I played this great game as a GK as a young lad. No way in hell am I sitting on the bench watching another GK unless I'm making lot's of cash, then I wouldnt care. As a youth, I had to be play in the game and be one of the stars. So I would demand it from the coach. You can have two GK, but I'm #1 or I walk. I would drop down a level if I had too or I would go to rival and beat you that way. I wanted my own game, win or lose. No hockey gk plays half the game, right? Back up yes, but no way share the game. As a coach, I would have two gk, but a clear #1. If #1 struggles, then I do have the right to bench.
SOCCER POSTS ONLY... Can this be done?
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Personally, I'm a fan of 15 player rosters. Now my son is only a U14 so my opinion may change as he ages. I think you get much better field chemistry and development for a roster this size. If you find yourself short handed, bring a player(s) up from the lower team or the top team from the lower age group. It's bonus development for the kids you bring up. If you have 17, the end of the bench players typically only play during times or at positions that mitigate the damage from the drop off in talent from the other players (unless you are blessed with incredible depth). It often does little to benefit either the player or team. Also, all players at the top levels should be able to go a full 90 (or 70 or whatever).
As far as two keepers go, I'm in favor if your playing at an ECNL, MLS Next, or equivalent level (so I'd go 15 +1 keeper). It's always helpful to have a second keeper in practice. The coach just has to be completely honest with the player regarding game minutes expectations...as they should with all player.
As far as two keepers go, I'm in favor if your playing at an ECNL, MLS Next, or equivalent level (so I'd go 15 +1 keeper). It's always helpful to have a second keeper in practice. The coach just has to be completely honest with the player regarding game minutes expectations...as they should with all player.
Yep, all of this. Let's be honest, after U15, playing at the highest levels (ECNL,GA,MLS) gets to be a brutal affair for kids and it becomes harder for parents to accept that culling of the herd is happening. Sharing playing time between 2 keeps is tough - It happens but it's rare that you get two top keepers on the same team beyond U15. You could argue that roster #s 16,17,18 are $$$ players and will struggle when on the field. It's likely, like stated above, that there are better players one age group down that will be better served to play up once in a while. Playing up is effective if done for the right reasons and to the right player.
For olders: training pool of 16 to 18 players with game day roster size of ~ 16 or the max coach decides to play with whatever sub rules are being used? Always seems like at least 2 players are out for whatever various reasons.
Every player should be playing in ever weekends league game to some degree with some minutes. Having extra players travel beyond who actually gets into game might be good learning experience but if there not going to get minutes that week should be communicated.
For tournaments 16-18 yeah for those that go past 3 games, too many games in too short of time frames, fatigue, injuries etc are bound to come up and there are lots more minutes available to spread things up.
Every player should be playing in ever weekends league game to some degree with some minutes. Having extra players travel beyond who actually gets into game might be good learning experience but if there not going to get minutes that week should be communicated.
For tournaments 16-18 yeah for those that go past 3 games, too many games in too short of time frames, fatigue, injuries etc are bound to come up and there are lots more minutes available to spread things up.
I should say that having two decent keepers is a huge luxury, even having one excellent keeper is a luxury. Legit keepers are tough to find. Partly due to lack of quality training and the demands of the job. A striker can miss 5 shots, but heaven forbid a keeper miss one shot on goal. Keepers are treated unfairly in my book.
Check it out. We agree on one thing.
Many would say that this is the life of a goalkeeper. The mental toughness of a goalkeeper is on the line every game, the closer the game the harder it is on them mentally (at least that is how I feel it is).
kickingandscreaming
PREMIER
Same
So far so so good. The weather is going to be great.
Nah, were good, follow the science and let them kids play.
Showtime Cup? what age bracket?
Chalklines
GOLD
Or you could follow common sense. 800+ youth teams coming in over the Holiday Weekend when hospitals are at capacity's the issue and thats not even counting everyone else random flying in for the holiday.
Yes U18/19
Desert Hound
DA
He is an idiot.
""We need to say, 'wait a minute, folks. We understand the willingness to go on the field to get some type of normalism, but this is not the time,'" said Gallardo. "Let’s take a 30-day time out. Let's get us into the new year, then we can return to the field. This is a matter of life and death.:"
-People under 19 have zero risk. CDC data shows that.
- We have yet to see anyone show any outbreak due to watching or playing soccer anywhere. And games in a variety of sports have been going on since early summer.
- We have not seen outbreaks related to hotels, etc either.
This is the same guy warning us that schools were an issue.
And it goes on with these guys.
Play soccer. Enjoy life.
Yep, got it, we know your position. I fully expect tournaments scheduled for this weekend will happen. I would not be surprised to see Surf Cup cancelled. Their will be an undercover force of low level government operators out and about this weekend trying to find fault with an outdoor event.
But what are your thoughts on roster size, # of keepers to carry? Base your recommendation from the perspective of a U15 or older top team playing in a top tier league. Be specific as to why you would choose the roster size and your rationale for keepers. You can use your past experience or your expectation as a parent that pays plenty of dinero every year for your player.
Nah, scientists said go for it, no parents on the field. Safety measures in place and smiles on kids face. Don't leave your bubble, you will be just fine and so will we watching our kids on the pitch.