How to Be the Best Soccer Mom This Season

So your little Johnny or Susie is playing soccer this year. Whether they are reluctant or excited for the season, you likely want to do everything you can to help them along. If you want to support them well, I recommend reading these tips on how to be the best soccer mom this season.

Encourage Your Child and the Team

Y’all don’t have to scream and dance on the sideline to be a good soccer mom. But it’s so comforting to root for your child on the sideline and encourage them after games and practices, especially if they feel down about themselves. Rather than being loud, focus on being present and consistent for them. This ensures you’re not overbearing and lets them come to love playing for themselves. Be there for all of the other kids too—learn others’ names and go nuts when they do something well on the field too. You never know when their parents won’t be there to cheer them on.

Make Your Own Shirts for the Team

It’s also thoughtful to make the whole team custom practice jerseys if you’re the crafty type. You can learn about heat transfer vinyl printing and set up shop with just a household iron to print your own customized T-shirts. HTV shirts are durable enough to endure more than several washes and have their logo and other designs still intact.

Invite Your Friends and Family

Another way to be the best soccer mom is by packing the sideline with other people who want to cheer on your little tyke. Sending your family your child’s schedule makes it more likely they’ll show up. Make it an occasion to invite neighbors and friends too—the more the merrier. Soccer games are more fun when there’s a big community feel.

Get Creative With Snacks

A hallmark of being a soccer mom, apart from the stinky minivan, is snack time after games. Instead of buying something pre-made to pass out when it’s your turn to provide team snacks, try making energy-packed and creative goodies. You can freeze-dry banana slices to get some potassium into their system, bring oranges, or concoct your own protein bars.