2-sport neccasary

[bulldog24]

is it a neccesity to play more than one sport in high school to be recruited? does it really hurt your college chances if you only play lacrosse. I've played football the last 3 years, but I'm really not to crazy about it. I dont want to have a big commitment to something that I dont really care for that much. I'd rather play lacrosse all year round. Oppinions or advice? thanks

[LiquidMercury16]

If you're a heckuva lax player they could care less how many sports you've played.

[rhslax25]

I quit football to play lacrosse. Playing other sports just helps your chances, but it isn't necessary.

[bulldog24]

thanks guys

[smooth87]

The way I see it, is that it can't hurt. Different sports require different athletic ability so playing more than one sport can only increase your athleticism.

[THALAX]

If you quit football after 3 years then some college coaches may think that you could do the same with lacrosse (burn out). You might as well continue playing playing football along with lacrosse. Did you play your freshman, soph, and junior years? If you did, then you might as well just play your senior year too.

[O.G. Laxin]

it depends what school your looking at. Multiple sports shows coaches your athletic. Many low D1, D2, and D3 schools wont care, but high D1 they really look for the most athletic players.

[bulldog24]

im only a freshman, i played 7th, 8th, and 9th. this year there was a freshman team that was seperate from the jv/varsity who practiced together. the jv/varsity team is a huge commitment at my school, and i dont think i want to make that commitment for a sport i dont realy like that much. if it was 9th, 10th,and 11th, i would just suck it up. also, oglaxin, im not questioning whether its true, im jsut curious how you know specifically about certain levels not caring.

[LiquidMercury16]

ok forget football, college coaches don't care what you did in middle school

[LiquidMercury16]

Maybe lax and swimming or lax and powerlifting comps if your school has a team

[thechosenone]

I would seriously consider sticking with football. Like you, I'm not crazy about football and my football team is a big commitment, but I have seen an improvement in my lax game from lacrosse, and every college coach I've talked to (regardless of division) has said that they like to see multiple sport athletes. Also, you can still play fall/winter lax if you play football, so you can still play year round. So IMO stick with it, you won't regret it!

[lslaxer]

You shouldn't force yourself to play football if you truly don't like it. You don't HAVE to play another sport. However, my high school coach basically forces us to play another sport, and encourages us to play two. This was the opposite of what I would have expected from him, seeing as he is always preaching dedication to lacrosse and how you need to have the stick in your hand all the time.

He tells how Coach Starsia at UVA has signed kids before seeing them pick up a lacrosse stick, simply seeing them play football.

[the next 'one']

i know that alot of coaches look for multi-sport athletes. i was going to play football this fall, but i decided that tennis would help me alot more because of footwork and agility. i think it's a really good idea to play two sports.

[bulldog24]

thanks again guys, i really apreciate the help. keep it comin

[joe38102000]

what position are you in each

[rhslax25]

My school has about 2600 kids, and we just won the state championship this last season, so playing football would be somewhat pointless. Our other sports are just as big. So, I just play sports with friends. Tennis is good for footwork, and we also play and baseball and football as well.

It's a lot easier to be a multisport athlete at prep or private schools, because there aren't as many kids, and there is a lot less competition for spots on those teams.

[bulldog24]

midfield/face-off in lacrosse, wide reciever and safety in football, also rhs good point about prep/private schools. i go to a public school with a lot of kids and a very good football program

i think i found the solution, intramural basketball. i used to play, im not great but i get by with hustle, so i think that will be a good idea to stay in shape. oppinions on the decision? im sure other people have this question so lets keep answers going.

[lslaxer]

Intramural basketball is a good way to get out and play another sport, but it is still different than playing a sport for your school. Intramurals are low-key, and it is not the same committment, I'm guessing it doesn't have as many practices, and if you want to take a break, you can. It's good, and if you want to do it go for it, but it will not measure to playing a high school sport.

[powell22]

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

[CHSLAX22x]

If you can make a name for yourself in the other sports, they help alot. But, colleges arent looking for someone who sat on the bench during football season. 3 sport captain helps alot as well. They want to find not only a good lacrosse player, but a competitor and an athlete, so you should try to be as good as you can in the other 2 or 1 sports because coaches will see that as the ability to ajust, and work with diffferent coaches.

The list of reasons goes on. Find something you can excell at in the off season, if theres nothing, hit the wall

[browny031]

I also play intermural basketball. I also have played tennis pretty much all my life but the season is in the spring with lacrosse. so if I played some tennis tournaments (not for my school) would that help?

Are colleges looking for anything to show how athletic you are? If so, do you have to play the sport on a school team?

How much would tennis help compared to football?

[Vermont Laxer]

I play lax in the regular season for it, in a fall league, in a summer league and a winter league

[Casa42]

If you really want to get recruited, you should seriously consider playing other sports. Coaches love kids that are not only athletic but also very competitive who love to win, and they don't want someone who is likely to burn out from playing too much lax.

If you really don't want to play football, don't. However, there are plenty of other sports out there that you might want to consider. One sport that coaches love to see kids participate in is wrestling. Wrestling requires insane physical and mental toughness and will get you in the best shape of your life. Plus, it builds character b/c there is no place to hide, just you and the other guy. I did it and I have to say it made me into a different person and a different athlete. You will learn about balance and how to control your weight, which is crucial in all sports, and especially helps w/ faceoffs. Plus, if you work at it, you will have opportunities to win a lot, something coaches love to see. Good Luck.

[bulldog24]

thanks, right now its still all up in the air. yesterday i was almsot completely against it, today i woke up and was all for it. i dont know what caused my attitude towards it to change overnight. the advice is great, thanks

[laxgirl0108]

i would say at least 2 sports would be a good idea-it cant hurt, it will keep you in shape, give you exposure to team play, and prevent you from getting burned out
even if its not at the varsity level, maybe a jv/intermural/club/rec/community bball or soccer team, etc would be good

[lslaxer]

How about squash, in the winter? Would a coach care about that, or would I be better off just playing in an indoor/winter league?
Why not both? Around here at least indoor leagues only have games once a week.

[lslaxer]

I know, but would it be worth my time, or would it be better to hit the weight room hard instead?
I'm struggling with the same decision, but if you read this thread, it really is true that you should play another sport. I would say if you play a fall sport, hit the weight room in the winter, if you really want to, but if you don't, play something in the winter(squash in your case). But again, it's all what you think you would enjoy or would be best for you. No team will turn you down if you're a great lax player, but don't play another sport.

[rhslax25]

Just do both. You should be able to lift and play indoor at the same time.

[TheCoolGoalie1]

i play reciver in football so i keep my hand-eye cordanation up

[westlakelax17]

You could also join the wrestling team at your school if you want to do a winter sport. It will definatly keep you in shape when you go back to lacrosse in the spring.

[LymanLax28]

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Hahaha, yeah, I'm in the ultimate frisbee and ping pong clubs at my school.





I put them both down on every recruiting form I get. I'm a three sport athlete.

[powell22]

im telling you ultimate frisbee gets you in the best shape maybe not strength wise but conditioning.. i also play hockey for our school tho but still ultimate is where its at. and gaga=sick

[lax39er]

You could also lookinto martial arts for another sport. Some might argue that they are not sports like football but I have found that tae kwon do has helped my lacrosse and also it looks good w/ colleges because it requires alot of dedication to move up in them which shows comitment.

[Rosie411]

Try a sport like soccer or xc (i do xc) and in the winter try basketball or winter track (i do winter track) i do the running because it forces me to condition myself and its ALOT worst then anything my coach can dish out to me for conditioning. but soccer and basketball requieres alot of conditioning and it would help you see the field better.

[bulldog24]

could some of you guys who have been officially recruited give some input on the 2 sport neccasary thread. maybe add something about if you were a mutli sport athelte and your oppionions on it.

[bulldog24]

just to put it out there that you can be succesful just playing one sport in high school. 2 oustanding players who only played high school lax are -Alex Smith and Ben Rubeor and Drew Thompson

[lslaxer]

just to put it out there that you can be succesful just playing one sport in high school. 2 oustanding players who only played high school lax are -Alex Smith and Ben Rubeor and Drew Thompson
Actually I saw Alex Smith interviewed and he said he played soccer at Boys' Latin.

There is no official answer to your question. If you're good, they'll take you, they won't reject you because you don't play another sport. However, another sport might help your lacrosse skills, and some coaches look at other sports you play. I don't see what you're looking for.

[rhslax25]

Every incoming freshman for Georgetown played at least one other sport during high school, and most we're all state or had other honors in that sport.

[faceofflax15]

UVA, Don Starsia has basically flat out stated that he for the most part only takes mult. sport athletes.


You could also lookinto martial arts for another sport. Some might argue that they are not sports like football but I have found that tae kwon do has helped my lacrosse and also it looks good w/ colleges because it requires alot of dedication to move up in them which shows comitment.
I use to do Tae Kwon Doe. Man did I love that. I actually went to the Jr. Olympics back with my old company in NY. Jr. Olympics at the metrodome in Minneapolis.

I don't think it actually has helped my lax at all. Because within 2 weeks after I stopped, my flexibility went all away. I want to get back into just for the sparring, which is what I was best at.

[bulldog24]

well with the first football season i didnt participate in, i realized how much i missed it so ill definently play next year. to anyone else who is on the fence about a sport-play it so you dont regret it like me. also, as much as it will help us with lacrosse, dont play it only for that reason. play it because you want to play that sport. thanks to the advice above also.

[laxxx111]

colleges just want to see a well rounded athletic kid. lacrosse isn't just about talent. if you can hit a jump shot every time and run the floor then you have a shot at basketball, if you can hit a baseball 400 feet and throw 95 mph, then you're a good baseball player. Colleges like multiple sport lacrosse players because the specifications for lacrosse are so broad. you need to be strong, physical, have some speed, finesse, endurance, and discipline. While most sports also like these qualities, they aren't really as necessary as lacrosse.

[missouri lax]

Supposdly scouts really like for you to play other sports, but it depends on what kind. Usually they like for you to play Basketball or Soccer.

[Lax4life528]

Hahaha, yeah, I'm in the ultimate frisbee and ping pong clubs at my school.





I put them both down on every recruiting form I get. I'm a three sport athlete.
lol
our school has a certificate given to the three sports athletes in our school. I tried to put football, chess, and lacrosse but was denied.

[Lax4life528]

I'm surprise no one has said this, but what about looking around for winter or fall lacrosse leagues? I just play lacrosse, but i do it year round. also, weight room helps alot.