D1 teams getting stronger?

With all the D2 teams getting a D1 bye given to them. Will this make it harder to recruit talent in this age group? Will teams lose more players to the new so called D1 teams? What's your thoughts? I wonder if it will make a less competitive league.

I've tried over and over to respond without sounding like an a-hole but keep failing.

Short answer is no. The good teams shouldn't lose much to the lucky ones. Most haven't earned a place in d2, they were given spots for the vacated ECNL teams or assumed byes earned by other teams. Now they're getting promoted to d1 for weather.

Solar gold is the only team that has earned its way. I wish them the best of luck in recruiting and play

I don't know for sure, but I am thinking that there may be more than a decent chance that there will be a wider gap between the top D1 teams and the bottom this next year.

I agree Honcho, Solar Gold worked hard to make to D1 this year and I think they will do very well.

As to the loss of potential players I think that the pool will be a bit more diluted for those teams who are in need of additional (and stronger) players. Will it impact top 5, no. Many of those teams already have more players than they need (20 - 20+).

Question is, will the additional teams in D1 take away good players from D2 teams looking? I think it definitely will affect them as well as other teams looking who will be trying the QTs again or for the first time.

This is a case of dominoes this year. I think recruiting will be harder - especially the further down the food chain you go.

My best to everyone going into signing this year.

Looks like Sting is losing some players. Looking for a new D1 team has never been easier. Try a Solar team!!!

Hater wrote:Looks like Sting is losing some players. Looking for a new D1 team has never been easier. Try a Solar team!!!

If you are near McKinney, we will take a look-lol! Amongst the teams out here, we will need some new blood.

Solar Gold certainty did work hard, they stayed above all of the D3 teams they were promoted with during the 00 ECNL promotion. Last year the D1 teams retooled and some improved some bombed. D1 getting stronger? It will now with the super group.
I've been to quite a few open practices and have seen familiar faces from different clubs. Player movement in the upcoming season with the D1 and D2 super groups should level off the talent hole created by the ECNL. By next year we should see three divisions again.

Hater wrote:With all the D2 teams getting a D1 bye given to them. Will this make it harder to recruit talent in this age group? Will teams lose more players to the new so called D1 teams? What's your thoughts? I wonder if it will make a less competitive league.

It will be less competitive because all of the best teams won't be in the top division. There will be at least 3-4 teams in the newly expanded D2 that are able to compete with anybody in D1, but will have to go through a whole season of arrested development beating up on the bottom tier of D2 with the same thing likely happening in D1.

I think that is sour grapes knks

It is definitely sour grapes but running second last year (when only ONE promoted-until they recalled one of the relegated), and tied for first this year...and NOT promoting would do that to me too! I feel for Fever. Call it what you want, but Fever didn't "promote" this year...That team and FWFC got shafted...and it could happen again depending on how many LH promotes to D1 at the end of this year...if they promote at all...or they could "promote" back into D2...again....

I would be frustrated as well.

The truth is that several teams lost out on the opportunity of being promoted based on their hard work. Instead, they and other teams were all ushered into D1 or D2 via a weather-shaken (not stirred) end of season. Yes, it is unfortunate, and certainly not how the members of this board would want. However, this is the end result of Mother Nature choosing to create her own havoc and not that of any teams or clubs interference. (Although I am quite sure that if there was a way, some clubs/teams just might take a whack at it.) ;-)

I applaud all teams who made it to the next division - even if other teams have come along for the ride. If you beat the tar out of everyone in your division this coming season, then good for you it means you are destined for greater things (Although Dad, I am not sure where Solar G would go from winning D1.)

InaB wrote:I applaud all teams who made it to the next division - even if other teams have come along for the ride. If you beat the tar out of everyone in your division this coming season, then good for you it means you are destined for greater things (Although Dad, I am not sure where Solar G would go from winning D1.)

I agree with you...but the bold...that would be a pretty big step...Not that we don't want to try, but...hadn't thought about that...Just happy that the girls have climbed step by step...started in D2...Plano. It has been quite the journey to get to D1.

Hey Dad, I always say if you don't set your goals high you don't know what you can achieve!

Sour grapes...we have chewed on those lately. Mother Nature sure has been winning out lately. Rain, cancelled games, expanded D1 and D2, coin flips, etc.. Oh well, hands have been dealt. Moving on to 2015/16 now.

Hi Tex, yes this has truly been an eventful season - and not in the best of ways. But, (to quote Steel Magnolias) "that which does not kill us, makes us stronger."

But man, are these jabs painful!

It should be an exciting year.

The new teams moving to D1 should allow most of the new D1 teams the opportunity to retain their players, maybe even add a few. Assuming team structures stay similar to last year, the top of D2 and bottom of D1 should be very competitive.

The big wild card is that teams will only play each other once. Similar to last year,  when CPP greatly helped Club Sting, where draws and scoring (or a lack of it) greatly impact rankings. The top 4, 5 final ranking will come down to avoiding ties with so-called "lower ranked" teams, and other tie breakers.

I think LHGCL probably did the best thing possible by giving in to Mother Nature. To be playing games in June would really adversely affect teams regrouping and young ladies trying to find new teams.

Agreed YOU Wascally wabbit

I figure as long as a Sting team doesn't finish top 4 Pack will be happy and it will be a great year.

No chance of that...I think all but 3 of the teams are Sting now anyway...and Pack told me that the CPP rule is changing to where if you know a guy who knows a guy who knows a kid at Sting, you can CPP her...lol.

Dad, the guy you are looking for will be at the corner of Campbell and Waterfall Way at exactly 10 p.m. tomorrow night with a stack of CPP cards. Bring your checkbook and an umbrella. Pass phrase will be Sting sent me.   P.S. tell no one else about this. PPS pay no attention to the unusually long ears and bunny tail.

I have been a little surprised by the number of new kids coming out to our practices. I have been around the block but I have never seen where 13 new ones have tried out. The coach does a very good job of telling those that are not fit right away and has left 6 for 3 spots. I think we will have cuts this year which is painful but I think will make the team stronger for next year. Is this happening all over?

Havingfunyet. I have heard this about a couple teams in D1 as well. What club does your DD play for?

I have been pretty good about not calling out our team for not wanting to be accused of promoting my dd team

So does anyone have experience with a team at this age group carrying 22 players! Only 18 can dress and their is not enough PT to go around. Seems like a full money grab and I can't believe 8 of the 22 would pay to play half of 14 game season.

Havingfunyet wrote:So does anyone have experience with a team at this age group carrying 22 players!  Only 18 can dress and their is not enough PT to go around.  Seems like a full money grab and I can't believe 8 of the 22 would pay to play half of 14 game season.

Not sure where you are getting your information, the roster size for U16 is 22 and you can dress all 22 each game...

II. TEAM FORMATION
A. Roster Size: The maximum number of players on a roster in Under 11 is sixteen (16). The maximum number of players on a roster in the Under 12 through Under 14 age divisions is eighteen (18). The maximum number of players on a roster in the Under 15 through Under 19 age divisions is twenty-two (22). The minimum number of players necessary for a team to register for LHGCL, in all age groups, is fourteen (14).

At this age a lot of teams carry the extra players due to injuries (especially with the wear and tear of HS added)

ok thanks who has experienced teams with 22 last year and how did it work? I knew of no team last year with the exception of dual roster kids that showed up to games with 22.