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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it normal to have a significant disparity of playing time for young players?

Team roster is typical size. 50% of the players are getting 2x the playing time during games when compared to the other 50%. Some are in for 20-25 minutes per game, while others are in for 45-50 minutes per game. A few players are not getting subbed at all across the entire game, while another few players are in and out 4-5 times a game.

The coach also has the same starting line up for every game--so the same 3 kids are sitting out of the first 10-15 minutes of every single game. None of the kids getting limited play time are missing practice or games and skill wise they are fine (some, but not a lot, of difference between them and the others).

I know for older teams this is probably standard, but is this normal on younger travel teams? It is  starting to create some unnecessary confidence issues and wondering if we need to raise with the coach

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In my experience for U11 and up travel teams-yes it is normal. Playing time is the biggest issue on every team. Starting at U11 there are kids that play all game every game and some of the subs are lucky to play for 10 minuets. That’s just how it works on most teams. If your kid doesn’t like it they can work harder and try to get better or move down a level next year. [/quote]

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