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I think kids call this a mic drop

I did not see the play and do not have a tie to either team. But my son does play on an Elite Division 2026 team and dirty play is something we all can do without. From reading the whole thread, including the Dad’s unapologetic defense of a late hit, it sounds like this player is a safety risk to other players. Now that his name is out there, I hope that his own FCA coaches, Hoco officials, and opposing coaches will watch him really closely and protect the boys on the field.

VLC has played two of the projected Elite teams this fall and is 2-0. Just saying.

You also lost to True Annapolis and they are projected for AA.

“And Boom Goes The Dynamite”

Not according to them.

heck, I know I do because it is spot on. Nice try Mr M.

You’re right that VLC needs to beat teams like True if they want to be in Elite, but wrong if you think True is AA. They will be one of the stronger teams in AAA based on goaltending and other factors.

Definitely a 91 parent here; we know what these guys are all about.

I’d hold off a minute before printing those championship t shirts for the spring

Which ones?

LOL I love the fishing for compliments

You always talk about the ones you fear:)

True goalie dad; thanks!!

Wow......a lot of drama for 6th grade lacrosse......these poor kids.

Looneys and Next Level

How did the rest of the teams do this past weekend ? I am not here to talk negative about someone’s 11 year old child. I find
That very immature of a parent. If you have something to say about someone child you should reach out to them directly if you are seriously concerned! Otherwise you are an anonymous bully and trash talk on an 11 year old kid should not be allowed on this site.

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth.

THIS......some real trolls on this board

How did the looneys 2026 team do ?

I do know the difference between Swarm and Next Level. VLC played Next Level in a different event on October 13 and VLC won by 1 goal in a well played game. Last spring in the Hoco playoffs NL beat VLC by 1, and in the regular season the teams tied. Thanks for your interest and your feedback. quote=Anonymous]

Swarm and Next Level are 2 very different things. Next Level stepped up and played all certified elite teams as a challenge. You did not play Next Level. At least get your teams right. Swarm played county rec last year and lost to some teams in that for what it's worth. [/quote]

Fall Ball is hard to judge how teams do; many kids that play lacrosse are playing football or soccer and not able to attend weekend tournaments. That being said Looney's went 1-2 with losses over True Lacrosse (4-3), VLC (5-3) and a win over Swarm (9-4). Hawks 3-0, True 3-0, FCA 2-1 and 2-1 seemed to be the most complete teams. Crabs had a nice win over Next Level. It will be interesting to see who is the 8th team in Elite?

Good group at NAL fall event

Annapolis Hawks
BBL
Edge
Express North Rioseco
Legacy
Long Island Express Haugen
Madlax-Capital
NH Tomahawks
NXT
Prime Time
Sweetlax-NY
Team 91 Maryland

Looneys went 3-0. Beat Hawks, FCA and Madlax ......troll

Yes, instead of talking about individual kids, let’s talk about coaches. When I read threads about dangerous plays like this one, two words come to mind: bad coaching. I don’t know anything about the FCA 2026 coaches, but this does not look good on them. Ditto for the coach of whichever player was dragging his knuckles and taunting opposing players after a goal. And parents who pay travel prices for this sort of coaching should think twice about what they are getting. Anonymous]Neutral party here, but let's not talk about individual kids. [/quote]

1-2
Beat Swarm by 5
lost to VLC by 2
Lost to True by 1

What is a certified Elite team?

NXT will lose by double digits to every other team on that list. They are not remotely competitive in 2026. Towerman said they registered for NAL fall event, but I guess they got bumped out.

Kids being kids.....watch a pro sport and you will see over the top celebrations. Any Nats fans? I bet you all like Juan Soto. He was doing you know what and staring at the pitcher after every ball that he didn't swing at. I don't mind the celebrations. It is in some kids personality to celebrate, in others it is not.

I also think that at this age, the kids that are deliberately hitting late and hitting to injure are few and far between. Late hits and hits to the head happen, but it doesn't always mean that there is intent.

There is a 40 hour course. I think you can take it on line to get your certification.

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Sorry your son didn't make a club team this year. Just stay positive and tell him to keep working; maybe next year.

If you have to ask. Your son is not on one ! It's for people in the know.

[quote=Anonymous]NXT will lose by double digits to every other team on that list. They are not remotely competitive in 2026. Towerman said they registered for NAL fall event, but I guess they got bumped out. [/quote

That is a head scratcher. Kudos to them for stepping up, just hope it doesn’t have the opposite effect and kill confidence

Next Level is 8th team.

My son had his fair share of slashes and dirty hits from this FCA player over the summer. Emotions seem to get the best of him which, unfortunately, can turn a solid defender into a dirty player.

Prime example is from the summer at Trilogy at Regional. FCA and AYLC played twice, once in bracket play, and once for the title. FCA took the first game easily, keeping our entire offense on the perimeter and not letting many looks on the crease. His defense was executed well and he shut down my kid. The checks were fairly clean, body play was solid, and the trash talk was flying (mainly hype talk between teammates)

Fast forward to Sunday and it was a different scenario. AYLC made the adjustments needed to beat the defense. Letting up goals and being down got the best of him, he picked up 2 penalties against my son for slashes. Then, late in the game he got beat badly from GLE (where he owned my kid the day before) and after dishing a slash to the back he completely wrecked my kid from behind, earning him a non-releasable. This allowed AYLC to get some goals in and secure the trophy.

FCA was up and down a lot last year, I'm would think these tendencies were showing all season, and I'm disappointed the coaching staff wasn't able to get that under control. This was not an elite level tournament we were playing in, I can only imagine how things got against higher level of play, against bigger/stronger/faster offensive play.

Mr. M, I know its hard reading all this. I just hope some of these comments, paired with the anguish shown during that car ride home, can turn him into a more disciplined player. To loose control of your stick and body after loosing control of your emotions is not ok, and not fair to the other players on the field on either team.
He plays at a level higher than most when he's under control, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with. His intensity and physicality is something many of us wish our kids had. As high school comes around, the circle of refs gets smaller and smaller, reputations with keep flags on the field.

Sorry your son didn't make a club team this year. Just stay positive and tell him to keep working; maybe next year.

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LOL. Do you really think anybody without a son on the teams we are talking about reads and posts to this forum?

LOL. Do you really think anybody without a son on the teams we are talking about reads and posts to this forum?
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yes, absolutely

Well said, and I agree with the prior poster who said that this reflects bad coaching.

Yes, Many are here to read about elite teams and how to get in. Sorta like you it seems . Hit The Wall !

Mr M has had his Hat handed to him twice now . Many people are completely in denial about their children and their actions, Not saying Mr M is, but it does seem that way. Even I have been guilty of it a time or two.