Christmas is around the corner and it’s a time of uncertainty for many football families. It stinks that the holiday season is also the season of transition, but it is what it is. Below, I’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for your favorite coaching family. These gifts are ones they can use whether they are staying or moving!
Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Coaching Family
For the Foodies
Homemade gifts like our favorite Peppermint Hot Chocolate mix or cookies are always appreciated.
You can also take things a step further with Blue Apron or Hello Fresh gift cards or specific foods such as Omaha Steaks, Giordano’s Pizza, or a wine of the month club.
For the Hobbyist
Is there a hobby the coaching couple or family loves? Hobbies are a great way to build family memories, but they often cost money. If your favorite coaching family likes to paint pottery together or build model trains, add to their opportunities to enjoy their hobby. You may think that a coaching family’s only hobby is the sport they coach, but I guarantee you they look for ways to get away from it all, even for a little while.
My husband takes our boys on a yearly guys’ camping trip. Several years in a row my aunt sent money to purchase a piece of camping equipment. It was a huge blessing as we built up our equipment stash and made each camping trip easier as there was less to rent.
For the Whole Family
Our family loves to include experiences in our breaks. Whether it’s a trip to the movies, a local museum, or the zoo, we have found that our kids love getting to see or do things as a family.
As gifts, consider memberships to zoos, museums, or local playgroups. For older kids it could be the opportunity to try rock climbing, horseback riding, or something else you think they will love. Finally, consider tickets to a sporting event or the theater. While our boys don’t “love” musicals, they have enjoyed the few we’ve attended.
If your coaching family is lucky enough to spend the holidays together, look for something local to experience together. Our boys equally love a day at Dave and Busters and the Museum of Science and Industry.
For That Special Couple
Anything that encourages a coaching couple to spend time together away from sport is a huge win. Buy them a weekend away at a couple’s retreat. Coaches Outreach, FCA Marriage Getaway, and Weekend to Remember are all great events. If the timing doesn’t work out for an actual event, get them a gift card for a hotel and some money for a babysitter if needed. This is the gift that is always a hit.
Date night is something many coaching families prioritize. Gift cards to local restaurants or the movie theater are helpful and can be used any time of the year. For a more creative option check out RIO. This would be a fun gift for a family moving to a new state, too!
Gift Cards for the New Home
Is your favorite coaching family in transition? Consider Etsy, Walmart, Ikea, Target, or Amazon gift cards. There are always new spaces to decorate and things that break and require replacing. Gift cards are easy to move and will bless the family in their new home.
Well, that is my list of ideas for Christmas this year! Check out my top gift ideas for Your Favorite Coach and Your Favorite Coach’s Wife here!
As the wife of a football coach, Beth Walker encourages women whose families are in the public eye to pursue their own callings even as they support their husbands’ careers and ministries. Through her personal stories as well as interviews with other women who are also living just outside their husbands’ limelight, Beth shows it’s possible to do both.