soccer dad

Youth league chauffeur

A soccer dad is a father who devotes significant time to his children's activities, especially driving them to sports practices and games.

The term parallels soccer mom but is less culturally loaded—soccer mom carries connotations of suburban voting blocs and minivan stereotypes, while soccer dad simply describes an involved parent: He's a total soccer dad, always on the sidelines with orange slices.

stereotype

minivan

Multipurpose family vehicle

cooler · sunscreen · visor · thermos · lawn chair · video camera · orange slices · juice boxes · bumper sticker · SUV

parenting

supportive

Offering help and reassurance

chauffeur · carpool · snacks · sideline · cheering · volunteer · schedule · commitment · sacrifice · patience

youth sports

coach

One who instructs

teamwork · cleats · jersey · referee · league · tryouts · scrimmage · halftime · goalkeeper · formations

Categories
Opposites
parental involvement type

soccer dadabsent father

Male parent uninvolved in upbringing

deadbeat dad · absent parent · weekend dad

gendered parental role

soccer dadsoccer mom

Suburban parent stereotype

hockey mom · dance mom · team mom · stage mom · stage mother

cultural archetype of masculinity

soccer dadbachelor

Unwed male adult

playboy · lone wolf · man-child · confirmed bachelor · biker

Family

soccer, dad, dads, daddy, daddies

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G