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Funny but being from md, I don't even recognize the clubs that were at summer showcase.

Hmmmm?? Yes you are correct, and it is not going unnoticed. And, isn't every tournament a showcase?

I think this is sarcasm.

Im an elevate parent and there is no way someone from our team would say we played top MD teams and went undefeated. We know who top teams are. And primetime was a very good team. Im calling a disgruntled parent trying to stir the pot. And for them to say a not alot of competition this summer is such a bulls*** line i know its not an elevate parent.

You know what's more embarrassing then some tough guy who wants to knock Elevate and where they play? Answer: YJA National Draw schedule!!!

Stars is decent but a step down from top three. Of course everyone can have a bad game but...

Rankings with some numbers of strength out of 100. Not an mnd parent either. Promise. This summer will make things more clear.

1. Mnd. 9
2. Sw 8.5
3. Heros 8.4
4. Stars 7.5

Top 4 in md. Will update in 6 weeks

CR will be scouting the Liberty black team. It's the only LI team she hasn't recruited all the talent from!

Liberty is going to shellac YJ this weekend and the best LIb players would never consider playing for this train wreck of a club.

Umm since you mentioned it I had to check; they're in your bracket so what's the implication?

Just face it the talent level in the 21 class on Long Island is not very strong. 22 is much stronger.

TEAM ELEVATE 2021 BLUE - 8.8

Yes...I'm sure you have done an in-depth study and compared the two classes......oh yea, and I'm sure your kid is the top 22 player. Geez......you are in the running for the stupidest post this year......congrats

Some classes are stronger than others and it is easy to make that assessment by just looking at the top YJ team and how successful and talented they are. Would people agree?

Ha....very funny but a good one. Second dumbest statement. This thread is 2 for 2.

Is this the year that Liberty passes YJ and leaves them in the dust ?

Yup. The universe revolves around YJ - so, if they are bad then the whole universe is bad. You need to get off the island more often.

Trying to get a bite. So both age groups are very strong for YJ. Better than your club, unless you play for M&D black, Heros green, SW blue or Stars, you are in a different conversation.

Must be nice being able to hang out at the clubhouse and put a few down before lunch after playing 18 in the morning.

Has YJ A played any games yet? Curious as to why they would not want to face any of those teams you mentioned since no other LI club should be in the same conversation?

Y.J. A have not played with their full team since last summer. Time to play some games. Good luck to all and safe travels as the summer season starts up.

YJ A can put down all other LI teams but will be driving 3-4 hours and play B teams in a tournament that all the top MD clubs are attending? What an embarrassment! Parents would be better offer spending their money on camps.

Should be an interesting match between YJ Skak and Cobra Kia @ Naional Draw. Bet the college coaches will be lined up for that game.

Very true!

There won't be any college coaches at any 2021 games this year.

There were college coaches watching 2021 AND 2022 at Impulse. They had blocked off areas for college coaches only, with plenty sitting there with clipboards. No contact doesn't mean they can't watch.

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Just about as wrong as you can get, but thanks for posting.

That was probably the dumbest remark on this post to date and there have been plenty of them.

Just a heads up to all you 2021 parents . Don't waste your money on the Under Armour underclass man girls teams. Unless you know who the evaluators are in advance . One NJ team had 2 evaluators from 2 NJ Clubs ... result out of 22 selected 15 were from their clubs! That's 70%! They were over 150 girls there . Oh and btw who here thinks BBL and T3 are strong clubs? Don't need to look far check out the commit list! Under Armour is at fault here for not using an impartial evaluation team considering the $ they charge.

Under Armour has always been a waste of time money grab....my daughter is a top player, but we pass on this one! Wait till they're seniors, then the actual best girls are chosen, play for free, and it is prestigious.

I drank the kool-aid for 5 years. I am cutting back on all extras except club practices and tournaments. Haven't looked into the Under Armour as a result of the new recruiting rules, but I know the Brine was a complete waste of money.

I think what we need to realize is one size does not fit all in terms of camps et al. Some families have $$$, others don't. Some families have multiple kids to worry about, others don't. Some kids like participating in camps, others don't. At the end of the day, you need to reflect on what works for you and your family. I believe, unfortunately, that lax is becoming a "keeping up with the Jones'" scenario in which we worry about what the competition is doing and not focusing on whats best for our own situation.

Hey Dave. Team Elevate 8.8? I thought you'd go right for a 10.0.

Couldn't agree more ! UNCER ARMOUR A JOKE If your committed it means nothing ..remember everyone is good,when you get there!!!

Sour grapes much? You do realize UA 2021 were competing for a spot against 2020s? There were very few 2021 picked overall - my daughter was not selected but was called back and the 21s who did make team were amazing players. I am not from "that club" either.

Can you share which clubs had evaluators there ?

My daughter is trying out next week but my expectation is not very high. I agree with a prior post that given the amount we pay for the privilege to tryout out, they should have unbiased evaluators. To me, why couldn't the NJ and LI evaluators have swapped? When you read the UA website it all sounds great that every girl has a shot, just a number no names and then a bunch of connected cronies to various town/clubs show up as the evaluators.

Agree, Brine was a fun one and done experience. Participating more than once is a complete waste of money.

Any coaches at the games yesterday?

Summer Genesis: Skywalkers 2021 Blue just beat M&D 2021 Black 15 - 6.

Wow. The spring league loss wasn't a fluke.