ROC Soccer was founded on passion, purpose, and the conviction that youth sports should serve kids, not the other way around.

Founded by Rory O'Connor, a lifelong coach, leader, and immigrant who has navigated both the American dream and its bureaucracy, ROC Soccer is a response to a broken system. Many youth programs today prioritize travel, branding, and fees over genuine player development and overall well-being. We’re here to change that.

With over 20 years of experience across grassroots clubs, elite academies, high schools, colleges, and semi-pro teams, ROC Soccer offers a rare blend of technical expertise, cultural honesty, and real-life wisdom. Rory has studied coaching at every step and holds multiple high-level licenses, as well as a master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Exercise Science. He has worked with and learned from some of the world’s top professional coaches.

ROC Soccer will cut through the noise to provide families and coaches with straightforward advice, proven methods, and authentic connections.

Whether you're a parent wondering if your kid needs a $400 "ID camp" or a coach looking for resources that don’t involve screaming at 10-year-olds, you're in the right place.

Here, you’ll find:

• Development tips grounded in science and experience

• Age-appropriate guidelines

• Nutrition advice from qualified contributors

• Strength and Conditioning advice from

• Recruiting guidance that’s honest, not hyped

• Blogs about topics that are often hushed

This is soccer with soul. This is ROC Soccer.