At Harpenden Rovers Youth boys and girls aged from 4yrs to 13yrs are coached and play games against local clubs. We are affiliated to the Watford FC Community Education and Sports Trust and regularly have Watford FC professional coaches on hand to help kids the kids (and coaches) improve.

On top of our links to Watford FC we also have our own volunteer qualified coaches (FA level 2 badges), two school heads of PE, a couple of ex pro's and lots of keen Dads who played locally from school to county level. This is a community club and the aim is for kids, parents and the coaches to have fun!

The club was founded out of a desire to give children the opportunity to play, while not limiting opportunities in other sports and activities and to facilitate children’s enjoyment through football. If a child has fun, they will come back. If they keep coming back, they will get better. If they keep getting better, they will enjoy themselves even more.

Children can play well without scoring, they can play well without winning and they can play well without enjoying themselves. Do not ask “did you win?” or “did you score?” instead ask “did you have fun?” or “what was the best thing about football today?”. Winning is not everything. Not in junior football. We set this club up to give our children an opportunity to play and enjoy playing football, not just now but for the rest of their lives.

The club is a registered charity run by volunteers and thrives on good will from our members and local sponsors, community is the core of the club and everyone can help make what we have even better. We welcome contributions and volunteer help, whether as a specialist coach, photographer, website designer, first aider or general helper.

The goal is simple, to deliver every aspect of football to the highest possible standard. Challenge the children and help them to develop, not only as footballers but as individuals.

Expectations:

• You support the club and community
• Your conduct as a parent should match the ethos of the club
• You remain available for your child at all times