Because he and his parents probably prefer to be a spoke in the wheel instead of the entire wheel. If a goalie has mediocre defenders or middies in front then the goalie will not be or appear to be as good as he or she does on a top team. Both goalies are outstanding and are looking at the long term plan. Many up the line including the top high schools, split time with their goalies if they’re essentially equal in talent and ability.
Not true. Almost no varsity programs have goalies split time. The only high school that has done that with success is St Anthony this year.
