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SCGL should take a look out east, got a town program out there who have kids playing on multiple town teams. You have kids who pay to play but sit on the side line while the coach gets kids off other teams within the town to play, and play like ball hogs.Both the coach and the parents of these kids should be ashamed but they are so delusional thinking that their kids are the saviors for these teams. Let the kids on the roster play ,win or lose there is no reason to bring other kids in. They are not the only team doing this and the league needs to be proactive.

SCGL should take a look out east, got a town program out there who have kids playing on multiple town teams. You have kids who pay to play but sit on the side line while the coach gets kids off other teams within the town to play, and play like ball hogs.Both the coach and the parents of these kids should be ashamed but they are so delusional thinking that their kids are the saviors for these teams. Let the kids on the roster play ,win or lose there is no reason to bring other kids in. They are not the only team doing this and the league needs to be proactive.

SCGL should take a look out east, got a town program out there who have kids playing on multiple town teams. You have kids who pay to play but sit on the side line while the coach gets kids off other teams within the town to play, and play like ball hogs.Both the coach and the parents of these kids should be ashamed but they are so delusional thinking that their kids are the saviors for these teams. Let the kids on the roster play ,win or lose there is no reason to bring other kids in. They are not the only team doing this and the league needs to be proactive.

There is a simple solution...Bring this to the attention of the Youth Lacrosse Club Director or President and have them put a stop to it. If that doesn't work notify the League. The club doing this will be told to stop.

SCGL should take a look out east, got a town program out there who have kids playing on multiple town teams. You have kids who pay to play but sit on the side line while the coach gets kids off other teams within the town to play, and play like ball hogs.Both the coach and the parents of these kids should be ashamed but they are so delusional thinking that their kids are the saviors for these teams. Let the kids on the roster play ,win or lose there is no reason to bring other kids in. They are not the only team doing this and the league needs to be proactive.

What town and what age group?

They’re also bringing in TG kids from other town teams. I guess they’re that desperate to win.

Its not a club doing this.clubs have nothing to do at all with pal teams. It is coaches and parents doing it and sad to say it happens all over with kids from other age groups and even non club kids, some bring inter town kids in from other age groups (up is ok). Asking PAL to tell club how or what to do is a joke, one has nothing to do with the other. Until a strong backbone league comes along requiring refs checking player card issued off a birth certificate, this will never be controlled. SCGL is a miilion miles away from being strong enough or organized enough to enforce this, plus its all over in 7 or 8th grade and in many cases earlier than that, so is it even worth it.

SCGL should take a look out east, got a town program out there who have kids playing on multiple town teams. You have kids who pay to play but sit on the side line while the coach gets kids off other teams within the town to play, and play like ball hogs.Both the coach and the parents of these kids should be ashamed but they are so delusional thinking that their kids are the saviors for these teams. Let the kids on the roster play ,win or lose there is no reason to bring other kids in. They are not the only team doing this and the league needs to be proactive.

did you see what spallina did with stony brook this year, #6 in the country, highest ranking of a Long Island team ever, 13 - 2 record, only loses florida and maryland. should be coach of the year hands down.

Who cares....its PAL !!!!!!! many girls play on different teams. Some towns dont field enough girls for a team etc!! Let them play. Players play, coaches coach and PARENTS should watch.

Did you also see the schedule? Many "phone in" games to say the least. Wonder what the record would be with a top D-1 schedule. Just saying.

It’s pretty lame to bring in ringers at any level, but to do it at the PAL level is pretty sad. I’m sure these coaches go home and thump their chests after each win and convince themselves that they’re doing the right thing. This is why I think the school coaches should play a bigger role in town ball (boy and girls). The reality is most of these kids are the future of the school’s athletic program and by letting kids from out of the district play just because they’re studs, takes away from developing a formidable school team for the future. It’s also not fair to the kid that works hard and comes down to every practice, only to lose playing time because some Psycho daddy wants to win. If you’re a parent who sees this happening on your team, you should tell the coach to end it now.

That's some allegation. Which town? It's been asked before and with no response we will assume it's just an attempt to stir the pot!

Steppin , which town are you from?

You must be a very negative person, you cannot even find something positive to say about an up and coming local D1 program that is full of long island talent. Pathetic, just saying.

You must be a very negative person, you cannot even find something positive to say about an up and coming local D1 program that is full of long island talent. Pathetic, just saying.

give credit where credit due, he did an amazing job at SBU, as well as being the best d2 coach in the country for 5 years prior.

Agreed. However how do you feel about their ranking given their strength of schedule?

I feel great about it because I support the local lacrosse teams, and taking their record into account as compared to the school with 7 loses that you use in your example it seems fair.

I feel great about it because I support the local lacrosse teams, and taking their record into account as compared to the school with 7 loses that you use in your example it seems fair.

I feel great about it because I support the local lacrosse teams, and taking their record into account as compared to the school with 7 loses that you use in your example it seems fair.

What does this have to do with Top Guns. Cmon' Sage, end this.

Sorry to hear about the above incident, although I have seen some of this BS in other sports and age groups.. Soccer comes to mind. I think as parents we are our own worst enemies sometimes. I recall soccer having a "Players Weekend" where the parents and coaches were asked not to comment or shout out during games.. How embarrassing is that, that the league needs to tell us to shut up

I wanted to make a comment about a 6th grade town team game against middle country and esm. I am not bashing top guns as I respect the organization. I have a problem with the parents who have daughters on that team that play for top guns. Please remember the word parents as I am referring to their conduct towards 11 year old children. Middle country has a true a team with most girls playing travel and they have many good players. ESM is made up of girls with all ability levels with two experienced travel players and three that just started travel. The other 11 are seasonal players who only play in the spring We were put in an a division which we knew we shouldn't be in but that wasn't our choice. During this game the coach thought it appropriate to laugh at one of the ESM players while she was caught in a monkey in the middle situation. He also thought it appropriate to send his player to run the perimeter of the field. While this happened the MC parents had no problem making fun of these girls as they played. Comments from these parents were heard by the girls. in the last 10 minutes of the game MC decided that they would stall the ball. We went there to play knowing it was going to be a tough game. Out of concern for the children and their emotional well being, the esm coach pulled the girls from the field. Showing their true selves, the MC top guns parents began to yell out to these 11 year old girls that they are quiters and babies. They also were making the choking sign to the girls. Do you think that they didn't see or hear you? Well all 16 girls did hear and you should be ashamed. You are adults and parents. Start acting like it. This may be a difficult goal but try to be a positive role model for all children. I am lucky enough to have a daughter that will rise above the ashes but this is not the case for all. This post is for them. This was a town league game, not travel and there was no title or championsip at stake. We all know words hurt and to come from an adult is worse. Again I apologize to all those top gun parents not involved in this situation. I do feel it warranted that others are made aware of these unconscionable actions. Good luck with the remainder of town league and for the summer ahead.