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I think their lack of depth final bites them. Last week, in their competitive pool play games and the playoffs, they really only played 14 or 15 girls. With forecast in the 90s on Saturday, I could see it causing a problem especially in their third game against Heros.

I think this team is still probably a year away from being a legit top-10 national team.

Watched their playoff game against M&D Black though and that team is very close...couple more players for depth as mentioned and they are in the conversation

Definitely ridiculous they have the 27 s playing 3 games in a day.

#6 on TG is tough for teams to handle, nice shot both right or left and she can get separation. I'm going to assume she's a lefty but looks good on either side.

They are 2 athletic attackers and maybe another circle girl away from being the best team on the island. Their defense is probably already the best on the island.

WIll also be interested if they start bringing in out of state players soon. Already have several on their 26s.

Great shot for sure, but she doesn't have the first step to beat good defenders 1:1. Most of her goals are off set plays with various types of picks.

FLG definitely needs more players, after this season I am pretty sure they will get a few more to make their roster bigger. However, even with a roster that small they are still very good and efficient which I think is because of the coaching. Defiantly getting my daughter to tryout there . As for tournaments, Wink will most definitely get them into some other good ones next year.

FLG defense is good too. I know their attack is very team oriented which works very very well for them. Some people say they are trying a zone, which I think could work after seeing them play. Their goalie is very good definitely top on the island. Their crease defenders seem to be tough and the team does very well when clearing.

going to go one way or the other with them, critical year to get situated where you are going to be entering high school (recruiting) years...good luck

FLG is no Empire. That’s for sure.

Flg attackers are slight, not sure they can handle the pressure of bigger Maryland teams. They need to recruit some size.

Is Empire still around?

Dude, you have no clue what you are talking about.

The top tourneys have waiting lists of more than a year. What good tournaments are you talking about that FLG will suddenly get to play in?. Definitely won't get in either Lax For The Cure, either Mid Atlantic or Summer Genesis.

Entry lists for all of the top fall tournaments are already out. They aren't in Lax For the Cure, Fall Draw, Mid Atlantic, Live Love Lax or Cheaspeake Invite. Top Guns will play in all of them except Fall Draw.

This means they won't play a tourney in an A+ bracket until next year's Live Love Lax at best.

I agree FLG attackers are good but size is definitely a disadvantage.

Dude, you have no clue what you are talking about.

The top tourneys have waiting lists of more than a year. What good tournaments are you talking about that FLG will suddenly get to play in?. Definitely won't get in either Lax For The Cure, either Mid Atlantic or Summer Genesis.

Entry lists for all of the top fall tournaments are already out. They aren't in Lax For the Cure, Fall Draw, Mid Atlantic, Live Love Lax or Cheaspeake Invite. Top Guns will play in all of them except Fall Draw.

This means they won't play a tourney in an A+ bracket until next year's Live Love Lax at best.[/quote]

FLG playing MD cup in bracket with Hero’s TG Steps CA and Monster Purple. I’d say that’s pretty good. Already beaten YJA. So I guess their season won’t be a total waste.

FLG playing MD cup in bracket with Hero’s TG Steps CA and Monster Purple. I’d say that’s pretty good. Already beaten YJA. So I guess their season won’t be a total waste.[/quote]

FLG goalie makes saves, they win, she doesn't, they lose. That simple

FLG goalie makes saves, they win, she doesn't, they lose. That simple[/quote]

Team game. Makes sense. Every top team in the country has a standout goalie.

You are gross. That’s a 12 year old girl. You have a problem.

I’m not a Dude!

A simple statement made by a simpleton. FLG may not have a high powered offense but their team defense is one of the best around and that’s because it starts from their attack all the way through to one of the best goalies on LI. They play one of the best all around team oriented offense as well as defense.

Agree, stop singling out girls! Talk about clubs,. Teams , Parents , etc… But do not single out young kids. That’s just not right or responsible. Some kids read this stuff.

FLG playing MD cup in bracket with Hero’s TG Steps CA and Monster Purple. I’d say that’s pretty good. Already beaten YJA. So I guess their season won’t be a total waste.[/quote]

I was responding to the post about next year's tournaments and the new tournaments that FLG wills supposedly get in. MD Cup is this year. And they will be able to get into that tournament or Mid Atlantic Summer if they want to.

But let's compare like schedules for next year.

TG, YJA, YJB

Queen of the Island Fall (YJ)
LFTC Fall
Fall Draw
Mid Atlantic Fall
Live Love Lax Fall
Chesepeake
Queen of the Island Spring(YJ)
Lax By The Sea (YJ)
Live Love Lax Summer
Lax For the Cure Summer
Summer Genesis (TG)
G8 (YJ)
Maryland Cup or Mid Atlantic


FLG
Queen of the Island Fall
Florider Lax Fest
Queen of the island Spring
Lax By The Sea
Live Love Lax Summer
CrabCake
Maryland Cup or Mid Atlantic


What serious player who wants to play top compeition is picking FLG?

But let's compare like schedules for next year.

TG, YJA, YJB

Queen of the Island Fall (YJ)
LFTC Fall
Fall Draw
Mid Atlantic Fall
Live Love Lax Fall
Chesepeake
Queen of the Island Spring(YJ)
Lax By The Sea (YJ)
Live Love Lax Summer
Lax For the Cure Summer
Summer Genesis (TG)
G8 (YJ)
Maryland Cup or Mid Atlantic


FLG
Queen of the Island Fall
Florider Lax Fest
Queen of the island Spring
Lax By The Sea
Live Love Lax Summer
CrabCake
Maryland Cup or Mid Atlantic


What serious player who wants to play top compeition is picking FLG?[/quote]

I guess the 15 girls they already have plus a few more. Team seems pretty happy and they play great lacrosse. My daughter will be trying out there. Plus I believe FLG runs LILJ. I think the girls will be fine. Don’t lose sleep over their current lack of top competition each week. They are 12 and 13 year old girls and plying lax for fun and they just do happen to be a great lacrosse team.

I guess the 15 girls they already have plus a few more. Team seems pretty happy and they play great lacrosse. My daughter will be trying out there. Plus I believe FLG runs LILJ. I think the girls will be fine. Don’t lose sleep over their current lack of top competition each week. They are 12 and 13 year old girls and plying lax for fun and they just do happen to be a great lacrosse team.[/quote]

Where does your daughter play now that you see this as an upgrade?

There is no doubt about it that YJ year in year out has had and will have a dominant and successful program for whatever reason that is. But there are several individual teams spread over different clubs that have had dominating and or great individual teams although the program as a whole was not that strong. Those who are lucky enough to be playing competitive sports on a very good or great team although the overall club is not great is truly an awesome experience. Those girls on FLG a seem to have that and will do just fine in the future.

I guess the 15 girls they already have plus a few more. Team seems pretty happy and they play great lacrosse. My daughter will be trying out there. Plus I believe FLG runs LILJ. I think the girls will be fine. Don’t lose sleep over their current lack of top competition each week. They are 12 and 13 year old girls and plying lax for fun and they just do happen to be a great lacrosse team.[/quote]

I guess the 15 girls they already have plus a few more. Team seems pretty happy and they play great lacrosse. My daughter will be trying out there. Plus I believe FLG runs LILJ. I think the girls will be fine. Don’t lose sleep over their current lack of top competition each week. They are 12 and 13 year old girls and plying lax for fun and they just do happen to be a great lacrosse team.[/quote]

Where does your daughter play now that you see this as an upgrade?[/quote]

Agree that FLG needs to play in more competitive tourneys. Parents and players want that and it will be a hot topic in the off season. Disagree that serious players can't thrive at FLG. Have you seen them play?

I guess the 15 girls they already have plus a few more. Team seems pretty happy and they play great lacrosse. My daughter will be trying out there. Plus I believe FLG runs LILJ. I think the girls will be fine. Don’t lose sleep over their current lack of top competition each week. They are 12 and 13 year old girls and plying lax for fun and they just do happen to be a great lacrosse team.[/quote]

With all that talent, I’m sure some will desire to play beyond high school. That will put them at a big disadvantage when the time comes. And no, you just can’t suddenly decide to play in these tourneys when the time comes if you haven’t been playing them for a while

Even if your statement is accurate it doesn’t really matter. Girls as well as the guys are getting recruited mainly from showcases, attending specific school camps and playing a lot on a good to excellent high school team. To be on a team that has 22-30 players on a roster will only help the kids who play a lot in the tournaments while the other remain on the sidelines as cheerleaders. Those cheerleaders get no exposure and many college coaches who attend are either there specifically to see a few players or are starting 10-15 minutes and then heading over to catch other games.


With all that talent, I’m sure some will desire to play beyond high school. That will put them at a big disadvantage when the time comes. And no, you just can’t suddenly decide to play in these tourneys when the time comes if you haven’t been playing them for a while[/quote]

With all that talent, I’m sure some will desire to play beyond high school. That will put them at a big disadvantage when the time comes. And no, you just can’t suddenly decide to play in these tourneys when the time comes if you haven’t been playing them for a while[/quote]

Which tournaments do they need to play in if they want to play college ball?

With all that talent, I’m sure some will desire to play beyond high school. That will put them at a big disadvantage when the time comes. And no, you just can’t suddenly decide to play in these tourneys when the time comes if you haven’t been playing them for a while[/quote]

Which tournaments do they need to play in if they want to play college ball?[/quote]

THEY ARE 12 AND 13!!!!! They shouldn't know anything yet!

FLG has one good team. Look at all of the other graduating years in the US Club lacrosee rankings. They are being very careful what tournaments they put their teams in. Brilliant. And very true about their goalie. Can anyone guess what their ranking would be without one of the best goalies on LI? I'm guessing the same as their other teams.

Seems like there is some heavy YJ, TG recruiting happening on this thread.

Drama free at Empire

Let’s see if my comment gets posted bc my last few have been ignored. He is not for anyone who does not want their kid screamed at during practice, at games, in between games… A previous commenter mentioned this. It’s true and then some. Most parents and kids wouldn’t be able to stomach it.

Seems like there is some heavy FLG drinking of the kool aid too

To clarify- TG is not for everyone

But you must admit…they have an impressive list of recruits, so if my kid needs to be yelled at to wake her up on the field, then she probably deserves it.

Agree that FLG needs to play in more competitive tourneys. Parents and players want that and it will be a hot topic in the off season. Disagree that serious players can't thrive at FLG. Have you seen them play?[/quote]

They are an outstanding team without a doubt. But improvement at this level is driven by playing top opposition. FLG isn’t doing it’s players a service with their schedule.

Agree that FLG needs to play in more competitive tourneys. Parents and players want that and it will be a hot topic in the off season. Disagree that serious players can't thrive at FLG. Have you seen them play?[/quote]


This isn't about recruiting; its about player development. At this age and this level of play, the most improvement comes from playing (and often) losing against top opposition. FLG doesn't provide this. This will hurt their players development unless there are playing on other club teams. (which I know a few players do in the fall)

Honest question though for FLG players -- what is the rationale behind not playing any highly competitive Fall tourneys?

YJA, YJB, TG will likely play 16-20 fall games against top-20 quality opposition. FLG will play zero. Can't see how that helps player development.

To be fair to TG, most of their teams do not have the same "approach" as their 27A team.

Even in games when Emma Ward is on the sideline, the demeanor of coaching is very different.