Fellow coaches - thank you!
I gave everyone a "ball" because the hard earned advice shared has helped. I found some of the links helpful as well. I now understand why just cleaning out the dead weight and then training everyone wasn't getting be beyond a 2nd place finish in the V-Leagues.
Thanks!
I don't mean to be pedantic, but it's really helpful to consider yourself a manager and not a coach. The finances of your team are vital, a lot more so than the tactics you play. If your roster is incredible, and your opponent's isn't, it won't matter what tactics you play.