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Which team would rate higher: Millon Force or Igloo Northface?

Igloo destroyed Rebels when they played them. Wasn't even close.

How was Igloo closest to others? They didn't beat anybody but maybe Recon. [/quote]

Igloo has beaten Legacy Geese, Rebels, Force (at Blatant Spring), True Blue, SouthShore, So Re Lax, Rhino Syr Select, 802 lacrosse, Hudson Valley Express, Grizzly lacrosse

Legacy is $3175. ($3075 if you pay in full)
And that includes Box lacrosse in winter.

That's crazy for a team that has fallen apart, are they even going to have a 2025 team next year!

Of course they will.
It's actually pretty reasonable compared to others. Box on it's own runs $300-. So tuition is more like $2775- if you pay in full. That's cheaper than most teams out there.
Except for R$sh, which clearly offers the most value for what you pay. R$sh is the team a lot of parents should be looking at. Lots of potential there.

They should be, they have to establish a brand. Only the 2nd year. But have not heard anything negative from the families I know there.

How was Igloo closest to others? They didn't beat anybody but maybe Recon. [/quote]

Nope. They didn't even do that

Nope. They didn't even do that[/quote]

Saying that doesnt make it true.
Igloo has beaten Legacy Geese, Rebels, Force (at Blatant Spring), True Blue, SouthShore, So Re Lax, Rhino Syr Select, 802 lacrosse, Hudson Valley Express, Grizzly lacrosse
You can look back at the tourneys and see it for yourself.

Lol pay in full you save a Big $100 thanks but no thanks .

Saying that doesnt make it true.
Igloo has beaten Legacy Geese, Rebels, Force (at Blatant Spring), True Blue, SouthShore, So Re Lax, Rhino Syr Select, 802 lacrosse, Hudson Valley Express, Grizzly lacrosse
You can look back at the tourneys and see it for yourself.
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All B teams. I don't think Legacy beat anyone all year. 802 lax? Grizzly? Huh???? How about BBL? Primetime? Express North? Anyone that anyone has heard of?

R$sh is not a startup. They used to be the Ducks. But when they separated from Dynamic, they changed their name to R$sh. But same coaches as Ducks on 2025 level. Who is actually the director as well. So this is an experienced organisation. Yet they are charging a lot less than other organizations and giving back as much if not more. Seems like a great option for club lacrosse if you want to be on a competitive team.

R$sh actually won the championship at the Blatant Summer Showdown this year. So they did pretty well for their first year after breaking away from Dynamic.

It's a choice but it's actually nice you have that choice. Other clubs dont give you that option.

All B teams. I don't think Legacy beat anyone all year. 802 lax? Grizzly? Huh???? How about BBL? Primetime? Express North? Anyone that anyone has heard of?[/quote]

Legacy beat Maddog Black, Rebels, Cherries, BBL Black, to name a few

How much is 91, Express and igloo thus yr ?

I said brand with respect to R US H, everyone knows they were the Ducks. But they still need to establish the brand. Not just by building a few decent teams, but by building a club program that can be recognized as a top tier club. And that takes time, and an ability to attract and RETAIN top players, plus play in only the top divisions at tourneys. Unfortunately what often happens is the best players slowly migrate to the top tier clubs. Again, haven’t heard anything negative about this club and hope they do well. Just stating my point.

Igloo is $3400 which honestly is too much since they dont even give you a uniform with that. You have to pay extra for the uniform. And they only give 5 tournaments with that.

Geese is charging B team prices.

My son is thinking about trying out for the Force A team on Monday. Came here looking for feedback on the coaches or the team in general since I'm not really plugged into the travel circuit? Thank you

Force is a very good team I would say they can play with anyone other than express and 91. Good team with 2 coaches with a lot of experience.

Igloo has beaten Legacy Geese, Rebels, Force (at Blatant Spring), True Blue, SouthShore, So Re Lax, Rhino Syr Select, 802 lacrosse, Hudson Valley Express, Grizzly lacrosse[/quote]
True Blue? Really? You are going to hang your hat on beating TB and the Rebels? Who are those other teams? CoachC, Express North, BBL all spanked Igloo. Igloo is a mediocre B team with nice uniforms.

True Blue? Really? You are going to hang your hat on beating TB and the Rebels? Who are those other teams? CoachC, Express North, BBL all spanked Igloo. Igloo is a mediocre B team with nice uniforms.[/quote]

Some of you need to get a life outside of analyzing young boys playing lacrosse.

Force is a good team. Problem is all good kids will leave in next couple years. Parents and kids need to position themselves for recruiting years. Force NOT in any good events.

Force is reasonably priced at $2100. But be aware they dont really practice nearly as much as other teams. They only have 8 winter practices. And although they do 7 tournaments. But 2 are in the fall and 4 are in the spring. Only 2 is in the actual summer season and that one listed online is not a real good one at all. So your kid is not really getting a chance to play competitive lacrosse.
But depending on the skill level of your son, and where and how much he has played travel before it could be a good fit.
Otherwise if price point is a reason your selecting Force, than you would probably be better trying out for R$sh. Much more experienced coaches and organization. Plus only $200 more and you will be practicing more and playing in better tournaments.

So this is a valid point. I don’t know many kids from 2nd tier clubs get into Maverick or other premiere events. I know Top tier clubs get those looks. And if you don’t what Showtime is, it’s almost already too late for next summer. But it doesn’t start for this age yet. And you can’t apply or email Showtime. All is done on the club director level with the Showtime staff. Your club Choice makes a difference on where you settle in for the next four years of club.

Bumped up to $3600

$3600 for a program that lost to teams that were nearly almost half as much. No thanks!

Don't know much about the Force coaches but I've seen them play against my sons team. I believe they have a lot of kids from the Huntington/Northport area.
They definitely had a number of excellent players that were hard to stop.

WOW That is like overpaying for a Go-Kart that is advertised to be a Ferrari.... Id rather pay $110 to PAL....same results

Online igloo post 2025 is $3400. And its 2023 and 2024 where its $3600. I though they advertise they are the team with no surprises??
$3600 is ridiculous for no uniform and only 5 guaranteed tournaments. Especially when most of those tournaments are not the prime tournaments and most are not during the actual summer season.