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saw TB goalie in action this week at the hub (or I'm assuming he is their goalie - was playing for massapequa team but had TB helmet). whether the team is talented or not, he'll keep them in a lot of games.

They DID NOT win 7-8 tournaments last year, my kids were on 2 of their teams. they did well but not that well. Also, the competition they faced was not that high of a caliber. Did he have them write a paper? yeah big deal. Many other programs stress academics much more than TB. I will not take personal shots at JC, only comment as him as a coach. I sat a watched his practices and his coaching skills (WHEN he was present for the game since he "coached" more than 1 team last year) they are mediocre at best. As far as the kids loving him, I know a great many that do not. You can have your JC, there's many other coaches that are much better and can help prepare the kids for life on and off the field.

Haven't seen True Blue at any tournaments against
Blast or Geese!! I guess they aren't ready for that type
of competition yet.

Be careful what you wish for both you and your kids will be crying when TB beats you this spring. TB is playing in laxfest this spring and can't wait to play 9-1 in that tournament.

Be careful what you wish for both you and your kids will be crying when TB beats you this spring. TB is playing in laxfest this spring and can't wait to play 9-1 in that tournament.

Not sure why there's so many negative comments on these forums. No one from TB is bashing any programs. They all have their positives and their negatives. Sounds like these parents need to stop living vicariously through their 4th grade kids and allow their them to play more than just lacrosse 12 months out of the year.

No needs to bash programs or goalies (innocent kids) or say you don't play the best teams. Who deems these teams to be the so called best. The parents..

Fact of the matter is all of these so called top programs added kids from pequa this year that are middle of the road kids. Hopefully it works out for them and their programs.

The fact that the talent is spread across multiple organizations in this age group is great and makes for great games and tournaments. It's not fun for anyone when 1 team has all the top kids on the island and blows everyone out. The competition is what makes all these kids better.. you get better losing a game 6-5 rather than winning a game 12-1.

Keep saving your pennies so when your 1 sport specialist kids don't get that 1/4 scholarship your praying for..

Godspeed

Comparing a kid to a garbage can as someone did is bashing.
Calling a kid a mid tier player is not.

For the record I consider my own son mid tier and lucky to be part of a great group of kids that live to compete.

Its not bashing the goalie, its bashing the shooters. You can't see how good a goalie is until they face shooters who pick their targets, throw fakes and move the ball when they don't have a good shot or angle. Poor shooters can make a garbage can look like a good goalie. Get it now?

This is 4th grade lacrosse right?

Comparing a kid to a garbage can as someone did is bashing.
Calling a kid a mid tier player is not.

For the record I consider my own son mid tier and lucky to be part of a great group of kids that live to compete.

Here is a little lesson for all you 4th grade newcomers. Every kid is mid tier right now.
Yes, some kids may be advanced right now due to any number of factors (more athletic, older brothers played so their skills are stronger, entered club scene with better coaching, etc). But guess what, those kids that are so advanced right now will be caught up to. Guaranteed!!
I'd be willing to bet in any school district, if we look into the crystal ball, there is a good chance that the Varsity captain in 2024/2025 hasn't played any organized lacrosse yet. Also a pretty good chance that the best kid on the field right now will not play lacrosse passed 7th grade. Since many of these kids are talented multi-sport athletes, he may choose to focus to play baseball, run track, swim competitively, etc. Or may be burnt out and decide not to play.

This is 4th grade. These kids are just beginning to learn the game. Encourage it. Grow the game. Stop with the nonsense of what town is better, what club is better, what kid is better. Just watch -- some of the kids that struggle and may not be all that good right now have just as good a shot at playing lacrosse at a high level over the next 5 years+

Now, go ahead and bash me...it will probably be the highlight of your day

ha....please stop....this is just too funny. These kids are lucky they can pass and catch. See ya in 5 years and then lets talk about johnny.

the poster is either joking around with the grammar or really uneducated.
....may I add. its not what town , its which, not what kid...or club... again which.
pretty sad actually.

perfect example of an uneducated person focused on sports

Here is a little lesson for all you 4th grade newcomers. Every kid is mid tier right now.
Yes, some kids may be advanced right now due to any number of factors (more athletic, older brothers played so their skills are stronger, entered club scene with better coaching, etc). But guess what, those kids that are so advanced right now will be caught up to. Guaranteed!!
I'd be willing to bet in any school district, if we look into the crystal ball, there is a good chance that the Varsity captain in 2024/2025 hasn't played any organized lacrosse yet. Also a pretty good chance that the best kid on the field right now will not play lacrosse passed 7th grade. Since many of these kids are talented multi-sport athletes, he may choose to focus to play baseball, run track, swim competitively, etc. Or may be burnt out and decide not to play.

This is 4th grade. These kids are just beginning to learn the game. Encourage it. Grow the game. Stop with the nonsense of what town is better, what club is better, what kid is better. Just watch -- some of the kids that struggle and may not be all that good right now have just as good a shot at playing lacrosse at a high level over the next 5 years+

Now, go ahead and bash me...it will probably be the highlight of your day

I couldn't agree more!! I have two older kids, both playing D1 ,and for the most part, you have no idea who the best kids will be. Just make sure they have fun and keep learning.

Stop labeling 9 year children, its embarrassing.

I believe TB beat express first in that tournament and then Express called in the older kids to play in the finals.. express should be proud.

I believe TB beat express first in that tournament and then Express called in the older kids to play in the finals.. express should be proud.

The comment about older players is 10000000% false!!!!

The comment about older players is 10000000% false!!!!