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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Travel-to-rec parent here - we are hoping to roster slightly higher in the spring season, to combat the "too many kids doing other things" problem.  The league recommends 11 for the 7x7 format, and we've only had a couple games where we had more than 2 subs.  Last week we had to start the game with 6-on-6 because we didn't have enough girls for 7x7, but luckily the other team was shorthanded too.  We like to sub our goalie out at about the quarter mark, but that's hard to coordinate when you have no subs waiting on the sidelines in a pinnie and gloves.

Also, good point that it might be the age of the girls. They're 8, so they are SILLY.  When they are focused, they are actually awesome to watch.  But you have to wade through a lot of silly to get there.

We're good about equal playing time, though.  The only time we really take into account ability level is when we're assigning positions.  If we have someone in goal who is weak on goal (like many are when they first play it), we put our best defenders on D to help out.  If we are playing a really good opponent, we are probably keeping our best striker in a forward position and not putting her in goal.[/quote]

I find for the younger ages it is best to put the player with the best ball control in a defense slot.  They will keep your team from being scored on easy goals and should provide for more scoring as they will be in positions to pass or shoot and can trek back since the field is small.[/quote]

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