I'd like to hear from a reasonable DN parent (possibly one who has had a son play for another club team in the past), as I have a question: Are the costs associated with DN in line with what they offer? Seems to me, traveling to some great D1 lax locations for clinics (Loyola, Duke, Rutgers, etc), along with playing in tournaments and, I'm guessing, other scrimmage/clinic opportunities and a depth chart is a solid way to keep (serious about club) players motivated while enjoying different venues. I get that the depth chart scenario doesn't seem like it's being implemented correctly (if what I've read is true), but it looks like the overall program is solid. For the record, I'm the parent of a 2025 club player, but I keep my eyes open on the different clubs in Philly. The cost at the 2025 level, for my son, has started in the hundreds and has moved to the low thousands, but with that have come more options throughout the year.
Since you asked, My son had been with the program since inception and I can tell you the coasts associated with DN is not in line with what they offer. Originally the program's team/depth chart and cost (pay as you go) was good. The program at the start was reasonably priced (to me), $295 registration fee for the year, $40 mini camps (pay as you go) and tournament fees for the tournaments the players attended. Now $600 for team registration/ equipment package per year, you do not have a choice not to get the equipment package and the equipment is terrible, cheap and over priced, not to mention never received by players. The mini camps are now $100 if you decide to pay as you go or you can pay $600 up front for 10 mini-camps (money grab), the problem is the camps have not increased in value at all if anything they have decreased, to many kids and the coaching is a joke. My son had NEVER received an evaluation from any mini camp in over three years and was always above the line on the depth chart. The depth chart has never actually been implemented as described by G. The coaches of the teams never have a say in the depth chart even though G says they do. G makes whatever decisions on the depth charts that he wants regardless of the players commitment, playing ability or grades as he preaches. I definitely don't think the value is worth it, the program has turned into a complete money grab not to mention the overcharging of the players on the tournaments fees. This is just one parents observations and comments, others may differ.
