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Post by touchdowng on Apr 17, 2007 22:09:34 GMT -6
Most of us probably talk about our FB teams as being a family. What are some things/activities/traditions that you do within your program to promote a family atmosphere for the players in your program?
We do some things but are always looking for other ideas.
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Post by coachjd on Apr 18, 2007 3:54:52 GMT -6
Just a couple of things we do, all seniors will be assigned a 9th grade buddy to mentor, ask how practice is going, encourage him during 2 a days, etc....
We also have a team meal every Thursday night at a seniors house and we have always included all our 10-12 graders for these and even the 9th graders if they are not playing on Thursday night. Any time you can sit down together and break bread together, it makes for a great family gathering.
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Post by coachbw on Apr 18, 2007 5:38:22 GMT -6
Along the same line as the Thursday night meal, we gather at a seniors house following our home games. Sure it means the staff has to start drinking an hour or two later, but the kids and parents really seam to enjoy having the chance to spend time together as a group.
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Post by coachbw on Apr 18, 2007 5:41:38 GMT -6
Another one that I forgot about . . . we host the scrimmage we are in. While the kids shower, our staff serves watermelon to the other teams that come. Once they have all left the parents set up a big pot luck picnic. For us that is also always the last weekend before school so everyone is pretty willing to just stick around for an hour or two and relax.
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Post by fbdoc on Apr 18, 2007 20:05:21 GMT -6
One of our traditions is the "Victory Party" after home games. Our senior parents will sign up to host a team get together. Everyone comes over and eats while we watch the game video - sometimes several times - and we get to rub shoulders with parents and players. This has been a great part of our program.
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