I’m just having a hard time understanding how it is possible to coach up your girls and build strong fundamentals if you don’t practice as a team? To me showing up game day only makes you a sub and not fair to play them over the girls that are at practice. It’s not about winning but I feel when you take their money and sign them up then it becomes your job to coach them to their potential, how is this possible without practice time?
Little Monsters, the extra info exposes the reason for you concerns and it is an issue that has existed for a long time. I can only share my feelings on the subject and it goes back to my first post in this thread. Make it a part of the screening process. Don't sign her or take the family's money if you are aware of the problems it will create.
You want more commitment. I get it. The appearance is money is not an issue since your post insinuates they are willing to show up to play, that they simply don't want to be around till game day. Perhaps transportation to/from a grueling team schedule is simply impossible for the family. Perhaps she is unable to commit for an unknown reason. You can't assume you know all the reasons why they are choosing to only participate on game day. You have to base your decisions on what you know.
In life we can't tell parents how to raise their kids. You can't force them to believe that playing and practicing with you is better than their experience with their Rec program. Everyone is forced to make decisions in life. You know this problem being discussed will create an issue. I suggest you wish them luck, tell them you understand, and let them walk. Leave things on good terms and possibly they will have a change of heart later when you have an opening. It's a better alternative than making them and others enemies that may create hard feelings for a life time.
Select your roster from the group of girls that want to play on your team. Depending on how well you do as a coach, others will decide if they want to participate. When/if parents realize your program is more beneficial than what is offered in their community they will respond to invitations or ask what they can do to be a part of it. Travel ball is a life style of sorts. It's a huge commitment both financially and family time. It's not for everyone.
Always know every roster, regardless of the level of competition, has a shining star in comparison to the other players on the team. There also exists a less-talented young lady that others will want to replace in hopes it will improve the team performance. How you handle it will determine how others view you. Make your choices wisely