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if the kids all show up or if there is a pool they can pull from 13 is ideal having 4 subs. It's a good balance of lots of playing time and hopefully a strong team.
I've seen some go up to 16-17 which is crazy since best case is really 1/2 game and the substitutions are more like hockey lines.
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Depends if it's about development or money. We played up, so 11v11 at U12. Rostered 14 which was perfect. At 9v9 we rostered 11.
We did have the ability to borrow a player or two in case of injury.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostDepends if it's about development or money. We played up, so 11v11 at U12. Rostered 14 which was perfect. At 9v9 we rostered 11.
We did have the ability to borrow a player or two in case of injury.
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We have 16 on our roster for 9v9. Some players never come out of the game, so basically there is a lot of sitting for some players.
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Started with 12, added 4 along the way. Only players who get dubbed out are outside backs and forwards. Way too much sitting. We were told at the beginning of the season 12-13 roster, but that was obviously a lie.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWay too big! 14 max, even better 12-13.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI’ve coached this age group multiple seasons and I agree 14 is the max and fewer than 12 is not good at 9v9. I would never advocate for no subs on a regular basis as another poster mentioned. You should be substituting players to allow for rest and rotation through different positions. You’ll definitely have absent players and injuries, as well.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostActually, when you have no subs, rotation is key. Kids in positions in which more ground coverage is required are swapped with those needing less ground coverage for a bit of a break. If most kids are only getting a half game, or less, as often is the case, by the time they get into the groove of the game after coming in off the bench, they're pulled out again. Terrible for development. Much rather my kid play a full game with no subs (as would he), then get a few 10 minute stints out there.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post^^^Why parents probably shouldn’t coach. Having a roster of 9 for 9v9 would be great if every player showed up for every game and didn’t get injured. You’ll end up forfeiting half your games when 2 or 3 kids don’t show up or get hurt in my experience. Also, at U-12 physical development is all over the place and half the kids are just not physically ready to play a full 70 minutes at a high level. There should be subs and kids should sit and rest outside of halftime. I find that’s the best time too to discuss the game with them rather than shouting instructions while they are on the field.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post^^^Why parents probably shouldn’t coach. Having a roster of 9 for 9v9 would be great if every player showed up for every game and didn’t get injured. You’ll end up forfeiting half your games when 2 or 3 kids don’t show up or get hurt in my experience. Also, at U-12 physical development is all over the place and half the kids are just not physically ready to play a full 70 minutes at a high level. There should be subs and kids should sit and rest outside of halftime. I find that’s the best time too to discuss the game with them rather than shouting instructions while they are on the field.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post^^^Why parents probably shouldn’t coach. Having a roster of 9 for 9v9 would be great if every player showed up for every game and didn’t get injured. You’ll end up forfeiting half your games when 2 or 3 kids don’t show up or get hurt in my experience. Also, at U-12 physical development is all over the place and half the kids are just not physically ready to play a full 70 minutes at a high level. There should be subs and kids should sit and rest outside of halftime. I find that’s the best time too to discuss the game with them rather than shouting instructions while they are on the field.
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