to get into Maryland these days. Whether it's the 80s, 90s, or currently, a degree from UVA is considered far superior to Maryland. It's not even close. MC son had to leave Princeton and wound up at MD, was supposed help them earn a Ship, but failed. MC takes the rejects of the better schools Absolutely classless comment!!! MC Jr is a great player, coach and person. I have had a lot of interaction with this young man and he is a gentlemen. He is an advocate for our sport and from Long Island. cant believe the crap and venom that is spewed on here.
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If you are from in-state, you need a 4.0 and near perfect score on your SAT to get into Maryland. I know a lot of kids who got into highly competitive universities and were denied from Maryland. This isn't the 1980's It's easier for a Virginia resident to get into UVA than a Maryland resident to get into Maryland these days. Whether it's the 80s, 90s, or currently, a degree from UVA is considered far superior to Maryland. It's not even close. MC son had to leave Princeton and wound up at MD, was supposed help them earn a Ship, but failed. MC takes the rejects of the better schools Absolutely classless comment!!! MC Jr is a great player, coach and person. I have had a lot of interaction with this young man and he is a gentlemen. He is an advocate for our sport and from Long Island. cant believe the crap and venom that is spewed on here. Why is it classless? Are those not the facts? Things are said about adults on this forum all the time. He did leave Princeton(#1 school?. He did not win a Championship at MD. MD is not in the same leauge as Princeton. Where is the problem, these are facts. His father has also taken advantage of many, which puts him in a spotlight. Nobody attacked his character as a person, I'm sure he's a very nice person. The talk on the forum was abut Maryland as a top school. It is not.
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Actually it was classless. You weren't stating facts, you were making a statement to make him look bad. And the "ship" comment is really lame. If you're too lazy to write championship just don't post.
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Totally classless. The amount of hate being spewed as an anonymous poster is unreal on this forum.
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Because anonymous posters can't get punched in the face!!
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