Where the Game Gets Honest.
Stories, survival, and real talk from every corner of the pitch
Welcome to ROC Soccer - a home for coaches, players, parents, and survivors of the system.
I’m Rory O’Connor. I’ve spent over two decades in the field, coaching at every level — from grassroots to college — learning what truly matters beyond wins and losses.
This site is where I share the other side of coaching — the side that few people typically put on a résumé. You’ll find:
Honest blog posts on mental health, burnout, and rejection, as well as my journey across two continents through the soccer lens.
Insights into youth soccer, player development, parent involvement, and coaching culture
From technical drills and mindset tips to honest recruiting guidance, I share what truly works — on and off the pitch.
Hilarious soccer stories from around the globe
Whether you’re a board looking to organize your club, a coach searching for purpose, a player looking for support, or a parent trying to make sense of this game we love, you belong here.
This is not another highlight reel.
This is ROC Soccer.
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