TEAM MOM / PARENT RESOURCES
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So, you've decided to sign up as "Team Mom". Well, whether this is your first time in this role or it's your last, enjoy this wonderful opportunity to help your team and don't let it overwhelm you!

With that in mind, In The Zone Photography has created this page to help you! We're not endorsing any particulars, and some of the links below may not apply to your team, but we think you'll appreciate the resources we've provided below.

If you have any suggestions on how we can better serve you, please send us an email.

Thanks, and best of luck this season!

TEAM MOM DUTIES (Some of these may not apply to your particular team/sport, so check with your coach first!)

• Develop a contact list of players and parents with phone numbers (home and cell) and email addresses.
• Once the schedule is released, create a "Snack Schedule" (see Helpful Links below).
• Schedule Team Picture Day. Contact Us to schedule your team/individual photos!
• Get parent volunteers to help with dugout duty. Make sure to have your volunteers instruct the team to leave a clean dugout.
• Serve as team scorekeeper (see Helpful Links below).
• Collect money to purchase player and coaches gifts. In The Zone Photography has some great options to consider, such as team plaques, team yearbooks, posters, etc.
• Plan post-season team party! Don't forget, In The Zone Photography can do a custom animated slideshow for your team.
• Don't be shy about asking other parents for help! It's a long season...have fun!

HELPFUL LINKS:

How To Keep Score At A Baseball Game (Thanks eHow!)

How To Keep Score At A Baseball Game (Thanks to The Baseball Scorecard!)

Surviving Little League (Thanks Familycorner.com)

Snack Ideas For Youth Sports Leagues (Thanks Yahoo!)

Pre-Competition Meals For Young Athletes (Thanks Livestrong.com!)

Laundry Tips For Soccer Moms/Youth Sports (Thanks tipjunkie.com!)