The road to prep events are this fall. Road home showcase for prep school is in September and Battleground for college recruiting in October. What kind of showcase are you looking for? We can make some suggestions for others.

our event is in september. This is the ideal time for the prep schools. https://roadtoprep.com/theroadhome/

After 20 years I can tell the difference immediately. Here's what the best parents do: 1. They let their athlete lead — They support and advise from behind, not in front. 2. They stay positive when their athlete is discouraged — Not fake positivity. Real perspective. This is hard. You're handling it well. 3. They do their homework — They understand financial aid, NCAA rules, and the landscape without needing to be the loudest voice in the room. 4. They trust the process — They don't panic when the timeline doesn't match another family's. Every path is different. 5. They celebrate fit over prestige — They genuinely celebrate the right school regardless of the name on the building.

Not every showcase is worth your time or money. Here's the filter: 1. Which schools attend? — Confirm this with your club director, not just the event marketing materials. Get names. 2. Is this event appropriate for your athlete's grad year? — Some events are for current juniors. Some are for freshmen. Being at the wrong event for your year wastes everyone's time. 3. What's the competition level? — Your athlete needs to be challenged to look their best. Playing up slightly is often ideal. 4. What's the track record of this event for your sport? — Ask families who've been through the process which events actually produced recruiting conversations. 5. Can your athlete recover adequately between events? — Overloading the calendar creates fatigue. A rested athlete at four great events beats an exhausted one at eight average ones.

Trinity-Pawling School sits on 230 acres in the Hudson River Valley, just an hour from New York City — and a world apart from the ordinary. Since 1907, this all-boys school has been doing something different: building young men who are ready for college, ready for life, and ready to lead. Trinity-Pawling's signature program — The Effort Challenge — reframes how boys think about success. Instead of just measuring outcomes, TEC measures investment. The more boys put in, the more they get out. Paired with hands-on institutes in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Environmental Stewardship, this is a school that teaches boys how to think, not just what to think. At Trinity-Pawling, the brotherhood is real. Boys live alongside teachers and their families, sign an Honor Code alongside their faculty, and build connections that last decades. The campus culture is intentional — less screen time, more presence. Less distraction, more discovery. With 40% of students receiving need-based financial aid and decisions delivered alongside acceptance letters, Trinity-Pawling makes its commitment to access clear from day one. The Center for Learning Achievement — one of the school's longest-standing programs — has supported students with learning differences for over 50 years, giving every boy a real shot at success. Trinity-Pawling lacrosse is a pipeline. In just five years, 60 Pride players have moved on to play at the NCAA level across D-I, D-II, and D-III. Competing in the Founders League against Deerfield, Choate, Taft, Hotchkiss, and Avon — and kicking off each season with a trip to Florida to test themselves nationally — the Pride plays at a level that college recruiters notice. On Coratti Field, one of New England's best turf venues, brotherhood and competition go hand in hand.

Founded in 1781 — before the U.S. Constitution was written — Phillips Exeter Academy has had a few years to figure out how to educate exceptional young people. With 1,078 students on 700 acres in southern New Hampshire, it remains one of the most prestigious and genuinely accessible prep schools in the world. The Harkness method was invented at Exeter in the 1930s — and it's still their signature. Every class, every day: 12 students seated around an oval table, responsible for driving the conversation. No passive learning. No hiding. This is the teaching model elite colleges wish they could replicate. When Exeter says it prepares students for college and beyond, the data backs it up. Nearly 1 in 5 graduates lands at HYPSM. Alumni include a U.S. President, Nobel Prize winners, U.S. Senators, and the founder of Facebook. The world's largest high school library sits on campus. This is what 245 years of commitment to excellence looks like. Exeter is free for families earning under $125,000. That's not a marketing line — it's policy. With need-blind admissions, 45% of students on financial aid, and a $1.65 billion endowment backing it all up, Exeter has built the most accessible elite prep school education in America. If your student can get in, cost should not be the reason they don't go. Exeter lacrosse competes at the highest level of New England prep school athletics — NEPSAC, against the best programs in the region, every spring. This is a program where athletes are prepared for college play — in every sense of the word.

Hi everyone, we wanted to check in and see if anyone had any questions that we could answer for you. College recruiting, prep recruiting, showcases etc. any topic, please drop your questions below!!

Hi Everyone – we received the following question in our DM’s - how to construct a compelling highlight reel? We wanted to answer that here for everyone. How to Build a Highlight Film That Actually Gets You Recruited Most highlight films don't work — not because the player isn't good enough, but because nobody taught them how to make one that coaches actually want to watch. Here's the truth: a college coach or prep coach at a competitive program may receive hundreds of film links per week. They are not sitting down with popcorn to watch your full 8-minute highlight reel. They're scanning. They're making a decision in the first 30 seconds about whether you're worth a longer look. Your film needs to be built for that reality. Length and Structure Keep your film under 3 minutes. That's it. If you can't make a case for yourself in 3 minutes, a longer film won't save you. What it will do is bury your best plays behind filler. Structure it like this: First 30 seconds — your absolute best plays, period. Not your best plays "from this angle" or "in this context." Your single best moments as a lacrosse player. A coach who watches just this first minute should walk away thinking: this kid can play. If they stop here and move on, you want them to remember you. Middle section (minutes 1 -2 ) — position-specific highlights. This is where you show what you actually do on the field. Attack players should show finishing from multiple angles, dodging from both hands, and unselfishness (yes, include goals and assists). Midfielders need to show both ends — offense and defense. Defensemen need to show positioning, communication, and riding, not just big hits. Goalies need saves from multiple shot types with readable angles plus the ability to outlet the ball. Final 30 to 60 seconds — game feel. Show you competing. A great moment on a big stage, a hustle play, something that shows your motor. This is what coaches remember after the film is over. What to Include (and What to Cut)

🏆 COMMITMENT BOARD This thread is for you. If your athlete received an offer, verbally committed, was accepted to a prep school, or made a final decision this month — post it here. Use this format: Name: Grad Year: Position: Committed / Placed To: Division / Level: How Long Was Your Process: One Thing That Made the Difference: Every commitment gets celebrated here. Drop yours below 👇