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We at Roman Rangers YFC have already earned ourselves a reputation for fair play. Parents, friends and family members have contributed enormously to this reputation. We would encourage all parents and spectators to read the following:

• Parents should not coach from the pitchside during matches and training.

• Parents should not criticise their child on any part of the player's game; leave the coaching to the coaches since it may cause confusion and erode the player's confidence.

• Be your child's best fan and support him unconditionally. Don’t withdraw your love when he performs below his standard.

• On transporting your child home, please be supporting and always focus on the positive aspects of his game.

• Develop a responsibility in your son to pack his own kit, clean boots and bring along his water bottle.

• Respect the facilities at our opponents’ grounds.

• Do not criticise your child’s coach to your child or other parents, if you are not happy with the coach you should raise the issue with the coach.

• Encourage your child to speak with the coach. If your child is having difficulties in training or games, or can’t attend training etc. encourage him to speak directly to the coaches. This “responsibility taking” is a big part of becoming a mature person. By handling off the field tasks, your child is claiming ownership of all aspects of the game.

• Monitor eating and sleeping habits. Be sure that your child is eating the correct foods. Players should be in bed at a reasonable hour on the night before a game and early enough on other nights to ensure that adequate rest is being taken.

• Help the young player to focus on the performance and not the result. Winning is not as important as the performance.

• Support all the players in your child's squad. Do not criticise any player.

• Do not criticise the opponents, their parents, coaches or the referee.