sports dad

Bleacher-shouting father

A sports dad is a father heavily invested in his children's athletic activities—attending every game, coaching from the sidelines, organizing practices.

The term can be neutral or gently mocking, depending on intensity.

At the extreme, a sports dad lives vicariously through his kids, pushing them too hard or berating referees.

He's such a sports dad—he's already got the toddler in travel baseball.

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practice · soccer practice · early morning · jersey · bleachers · proud · tournament · travel team · game day · carpool · parking lot · snacks · orange slices · referee · yelling · good game · Saturday · cleats

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Male parent uninvolved in upbringing

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Pushy parent of performer

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Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G