Being a sports parent looks simple from the stands. However, families quickly learn that supporting a student athlete involves much more than attending games. Equipment, schedules, communication, and even laundry become part of daily life. A sports parent’s guide is helpful because most families are never told what they actually need until they are already overwhelmed. The First Surprise: It’s Not Just Practice and Games At first, parents expect practices and a weekly game. Instead, sports quickly include early mornings, travel, team meals, meetings, and constant schedule changes. Because of this, organization becomes essential. Keeping a simple calendar for practices, games, and school events prevents double booking and last-minute stress.…