Goalie - playing time expectations

My daughter is 13 and is playing for a well-known club which is considered to be one of the "top" clubs in MA (1st division in MAPLE). She is currently the only goalie on the team but the coach has indicated that he would like find a second goalie. I can't blame him as he needs to have someone available in the event my daughter can't make a game and/or gets injured. But I'm concerned that this will lead to less playing time for her. It's obviously unreasonable to expect another goalie to pay and practice but not play. She's is my only child so this is all new. What can we expect going forward? Do teams play their best goalie first and then only allow the back-up to go in when the game is in hand or do they typically share the responsibilities 50/50? And no, the coach will not allow her to play in the field if and when they find their second goalie?

Thank you.

This is typical......but if you get to play 50% of any game you are part of the lucky few.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My daughter is 13 and is playing for a well-known club which is considered to be one of the "top" clubs in MA (1st division in MAPLE). She is currently the only goalie on the team but the coach has indicated that he would like find a second goalie. I can't blame him as he needs to have someone available in the event my daughter can't make a game and/or gets injured. But I'm concerned that this will lead to less playing time for her. It's obviously unreasonable to expect another goalie to pay and practice but not play. She's is my only child so this is all new. What can we expect going forward? Do teams play their best goalie first and then only allow the back-up to go in when the game is in hand or do they typically share the responsibilities 50/50? And no, the coach will not allow her to play in the field if and when they find their second goalie?

Thank you.

2 comments.
1. Your coach is not doing his/her job by preventing your child from playing the field.
2. If you find that it becomes a 50/50 deal, ask for 50% of your money back from the club.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

2 comments.
1. Your coach is not doing his/her job by preventing your child from playing the field.
2. If you find that it becomes a 50/50 deal, ask for 50% of your money back from the club.

This is the first year she's played exclusively at keeper. As much as my daughter would enjoy the opportunity to play in the field once again the coach has indicated that he wants to allow the other members of her team as much of a chance to improve in their positions as possible. Plus we've found that goalies on other teams at this level/age also don't play in the field other than in practice.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This is the first year she's played exclusively at keeper. As much as my daughter would enjoy the opportunity to play in the field once again the coach has indicated that he wants to allow the other members of her team as much of a chance to improve in their positions as possible. Plus we've found that goalies on other teams at this level/age also don't play in the field other than in practice.

Either 75% of the time as GK or 50% plus some time as a field player in the second half would be reasonable. Option 2 is preferable for U13-14.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This is the first year she's played exclusively at keeper. As much as my daughter would enjoy the opportunity to play in the field once again the coach has indicated that he wants to allow the other members of her team as much of a chance to improve in their positions as possible. Plus we've found that goalies on other teams at this level/age also don't play in the field other than in practice.

Ask the coach to pick up a good field player who can also be a very effective goalie if the need arises. My U11 son is a midfielder but can and has gone into the net when the primary goalie was injured. This way she can play her position most of the time and the team still has back-up if something (god forbid) happens to her.

[QUOTE=Unregistered;451279]Ask the coach to pick up a good field player who can also be a very effective goalie if the need arises.

ASK the coach!? Let him do his job, that is what you are paying him for! Parents like this crack me up. Please don't make any suggestions to the coach about this or really anything, it is crossing a line.

This is coming from a parent of a keeper and field player. The question originally asked is a good one, but truthfully you need to talk with the coach about what his plans are. And then you can decide if you stay with this club or leave. I have been there so I get it. My sons club made the decision to take on another keeper after he'd been their one and only for 5 years. He played 1/2 a game from then on, we weren't happy but just dealt with it. 2 games into the season my son broke his shoulder...so the coach clearly knew what he was doing.

Trust that your childs coach is doing whats best for the team 1st, not the individual player. 2nd he is doing what is best for the club ($$)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My daughter is 13 and is playing for a well-known club which is considered to be one of the "top" clubs in MA (1st division in MAPLE). She is currently the only goalie on the team but the coach has indicated that he would like find a second goalie. I can't blame him as he needs to have someone available in the event my daughter can't make a game and/or gets injured. But I'm concerned that this will lead to less playing time for her. It's obviously unreasonable to expect another goalie to pay and practice but not play. She's is my only child so this is all new. What can we expect going forward? Do teams play their best goalie first and then only allow the back-up to go in when the game is in hand or do they typically share the responsibilities 50/50? And no, the coach will not allow her to play in the field if and when they find their second goalie?

Thank you.

Did she enjoy being a field player?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Did she enjoy being a field player?

Yes, very much so. But her size and skills are well suited for keeper even more so. Plus she does enjoy the position very much. She's not there by default.

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Ask the coach to pick up a good field player who can also be a very effective goalie if the need arises.

ASK the coach!? Let him do his job, that is what you are paying him for! Parents like this crack me up. Please don't make any suggestions to the coach about this or really anything, it is crossing a line.

This is coming from a parent of a keeper and field player. The question originally asked is a good one, but truthfully you need to talk with the coach about what his plans are. And then you can decide if you stay with this club or leave. I have been there so I get it. My sons club made the decision to take on another keeper after he'd been their one and only for 5 years. He played 1/2 a game from then on, we weren't happy but just dealt with it. 2 games into the season my son broke his shoulder...so the coach clearly knew what he was doing.

Trust that your childs coach is doing whats best for the team 1st, not the individual player. 2nd he is doing what is best for the club ($$)

Silly me for suggesting that. I keep forgetting about the coach worship and he knows best thingie. Thanks for reminding me!