BOTC - US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums MID-ATLANTIC LACROSSE MARYLAND FORUM Boys High School

One goal win during the fall. Dads did pretty good going against the professional (best player in the world). Lol

Facts: Both coaches very good and have a ton of wins with their 2022 teams for years and both in top 5 teams for years-With both winning against each other in championships and fall ball- even having team workouts together- 91 coach has not coached teams at higher levels - high school assistant - all world player he definitely was- made a career from teaching young kids yes and in my book one of the best to play - Hawks have arguably the best all around college and world lacrosse player ever on the sidelines and also have one of the best college and professional coach on the staff- a modern coach who just won another MLL championship-
Not sure the older these boys get they will find better coaching on either team - not even high school coaches- FACT

Fact: No surprise there? Team 91 MD has a professional coach (at one time the best player in the world with a wealth of coaching experience at higher levels), while the Hawks have two dads running recreational schemes. The older these boys become, the more important modern coaching becomes.

Fact: No surprise there? Team 91 MD has a professional coach (at one time the best player in the world with a wealth of coaching experience at higher levels), while the Hawks have two dads running recreational schemes. The older these boys become, the more important modern coaching becomes.

I didnt realize that modern higher level coaching meant revolve the offense around your son. Interesting concept of today's modern lacrosse offense.

I didnt realize that modern higher level coaching meant revolve the offense around your son. Interesting concept of today's modern lacrosse offense.

So there's an abundance of coaching and player talent and yet they lose more tournaments than they win. What am I missing?

The 91 had coach is well known and most agree that he is a headcase. Lets keep it clean.

Is Severn moving to the MIAA B league?

Is Severn moving to the MIAA B league?

Probably should

No more than John Carroll or St. Joe should...

Everyone should move down to B except Calvert Hall. They win another Championship this year as easy as they did last year. And many of their top players will be in HS next few years. The CH boys team is trying their best to do an imitation of McDonough's girls team.

Everyone should move down to B except Calvert Hall. They win another Championship this year as easy as they did last year. And many of their top players will be in HS next few years. The CH boys team is trying their best to do an imitation of McDonough's girls team.

Sp. lol.

Yes. Being soft and producing mediocre d3 lax players

Correction...doing their best to be the St. Frances of MIAA lacrosse, Follow the money.

You mean out of state players living with the coach?

They money came from the University of MD hospital, went into the Kelly's pockets, then went to Calvert Hall. Not so hard to follow.

It's hard for SP to be any good when they only pull kids from Rock and Koopers. They need to start getting kids from the top clubs.

Agree that is prohibitive favorite going into spring, but LB, SP, BL, McD, SM Gilman all have exceptional senior classes. That year is crazy good which will make for an exciting spring. After this year the talent gap lessens between Ch and a few other programs. But that can change on a dime since all of them are now going after out of state studs. Because you know we don't have enough talent here in bmore

They money came from the University of MD hospital, went into the Kelly's pockets, then went to Calvert Hall. Not so hard to follow.

OUCH ! While who knows if that is true or not, all the MIAA schools have people with money. It is a matter of how much they want to spend on lacrosse.Everyone knows what CH has been doing lately, Not much of a secret with their out of state players. According to some, McD is stepping up to the plate and spending to get out of state talent. Where did this McD MD committ come from, Not Baltimore, FO from FL, Middie from OR, Maybe a race to get the best soon from others.

I follow this league pretty closely and am very unbiased in my predictions. For 2020-2023 I see CH then a small step down then Spalding then a BIG step down with LB, GIL, SP, MCD, SM, GIL, and then Severn and MSJ in the back. We all know about CH but you might not all know that Spalding is loaded with elite players, coaches, and dads.

Here's my assessment of the MIAA A Conference based on last weekend's NHSLS:

CHC: Clearly the favorite: super strong team D. Big, fast, good and well coached. Good keeper. Rode like a bunch of crazed hyenas. Offensively not as explosive as last year but give them time: its early and they have the horses. This will be the team the beat. Not sure they go undefeated but it will take a Herculean effort to knock them out. Top to bottom, the best coaching staff in the Conference.
MCD: Super at the FO X and strong across the board. O looked much improved with more players participating and contributing. D back and a year older and bigger. Two newcomers in the cage who both looked strong.
Gilman: Strong senior class. Very talented in all aspects. Offense needs some work but the O always takes time. Confident this new coaching staff will change the Program's culture and get results.
Loyola: Good showing and a solid team but not sure they will finish in the standings: Could be anywhere from 2-6. They have arguably the best keeper in the Conference back so they will be in every game come the Spring.
Spalding: Most improved squad out there: the youth movement has worked out much to the chagrin of many on this Forum. Not sure, they have enough depth to finish in the top 4 but confident they will be in the playoffs. Knocking off Gonzaga, Bullis and a draw versus SJC are good signs.
St. Paul's: Looked like they were missing some kids due to injuries, but this team does not look as strong as last year's squad. Extremely well coached but I'm not sure they have impact players to make the top 6.
Boys Latin: Incomplete grade: I believe they're in that second tier chasing CHC but the fact they split into teams, (looked like no committed seniors etc and some big stars out with injuries.), it was difficult to tell where they'll finish or even how they looked?
I didn't watch MSJ or JC and Severn didn't post, but based on their scores, I don't think any of them will be in the Semis or even the top six squads.

Here's my assessment of the MIAA A Conference based on last weekend's NHSLS:

CHC: Clearly the favorite: super strong team D. Big, fast, good and well coached. Good keeper. Rode like a bunch of crazed hyenas. Offensively not as explosive as last year but give them time: its early and they have the horses. This will be the team the beat. Not sure they go undefeated but it will take a Herculean effort to knock them out. Top to bottom, the best coaching staff in the Conference.
MCD: Super at the FO X and strong across the board. O looked much improved with more players participating and contributing. D back and a year older and bigger. Two newcomers in the cage who both looked strong.
Gilman: Strong senior class. Very talented in all aspects. Offense needs some work but the O always takes time. Confident this new coaching staff will change the Program's culture and get results.
Loyola: Good showing and a solid team but not sure they will finish in the standings: Could be anywhere from 2-6. They have arguably the best keeper in the Conference back so they will be in every game come the Spring.
Spalding: Most improved squad out there: the youth movement has worked out much to the chagrin of many on this Forum. Not sure, they have enough depth to finish in the top 4 but confident they will be in the playoffs. Knocking off Gonzaga, Bullis and a draw versus SJC are good signs.
St. Paul's: Looked like they were missing some kids due to injuries, but this team does not look as strong as last year's squad. Extremely well coached but I'm not sure they have impact players to make the top 6.
Boys Latin: Incomplete grade: I believe they're in that second tier chasing CHC but the fact they split into teams, (looked like no committed seniors etc and some big stars out with injuries.), it was difficult to tell where they'll finish or even how they looked?
I didn't watch MSJ or JC and Severn didn't post, but based on their scores, I don't think any of them will be in the Semis or even the top six squads.

I follow this league pretty closely and am very unbiased in my predictions. For 2020-2023 I see CH then a small step down then Spalding then a BIG step down with LB, GIL, SP, MCD, SM, GIL, and then Severn and MSJ in the back. We all know about CH but you might not all know that Spalding is loaded with elite players, coaches, and dads.