Lacrosse at Prep Schools

calnat
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:27:19 +0000

Most prep schools are in very tough leagues- so even if they may not be the best in their division, the competition is very good. Many schools will recruit players, even the top academic schools- however, kids still have to be able to be a fit for the school academically, etc. If your son is in 8th grade this coming year, he should consider playing on an elite summer team as well as your home Spring season team. Summer tournaments and showcase tournaments/camps are a great way to get your son noticed- by prep schools and other schools. Hard to believe but colleges are beginning to scout Freshman and middle schoolers! Let any prospective coach know where your son is playing (ie summer tournaments) in case he (or a scout) happen to be attending. Depending on the summer team your son plays on, this may be sufficient information for the coach to know how good your son is. Laxpower.com will give you rankings of the best schools to help you gauge where your son might fit. Compare your local HS (what you know) vs the schools you are considering. For example, Deerfield is considered to be one of the best lacrosse schools in the nation! Many of their kids are D1 players, most if not all will play D1, 2, or 3 lacrosse. Serious competition! good luck