Junior Football Teesside
Riverside Juniors / Prissick Rovers / Boro Rangers FC
Parent Info - 2024 / 2024
Please read all info below, watch the videos, Look through the memes and complete the reg form at the bottom of this page. Feel free to read through managers information too
Our Club Philosophy
FUN, DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING is more important than WINNING!!!
Children who play in a relaxed atmosphere will feel free to take more risks trying skills, passing it out from the back etc without the fear of costing their team points in a league or being shouted at by a parent. The FA have made U7 to U12 football Non Competitive to help create this atmosphere. We have seen hundreds of creative talented footballers come through our ranks who dare to try skills and be a game changer have had their creativity dashed because of an over excited parent obsessed with winning telling them to play it simple, Get rid of it or shouting at them for costing the team a goal etc. All that parents achieves is destroying that kids confidence to try something creative, they then go into their shell and try to hide in a game because of the fear of making mistakes and letting people down. Children who are allowed to learn from their their own mistakes become more creative and composed footballers in teen through to adult years. This philosophy has been proven to work and we ask all parents to adopt this relaxed approach to help the children develop.
Code Of Conduct For Parents!!!
We adopt the FA respect program at our club. Their will be a zero tolerance code of conduct implemented with parents and disciplinary action taken against anyone who steps out of line. Children are their to have fun and enjoy their football and parents who have any negative influence on the sidelines will not be welcome to attend. Please take time to read through the Poem, Posters and watch the videos and educate and direct all family members to this so they are aware of the type of attitude and behaviour we expect on our sidelines.
Let The Children Play
They stand on the field with their hearts beating fast
The whistle has blown, the die has been cast.
Mum & Dad cannot help, they stand all alone
A goal at this moment would send the team home.
A ball near their feet, they kick and it misses
There's a moan from the crowd, some boos and some hisses
A thoughtless voice cries 'take him off Mun '
Tears fill their eyes, it's no longer fun.
If you have ever been tempted to shout or to groan
Just think, it's a child who stands all alone
So open your heart and give them a break
It's moments like this that players you make.
Keep this in mind, please do not forget
They are only children, they're not adults yet!
Rules for Parents
Stay outside the fence line at all times during training and matches
Remember children play for FUN!!!!
Respect referees decisions at all times
NEVER criticise any of the players / managers decisions
Don't coach from side lines shouting pass, shoot, get rid etc, this only confuses the children and stops them developing their own decision making on the pitch.
Don't reward children with a pound a goal as they will only ever look for the goal which is not always the best decision and will have a negative impact on their pitch awareness. If you want to reward them reward hard work, team ethic or good decisions
Let the manager do the coaching on match days - remember you are a parent their to support the team not to coach it.
Remember the manager on weekends is a volunteer who has put their name forward to give your child the opportunity to play in a team.
Don't become obsessed with Professional Club academies and put your child under pressure to make it as a pro!!!!!!
We operate a zero tolerance policy and any parents who become over pushy, jealous, abusive or start to tittle tattle on the side lines will be asked to leave the team and program with immediate effect regardless of how talented your child is so please don't spoil it for them!!!
Referees will be issuing yellow and red cards to spectators next season resulting in sideline bans for parents not just from the team but also your childs SCHOOL games too!!!
WE ONLY DO POSITIVE!!!
Working with parents in sport
Is an organisation set up in 2017 to help support and educate parents whose children play sport to ensure you have a better insight into what does and doesnt help your child's development in sport.
We ask that all parents keep up with their weekly blogs and facebook sites which provides valuable info and insights for parents
Always Support The Team Managers!!
Before you start to criticise your child's manager please remember that this is not there profession!!! they are a volunteer and are giving up their time for FREE to give your child an opportunity to play in a team. Most of the managers have all played high level football in their youth but coaching children is completely different and running a team takes a lot of time and effort behind the scenes so please be patient and show your support and gratitude to them!!!!
Team managers are hard to come by and we are always short of volunteers every season resulting in us having to fold teams or not being able to progress as many children into grassroots football so please don't be the one parent who pushes the manager to quit with constant moaning!!!!
If you don't like what you see then Volunteer to take a team yourself as we always have more kids wanting to be in teams than we do managers!
Remaining in the team and moaning spoiling the atmosphere for the rest of the kids and parents is NOT an option!!! If you are unhappy with your child's team speak with us and we will support you in finding a new team for your child. If you are unhappy in our set up speak with us and we will provide a directory of external clubs in the area.
Remember your subscriptions you pay are to cover your pitch fees (Please see subscriptions section for more info) They do not pay the managers wage!!! Team Managers are volunteers so please chip in with the many tasks involved in running your child's team instead of criticising their efforts.
Team Politics
If your not happy with game time / the position your child plays in please dont moan at the manager as its his decision and we don't have any say in how he lines the team up. We understand that sometimes a manager or team may not be the best fit for your child so if your not happy in their squad feel free to contact us and we can discuss other options where they may get more game time / play in a more favoured position etc or try a different manager or group of players. If your not happy in the set up we can provide a A to Z of other clubs in the area for you to try.
Welfare Issues / Concerns
If you have any welfare issues please email the welfare officer Helen Collett - msvwelfareofficer@gmail.com.
