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I think it is a great idea.

My friends daughter attended this trip and said it was incredible. They said that she has not stopped talking about it since she got back. I do not have all of the details but was told that they met with all of the schools listed above, met the coaches and had Q&A time with players at each school, saw the locker rooms, training facilities at most of the school as well as private tour of each school, had meals with some of the teams and coaches and watched practices and scrimmages. Said it was very well organized and a great way to really see and hear from a variety of colleges as you start to get introduced to looking at schools. If anybody attended and can add or comment would love to hear more.

All I can say is that Elevate has raised the bar for what a travel team could do for our children. Great job Elevate.

My daughter went on the Elevate trip. I thought she was too young but she wanted to go. It gave her a great feel for what was out there and a general idea of what she might be interested in in terms of size, setting, academics, etc. Will anyone get recruited as a direct result of the trip…probably not. But it gave them an introduction to the coaches and schools. It was very well-organized. I don't think this was handing off the recruiting process to someone else. Parents were invited and also got some valuable information about the recruiting process if they have never gone through it before.

If you think that any club can or will be a better advocate for your child then you are you're in for a big let down. Remember everyone in the recruiting process is selling you something that most of them can't deliver. You can be a solid C student, but Harvard won't discourage you from sending in your application accompanied by your CHECK, knowing full well that you have no shot at being accepted - this is one of the biggest scams in the entire college admissions process. When it's not about the money, it's always about the money. This concept seems like an extension of the nanny state that we are becoming, perhaps parents should take responsibility for their own kids and have a plan in place, make sure that their grades are good and their expectations are realistic - just a thought.

Have to say my daughters town team played the team you are talking about and they showed great sportsmanship. They could have won by 25 but practiced shooting with their off hand and when cutting to the cage only faked a shot and then passed to a teammate. They never played keep away which is a good thing because the girls find that very demoralizing. Good job and thanks!

That's the issue when games are non competitive what is the better team supposed to do , its a no win situation. Keep away is viewed by some as demoralizing while others view fake shots demoralizing.

Let the politics begin!

Go away, you do not have to play.

Anyone know when they are going to contact players who made it? Lot's of talent there last night.

What are you talking about?

What are you talking about?

Interesting that they have the tryouts so early , it seems TG take this tournament very seriously considering its just for one tournament that this team will play together. I assume that they have practices etc. My older daughter did the U15 tournament a few years ago with another club and they just sort of slapped a team together and had one or maybe two practices. I wonder if the tournament being in Colorado this year will make any difference in terms of the teams that go.

It seems to be one of the top sought after championships. TGs puts a special team together and sends them 1000 miles or more away to play. YJs puts two teams together to try and win it. Nearly all the other summer club championship tournaments are local money making deals, this one I'm sure makes it's money but is sponsored by a much bigger and nationally recognized organization.

Why doesn't Top Guns put in 2 teams if they have the talent?

Probably because it's twice the amount of headaches with parents, flights, hotel rooms, pratices, etc...for a 2nd, less competitive team. Much easier to just manage one team, with all the best players. YJ 2017 will probably win it all anyway...

The YJ second team has a history of doing better than the first team in this tournament. If the second team plays "lacrosse" and the first team is made up of all " go to goal golden girls" .......well you know what happens.

YJ does not get two bids every year , last year the 2nd team played in and won a regional tournament to qualify. That being said obviously TG can put in a very competitive team having won it last year but I do not believe they are deep enough with talent at this point to be able to put in 2 competitive teams. YJ will be tough to beat this year as their 2017 team is a strong team and several of the stronger 2016 kids are eligible and I would think will be encouraged to play unlike years past. They also have some very good individual 2018 players that will contribute.If the 2016 kids that are eligible play go I think they will be the favorites.

You're right. TG would have to qualify a 2nd team, and they're not deep enough to be competitive at that level. YJ will definitely be the favorites.

Any idea who is coaching this team this year? My daughter tried out and made it but isn't sure if the Smith's are doing it again?

Unfortunate that Shannon won't be out there again.

Came out from under the rock just long enough to type a few words. Go back under it, its where you belong.

[quote=Anonymous]Unfortunate that Shannon won't be out there again.

Who will reign king of 2020 TG parents? We shall find out this weekend.

I am confused. There are no top gun teams entered this weekend. Am I missing something?

Who will reign king of 2020 TG parents? We shall find out this weekend.