Every family asks this question: MAPL or NEPSAC?
Coach Sean Crocker (Mercersburg Academy) shares why the MAPL is one of the most competitive prep leagues in the country — and why real players don’t need 80 coaches in the gym to get noticed.
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Cory asks Coach Sean Crocker to compare the MAPL and NEPSAC leagues. Crocker explains why the MAPL stands out — deep coaching experience, long-tenured programs, and high-level competition — and shares his perspective that great players will always be discovered, regardless of league or geography.
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Tell us about the Maple League. What makes it so strong? And like what do you say to families that ask you like, “Hey, we’re looking at a NEPAC school. How does the Maple compare?” Like I know you must get that a lot. So, how do you share your opinion on that? The Maple Lee, especially on boys basketball, I think it’s as good as it is because this is my 11th year now and I’m like the fifth most senior coach in the league. So, you got guys that have been here since I was in high school, have long track records and so, you know, you’re really competing. you’re having to figure out how to make plays against defenses and and kind of getting lost here in the stands. It’s just a a highlevel league and serves the New England. Quite honestly, one of the things I’ve learned in 10 years here is that if somebody wants to play basketball at a high level, they’re going to be found wherever they are. If you feel like you need to go to a New England prep school so that 80 coaches can see you, I’m going to support you in
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🏀 Parents & players — if you could play in any prep league, which would you choose: MAPL or NEPSAC? Drop CROCKER and your answer 👇