Surviving Soccer

"e;A much-needed, hilarious take on life as a soccer parent in today's often too stressful youth sports environment. Surviving Soccer will keep you laughing from cover to cover."e; - Skye Eddy, Founder of the Soccer Parenting Association Being a soccer parent isn't easy. Blankets, battery life, and bottled water are at a constant deficit, while group texts, gossip, and last-minute location changes never cease. The surest means of survival is laughter, and Surviving Soccer: A Chill Parent's Guide to Carpools, Calendars, Coaches, Clubs, and Corner Kicks is the gentle nudge in the ribs soccer parents need to release the breath they didn't even realize they were holding. This endlessly relatable guide delivers a brief respite from the chaos through lists, quizzes, and vignettes including: * So You Think That's Your Schedule: A Game of Chutes and Ladders * Is Your Kid Ready for Club Soccer...or the Mob? * Road Rules Need Not Apply: Lessons from the Sports Multiplex Parking Lot * 21 People to Avoid at the Game Surviving Soccer is the perfect gift for those devoted, frenzied parents who still wouldn't trade the experience for a lifetime of unscheduled Saturdays.