Game Day Etiquette for Football Moms: Let Them Play
Game day as football moms or any sports mom is an emotional rollercoaster, and as a parent of a player putting their blood sweat, and tears into their craft, it can be tempting to get really into the action. But there are rules for us Moms and all family and friends in the stands that we must follow.
First of all, let the kids play. Our boys and girls work hard at practice, it’s their time to shine. They don’t need you or me yelling directions from the stands or sidelines, especially if you have never played the game. They have it covered. We should be their biggest cheerleaders, not their coaches. Let them play!!
Let the coaches coach. We’ve all been there when you are thinking, “Why isn’t he running that play?” “Why doesn’t he put so and so in?” We have to trust the process. These coaches work night and day for our kids and do it for free. They have a game plan and they want nothing more than to win too. So, resist the urge to second-guess the coaches. They got the headset and playbook. We have our cowbells, pompoms, megaphone, and Loud Cup. (Yes I bring all of that to each game.)
Let the refs ref. Yes, I know. As football moms, it’s easiest to yell at them. It does feel like they miss the most obvious calls sometimes. Especially holding (let’s face it there is holding every play. But feel free to turn the other way if it’s the Bulldogs doing it). They are also doing their best (most of the time), and no amount of yelling is going to make them change the call on the play. The best we can do for everyone is to encourage our kids to keep playing hard. Bite your tongue.
Etiquette For Football Moms And All Fans
Instead of that, how about this? What you should be saying: Things like “Let’s Go!”, “YAY”, “You got this!”. It pumps them up and lets them focus on the task at hand, winning the game. Honestly, they probably don’t even hear you yelling because they are focused. But you can yell “holding” if it’s on the Bulldogs – just saying. Remember it’s the best days of their life. As football moms, you should be supporting your kids and their coaches.
At the end of the day, football moms, football and other sports are about discipline, teamwork, and fun. Let’s do our part and cheer for the whole team. Remember there are families and friends of other players on that field or court, all around you, so be respectful. These kids are making memories they will carry for a lifetime, and we are just lucky enough to be along for the ride.
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7) "Invincible"
NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: (L-R) Vince Papale, for whom the film is based, actors Elizabeth Banks, Mark Wahlberg and coach Dick Vermeil attend Walt Disney Pictures’ premiere of “Invincible” at the Ziegfeld Theatre August 23, 2006 in New York City.
Just imagine a 30-year old bartender who had only played one season of high school football having the audacity to tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. Preposterous right? Well, it actually happened, and he actually made the team. He played for the Eagles from 1976 to 1978. “Invincible” stars Mark Wahlberg as that 30-year old bartender, Vince Papale. In reality, according to Wikipedia.org, Papale played for a semi-pro team in the Seaboard Football League and professional football in the World Football League before he joined the Eagles. If you’d like to view the official movie trailer, click here.
