Parents Corner

Parents Code of Conduct and Tips

The Rockwood United Soccer Club program is focused on developing players through all phases of competitive soccer. Key to the success for each player is maintaining a positive, learning environment.

As a parent, please review the following information and codes of conduct that you can do to help support your player and their teammates.

Spectator Standards of Conduct

Rockwood United S.C. follows the Missouri Spectator Standards of Conduct.

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Code of Conduct

  1. We will exemplify good sportsmanship.
  2. We will be supportive and positive offering encouragement to our child and his or her teammates.
  3. We will be positive role models.
  4. We will let the coach do the coaching.
  5. We will not yell at the referee or question the call. We will treat the officials as we would treat our child.
  6. We will also treat the opposing team and their fans with respect.
  7. We will look for our child to develop his or her skills and team play while de-emphasizing winning.
  8. We will remember that the game is for the children. We want to make sure that they are having fun.
  9. If we cannot abide by this code, we will not be able to attend our child’s games.

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Top 10 List for Soccer Parents

  1. Remember that this is just a game.
  2. Make sure that your child is having fun.
  3. Don’t question the referee’s calls, and please treat them with respect.
  4. Please let the coach do the coaching.
  5. Learn about the game. Ask questions, watch videos and play with your child to learn some of their skills.
  6. Celebrate little victories-a good touch or trap, a great defensive play, working as a team all contribute to good soccer.
  7. The final score is not the most important part of the game.
  8. Exemplify good sportsmanship. The children need to see positive role models.
  9. Each season is a new one.
  10. Encourage new friendships and realize that your child might not be with the same children or coach each year.
  11. Encourage your child as well as other players by being enthusiastic and respectful. Be supportive of your child; arrive on time to games and practices with the proper equipment and notify the coach if your child will be absent.