First, let me start by saying this: I truly admire the adults who step up to coach their son’s or daughter’s sports teams. Kudos to you! Volunteering your time to help kids learn, play, and grow is something to be proud of.

But let’s be real for a minute—youth sports are not as serious as some coaches make them out to be. For the love of God, these are just kids. They don’t care if the coaches wear headsets—yes, actual headsets—for a third-grade football game. All the kids care about is having fun, playing with their friends, and maybe grabbing a snack afterward.

What really makes my blood boil is when grown men treat a third-grade football game like it’s the Super Bowl. Worse yet, when they start cussing at the boys for asking a simple question. Let’s get something straight: if you practice a boy on offense all week and then throw him on defense during the game, you cannot expect him to magically know what to do. And yelling at him doesn’t help.

Imagine being nine years old, trying to understand what’s happening, and then having your coach humiliate you in front of everyone for not knowing your role. That’s not tough love—that’s just cruel. These kids are out there to learn and enjoy the game, not to be screamed at because of an adult’s inflated ego.

So here’s my reality check to those coaches: youth sports are about building confidence, teamwork, and memories—not about your pride. Save the headset theatrics and the angry outbursts for your fantasy football league. The kids deserve better.