You are in an excellent position with having 17 players. We in College like to carry 15 -17 players. Here is why I think you should keep them all even though it will be hard on you the Coach. You are dealing with 7th and 8th graders, young yes but enthusiastic. I think the best question is for...
Time to decide if you want to be a Coach who develops or a Director of winning teams
After 40 years of coaching I have been on both sides of this situation. This is where you start to come to grip with what your true meaning is, when you define yourself as a coach. Anyone can coach gifted...