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I don't think this passes the BOTC posting rules - he is posting team and age and father/coaches initials really is Identifying youth players. and it is a negative post about these two boys, I hope you would consider taking it down.

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What a disgrace. I coach for another organization and disagree with a lot of things that 91 does, and wish their directors and some of their coaches would learn what the word humility means. However, why would you attack a specific kid. You should be ashamed of yourself, but you are such D-BAG that you are probably incapable of that emotion.

Wolverines are excellent team. Very good, dedicated coach and talented group of kids.
Jesters looked very well coached and had very solid first team. Depth looked like opportunity.
fl$ seemed hot or cold. Decent amount of talent. Changed coaches mid season. Very athletic team.
91 White was solid all around and very good coaches. Probably best second tier team.
91 Raiders solid as well.

3d Blue Chip Invites out for 2018's.. Congrats to all who made it!

can't anyone go to 3d?

My son got the invite - is this worth it?

email or mail???

3d Blue Chip Invites out for 2018's.. Congrats to all who made it!

at this point I am not sure if I am even telling my son.

Did the e-mails go out to all 600 boys who were accepted nationally?

Was this the east region only?

Or was this one person you are aware of who received an invite?

I have heard from a 2017 parent that it was a positive experience last year -- not from a recruiting or exposure standpoint, but from a development/competition standpoint.

One point, which I don't think I have seen mentioned, is exposure to a showcase type event at an early stage. Many kids are used to playing with their top travel teams. They run a set offense, everyone shares the ball and is familiar with each other. I think it is a benefit to break out of that environment and let the player compete in a showcase/tryout type environement where he is not going to be 100% comfortable with his teammates. Having this experience as a 2018 and when the recruiting pressure is not on, seems like a benefit, if you can deal with the cost.

Not all the the 3d Blue Chip invites are out. They are still vetting. If you applied late, there is a strong chance that you have not heard yet, there is a strong chance your child is still being considered.

I am hoping to hear more from the 2017 parents who took players to Florida last year. Your insight and feedback is exactly what this forum is intended to be about.

Recruiting aspect - general responses so far is that this is not really a recruiting event

Competition Quality? -especially versus Brine NLC and other events billed as elite only?????

Coaching Quality?

Evaluation Process?

We all already know it is very expensive - did anyone spend the extra $300+ to get a highlight tape?

My son is a 2017 and we attended this event last January. On the whole I thought it was a great experience. The competition was top notch and the event was very well organized and there were plenty of coaches and evaluators around. It was a beautiful three days weather wise and it was nice to get away in January. To be clear, this event has NO recruiting value whatsoever! This is a play in event for the summer Jake Reed camp.

On the negative side, my son is a defenseman and I have to say the lack of defensive coaching was somewhat disturbing. The 3D box/field methodology is very heavily offense oriented and the poles got little to no instruction. They are basically on their own for the three days.

Overall, it was a great experience, however for a defensemen, not the best from a coaching standpoint.

How were 2018 Express try-outs?

lots of lacrosse players - not a lot of lacrosse played
I think these tryouts need to have a series of cuts - maybe bring back the top 60 and then pick two teams but 120 kids at 1 1/2 hour tryout is silly

Yeah I was at the express tryouts 100 kids 10 goalies.
Terps and express kids were most noticeable. Every one else just look about at same level. 3 kids that I noticed was the big middie who plays for express c, the raiders goalie and the middie with jesters helmet on.

To funny raiders goalie dad.

FYI. Wasn't the raiders goalie.

Wasn't there like 6 teams playing in that full field scrimmage?
My son is a middie from Express who was on a team with a goalie who he said played for the gladiators a year ago. He didn't give up any goals either. He was loud, and controlled the defense, made good clears...
Oh yeah, i am the goalies dad!!!
Give me a break. It was the first tryout. Let them play this weekend and let's see how they do. 13 years old, remember??
There are always good players, especially ones who have played together and those who haven't and also some who aren't ready to step up.

Hey now!

On the 91 website they still have SL aligned to the Extreme as head coach with AM leaving the White team to be the assistant. JA who coached the 2020 White team is taking over the 2018 White team. That team just went down hill fast......he will ruin that team. Parents will start pulling there kids once they see him in action. Too bad.