Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
It’s club lacrosse. Playing time isn’t guaranteed.

Try a little harder. The question was asked "what is the optimum roster size?" If the roster is over 20 and your kid isn't in the top 20, your kid will see little or no playing time because playing time isn't guaranteed. Must be a coach at Madlax.

If there are 24 kids on the team and 4 are riding the bench - that means 20 are playing right?

What’s difficult to follow about the concept of playing time not being guaranteed?

Should club teams get rid of tryouts also so everyone can play?

Maybe dad and mom picked the wrong team?

Yes, 20 are playing and 24 is too many.
No one said playing time is guaranteed but no playing time means the roster is too big.
Tryouts are a joke anyway. Teams turnover about 3-4 kids each year and most will take a kid any time of the year and more clubs are now going to multiple "tryouts" a year to get the $50-$75 per player.
Correct, If you chose a team where the current roster is over 20 and your kid isn't an absolute standout, move along to the next team.
Practice players absolutely work for the lower end or developing player. You get a lower price; regular schedule and if your kid improves, they'll get to play when the team needs them.