First Time Soccer Mom
This season we enrolled Azzy in soccer. Chris decided he
would be the Coach for her team. He had to complete a Livescan (fingerprints)
and application to be eligible to be a Coach. The league was a little
unorganized at the beginning as far as pictures go. Picture day was scheduled
the first day prior to their first game. Chris failed to give me my spot as
Team Mom (in charge of all activities) so it was a little awkward for the first
two games. I had read a blog prior to starting the season that gave tips on
tiny tots. I just wanted to share one that the blog got to the “T”! “BE
PREPARED TO WATCH YOUR CHILD SIT OUT THE ENTIRE GAME INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY
PLAYING THE GAME” We have about half the team that does not like to play on
game day. However, on practice days they have soooo much enthusiasm.
Being a part of a sports team can be a financial burden for
some people because many teams like ours, do not get sponsored, therefore the
team parents are stuck having to pay all the costs. As the Team Mom I have to organize
the team party, order trophies, and create the snack schedules. I also have a
quick wrap-up meeting with the parents after practice and after the games. We
had an issue with parents paying us timely for the banner we had pre-purchased.
Keep in mind that we actually consulted with the parents prior to ordering the
banner so that they were aware they would owe us their part. I recommend if you
are doing something like this to NOT pay anything in advance! Collect all your
fees and have a set due date allowing you enough time to order trophies,
jerseys, etc.
Other than collecting money from parents, I honestly do not
have any other problems. It is a little disappointing not seeing your child
play on game day because they are not feeling it. It is actually really fun for
me to be really involved in the team. If you are looking forward to being
involved as a team mom be aware of the demands and if you are a new sports team
parent, then be aware of the fees and costs (snacks for the team, team party,
pictures, trophies, etc).
Would anyone like to share any of their first experiences as
a team parent?
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