What are the best gift ideas for your football coach or coaching staff?  We have compiled a list of gift ideas below for some of the following occasions:

• Christmas Gifts For Football Coaches
• End of Season Gifts for Football Coaches
• Gifts for Football Coaches from Booster Clubs (These can be greater gifts with pooling of $)
• Birthday Gifts for Football Coaches
• Hanukkah Gifts for Football Coaches
• Gifts For the Football Coach in Your Family

Head Coach, The Man, the Myth, The Legend T-Shirt

The perfect t-shirt for the new head football coach or for the coach that needs that boost for his ego.   He works hard, sleeps little and his coaching brain never shuts down whether he wins or loses.  Constant improvement is his game and this shirt captures that.

Because I’m The Coach That’s Why Funny Vintage Coaching Gift T-Shirt

Any Questions?   It can be tempting to wear this one around the house too, but know from personal experience it does not carry quite as much clout.   Can be great to wear for that team that has a lot of questions but struggles to follow the answers.   Just smile and point at the shirt when asked “Why?”

Hamilton Beach Single Serve and 12 Pot Coffeemaker

We mentioned coffee as the lifeblood of many coaches.   This can go perfect in the office, near the court (but away from those bricklayers who seem to hit everything but the net.)  It can also be great in the bedroom to help a coach wake in a luxury touch.   Enough for single serve or a whole pot.

COACH Hoodie – Hoodie For Men & Women Coaches

The perfect gift for the basketball coach who loves people and wants to help them grow.  This word means so much to them.   It is who made their lives better and who they aspire to be each day.

Coach Definition Tshirt 

This football coach Tshirt reads passionate, dedicated individual who unlocks an individual’s potential and maximizes a team’s performances by believing, encouraging and developing.  The shirt  can be a great reminder when Coach is looking in the mirror.

Personalized Football Photo Frame | Coach (Autograph)

The perfect memento frame for players to sign and give a position coach or any football coach.  I do worry about how many signatures can fit on this frame so look it over carefully before thinking you can get the whole team to sign.

Teach Coach Football Sleep Repeat Funny Coaching Gift T-Shirt

August to December this shirt sums up the life of most Coaches and many will take pride in wearing this mantra on their chest.  The shirt also can be a model on work ethic to lead the way for the entire gang.

Football Casual Dress Socks by Sock It To Me

Soft, funky, fun socks for gameday and off the field as well.   Perfect with a blazer or with sweats, and guaranteed to make people smile when your coach’s pants come up a bit while sitting down.

Football Whiskey Stones Gift Set, 8 Chilling Stones, 2 Whisky Glasses, 1 Flask, Tongs, and 2 Coasters with Gift Box, Set in Pine Wood Box

For the whiskey and bourbon drinker who likes to not dillute their cocktail.   It will give your coach a sense of pride as they relax… perhaps with a cigar that their team cared enough to think of this gift.

“Best Coach Ever” Coach Tumbler and Key-chain Gift-set 

This Tumbler and keychain gift set comes with a plastic straw and straw cleaner for the environmentally friendly coach.

Elite Clipboards Dry Erase Coaches Clipboard | Double-Sided Coach Marker Board for  Football 

The Coach needs his play diagram board in case creativity strikes at any moment.

Wilson NCAA Autograph Football

Great ball for a gift to remember a special game or a special coach.   Don’t forget to order a couple of sharpies to expedite the signing.   Perfect for the coach’s home or office.

Wilson TDS Autograph Football

This gift Wilson Autograph Football has an extra white pebble than the football above, but that panel is pebbled so it may not actually be more signing space.   Definitely has different look so it all comes down to aesthetic choice.

Rub Your Butt Championship BBQ Seasoning Gift Pack

Many football coaches love to spend time in front of their barbecue and smoker creating their next masterpiece.  These championship rubs will make any masterpiece even tastier.   They make a perfect gift for any coach who loves to grill.

World’s Okayest Coach Funny Sports T-Shirt

For the Coach who has a great sense of humor in gifts… this one can help keep them humble and make them laugh at the same time.  The Coach’s family will also get a kick out of the shirt so everyone wins… assuming the coach has a great sense of humor.

WeciBor Men’s Cotton Crew Socks, 12-Pack

Have a coach who has a sense of style for the arts?   These make a perfect gift set and will help you smile as you see their socks while they jump around the sidelines during games.

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Your coach love to keep track of ideas in a handwritten notebook, but never can find them later?  This notebook is perfect as it allows notes to transfer digitally.  Lightweight and good videos to help you learn the system.

Bagsmart Electronic Organizer $14.99

Are you or your coach constantly struggling to find a phone charger?   There is a simple reason for that… they are constantly on their phone dealing with player and family needs, other coaches, logistics and their own family.   Help make their life easier by putting together this bag with some chargers and also cords.

Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Imagine how great a mood your coach will arrive to morning practice after he has had a great simple breakfast sandwich made painless with this awesome contraption.

Football Coach Gifts From The Team or Booster Club

Montblanc Blue Signature Pen

I knew a coach who would never lend us his pen.   He told us a team got him this Montblanc and it was very special to him because he knew each player chipped in and he felt like it kept that team with him forever.   Again, a coach does not typically treat themselves to such a luxury item but if the team parents pass the hat, this can be an affordable luxury that tells the coach they are special.

Beats by Dr. Dre – Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones – (Black)  

These are great if a coach needs to block out all the noise and get some quiet time with their own headspace.  I have a pair of these and love them on plane rides and more!!  If you think your coach would prefer the Air Pods… get them here.

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones – Apple H1 Headphone Chip

I love these.  I see so many kids trying to work out with AirPods and my kids do love those.  I personally feel the bass on these is far superior and they don’t fall out of my ear when I exercise.  Perfect for listening to Old School Hip Hop without having your players make fun of you.  Also good for Zoom calls and your favorite football podcast from Jason Hahnstadt.  (That one time last year.)

Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Quartz Titanium Strap, Silver, 25.5 Casual Watch (Model: BM7431-51E)  

Some coaches prefer a more dressy watch and this watch hits the compromise between form and function.  I love Citizen watches because of the titanium bracelet that is both light and durable.  My last Citizen watch lasted over 20 years and I have not found a better watch at this price range or higher (I have not exactly been wearing Rolexes.)  Their Eco-Drive system requires no battery replacement due to solar power and it is a highly reliable timepiece with a second hand coaches require.  It is waterproof and looks good with either a suit or a t-shirt.  That versatility is valued by  coaches and his/her loved ones who like them looking sharp.  It is currently on sale and if 12 players chip in it can be as little as $15 per player.  Citizen makes great watches for women and we also see many women wearing mens watches now so glance around the options.

JBL Boombox – Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Black 

I have found these JBL portable speakers to be top quality and have a good bass end.   I recently ran over their JBL Extreme speaker with my Honda while we prepared for an outdoor bodyweight strength for basketballfootba bootcamp.  The Extreme series seems to be discontinued, but this looks like most comparable as gift .  These are awesome to bring to practice or on the team bus.  Great for lunch outside during the tournament or in the football weight room.

SAMSUNG 50-inch Class Crystal UHD TU-8000 Series – 4K UHD HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (UN50TU8000FXZA, 2020 Model)

Coaches watch a lot of video and a big screen TV can help them pick up things on the football scouting duties a laptop will not.   This would go great on the wall in their office or if they have life outside of football in their own home.  She will appreciate this gift that helps her help her team.   This Smart TV has Alexa built in and many next gen apps available to it all for a low price and a reliable brand.

New Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 44mm) – Blue Aluminum Case with Deep Navy Sport Band

Managing time is often the most challenging aspect of a football  coach’s job.  This watch helps me to receive texts from late or sick players without checking my phone during practice.  It allows me to not carry a stopwatch so I can time players.  The vibrate feature allows me to set a timer to keep me focused on the task and the agenda. It allows me to dictate a note for future consideration during a practice without running to a notebook.   The truth is many football  coaches consider this an expensive luxury item for their kids… but not themselves.   Coaches can really make their practices more productive and less stressful with this watch and I love mine.

YETI Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler 

This is a great luxury item that a coach is unlikely to splurge on themselves.   They can use it for their family or for their team, or perhaps for the girls night out (yes female coaches like a Yeti too.)

Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit – Large 19.5 Inch Stainless Steel Outdoor Smokeless

Help your coach relax and unwind after your team has 30 plus turnovers and you see their blood pressure rise on the sidelines.   This smokeless fireplace is portable and looks sharp and will allow your coach to sit down with their favorite beverage and just chill as they watch the flames dance.  Also can be a nice way to help Coach connect with their family in a circle.   Innovative twist on a time honored classic.

Football: The Impossible Collection Hardcover

A very expensive book, but a true collector’s item for the passionate football coach.  Includes both collegiate and NFL football moments captured for ever in this beautiful book.

You have a tough job looking for the perfect gift for you football coach, coaching staff or football coaching friend.   Let’s hope this list has provided some information in making your job easier and saving you time.

This article has been contributed by Chris Corbett.  It was first written with basketball coaches in mind… but we have amended here for football coaches.  Chris serves as the founder of Austin Youth Basketball.  His new project BasketballTrainer.com launches January where he hopes to connect ambitious basketball families to great trainers, camps, select teams and products.   He is also a partner in BasketballHQ.com, and Coachtube.com.   Chris looks forward to being a speaker for USA Basketball in 2021 and helping his own two daughters Ellie and Charlee achieve their basketball goals without driving his wife nuts.  Chris also looks forward to playing with his Vintage Team led by Tim Rice in the 2021 Galway Masters.

Now that the season is over, it’s time for you to sit back, relax and enjoy some free Friday nights. But once you’ve checked those off your list, it’s time to start preparing for next year—and what better way to do that than by taking advantage of Glazier’s football clinics?  

We’ll be at all of them, so you can get a front-seat look at the latest Hudl for football features, including updates to Assist, new ways to upload and more.

Our experts will be sharing some of their best advice and tips for improving your team during these sessions:

Hudl Coaches Panel

We’re bringing in three coaches from the area to answer questions live. We’ll cover everything from data to practice planning and scouting your opponents. Have your questions ready and we’ll have some time for you to ask whatever’s on your mind.

How to Get Ahead of the Game with Data Reports

We’ve asked top coaches what they do with their data—and we’re ready to spill their secrets. We’ll cover what they track, how they name formations, what reports they use to scout opponents or self-scout, and how they build that into their practices for the week.

Ways You Wish You Used Hudl

Learn all the ways you should use Hudl throughout your week. From the first whistle of a game until warm-ups of the next one, we’ll tell you how teams are structuring their week to be as prepared as possible.
Learn more about Glazier clinics and get registered here.

Hayden Cruce
Defensive Coordinator
Central Atkansas Christian High School

Coach Cruce shares how they incorporated the 3-1-1 Robber to defend the Flexbone formations and offense. Coach discusses the principles behind their Rebel and the 3-1-1 Robber defense because it allows for an easy adjustment for their 3-4 alignment and assists in making easy adjustment from the 3-4 approach. Coach Cruce also shares an in-depth approach how the 3-1-1 Robber limits personnel changes, and easy to mirror the flexbone formations which limits the ability to out number the 3-1-1 Robber. Coach shares using illustrations, pictures and game film how the 3-1-1 Robber makes for clear reads which allows the defense to attack, instead of react. Coach discusses how to defend offensive tendencies and breaks down alignments.

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