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My son has been planning football for almost seven years now. As a football mom, I 've learned so much over the last couple of years. Seeing how we live in New England. Your must-haves may vary from mine. However, most of the items will apply to you. We've had games in every type of weather. I can't think of any games that were ever canceled. No matter what the temps were outside. Now that the kiddos are older, I typically do not carry as much stuff with me or in the event it's a home game. I typically won't carry as much stuff as well. When Michael played youth football. The times of day of his games would pretty much change every year based on his age. The last couple of years of him playing was really nice due to his games being not too early ( I'm all for if it's not freezing outside) and not the last game of the day. I remember his first year playing we had a snowstorm during a championship game. Let me just say that the drive home was really interesting seeing how I believe it was late October or November, and we typically do not get snow until December or January. So I've learned to try to be prepared as possible. If it's not too hot outside, you can keep a mom bag in your car or in a central location. I've also included a list of random items that I carry with me as well. A lot of these items you can carry in travel size bottles so they're not taking up too much space. 

DSLR Camera

You will see that a lot of the sports moms/dads carry a DSLR camera with them to the games. No worries if you don't have a DSLR camera. A lot of the parents are really nice about sharing photos. A DSLR camera is one of the best investments I've made for my business and our family. Not all DSLR cameras are created equal and some do not have the best video quality. So make sure that you do your research. I have the canon t3 which I primarily use for photos ( this was my first DSLR camera ) and the Canon 80D. The 80D does an amazing job taking photos and video. Especially with the motion of football. 

Portable Chair

Purchase a good quality portable chair once. So you do not have to purchase a new one every year. There were times at some of the away games that they didn't have enough seating or any seating at all. Especially, when they would have scrimmages. A portable chair really came in handy and is a great investment.

Water Bottle/Thermos

Purchase a good quality water bottle that can take being thrown on the ground. Trust me, you'll possibly forget it's on your lap when your team makes a touchdown. I also suggest a thermos, especially during the cooler months. It's nice to be able to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate, coffee, and/ or tea. 

Bleacher seat

If your child is playing football no matter what time of the day it is. A bleacher seat is such a great investment. TRUST ME! It rains, snows, too hot, dirty. Plus, it's a lot more comfortable than a regular bleacher seat. 

Cooler

I small portable cooler is perfect especially if you have kiddos and family with you. You can easily restock it the night before a game and it's perfect to just have all of your food items in one central area. 

Random Stuff I Carry with Me: 

Are you a sports mom? Any items I'm missing?

Sun Hat

A sun hat is a must have for going to the beach. I typically like to have on hand a white, Black and Tan one.

Good Read

I prefer not to get in the water. But love the views. While I'm at the beach I enjoy a good read. This is one of my personal favorites here and here.

Snack

If we're grilling while at the beach or just going to go. I always bring with me cereal bars and fruit. I always also make sure that I have a beverage on hand to quench my thirst.

Water Shoes

These are a life saver when going to the beach and pools. This is a true investment. My entire family owns a pair. I typically purchase a new pair every year. My flip flops usually fall off at some point which gets pretty annoying. So I just stick with my water shoes.

Do you have a beach must have?