You are my “Number 1”—Why this can really hurt you in the long run Saying “you’re my #1” feels respectful, but in recruiting it can hurt trust, reduce leverage, and limit flexibility—all of which work against your son long term. 1. It damages credibility if coaches find out College lacrosse is a tight network. Coaches regularly: - Talk at tournaments - Share notes on recruits - Move between programs If your son tells more than one school they’re his top choice and that information circles back, it makes him look dishonest—even if he didn’t mean it that way. Once trust is gone, it’s very hard to rebuild. 2. It removes your negotiating power When a coach believes they are your clear #1: - They feel less pressure to move quickly - They may delay offers or stop competing for your son Recruiting is still a competitive process. Keeping interest strong—but not exclusive—encourages schools to stay engaged and proactive. 3. It locks your son into a decision before he has full information Things change frequently in recruiting: - Coaching staff turnover - Roster shifts at his position - New academic or athletic opportunities

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🏆 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 👇