We have a first year football player gearing up so I had to start figuring out all the stuff he needed. Made this list after I did all the shopping (with some trial and error) and had his feedback on his favorites.
Not all cleats fit big linemen really well, and these are the best ones we have found.
Nike Alpha Menace Elite 3 Men's Football Cleats. Nike.com
For all the football gear bc it can really be funky smelling. Don't want to put it in school backpack!
Duffels. Nike.com
Gotta have good running shoes for conditioning
Mens Running Shoes
Chucks are really good squat shoes for the weight room and there shall be lots of squats!
Converse Official Site. Converse.com
Water bottle is ESSENTIAL and no point in getting any kind other than insulated. It's hot out on that field.
Water Bottle
Dehydration is a real concern in the early part of the season especially. This combined with lots of water will help the player not get sick
Liquid I.V. - Faster Hydration Than Water Alone
Tank tops under shoulder pads and jersey are preferred to regular tshirts because they are less bulky
Men's Tank Tops
Our football player's favorite work out shorts
Men's Nylon Warm Up Shorts, 6
Ummm stock up. Hard work in the blistering sun combined with the player's teenage boy hormones means lots of smelly.
Natural Soap for Men
It is so hard to find combination deodorant and anti perspirant nowadays?!? I don't know why? Every Man Jack has some that smell good and work.
Every Man Jack - Men's Personal Care & Grooming Products
Laudry detergent isn't going to get the funk out of these clothes. A soak in oxyclean on a regular basis, and then washed with laundry soap, is what it takes to really get the smell out.
These are required. Our player likes the "pacifier" ones the best.
Nike Alpha Mouthguard. Nike.com
We have gone through several headphones and these are our favorite ones. Truly noise cancelling and very comfortable. Get pumped up pre game and wind down on the bus during the trip home
Smart Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Bumps and bruises are going to happen so ice pack life should be mandatory
Gel Ice Packs for Injuries Reusable ...
Hopefully no injuries but if you do get a sore knee during the season, or are playing on a previous injury, these help a lot.
Knee Braces For Athletes
If your player likes to wear gloves, these are great options.
Football Gloves | Back to School at DICK'S
It's scorching out right now but we know the cold days are coming. These are must haves for the players in cold weather
Cold Weather Compression Shirt
Convenient and light, something to have before practice or game
Chocolate Protein Bars
It's amazing how much of a difference good socks make! Seriously once you wear better quality socks you won't go back. These longer ones are good for football because the cleats go up higher on the ankle
Mens Socks. Nike.com
Trust me trust me trust me, if you are a spectator, you will want a good stadium seat. Your back and butt will thank you!!
Best Stadium Seats & Cushions
Highly recommend finding some tutorials on fundamentals for your kid's relevant position. They have been very helpful!
Football Tutorials - Youth Football Coaching - Football Drills ...
The best way for your player to work on his skills during the offseason is with camps.
Position Football Camps > Minnesota > Overview
If you want amazing, high quality photos of the game, here are some cameras to start looking at.
Best camera for sports photography in 2023
A necessary add on for your camera is a zoom lens to get good shots of the game and players
Best zoom lenses 2023: Zooms for Canon, Sony, Nikon ...
Grab some tank tops in black, white, & your school color for your player to wear under his jersey
