Soccer teams provide members with a sense of community while teaching soccer skills. The coach plays a major role in creating the team feeling. A gift allows you to thank the soccer coach for her effort throughout the season. If you are buying a gift for your child's soccer coach, get him involved in selecting the gift for a personal touch.
Team Scrapbook
A scrapbook of photos from the soccer season creates a keepsake for the soccer coach. Take lots of pictures throughout the season from practices, games and other events like team meals. Try to get photos of all the players and the coach in action. Soccer-themed scrapbook paper from a craft store sets the tone as the backgrounds for the pages. Get the entire team involved in creating the scrapbook pages. In addition to the pictures, add fliers from games, a copy of the team schedule, tickets to the games and decorations on the pages.
Video Highlights
A variation on the scrapbook idea is to put together a highlight video from the season. Film footage from all of the games, tournaments and practices for the season. For more variety, ask other parents to share their videos to include in the montage. If you aren't comfortable creating the video, ask for other volunteers who have experience. Present the video at a team gathering so all of the players and kids can watch it before the coach takes the video home.
Soccer Artwork
For a coach who is committed to the sport, soccer-themed artwork is a gift option. A painting or professional photograph related to soccer is an option. Another idea is a sculpture or desk decoration with a soccer theme. For a personalized touch, have the players paint a soccer picture for the coach. A soccer coach who just volunteers or only has a casual interest in the sport is less likely to appreciate this gift idea.
Personalized Soccer Gear
Another option for a soccer fanatic coach is soccer gear. Soccer jerseys personalized with the coach's name work well. Another option is actual gear the coach can use with the players. This is particularly useful if the soccer program has limited funds and isn't able to splurge on gear, including proper goals, cones and extra practice balls.
Tickets
A pair of tickets to local entertainment gives the coach down time when she's off the field. If your city has a soccer team, purchase tickets to a game. For a more general option, purchase tickets to concerts, movies or local events that the coach might enjoy. For more expensive tickets, ask all of the parents to chip in toward the cost.
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