Being a team mom can be a daunting task. Simply taking on the roll deserves a round of applause. An organized, efficient, and patient team mom will find that they will have a successful season and will be graciously thanked by the kids and parents over and over. However, unprepared team moms will quickly find out why I say it can be daunting. For this reason I have decided to share a couple of tips to ensure a great season.
1. Start Early - Depending on how your league chooses to handle the team mom (parent) role, you may need to do a little additional preparations of your own before the season begins. As soon as you have decided to be the team mom, start to collect information. Find out key dates for your league, i.e. Picture Day, Opening Day, Fundraiser Events, etc. Type them up in an easy to read format (next to each item state if it is a mandatory event or optional) and have this ready to hand out at the team meeting. Most leagues will have numerous handouts for the parents regarding every event that is to take place that season. To prevent any of the parents from losing these handouts place them in a folder for each set of parents. Just a tip...Always make extra, to provide for the families that the parents are no longer together. Also, make sure you coach or manager knows that you are available to help with anything he needs. After all, it is the job of the coach or manager to coach and nothing more. You should be responsible for any paperwork or items that need to be turned in or questions that need to be answered regarding events.
1. Start Early - Depending on how your league chooses to handle the team mom (parent) role, you may need to do a little additional preparations of your own before the season begins. As soon as you have decided to be the team mom, start to collect information. Find out key dates for your league, i.e. Picture Day, Opening Day, Fundraiser Events, etc. Type them up in an easy to read format (next to each item state if it is a mandatory event or optional) and have this ready to hand out at the team meeting. Most leagues will have numerous handouts for the parents regarding every event that is to take place that season. To prevent any of the parents from losing these handouts place them in a folder for each set of parents. Just a tip...Always make extra, to provide for the families that the parents are no longer together. Also, make sure you coach or manager knows that you are available to help with anything he needs. After all, it is the job of the coach or manager to coach and nothing more. You should be responsible for any paperwork or items that need to be turned in or questions that need to be answered regarding events.
- Be Organized
- Be Supportive
- Have Fun
Comments
Lalena
(Guest)
(Guest)
08/19/2009
I have been a team parent for years, from soccer to cheerleading to wrestling and I would like to show you something that might help your team with organizing volunteers, fundraising events and parties.
www.signupgenius.com/backtoschool
It's a FREE program that can help organize volunteers and events. I think it would be perfect for any volunteer coordinators, team moms, and teachers as well as class moms organize fundraising events.
I am the team mom for my daughter's cheerleading team and I used it for our 4th of July parade signups and it worked so well, getting more volunteers than we have ever had. It really makes it so much easier than calling and emailing parents individually. I'm going to start using it for all of our events like car washes and parties and stuff.
My kid's school is going to start using it because it has been so difficult for the class moms to get volunteers. Its free so I don't get anything out of it, just thought I'd pass the info along.
Pleas
My kids aren't much into sports, but this is all good solid common sense advice.
As a coach, I have to say that I wish all team parents would read this. I think I'll add it to my packet of suggested reading for next season.
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