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Post by coachlock on Jul 21, 2006 20:21:16 GMT -6
I am planning a Mom's night for our program. I would like any suggestions from those of you who have done this. One thing in particular I want to talk about to my mom's is how football helps boys become men. Anyone know any good stories that would go along with this topic?
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Post by fish on Jul 21, 2006 21:23:22 GMT -6
we do a mom's clinic every year where the hc and the coordinators go over some basics of the game and what we do. it is very popular and we get lots of positive geedback.
i don't know of any stories off hand, i'd just try to think of players you've had in the past that you've seen mature or take on great responsibility and add that some of what they learned came from experiences on the football field, with teammates, etc.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Jul 21, 2006 23:59:29 GMT -6
There is a poem entitled "Doug's Football Uniform" by Wanda Woytek. I do not have it on file, but you may be able to find it via search. If not, send me a PM and I will copy it when I have time. It is pretty much about a mom watching her son grow up through football. My HS coach gave it to us during my senior year... I still use it.
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Post by CoachJohnsonMN on Jul 22, 2006 6:40:13 GMT -6
We hand out a packet to the moms. The packet includes a description of each position, formations, defensive structures, adn referee penalty signals.
I mail out a survey for the moms and ask them what subjects they want covered the most. It changes from year to year what we cover. We always cover basic offensive execution (hole numbering, play calling, etc.), defensive execution (gap responsibility, coverages, etc.), basic rules (pass eligibility, touchbacks, etc.), and positions. In the past the mom's have wanted to discuss quarterback mechanics, receiving mechanics, and even tackling (I didn't want to ask why!). We try to give the moms as much ownership in it as possible. It always helps when you can give away some things with your logo on it, too.
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Post by fbdoc on Jul 23, 2006 15:58:23 GMT -6
We also bring a few sets of helmets and shoulder pads (clean ones!) so each mom can try them on. We also try to have one or two veteren moms (of seniors) on hand to speak with the new ones. Always seems to set their minds at ease.
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