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What are the better ways? Just curious. If coaches can see all of this talent in one place and its a high level from all over the country, why wouldn't someone do it? Besides the cost.

Have they said what college coaches are attending?

Most of these are new. It’s used to just be UA and despite’s being a money grab and coaches knowing about the politics it may have carried some weight.
But Now forget it ,,because it’s a $1000 weekend and no coach is taking it seriously because it’s watered down with so many options and still political. If you can’t figure out what the better options are well I don’t know what to tell you.

Great chance. She was the Fresno State Coach as they folded and also was a very successful HC at St Francis in Loretta, PA

Save your money , college coaches don’t care or pay attention to these dime a dozen supposedly all star events. Colleges know who runs these events and know that they choose their own players. Multiple better opportunities for your daughter to play directly in front of college coaches.

You should be very cautious with these events , most college s that attend usually send an unpaid grad coach who has no say on recruiting, it’s just a way for these unpaid intern coaches to make a few bucks.

Are there individual school prospect camps going on at the same time as these events?

Thanks. I did see Jenny Levy’s daughter signed up on social media so I was asking.

How is under armour a money grab at $145 to tryout and play in the tourney? American Select is like $750 to play and uniform is practice gear.

Is there an explanation behind why she isn’t showing up?[/quote]

I'm sorry are we surprised that there are issues with 91 or parent coaches netiher are even remotely surprising.[/quote]


You guys are clueless about her. She knows her stuff and the girls really like her. Enough with the bashing. 91 will surprise some people this year.[/quote]

No bashing going on IMO. If you scroll through forums in every age group for years and years it is the same narrative. At some point it just becomes peoples beliefs. I think it isnt meant to be bashing, but people just genuinely have a similar opinion.

Best in class far less political. Kids who get in are there because of their talent not because of who they know on the island.

Not a wrong done to me per say but frustrating to pay so much money for only 1 coach to show up

are you friends with college coaches? Our daughter was recently accepted to one of these "money grabs" despite not having political connections and when her name was released on social media her social media and her recruiting profiles god dozens of views and follow immediately. Seems to hold some weight, but I guess everyones own opinions.

Yes I’ve heard the same thing regarding BIC

I disagree. If a good amount of the best players are all at one location, it makes it a no brainer for college coaches. They can see them all at one time. People keep saying better opportunities and you said multiple opportunities. Please name some.

Well said. Not much substance here. Dime a dozen and attenpt to draw publicity for clubs and to make money.
Many times it’s an unpaid grad assistant who has no say in the recruiting process and a way to pay them.

Sorry I’m not buying it. Do some research as to who is involved. It’s a money grab and very expensive weekend with no substance.

This happened to the other team at our
Club.
In the future as soon as you just see one coach, all the parents need to email club director right away and keep asking when that second coach will show up. Put the pressure on. Director is skating by thinking yall don’t care.

Yup!! Everyone trying to sell the dream. Keep your money in your pocket and don’t fall for the hype

I’m not the original poster but following this tread.
Yes we are friends with several current and former coaches and getting the same feedback. Save your money. Many of these Allstar events are not on the level and unless you have money to burn don’t waste your time. Everyone is looking to make a buck off of you.

Hahaha
of course you did!!
Are you an investor.??
We are friends with ex and current college coaches. This is all about making money and publicity for certain clubs.

Did anyone hear the strong rumors of StonyBrook and Monmouth switching conferences? Maybe a few more?
It’s a work in progress. CAA looking to poach teams.

These events are drawing top talent in the 24 class. If you know any of the bigger names across the country they’re all attending. Many of them will be your top 5 schools commits.

Yes it’s happening. Take a look at inside lacrosse. Maybe a few more clubs moving around.

I feel bad for people looking for guidance on here. So many people trying to make a buck and an agenda. Stay away from the money grab and hype.

Yes most likely

I agree with events from lax journal American select etc but I disagree about BIC. It really seems like a more genuine event

Wow, so many on here with a pessimistic outlook. How do you go through life with such negative views? Why do you complain about everything?
What causes you to be concerned about what others choose to do? Why care about how others choose to spend their money? Why do you make inaccurate and untrue statements?

Good luck that same director or coach you are “Putting Pressure” on helping at all in the recruiting process.

People asked for an a opinion and people gave their opinion.
Many gave it upon their personal experience. Why do you seem to be taking it so personal? Or are you the one trying to sell something?

If they aren’t showing up to practice they’re likely not helping with recruiting either

Lol, not pessimistic at all. In fact, all three of my children succeeded to go to top schools all without trying to cheat the system. I feel sorry for people who have to manipulate everything in their child’s path so they can be noticed. Pathetic

Ha! (I’m the one who wrote about pressure club director)
Better start some learning about recruiting and assume you will not get any help except to verify to colleges that your kid does exist in person.
The colleges are recruiting YOUR KID, not the their coach or recruiting director. There’s nothing wrong with asking about a second coach- it shows that you’re paying attention. It’s not like hounding them about why your kid is not playing.
Hit the books.

Hahaha , you are definitely nuts!
I guess the question is, why is this so personal for you?
Do you have something to profit from all the money grabs? Or just one? It does seem that way.

Not original poster but these events are not all money grabs. This is a statement of opinion.

Which one are you invested in? If you cut me into the profits I will help you sell it.

There absolutely is a lot of pessimistic and negative sentiment on here. Certain people try to tear down events, teams, players, rankings etc…. And sorry but worrying about the choices that others make is a negative behavior. Talking about the advantages or privilege that others have is also negative. Life is not fair, to each his own.

Player goes to recruiting event and doesn’t get any interest from college coaches… parents call the event a money grab.

Player goes to UA tryouts and doesn’t make it… parents call the tryouts political.

Player decides to do a PG year …. And someone posted how it’s unfair to players in the grade below. Another posts how PG-ing is a privilege reserved for the wealthy.

Seems like a lot of excuses and complaining to me.

Seems like a healthy back and forth of opinions with the exception of the recent bashing of the club coach.
It not hard to figure out that a current parent wouldn’t keep posting the same lame pattern over and over. It disappeared for a while but seems to be circling back.

Does anyone have any real info on jo? The website is terrible with no concrete info. Is there a list of coaches coming? It’s expensive. I’ve done expensive things for my kid in the past some better than others but this is crazy money imo.

This question is not being answered. Are college coaches going to be at Junior open??? $850+ to attend.