FAQs

PLAYER & PARTICIPANT POLICIES 

24 HOUR RULE 

The 24-hour rule is a standard TWFC has put into play to prevent discussions regarding playing time, positions, tactics, or general decision making immediately following a game.

Parents: ​​If you are concerned about the playing time in games of your child, please consider the following before contacting your coach. 

1. Game time is not nearly as important as practice time. That may sound completely crazy, because in games you see the results of training and play is typically at a higher rate, but it is true. Well planned out training sessions develop players faster, and challenge players consistently. Preparation and learning are so important and that is developed in training. 

2. Playing time fluctuates game to game for a variety of reasons. Injury, nutrition, conditioning, roster size, tactics, opponent skill level, missed training sessions, and player game day form are just a few examples that affect playing time. Coaches balance so many of these factors on weekends and it is not always easy to manage playing time from game to game. 

3. Does your athlete only want to play a certain position? How many other players play that position? How are they handling the requirements of the game?

After thinking about that for a 24-hour period, email your coach and
just let them know you would like to speak about your child and
specifically what it is regarding. This is much preferred method over
the random phone call so that the coach can collect his/her thoughts and provide an in-depth conversation. 

All TWFC Coaches are open to these conversations and are happy to communicate with parents as needed. Keep in Mind TWFC Coaches’ will often communicate and share their perspective by addressing the team via different communication channels, i.e., TeamSnap, GroupMe, Email, Phone Call, Team Meeting, etc. In most cases the coaches are proactive with their communication and will likely address any questions or concerns that you may have.