New England top 150 level of play

[tribal803]

I know there have been threads and mentions of this camp but its all been about recruiting...does anyone know the level of play New England top 150 has? Like best of the best or like average NESLL kids? And what are the ages?

[SweetLaxer14]

I don't think it should matter about the skill level.. Everyone there will be decent but it should be about you getting recognized by the coaches going there.. A chance for exposure.. If you want competition go to Champ Camp.

[wolfie8914]

I know there's a lot of NESCAC/other D3 schools that are at NE Top 150 if that gives you any idea.

Its not where youll find UVA/Duke level recruits, but still solid competition.

[joobs]

well my friend and a bunch of his teamates were invited to that and they are a very bad team, so from what it looks like the competition isnt "elite". i saw the list, and it looks like there are a lot of D2 and D3 coaches.

[Clipperblue]

NE Top 150 is a great camp if you want to play at Ivies and Patriot League or NESCAC or other quality D3 programs. I got a lot of great looks from the camp and ended up committing to a Patriot League school who attended the camp. Urick from Georgetown, as well as assistants from schools like Cornell are on the coaching staff, and people from teams like Duke occasionally make appearances. Most of the schools have high academic standards so you might want to consider that when making your camp decisions for this summer.

[LAXMomx3]

NE Top 150 is a great camp if you want to play at Ivies and Patriot League or NESCAC or other quality D3 programs. I got a lot of great looks from the camp and ended up committing to a Patriot League school who attended the camp. Urick from Georgetown, as well as assistants from schools like Cornell are on the coaching staff, and people from teams like Duke occasionally make appearances. Most of the schools have high academic standards so you might want to consider that when making your camp decisions for this summer.


Was just wondering if the college coaches spend any "real" time talking about a player's academics and along that line do they sell the academics of their school in addition to their teams?

[lilaxgurl23]

Was just wondering if the college coaches spend any "real" time talking about a player's academics and along that line do they sell the academics of their school in addition to their teams?

In my experience, I found that the talk of academics depends on the school and the coach. An Ivy that I was in contact with definitely sold the academics as a part of why I should go to their school. They also looked into my academics much more than some of the other schools that I was in contact with that were non-Ivy. I found that most schools ask for your GPA and SATs to make sure they can even recruit you (and to see if they can hand out scholarships for DI/II), and then if there's something that makes their school stand out, they'll mention that in the first few conversations.

[LAXMomx3]

Was just curious if anyone has or is going to attend this camp. Feedback?

[PeteyLax13]

I'll be attending this summer. I planned to last year but ended up moving to Texas during the week of my session

[LAXMomx3]

I'll be attending this summer. I planned to last year but ended up moving to Texas during the week of my session

Are you a rising junior or senior?

[PeteyLax13]

I'm a rising senior

[LAXMomx3]

In my experience, I found that the talk of academics depends on the school and the coach. An Ivy that I was in contact with definitely sold the academics as a part of why I should go to their school. They also looked into my academics much more than some of the other schools that I was in contact with that were non-Ivy. I found that most schools ask for your GPA and SATs to make sure they can even recruit you (and to see if they can hand out scholarships for DI/II), and then if there's something that makes their school stand out, they'll mention that in the first few conversations.

I've read on other threads where people create a resume of sorts when they go to these huge recruiting camps. Would this be appropriate in this case?

And I know we talk about the "best" recruiting camps vs. not so great or specific to schools you'd like to attend (much like this one), but since it's mentions "coaching staff" when listing colleges in attendence, I was just wondering if there is a difference between camps where coaches just watch you or do all recruiting camps have some sort of involvment with the coaches themselves?

[Marty]

From what I've been told - NE Top 150 allows some of the highest interaction with the coaches in attendance - the bigger camps attract more D1 coaches, but NE 150 has college coaches coaching the teams and reffing the games so you may not get as much exposure, but the quality of interaction is A plus (based on what I've been told) especially if you are looking for a top notch academic school which NE 150 seems to be top heavy with.
On another note is there anyone from the South Shore of Massachusetts with a son going to the 2nd session (7/10 to 7/13) that would be interested in a car pool??
I can drive down the 10th if someone else can drive back the 13th.

[dan91891]

That camp looks good. The way it is set up etc. What are the ages for it?

[LAXMomx3]

That camp looks good. The way it is set up etc. What are the ages for it?

It lists itself as a camp for the experienced hs player. Since it is a recruiting camp, I imagine that means mostly rising sophomores and up (mostly up). And while I think you need a coaches recommendation to go, I am also pretty sure there is now a waiting list but you'd have to double-check that.

http://www.newenglandtop150lacrossecamp.com/top150.htm

[PeteyLax13]

There is a waiting list for 1st session (I'm on it just in case there's an opening) and by now there's definitely a waiting list for second session, I forgot to send in the remainder of my balance and almost lost my spot in second session

[RavenLx]

I know there have been threads and mentions of this camp but its all been about recruiting...does anyone know the level of play New England top 150 has? Like best of the best or like average NESLL kids? And what are the ages?


The level of play at this camp is very high, it is not Champ Camp high or TriState high, but it is just below that. While it is true that the majority of the coaches are from DIII and NESCAC, the camp does draw a fair share of Ivy and DI. The best aspect about this camp is the set up. Coaches are accessible, get involved directly, and there is constant interaction with players whether it be on field or during a meal. Another great feature of the camp is the director, Coach Al Brown. Coach Brown is a consumate professional and it shows in the way the camp is run and organized.

Basically, in a nutshell, Elite 150 is not a camp you want to miss. It should be one of your "regulars" on the summer circuit and should not be overlooked due to lack of DI coaches. If you are good enough, word spreads fast, real fast.



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[LAXMomx3]

Excellent to know, RavenLax. Thank you.

[Marty]

Does anyone who attended session 1 have any feedback?