Our three sons have played for the Blaze organization (Mitch,(08) Jake(11) and Luc(13)). All three of their experiences have been unique.

      Our eldest son played at a time when we had to rely very heavily on the Blaze staff as we had an inactive high school coach. Our son Jake was afforded a great summer schedule from the Blaze paired with a very active high school coach (post season review sessions with players/parents, fielding calls from college coaches, sending out game/highlight tapes, recommendations to recruiting camps etc.).

      The Blaze has afforded our boys the opportunity to play with other athletes who are committed to play at the next level, challenging their skills while having a lot of fun.

      The recruiting "scene" has changed from when our oldest was going through this process. To play at the next level requires a lot from the player (getting good grades, being a good citizen, having a good work ethic..), a level of focus and commitment on the parents part (researching on the internet, sending out letters/emails, managing/sorting through perceived interest from schools, being HONEST with and about your son and their ability), having an active high school coach, and finally having your son have the opportunity to play with their Blaze team at high level tournaments, playing with kids from all over Rochester that can challenge them/push them to be the best player they can be.