Evaluation

1. Skill Assessment:

   • Stick skills: Evaluate a player’s ability to handle the ball, pass accurately, and catch consistently.
   • Shooting: Assess the player’s accuracy, power, and variety of shots.
   • Defensive skills: Consider the player’s ability to check opponents, intercept passes, and play effective one-on-one defense.
   • Ground balls: Evaluate the player’s skill in scooping up ground balls, a crucial aspect of the game.

2. Game Impact:

   • Scoring contribution: Take into account the number of goals and assists a player contributes per game.
   • Defensive impact: Consider the number of caused turnovers, interceptions, and effective clears.
   • Draw control: Assess a player’s success in winning draw controls, a critical aspect for possession.

3. Athleticism:

   • Speed and agility: Consider a player’s speed both with and without the ball, as well as their agility in dodging defenders.
   • Endurance: Evaluate a player’s ability to maintain a high level of performance throughout the game.

4. Game IQ:

   • Lacrosse IQ: Assess a player’s understanding of the game, including strategic decision-making, field awareness, and ability to read plays.
   • Adaptability: Consider a player’s ability to adjust their game based on the opponent and game situations.

5. Leadership and Teamwork:

   • Leadership skills: Evaluate a player’s ability to lead on and off the field, motivate teammates, and communicate effectively.
   • Teamwork: Consider how well a player collaborates with teammates, both in offense and defense.

6. Consistency:

   • Consistent performance: Assess how consistently a player performs at a high level across multiple games.

7. Competition Level:

   • Consider the level of competition faced by the player and adjust rankings accordingly.

8. Off-Field Factors:

   • Academic performance: Consider a player’s academic achievements and commitment to their studies.
   • Sportsmanship: Assess a player’s behavior on and off the field, including respect for opponents, officials, and teammates.

9. Coaches’ Input:

   • Solicit feedback from coaches who have observed and coached the players, incorporating their insights into the rankings.

It’s essential to use a combination of quantitative and qualitative data to create a comprehensive ranking system that reflects a player’s overall contribution to the team and their individual skills. Regular updates and adjustments based on performance will help keep the rankings accurate and relevant.