Do you have a fondness for mud? How about surrendering your weekends to perch on hard bleachers, sipping mediocre concession stand coffee while your child complains about the cold? If so, youth sports may just be your family’s new adventure!
Of course, these activities are primarily for your kids, but your involvement will be substantial. Enrolling your child in a sport is a significant commitment, which often begins with simply getting them dressed and out the door on time. From tracking down equipment to pleading with them to remain on the field instead of “taking breaks,” you’ll find that your kid’s sports journey depends heavily on your support. So why not share a laugh about the challenges with fellow parents on Twitter?
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Try taking a group of freshman health students to an 8:00 am Saturday soccer match. You’ll see how that impacts their dating lives. - Bring a sleeping bag.
At least it’s the same field. My partner and I are currently on opposite sides of town, texting updates and grumbling about the cold—mostly me grumbling, but you get the idea. - Oh no, it’s Wednesday again?
As a seasoned sports mom, I can confirm we go through a ton of Febreze every season. Feel free to take note of this pro tip, everyone. - Yes, you are. We all are.
It’s easy to get caught up in the competitive atmosphere, but let’s remember that many of these kids haven’t quite mastered the art of wiping themselves yet. Keep expectations realistic. - So inspiring.
Coaches are often just parents stepping up, so as long as there’s no profanity flying around, we’re good with the encouragement. If an F-bomb escapes? We get it. - YES PLEASE.
I just organized our collection of sports socks and, believe it or not, we have a complete rainbow of colors. Except for the one my son needs for baseball this season, of course. - There’s always next year.
Not every child will shine as an athlete, but we could use talented estheticians to help us manage those pesky chin hairs as we age. Keep practicing, kiddo. - Whoops.
It seems like this is just part of the survival guide for youth sports. - *shakes head slowly*
You might as well flush that $75 registration fee down the porta-potty at the soccer field. It’s quicker and less painful than enduring an entire season. - Such a free spirit.
We all know this kid. In fact, many of us were once that kid. - Dammit.
Hopefully, nobody noticed that. - Truth.
“Isn’t this lovely?” you say to your spouse while everyone stands around in the kitchen, dimly lit, devouring Digiorno pizza, all while the aroma of baseball socks and dirty cleats fills the air. - Ugh.
The registration fee might seem manageable until you tally up all the expenses for equipment (which they’ll outgrow every season), tournament fees, team snacks, and sometimes even the trophy. Yes, you may end up funding that too. Goodbye, retirement savings! - Because, priorities.
Keep your head in the game, kid. Then, we can feast on burritos the size of your head.
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