BOTC - US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums NORTHEAST LACROSSE BOTC MAIN FORUM (LI, CT, WC) Boys 2026-5th Grade Fall 2018/Summer 2019

not all levels. Fake news.

Correction: multiple levels
I know of at least 3.
Not fake news at all.

Correction: multiple levels
I know of at least 3.
Not fake news at all.

Correction: multiple levels
I know of at least 3.
Not fake news at all.

91 was able to lower their roster from 27 to 21 this season by raising the season price tag to just over $3,900. Up from $2,800 last season.

Express raised their roster from 27 to 30 this season and has a price tag of $3,900. Up from $3,800 last season.

91 was able to lower their roster from 27 to 21 this season by raising the season price tag to just over $3,900. Up from $2,800 last season.

Express raised their roster from 27 to 30 this season and has a price tag of $3,900. Up from $3,800 last season.

Your being delusional if you think 91 Storm is staying at 21.
Just too funny how gullible people are.

Note to self... check out how many boys are on the sideline for 91 Storm at next summers tournaments, and then add ten to that total, and voila!

At $4000 a kid, it’s not impossible that they will carry just 21. But call me skeptical. (Reminder on Google calendar for June 2019 to see how this turns out)

We are the suckers falling for all this ? For what a tee shirt ? See the MLL championship last night , yup no crowd for a dead end sport at the end of the day.

In the end you do this because your kid loves to play.
- dont do it for the scholarships. You are better off not doing it then, saving that money, and you would end up having more money for your kid for college.
- dont do it if your kid is not being played. Thats just ridiculous. What is he practicing for. You practice so you will play well in your games. If he is not being played, its a waste. Pick a different team.
- dont do it because your kid wants to be on the top team. You are sending the wrong message to your kid. Being part of somerhing in name only, but not contributing to it by playing in the game, means he really earned nothing.
- dont do it just because you want to tell others your kid is on the top team. Your actually harming your kids self esteem, as he continues to watch others play instead of him.
- dont force your kid to play just to relive your dreams in your youth. Your child needs to choose their own path. That is the only way they will be successful and happy. That should be your goal.

If your kid enjoys lacrosse, pick a team where
- he is played. He doesnt have to be a starter. But he needs to play a decent amount of time in games.
- there is a team environment where there may not be equal playing time for all, but every player gets reasonable playing time.
- there is one team per age group. Or at least your on the top team. All the second teams are money grabs. Its way to difficult for organizations to pull in enough talent at tryouts to field 2 teams in an age group. (And everyone at tryouts wont accept). You are better playing for another club.
- Dont be a sucker paying ridiculous figures. Figure out what they are really giving you for your money. Is it really worth it? Why did tuition go up 25%? Certainly costs didnt increase that much in a year.
- Talk to people who you know or that friends know play for or played for that organization to get a better picture. Get the inside scoop.
- make a list of questions. And call and talk to the coaches before accepting an offer. If they wont talk to you, or give you [ChillLaxin] answers, then run. It can only get worse from there.
- make sure the organization is investing in proper coaches for your team. Not just one head coach and the rest volunteer daddy coaches getting a free ride for their kid.

Once on your team
- dont switch mid season. It does nothing but hurt your kids image when he tries out for other clubs. And teaches your kid the wrong lesson about following through with his commitment to his team.
- make sure your kid enjoys playing for the team when deciding to try out next season.
- if you find during the season the organization does not follow through with what they promised, then walk after the end of the season. Find another team. Otherwise it will only get worse.
- practice with your kid. And make sure your kid understands practicing daily at home is the only way he will get better.
- when at tournaments enjoy the game. Dont be crazy on the sidelines shouting. Let the coaches do the coaching.
- dont let winning be everything. In the end it should be whether your kid is enjoying thenselves, and developing as a player. You certainly dont want to lose all the time. But you also dont want to win at any cost.

Have a great season.

They are hurting , 2023 team didn’t qualify For the WSYL this year , very limited on the equipment you pay for the cost of tution. They train at a swamp of a field at East Islip and raise there tution $350 for what ? Too many daddy coaches.

So, Its fake news.
1- 2026 practiced at Islip HS or Chicago Park last year.
2- Just because they only went to 1 "My Lacrosse Tournament" tourney to line 91's pockets doesn't mean they didn't go to top tourneys. All the others were against teams from MD, NJ and CT. So more fake news. They didn't go and play the same teams and beat up on Moose lax, Empire, the Ducks, then get a t-shirt. They did loose to 91 and Express, but the games were very respectable. They are either 3 or 4 at this age group, equal to Igloo. But them and Igloo could beat the others on any given day.
This sounds like the same guy that cries about Legacy all the time.
3-The coaches are "daddy" coaches. But look at their resume, and they are former college players or varsity coaches.
4-They practice a ton.
5-My son loves the team and has grown playing for them.

In the spring the eels went 5-7-2 , fl$ 2-1-2 , million 1-3 , prime time 2-3. Not sure how they did in the Fall but I know they didn’t win much. Keep spending 3k , with that record for spring guess your College players and varsity coaches did real good for you. EELS just admit your a B level team.

Not that you are stalking 9/10 year old boys. But... name one team besides the 3 mentioned that are better than them? They played in the A brackets and went .500. The roster is small and they get good playing time, unlike a 30 man roster. They play good competition and my son loves the coaches and teammates. They are a lot cheaper than 91, Express and Igloo. I do think they are all way too expensive.

So, Its fake news.
1- 2026 practiced at Islip HS or Chicago Park last year.
2- Just because they only went to 1 "My Lacrosse Tournament" tourney to line 91's pockets doesn't mean they didn't go to top tourneys. All the others were against teams from MD, NJ and CT. So more fake news. They didn't go and play the same teams and beat up on Moose lax, Empire, the Ducks, then get a t-shirt. They did loose to 91 and Express, but the games were very respectable. They are either 3 or 4 at this age group, equal to Igloo. But them and Igloo could beat the others on any given day.
This sounds like the same guy that cries about Legacy all the time.
3-The coaches are "daddy" coaches. But look at their resume, and they are former college players or varsity coaches.
4-They practice a ton.
5-My son loves the team and has grown playing for them.

3 Daddy Coaches and paying 3k a year ? So why u paying 3k and your not winning . That’s why ieafacyvus hurting get 3 dads instead of paid coach with no kid on the team . Believe me 3 dads as coaches on any team is not good been thru with my oldest kid . This is prob your only and 1st kids team . Do some homework .

1-Last kid, not first. So I am letting him play where he loves his coaches and teammates.
2- Still $1K+ cheaper than Express, 91, or Igloo.
3-20 player roster, plenty of playing time.
4- Coaches' resumes speak for themselves. Furthermore, the coaches will be there long term, have a ton of practices, and we have no issue with favoritism.
5- Either you have really fat fingers or you were hitting the PBR early with that illiterate response.

1-Last kid, not first. So I am letting him play where he loves his coaches and teammates.
2- Still $1K+ cheaper than Express, 91, or Igloo.
3-20 player roster, plenty of playing time.
4- Coaches' resumes speak for themselves. Furthermore, the coaches will be there long term, have a ton of practices, and we have no issue with favoritism.
5- Either you have really fat fingers or you were hitting the PBR early with that illiterate response.

Who cares why you explaining yourself? You know what you guys can do go win some tournaments and prove it with your coaches resume , tons of practices and your 1k cheaper Have fun .

Who cares why you explaining yourself? You know what you guys can do go win some tournaments and prove it with your coaches resume , tons of practices and your 1k cheaper Have fun .

You're an stunad.

Coaches resume? What, is he an elementary school teacher that has knowledge about lacrosse? Don't get hung up on all that resume talk at this age, let alone at any age. Just because someone may have been a stand out player, doesn't necessary mean he can teach/coach the game.

Coaches resume? What, is he an elementary school teacher that has knowledge about lacrosse? Don't get hung up on all that resume talk at this age, let alone at any age. Just because someone may have been a stand out player, doesn't necessary mean he can teach/coach the game.

Do daddy coaches get paid or free tuition or both ? I have seen favoritism with daddy coaches , they play it off like they are harder on there kid but game situation there son is in before someone else most of the time.

Do daddy coaches get paid or free tuition or both ? I have seen favoritism with daddy coaches , they play it off like they are harder on there kid but game situation there son is in before someone else most of the time.

Do daddy coaches get paid or free tuition or both ? I have seen favoritism with daddy coaches , they play it off like they are harder on there kid but game situation there son is in before someone else most of the time.

I have no idea what their compensation is. My point above was a response to the fat fingered guy. People may have had bad experiences with "daddy" coaches, as I had in the past. I was referring to our experience with these coaches on this particular team. There is no favoritism, and they run a very good practice and my son is developing nicely and gets plenty of playing time. Some people on here are obsessed with this organization. If you moved on, be happy, but apparently you are not and have to justify your move. We moved on from another team, wish them well, and take ownership of our decisions.

The Legacy topic will end when the Legacy coaches stop posting!!!! It's blatantly obvious with their "resume" talk, and they don't play "Daddy ball", and the obligatory "my kid loves them and loves playing for them" and "We won't line the pockets of 91!!!" Same post every time but in different order.

Enough already!! Post the names and resumes of the Legacy coaches because nobody knows who they are!!!! If the 91 tournaments are so beneath you then go there and win them!!!!!

At this grade level on Long Island you are a B team unless you play, and compete with Express (Haugen & Lemma), Igloo, & 91. Sad but true. Other than those 4 teams the competition locally is non-existent.

Please reply with the coaches names & resumes and not the normal nonsense!

I was thinking the exact same thing. Couldn't agree more.

Right now, for 2026 teams, Haugen, 91, Igloo are clearly 1-2-3. And you’re right that you have to compete with these teams, to be considered above a B Tteam. But these are also ten year old kids. Many kids that are on nobody’s radar right now will soon start to emerge. Nobody really knows which teams will step up and be competitive with these teams over the next year or two. But there will be competition coming...

The Legacy topic will end when the Legacy coaches stop posting!!!! It's blatantly obvious with their "resume" talk, and they don't play "Daddy ball", and the obligatory "my kid loves them and loves playing for them" and "We won't line the pockets of 91!!!" Same post every time but in different order.

Enough already!! Post the names and resumes of the Legacy coaches because nobody knows who they are!!!! If the 91 tournaments are so beneath you then go there and win them!!!!!

At this grade level on Long Island you are a B team unless you play, and compete with Express (Haugen & Lemma), Igloo, & 91. Sad but true. Other than those 4 teams the competition locally is non-existent.

Please reply with the coaches names & resumes and not the normal nonsense!

Get triggered much?? lol Bro, you left Legacy to go to 91 and don't get any playing time and have to justify your move. Let it go bro!!