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So Live Love Lax is behind us. I have a very disappointed daughter as she has been anticipating to see what coaches would look at her recruiting profile and she got zero notifications. She played well and contributes on her IAAM hs team. She’s on a mid-tier club team so her games don’t attract the same attention as others. She knows this only the first tournament, but she’s been sending her emails to coaches fans getting her film out there. She was excited for this summer, but the reality of now looks has been sobering. I’m worried for her and all the pressure she is under. She is going to attend a few prospect days this summer as well as a showcase so we know she’ll be seen by schools that she is interested in.

For those who have been through this before, how did you help your daughter with the mental aspect of recruiting ? Is it too early to reset expectations?

How does Maryland have two teams in AS and neither makes the playoffs? Combined 4-6 and one win was in a consolation game. I know the AA team had a lot of talent but this area should be able to field another team almost as good. Especially since the great Mg was the coach.

Should we have done better? Absolutely.

However, our A team had girls from 8 different club teams and B team had girls from 10 club teams.

A majority of the games were against "states" which had a majority of their roster (usually more than 75%) girls from a single club. Some of them were just running club plays and sets. More important in a tight game.

Also, we played our bench a good deal. Not exactly even playing time but somewhat close (as it should be in a recruiting event). Teams we played, not so much.

For the A team

5-6 loss to Jersey. (11 girls from Steps NJ)
4-5 loss to Mass (14 girls from Mass Elite)
4-5 loss to Georgia (15 girls from Eagle Stix)
10-1 win vs. Cali ( 12 girls from Steps Ca)
13-6 win vs. Upstate (11 girls from Aces)

I wouldn’t compare Upstate as having a majority of there roster with one club. I think M&d had the same amount.

There were 9 girls from Aces not 11 and 8 field players. 11 girls from monster and 2 from salt city and there was no “bench” everyone played equal playing time. Hence no chemistry and losses.

Thoughts on the IL 4 star, 5 star, and top 10 rankings of players?

Thoughts on the IL 4 star, 5 star, and top 10 rankings of players?

Thoughts on the IL 4 star, 5 star, and top 10 rankings of players?

Rassas should probably be #1, she is exceptional and a true 2-way player, but not surprised at who they named #1. Reese is more deserving of #1 than Spallina was. Fossati not being top 10 is surprising. McD goalie is overrated and not the best goalie in the class. But for the most part I think they got the correct players.

All of the girls on the list are talents. A couple of them, aren't elite athletes though. Even though they are top HS players, they may have more of a problem adjusting to top 10 D1 lacrosse.

I'd argue players 6,7,8 are much safer bets to be top college players than players 1,2 and 3.

All of the girls on the list are talents. A couple of them, aren't elite athletes though. Even though they are top HS players, they may have more of a problem adjusting to top 10 D1 lacrosse.

I'd argue players 6,7,8 are much safer bets to be top college players than players 1,2 and 3.

All of the girls on the list are talents. A couple of them, aren't elite athletes though. Even though they are top HS players, they may have more of a problem adjusting to top 10 D1 lacrosse.

I'd argue players 6,7,8 are much safer bets to be top college players than players 1,2 and 3.

Fossati is all flash. Looks like the got something right!

Very quiet for the first two days of recruiting. Offers made or asking girls to come onto campus? Would have thought top clubs would have some immediate commits

Regarding IWLCA Presidents cup. They are seriously threatening to not put teams on the schedule because they have not met the minimum 8 hotel booking for 2 nights. So tell me how this is the best interest for girls lacrosse and not money grab. IWLCA is going to make money on tourney registration fees. but because the hotel commissions will not be high enough, they will boot teams and players from one of the most important tournaments of their recruiting process?

The tournament is a week before thanksgiving and many families have plans to stay for the whole week, or stay for prospect camps, or have relatives in the area or may have booked VRBO with other families to save money. Just appears that one of the main organizations that is supposed to be promoting and growing girls/womens lacrosse is most interested in the money grab!

Regarding IWLCA Presidents cup. They are seriously threatening to not put teams on the schedule because they have not met the minimum 8 hotel booking for 2 nights. So tell me how this is the best interest for girls lacrosse and not money grab. IWLCA is going to make money on tourney registration fees. but because the hotel commissions will not be high enough, they will boot teams and players from one of the most important tournaments of their recruiting process?

The tournament is a week before thanksgiving and many families have plans to stay for the whole week, or stay for prospect camps, or have relatives in the area or may have booked VRBO with other families to save money. Just appears that one of the main organizations that is supposed to be promoting and growing girls/womens lacrosse is most interested in the money grab!

They don't care if your daughter gets recruited. They just want everyone to pay the fees.

Is there any tournament that actually is in the best interests of the players , boys or girls ?? Those days are long gone. These tournaments and and 99% of recruiting events are always First about making money, second many are about getting players seen.

Lacrosse no matter how much the holier than thou coaches talk, are interested in the bottom line of money and winning, players are secondary.

Doesnt mean you cant call them out as they are necessary for many.

Buyer Beware.

I have a question. Is it considered a conflict of interest if a 2026 coach of a club team participating in Presidents Cup is also officiating in the 2026 division at Presidents Cup?