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This is shocking to me as a parent of a 2027. Maybe she's not interested in my kid, or any of her teammates because we've heard really nothing from Spalding.

better off going to Mt De Sales, Severn, Garrison Forest, St Marys and playing possibly in 9th grade vs going to Spalding/MCD/NDP/SPSG and waiting 2/3 years to play.

Parents don't go around and tell ALL, if you ask they will be vague and are always circling back and never give straight answers. They are sneaky and playing and manipulating every angle possible. You and your kid will be left out, trust me I have seen numerous times. Good Luck

Totally agree, and some parents may be playing coy, but we do have a corp group that does trade stories, share info.

Once the 26's are confimred once acceptance letters go out, you will see the HS coaches coming out in the spring and summer

Half of the 26 Hawks go to SMA already. Maybe they don’t need to do as much recruiting vs Spalding which has no kids already enrolled. Just a thought.

Only a stud plays right away at Severn. They got a good young core. They will finish top half this year. (Note: I am a Bryn Mawr parent; they should have beat us last year.)

Yes, this is how its been told to me.

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So what school is going to get the majority of top 8th graders?

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So what school is going to get the majority of top 8th graders?[/quote
Spalding of course!!

So what school is going to get the majority of top 8th graders?[/quote]
Spalding of course!![/quote]

Yeah… no.

Spalding of course!![/quote]

Yeah… no.[/quote]
Take a joke… it’s called sarcasm. Lighten up.

Spalding of course!![/quote]

Yeah… no.[/quote]


Lots of schools historically get more from certain clubs

eg. Maryvale, John Carroll from SW
SPSG, GC from Heros
Mcdonogh from M&D

Question for parents who have been through the process before.

Our daughter is a 26, who starts at midfield for a top-10 club. Feedback from both club and some college camps is that she will likely project as a defender if she want to play at a top 10 or top 20 school.

Should we make a position switch at the club level now? Club director and coach have left it up to us. Said she will start regardless of what she chooses.

Does it help our hurt to actually place defense if you will be recruited as a defender? She is play middie in high school, mostly because her high school is not a top program.

Middies play defense. Let the college coach determine where she plays. Keep her at middie.

Coaches love midfielders in general because they can play both sides and are more versatile. I'd stay midfield because she will have more opportunities to make positive impact plays - assists, good clears, CT on the ride, etc.

Many boys and girls go from being a top scoring middie in high school to a top short stick defender in college - coaches put athletes on the field period

Stay in Midfield!! Too young still to be told that. She still has time to work in all positions, and should!

Not that will impress anyone.

Not sure that will impress anyone.

Must have impressed the coach that recruited them.

For a 26, keep her at middie and give her more time to develop. If she was a 24, this would be a trickier conversation.

In the era of the transfer portal, coaches want fewer girls transitioning positions and want defenders who actually want to play there. If she is a clear defender as a 24, she should probably be playing there in the top games/showcases.

LBC goalie gotta be one of the best at 2026, Hero's Green and M&D goalies, notwithstanding.

Had this exact conversation with our club director for my 24. She's been a middie her whole career, but excels on defense. She slept on it and decided to move the defense for club, but is still playing middie for high school.

M and D black Goalie and Heroes Green goalie are far the BEST in the 26 goalie group. Integrity green goalie is right up there as well. LBC goalie? Nope

Integrity goalie is not even close to the others. Cmon Mom.

Okay, we agree to disagree. Yes integrity 26 goalie very good, too. 2026 is a strong goalie group,

I heard LBC goalie quit and going to either Hero’s or Integrity.

Which one? They are both pretty good, but neither is amazing. Like most 13 year olds they have really good days and really bad days.

Facts. Mom is a loose cannon.

LBC girls are leaving at an alarming rate. The program is falling apart

Not a mom of either of these goalies. I have watched all the goalies play and those three stand out. Maybe take time to watch a game or two.

She’ll have to be that’s much better than the goalie(s) they have to knock their own out- good luck w that one LBC. A year of tournaments playing sub par teams is critical in development and player growth. The top ones will stay, they’ll continue getting better

WOW. Mid-season. Isn't her mother the coach of that team?

Also biggest Hypocrite Ever!!

You should be ashamed of yourself. You have a right to an opinion but we are talking 14 year old girls here. To anonymously bash a kid is a bad look.

In reference to the mom being a loose cannon. She'll be calm when her daughter starts a new team but a tiger doesn't change his/her stripes. If she tries to befriend you watch out. Good luck with that one.

Put her against some strong competitors you will have a different perspective

Heard the LBC mom didn't want to pay tuition.

So when it's your kid you should be ashamed and it's a bad look? Got it.