|
|
Post by soccerlegacy on Jun 6, 2019 20:59:08 GMT -5
Now that we are at the end of "Hell week", I wanted to throw out an arbitrary question(s) to break the tension of tryouts and talk soccer in general. How many players should a team roster? Is it 15? 16? 17? 18? Secondary questions that are food for thought: - Does it matter what age group it is?
- How many goalies?
- Should certain positions have more spots? if so, which ones?
- How much playing time and player rotation should there be based on roster size? Is there a norm?
What have you seen? What works for you?
|
|
|
|
Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 6, 2019 21:17:35 GMT -5
I prefer 16 or 17 with 2 keepers.
16 is a nice number. One extra keeper and 4 field subs is a good number.
|
|
|
|
Post by coach1 on Jun 6, 2019 21:40:20 GMT -5
I think 16 is a good number as well. Problem that can come up with two keepers is if they don’t play field and not ok with splitting time.
With girls there are more injuries too from u13 and up and have seen rosters with 17 or 18 that come in handy.
I’ve also seen some coaches take one or two project players, hopefully after being transparent with parents. That way they get minutes on other teams and less on the higher level team while still benefiting from training and games.
All depends on the team and the the coach. 16-18 should be healthy competition and depth.
Another thing to consider is when game times go up from 35 min half to 40’s and 45’s. That might be a factor too
|
|
|
|
Post by Keeper on Jun 6, 2019 22:46:05 GMT -5
I typically like 13, maybe 14. But they’re typically upper level and I have lower level teams to club pass from. I’ve gone through hell with a roster of 17-18 and when it’s upper level and they all show up it sucks. Players just can’t get into a rhythm and play when you’re constantly subbing to get the guaranteed half game in.
For 13s through 15s one full time GK is good. Once into HS for an upper level team two GKs are good and you try to split time 50/50 with them. Most GKs at that age, at least girls wise, prefer that too to help avoid injuries. Yet again you also try and find plenty of club passing options for them too.
|
|
|
|
Post by Brinker on Jun 7, 2019 5:45:38 GMT -5
16 or 17 seems reasonable to me.
|
|
|
|
Post by hateallthesechanges on Jun 7, 2019 7:56:35 GMT -5
I like 16 too. But I have had two kids on teams with 18 most recently. It does suck when all 18 are there.
|
|
|
|
Post by 4theloveofsoccer on Jun 7, 2019 8:02:04 GMT -5
If you have a roster of 18, IMO that is too many especially when there are substitution rules and regulations with DA and ECNL. Ideally 16/17 on a roster with 2 GK's.
|
|
|
|
Post by Goalkeeper Dad on Jun 7, 2019 8:07:07 GMT -5
I also think it matters on the league and substitution rule. If your talking DA, ECNL and SCCL I think 15-16 in my opinion is great. The reason I say 15 or 16 is based on your preference for 1 or 2 goalies
|
|
|
|
Post by soccernoleuk on Jun 7, 2019 12:23:02 GMT -5
Personally I would prefer to see 14-15 and have the top team guest play 1-2 each game. This gives opportunities to the better players on lower teams who are working hard and deserve an opportunity to move up.
Unfortunately too many clubs lose sight that their prime objective should be developing players and instead want to try and win at all costs. Don't get me wrong, I would prefer to win as well, but developing 18-22+ players to potentially be on the top team is better than developing 14-16 and not having backups in case of injury.
I also saw the question of "should certain positions have more spots". I think the answer to this is yes, but not until U15 or U16. Until that age I am a big proponent of developing players at multiple positions and not just one (GK is an exception).
|
|
