One big issue in this as that there is no discount for being on the 2nd team and there is usually not equal treatment between the two. So people who don't who have A level kids yet, but want the practice and commitment of the top team will digest being on the top team and endure no playing time and dense rosters.
Is there equal treatment between the starters and players 30-40 at practice? If so, no one is getting the reps they could otherwise get with a 21-24 kid roster? If not, why not play down or on a different team.
