What does everybody think about roster sizes of more than 18 players that some ECNL clubs are pushing? That would mean some players would be inactive on game day ! The limit is 18 players for game day. Given all the dues and team fees, it's really hard to swallow. Any thoughts?
Depending on the age group, you will have players missing from various reasons. YNT players, because of their YNT duties, players going to unofficial college visits, and injuries. There will be many player injuries at uolders.Was it due to injury or travel?
What does everybody think about roster sizes of more than 18 players that some ECNL clubs are pushing? That would mean some players would be inactive on game day ! The limit is 18 players for game day. Given all the dues and team fees, it's really hard to swallow. Any thoughts?
Roster size over 18 always sounds like trouble waiting to happen. But, it never seems to come about for all those reasons. It would be hard to take though if I were a parent who's kid was told they wouldn't be rostered for a game or weekend.
Spot on!Depends on the age level. Even with 25+DPs on a roster at u16, we had only one game where we had someone "take a rest". At u17+, you are lucky if you have subs in the Spring with more than 20.
One club had a consistent 24 for a while at u17. Girls were told on the Thursday what game they were resting. For showcases, they rested mostly committed players but alternated so that committed players could still tell their coach what game they would be playing. If you didn't show up to practice, you were automatically resting. Heard no complaints.
With a good coach with a plan, it can be done. Not all coaches fit that description.