Question regarding playing time when carrying 2 goalies. Is there an accepted practice like splitting halves of each game for this situation. Would the team tell you in advance or is this something you should ask before accepting role. Middle schooler has been asked by a team to be their 2nd goalie and just reaching out in this thread given the big club and we are in Long Island . Also, do teams put the goalies on scholarship or a reduced rate since only playing a half? Thank you.
Goalies generally pay full freight at top levels. Some reductions and B and C level clubs who have trouble attracting goalies,
You should ask about playing time before accepting role. At most top clubs, the second goalie plays, but PT is far from even. A few clubs where the goalies are close it may end up being an even split during pool play. If you are being invites as the "2nd" goalie, I would expect no more than 20-25% playing time tops.
During recruiting years (sophomore), most top clubs will play the 2nd goalie more. And then PT will usually be planned way in advance so players can communicate to coaches which half they will be playing.
