💭 FCL Weekly Thought: 06/06/25

As high school seasons wrap up, it’s summertime (for many) 😎.

June and July are where a lot of recruiting decisions start to take shape for rising juniors. For most players, that means busy weekends, long travel days, and a mix of good and bad games. It’s not always smooth—but it’s a chance to compete, grow, and be seen.

This week, we’re sharing four reminders to keep you steady through the ups and downs of summer lacrosse.

Let’s get into it. Happy Friday ☕️,
Matt & Deemer

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THIS WEEKS CONTENT AT A GLANCE

• 🎧 Podcast - Stay tuned for our next series starting late August!

• ✍️ Coaches Corner - Flipping Fields

• ✏️ Blog - Revisiting 10 Predictions for the 2025 NCAA Season

💭 WEEKLY THOUGHT 
🏆 Summer Recruiting

With the high school lacrosse season coming to a close, we now turn the page to summer recruiting. This is both an exciting and stressful time. June and July will be packed with club tournaments, individual showcases and prospect days. Most players and families will spend just as much time in hotels as they will their own home. As we head into summer, here are four things to keep in mind.

#1 This is what you have been waiting for!
While this time of year can certainly be stressful and intense, this is what you have been training for. As college coaches begin lining your sidelines, remember to have a sense of gratitude as you finally have the opportunity to show every school and coach the work that you have been putting in your whole life to get to this point!

#2 No regrets.
When you get in the car or on the plane to head back home from each tournament, showcase, or prospect day, have no regrets. You will not play your best in every game - there will be times when you don’t score, have no points, get beat on defense or let in more goals than you think you should have. Don’t let your performance be so tied to stats as much as it’s tied to your energy, hustle, attention to detail, unselfishness and love for the game. Play every game as if it is the most important one.

#3 Believe in yourself.
When it comes to the recruiting process, coaches are often splitting hairs on who they take. One thought to keep in mind is - you have to believe in yourself before any coach can believe in you. There will be challenging times this summer, but be sure to hit the reset button, find your confidence and play to the best of your ability.

#4 Someone is always watching.
Whether your dream school coach is on the sidelines or not, someone is always watching. The lacrosse world is extremely small and connected, and you don’t know who knows who. Always be sure to put your best foot forward, both on and off the field.

Best of luck this summer!

Best,
Coach Class and Coach Dunn

🤔 PARENT PERSPECTIVE Q&A

Question

Answer
You're not behind. For most Division I programs, serious evaluations for the '29 class won’t really begin until fall of sophomore year. That’s when some coaches start to prioritize building their list. Everything before that is more about development and familiarity with certain events and coaches than true recruiting.

That said, you’re not wrong. Some showcase events do have players return each year. It’s not because recruiting starts earlier, but because those events often value consistency and relationships. Players they know and trust get invited back, but they will often take many new players as well that emerge on their school and club teams.

The truth is, no college coach is locking in decisions about 2029s right now. They care far more about whether a player is developing, competing, and projecting in the right direction than whether they got into a certain showcase at 14 years old. Showcases can be useful when timed right, but they don’t define your daughter’s trajectory. If you are going to play in showcases at this age, you want to make sure there is a good development piece to the event and not just a “show up and play” type of deal.

You haven’t missed the window. Every player has a different journey, some will attend many events over the next few years and some may only attend very few. If she keeps improving and you start targeting the right events at the right time, she’ll be exactly where she needs to be.

🔥 RECRUITING COVERAGE

In this week’s recruiting section, we are highlighting five more men’s 2027 athletes who are set to attend the BIC Rising Junior event next week.

Rex Adamson | 2027 | Attack | Georgetown Prep | Next Level
A sophomore starter at Prep, the midwestern native has a knack for finding space off the ball. He can finish in tight and stretch from range. A past attendee who has shown strong IQ, we are excited to see Rex again next week.

Check out his IMLCA profile here.

Jamie McCracken | 2027 | Midfield | Malvern Prep | Team Ten
McCracken was a 2nd line midfielder for powerhouse Malvern Prep. A shifty dodging midfielder, McCracken is a grinder and makes good decisions with the ball.

Check out his IMLCA profile here.

Cormac O’Day | 2027 | Defense | St. Paul’s School | Crabs
A nice balance of on ball physicality and takeaway checks, O’Day has a great stick and is disruptive. A high IQ player with good feet, O’Day is coming off a varsity season in the MIAA.

Check out his IMLCA profile here.

Tommy Leland | 2027 | Midfield | Gonzaga | Madlax
Tommy has been a BIC regular over the years. He’s smart, skilled and makes plays. A leading goal and points scorer for Gonzaga as a sophomore, Leland is primed for a strong summer ahead. He has a knack for putting the ball in the back of the net and has a unique skillset at the faceoff dot as well.

Check out his IMLCA profile here.

Jordany Rosario-Pena | 2027 | Attack | Cardinal Hayes | Bronx Lacrosse
Jordany has a creative skillset. I’m excited to see him at the event. He’s 2 handed, uses fakes and deception well, and uses change of direction to his advantage.

Check out his latest highlights here.

🎥 VIDEO OF THE WEEK
AJ LARKIN’S 2025 COLLEGE LACROSSE HIGHLIGHTS

FCL Athlete & Maryland LSM AJ Larkin had a breakout redshirt sophomore season with 39 GB's, 10 CTO’s and 6 points (4G, 2A). Watch his full 2025 highlights below.

 ⭐ BIC COMMITTED WOMEN’S 2025
APPLY NOW

Apply now for our 2025 Women’s Committed event in Wilmington, DE on Dec 6-7! Boys stay tuned.

 ⭐ THE LINEUP
SPOTS OPEN

Clinic spots are open for high level clinics at the LineUP this summer. Be sure to note “First Class Lacrosse or Best In Class” upon checkout. We will see you there!

🏋 FCL FALL TRAINING 2025
CHECK OUT OUR DATES AND LOCATIONS

Registration for our Fall Training 2025 is now live! Check out the graphic for more details and hit the link to learn more.