9 ways to be a great team mom (2024)

9 ways to be a great team mom (1)

By Vanessa Mejia | Posted 8/2/2018

Team moms make the team go round. We are one of THE most important people on the team, right up there with the coaches!

My boys have been on teams with someamazing(and not-so amazing) team moms over the years. I don'teverwant to be placed on the "not-so" amazing list. While I will say it can take quite a bit of effort, it doesn't have to take a ton of time.

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Here are my nine tried-and-tested tips for being a great team mom:

  1. Be organized. There are somany online tools to help with this; from rosters to tracking payments toposting game schedules. ClickHEREto read my previous post on my favoritego-to sites and apps.
  2. Communicate. If you don't know what's going on, no one does! True story: 99.9 percent of the team emails will come from you.
  3. Be present. Try to attend all practices and games, when possible. Parents will have questions, and they won't always be able to get to the coach. You will serve as the point of contact between them.
  4. Be prepared. It is always better to be over-prepared, than under-prepared. Keep asports mama bagwith you at all times. Essential items to include are extra waters, a mini first-aid kit, ice pack(s), and the team roster/contact information.
  5. Delegate responsibilities. You just can't do it all ... and you shouldn't have to! Ask for (assign if needed!) volunteers. They can help with snacks, chains, game film, etc. It takes a village.
  6. Plan ahead. Don't wait until the last minute to plan end-of-season events; party, coaches' gifts, players' gifts. You know it's coming. In football, having atouchdown jaris one of the easiest (and less stressful!) ways to do this. You could even tailor this to other sports (i.e. goals in socceror 3-pointers in basketball).
  7. Go the extra mile-. This is what sets you apart from the rest. Take (and share!) lots ofphotos, make banners for them to run through, plan team outings (local high school games are always fun), have acowbell decorating party, makejersey number cheat sheets, bakegoodies. These little things go a long way!
  8. Stay out of the drama. Yep, even youth sports come with a bit of drama. Being the team mom, you are privy to lots of information. Don't get caught up in the chatter and gossip. Take the high road by smiling and keeping it moving.
  9. Enjoy every moment. Of course there will be some days that you'd rather be sitting on your couch than on the bleachers at the field. There will also be some parents that you would never choose to be BFFs with. Just take a few deep breaths and keep it moving. I promise the good times will definitely outweigh the bad. I wouldn't keep volunteering to do it ifthey didn't!

Good luck, mama! You've got this!

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Vanessa Mejia is the mother of three football-playing boys, ages 14, 13 and 10, and lives in northern Virginia. Her boysalso play basketball, soccer and track and field. Her husband coaches football in the Fairfax County Youth Football League. She shares Team Mom ideas, tips and tricks along with other facets of her family’s life away from the football field. Read more of her work atconfessionsofasportsmama.blogspot.com

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9 ways to be a great team mom? ›

It is important to recruit volunteers and assign/delegate duties as early as possible. For every game coordinate one family to bring the team a snack. Be sure to either send out a couple of reminders each week leading up to the game for those forgetful parents or assign a backup to keep snacks on hand.

How to be an effective team mom? ›

It is important to recruit volunteers and assign/delegate duties as early as possible. For every game coordinate one family to bring the team a snack. Be sure to either send out a couple of reminders each week leading up to the game for those forgetful parents or assign a backup to keep snacks on hand.

What are the duties of a team mom? ›

TEAM MOM RESPONSIBILITIES AT-A-GLANCE

Organize team and parent bonding events. Help coaches organize a practice and competition calendar if needed. Check athletes in/out at competitions and events.

What is the proper name for a team mom? ›

One of the traditional roles a mother has always played in youth sports is that of Team Administrator ("TA"), the politically correct term for what used to be, and is in many places still called the Team Mom.

How to be a baseball team mom? ›

You will want to always keep parents informed of what's going on. If the Coach hasn't done so already, be sure to let them know when practices are planned, how early they need to show up before the game, etc. Always include a signature at the bottom of your emails and texts and always put your cell phone number.

What makes a successful mother? ›

A good mother holds her children close in love and understanding, always providing as much care as possible while remaining empathetic, nurturing, and self-compassionating.

What makes my mom a good leader? ›

In conclusion, moms make great leaders because of their nurturing nature, natural multitasking abilities, strong organizational skills, capacity for understanding and empathy, and unwavering commitment to serving others. Moms can bring an incredibly valuable leadership perspective to the table that is often overlooked.

What does it mean to be a team parent? ›

This officially unofficial position is somewhere between an administrative assistant and an assistant coach, and largely involves taking responsibility for the “l*ttle things” the coach can't personally oversee. A Team Parent is also going to be one of the main points of contact between the coach and other parents.

What does being a team parent mean? ›

Definition: A “Team Parent” is defined as a parent volunteer who coordinates various administrative, communication and other activities for KYFL and the cheer or football team head coach.

Why is it important to parent as a team? ›

Parenting teamwork helps you face the ups and downs of family life in a positive way that minimises conflict and strengthens relationships. Here's how. When you back each other up as parents, children feel secure. It's about agreeing on family rules, supporting each other's decisions, and being consistent.

How do I host a mom group? ›

If you're gathering with children, consider if nap times will be a challenge for the season of life that the moms in your group are in. If so, try to meet before or after the usual nap times. Make a loose plan for your time together. Make a plan of what you want the time to look like for your gathering of moms.

What are new moms called? ›

There isn't a specific word. We'd usually call them a new mother. In the hospital, they'd be called a postpartum patient, because they are in the postpartum (recently having given birth) period.

What does a little league team parent do? ›

The basic role of the Team Parent is to help the coaches in any way possible so they can focus on teaching the game of baseball/softball. Make no mistake about it – you will play a crucial role in turning a group of kids into an actual TEAM.

How can I be a good teammate in baseball? ›

A good teammate is engaged with the team at all times. They don't check out after a bad result. They pull for their guys until it's their turn. No matter what, they maintain a winning attitude and continue to connect with their team and the game itself.

Can a girl play on a baseball team? ›

Back in 1952, the MLB banned women from participating in major-league or affiliated minor-league teams. However, this prohibition was lifted as many as four decades later, with Melissa Mayeuxbecoming the first woman to make MLB's international registration list.

Do kids of working moms do better? ›

What's more, children raised by working mothers tend to develop social, speech and fine motor control skills earlier as toddlers, in part because they are often socialized in daycare at an early age.

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