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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Especially since they're not all that big on substitutions. When you add the fact that 2 players will be redshirted every game, seems like there's people who are there just for the status of being on the team.[/quote]

The 18 people will change, and most likely are rotated through.  I imagine you can gauge your perceived progress in the team by how consistently you're started or substituted in vs. reserve list.[/quote]

Well yeah. Most girls DA programs in this area have massive rosters. Some DA coaches have a core 11 that play 90% of the minutes, leaving players lower on the depth chart to rot.  And there are DA coaches that rotate more evenly, attempting to develop an entire bench. Regardless of where your player is on the depth chart, you should  know what the history is. Fortunately, you can get this info by reviewing the playing minutes which are online. Contrary to the USSDA mantra that development is all done in training, game time is a key element on the mental side. If you're evaluating coaches/DA programs, this is a component.[/quote]

Very true. I love that the starting percentages, games played, game reports (which show minutes played), and other stats are publicly reported. The transparency is helpful in evaluating programs. [/quote]

Totally agree about how the transparency allows for a better understanding.

Not sure how I feel about the rot comment. I generally agree about the mental aspect and the pressure experience of having to make good decisions and execute; however the sub rules constrain the situation. If your kid is training hard and progressing then thats a positive. The only remaining question is if the DA was the right place at the moment. Hard question to face. [/quote]

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