The idea that Madlax has some recruiting network that other clubs don't is ridiculous. They've had plenty of really good kids commit to good schools for sure, but those same kids could have done so on their own playing for any club. Just because you can collect talent doesn't mean that the kids are any better off from a recruiting stand point. If my kid is wearing an evergreen jersey and puts together a great tape, college and high school coaches are not going to turn their noses up. Madlax sells this fantasy that only they can provide opportunities for kids and that's why you must pay double what other clubs charge. The coaching isn't any better than competing clubs, the opportunities and connections aren't any better, the tournaments they attend aren't any better, they just have a better sales pitch that preys on the insecurities of parents.
OK Sir,
With no disrespect but if you think Evergreen will give your son the same looks as Madlax Cap. your are very wrong. They play in awful awful tournaments with 10 coaches total at the event. I agree it is all about how your son plays and what he does on and off the field that get him a spot on a D1 team. In theory you can and will be seen playing for any team. But what Madlax , VLC, BW, and the other larger clubs give you is a great starting point. You will be seen playing for them and then get contacted by more schools. Its just plan math you are paying for 40 and 50 sets of eyes on your son. So let me ask you a question. How much more would you pay to have your son seen by 75% more coaches over a summer? So in theory if Madlax is 25% more money a year then Evergreen but you are seen by 75% more coaches over this same time frame some would say its a 50% better value.
Also to make another point from a dad who has a son getting to play college lacrosse. If you go with a lesser club you will need to pay for and attend more prospect days. These cost $85 to $175 to attend and most times a hotel room for the night. But without the larger number of coaches watching your son play you will have no idea what prospect days to attend. So you will need to attend some just to know what size, level your sons fits before you can even start to narrow down a school to attend. And now sorry for the bad news parents of younger kids 2021 and below. With this new rule of Sept 1st Jr. year. You will have 15 months of calls,visits and prospect days trying to pick a school. This is more then enough time if your son is a top D1 talent but if he is anything lower then this you are going to be in a full court rebels to find him a home. And with this new rule you will not know what your son is 100% until 12AM Sept 1st.
