Enough football to follow the game, plus gear, safety, the weekly schedule, and how the club actually works.
You don't need to become a football person. You need to know what your kid is wearing, when practice is, what to watch for on the drive home, and who to call when something isn't right.
Written for a parent who has never played. Nothing assumes prior knowledge, and nothing wastes your time on strategy you will never use.
What you'll learn
Enough of the game to follow a Saturday without guessing
Exactly what the club provides and what you buy — it's a shorter list than you think
Concussions, heat, and gear: what to watch for and what the club does about it
What a normal football week looks like from Monday to Saturday
How playing time actually works, and the right way to raise a concern
