When Dad Coaches, Thank the Family Too.
The whole family makes a sacrifice when a parent is the coach.
Last year, my husband helped coach my son’s basketball team. At the end of the season, one of the moms gave me an orchid and said, “We know it’s a sacrifice for you to have your husband coach.” This sweet gesture has stayed with me ever since–recognizing that coaching is a family commitment.
I’m in charge of the coaches gifts for my older son’s baseball team. Following her example, I got each coach a gift card to the movie theater and a bowl full of movie-themed treats. On the card I wrote, “We know the family gave up a lot to have you coach our boys. We are grateful for your family and hope you enjoy a nice night out. You all deserve it!”
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What a classy gal! LOVE this idea! This could be true of many people!
sorry – quick trigger finger.
“…and for the nights where I conned him into heavy lifting at school.
I am a teacher, so I know the joys of working with children, but also know the sacrifice. Getting a gift card really makes me feel appreciated, and getting a gift card to the movies would be great. I am often away from home when there are school events at night, so that gift card gives me a night out with my husband to make up for the nights we spent a part and for the nights where I conned him into heavy