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Anonymous wrote:If at all possible there absolutely have to be 2. Any goalie parents on here who are pondering demanding that their child is the only goalie on a team, please do not.

What are your reasons they should not?

Two goalies can alternate during drills, staying engaged and fresh. They can challenge each other in training, improving reflexes and decision-making to become better.
If one goalie struggles during a game, the coach can substitute the other, maintaining team confidence. Sharing responsibilities helps goalies manage the mental demands of the position.
Goalies often form a supportive partnership, learning teamwork and communication while navigating the unique challenges of their role. Plus, as they age into MS, HS, College— they will never be the only goalie. They may be the starting goalie, practice goalie or back up goalie at some point — especially if they plan to pursue D1 lax. Also need coverage if injury or illness….

Anonymous wrote:If at all possible there absolutely have to be 2. Any goalie parents on here who are pondering demanding that their child is the only goalie on a team, please do not.

What are your reasons they should not?

If at all possible there absolutely have to be 2. Any goalie parents on here who are pondering demanding that their child is the only goalie on a team, please do not.

We have a young goalie and in our short stint in club lacrosse so far, we’ve been the only goalie and been part of 2. 2 is ideal but the downside is you are only playing half the game. If they let you play the field as a young one in the other half, then that’s great for development. When we were the only goalie for 1/4 of the season, that was great because you just get in a better grove and grow with that playing time. But my daughter, on the downside, did miss the camaraderie because being a goalie is a very, very lonely experience. Overall pros and cons to both. All in all I think better to be 2, for the girls and for the team.

A lot of money and time is spent on lacrosse tournaments and if your goalie can’t make it everyone on the team gets screwed. Definitely want 2 goalies.

My kid has been the only goalie fairly often. Can't get hurt. Can't get sick. Can't get out of the game if you're having a bad day. Forces persistence. She prefers that and I hate it as a parent.

Much love to the goalies! Its a tough position!

2-3 in HS and 2 definitely MS and Elementary

Sometimes 1 is all you can get.

I always thought it was weird that some teams only had one goalie. Does that goalie ever get sick or need a break? Seems like a lot of pressure. Granted, if one is way better than the other, it is not great to switch at halfs

Always 2. If one of the goalies is sick, goes on holiday or just can't make a game/ tournament the team isn't up poops creek without a straw.

[quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have insight if your child was or is a goalie if it is better to have two on the roster that share or be the only .. I am talking for elementary years, and why. TIA[/quote]

My now HS goalie always had another goalie and I think at the young age, def want another goalie to lean on and go through the mental part of the position with.

Does anyone have insight if your child was or is a goalie if it is better to have two on the roster that share or be the only .. I am talking for elementary years, and why. TIA