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TRUE will hold open tryouts every year for their teams, unlike the ELITES who will hold tryouts for maybe 3 positions available and just collect all the registration fees. Once in HS, TRUE teams don't have daddy ball like some of the ELITES do. TRUE while being young in the DMV area will be around for some time.

Is it #wetrainmore or #wewaitforhighschoolmore

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No, it’s #truthhurts, #worryaboutyourclub

Is it #wetrainmore or #wewaitforhighschoolmore[/quote]

No, it’s #truthhurts, #worryaboutyourclub[/quote]

You're right. It's not fair to pick on the less fortunate

OK.. So True Annapolis is dicking around with the 2024s. Three tryouts and still no team announcement. We are new here from the Midwest (military family), and my son needs somewhere to play. He’s not an elite kid, but he’s smart, hardworking, versatile (plays D, LSM, D-Mid, and Mid), and quick. Any idea of whom we should reach out to for a tryout this late in the game?

AYLC is still having tryouts.please go to youthlax.org Mark McNeill of the pll is the coach for the 24s. We are not an elite club nor do we try to be. We compete at the talent level we have and we teach the kids the game of lacrosse.

AYLC is still having tryouts. If interested in details please go to youthlax.org Mark McNeill of the pll is the coach for the 24s. We are not an elite club nor do we try to be. We compete at the talent level we have and we teach the kids the game of lacrosse.

Rockfish and Cannons still have one day of tryouts left. If that doesn't work try looking at websites and roster sizes to see if teams might need an additional player. Communicate your situation about moving to the area. Good luck with your search.

ALC is still having tryouts. If interested please go to youthlax.org Mark McNeill of the PLL is the coach for the 24s. We are not an elite club nor do we try to be. We compete at the appropriate level for the team and we teach the kids the game of lacrosse.

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Thank you for the reply. I noticed that the head of Rockfish is also the coach at Old Mill HS, which my son will attend this year. Probably a good idea to get in contact with them!

This is very helpful - thank you! Is there any one club that stands out among those suggested in terms of coaching, sportsmanship etc.?

Which True teams are their A teams and B teams? 25, 26 , 27? Annapolis or Chessie? Been awful quiet lately. Will folks drop $4k to $5k extra to send their kid to Fla and Col this year for True National or simply overpay for their local B level team?

Are Breakers still having to go to all their own Aloha tournaments? Great for Director, ready teams filling C rated tourneys. Profit off teams and profit of tourneys !

(person who asked the question about tryouts here). Honestly, after watching the mid Atlantic competition this summer, a MD A level club is probably the right place for my son. We're giving the ALC a try today. Thanks everyone for the feedback!

Good luck to your son!

Thank you! He had a great tryout with ALC, and just found out he made the team. 2024 coach seems very solid. Thanks so much for the suggestions!

Any word which True team: Annapolis or Chesie will be the A team or B team? I have heard they are forming a 2026 showcase team called True Maryland that will cull the top players from True Baltimore, True Annap and True Chesie clubs with the intention to totally dominate both 2026 MD lacrosse and the east coast tournament circuit. Can’t wait to see the cream rise when it hits full stride.

True Baltimore just took over Kelly Post, so now the team will be True KP. Anyone know what’s going on there?

I'm interested to hear about what happens to True in general but it's super confusing. Like Annapolis vs. Chesapeake, A vs, B, who are the coaches? What is the word on a showcase team?

BTW - No way a True Showcase team at 26 dominates the summer in its first year.

I heard that it was not a "takeover". True is just going to get paid to run some clinics for KP kids and coaches (?). I'm sure the True coaches will be keeping an eye out for kids they can recruit away during those clinics.

True will definitely be getting players from KP. True Baltimore is run well and has the resources to succeed in the Baltimore market. I could easily see a Looney's eventually merging with True.

True is like a cancer. It enters a market, wrecks a few legacy programs and then starts expanding by merging with b level programs at which time it ups the cost to play to equal that of A programs to further line the pockets of a few. Parents lose out as they dump good money down the drain out of a sense of “providing every opportunity for their son”. First cell to die from the True cancer was Diamondbacks where many promises were made. Most of the stronger players left to greener pasture after year one and others were either pissed or weaker players happy to be on a “club team”. In order to reload the roster the cancer takes over AYLC. Seeing the writing on the wall many of this best players split. No care, there are enough bodies to create a truly weak B team that pay full cash. The cancer will continue to spread each year as those with options leave for greener pasture and new “payers” are added who’s parents are willing to pay full freight whether it be for a weak “a” team, b team or c team.

doesn't wreck the clubs they absorb, they were already on the decline. True steps in and provides non parent coaching to the HS teams while also providing additional opportunities to play on state, regional and national teams. It will take some time for them to start attracting higher end talent, but it will eventually happen. Not every kid can or wants to play for Crabs, FCA, Looneys or Hawks. Fees are probably less than the four mentioned clubs and many other clubs locally.

The only person I knew there who has Division 1 exp was L.C. and he doesn't seem involved in MD anymore. That seems a big gap there.

The 2026 team parents would like a word with you about your "non parent coaching"

I believe he said HS Teams...

reading comprehension " provides non parent coaching to the HS teams" 2026 is 7th grade.

If you believe what they are selling you at this point then you deserve it!

Battle of the Bay Champions!!! Where was Hawks and why dont they play in a tournament in their own back yard

Seeing it. High School teams have non parent coaches. 7th grade may still have them, I don’t know. High School teams are non parent.

They wanted to give True MD a chance to play and not have to call their big sister in IL to come cover for them like Summer Exposure. You should be thankful

Scared, obviously.

All this back and forth between 2026 True and Hawks. Since you practice within 5 miles of each other why don’t you take 45 minutes at a practice in the next month and scrimmage one another? Issue will be settled once and for all. Heck if you post the dare and time of the scrimmage I will drive down from Towson to watch the fireworks.

While I'm sure the True 2026 kids try their hardest I wouldn't expect them to be even close to taking on the Hawks team.

Probably because because its a crappy B level tournament is my guess. They'd be better off doing an inter squad scrimmage, it would be more competitive.

Knowing several parents on both teams, there is no back and forth. It is a troll who is stirring the pot. It would not be worth the 5 minutes for either team involved. You don't see The Chiefs scrimmaging Appalachian State for a reason.

So... I am a slightly offended Dad of a True 26 player. I assume you are comparing True to Appalachian State and the Hawks to the Chiefs. With the progress we made last year and Fall additions I believe we could compete well against the Hawks. Certainly better then AS versus an NFL team. So on behalf of our team our guys will play the Hawks any day and place of their choosing.

I am 99% sure this is a troll stirring the pot. But if you are serious, why not leave the scheduling to the program directors and not parents challenging each other like kids on a playground? The teams will have plenty of chances to play each other in Hoco, tournaments, etc.