Encouraging your child from the sidelines: everything you need to know.

Sports parents and grandparents face a real struggle with practices, games, tournaments, and the added burden of carrying along gear, tents, chairs, coolers, snacks, and sometimes even a wagon. Depending on the location, sunscreen and bug spray are also necessary, and the changing weather in fall can make it difficult to have appropriate layers on hand.

Watching your child play their favorite sports brings immense joy, but it doesn't diminish the considerable effort required to get them there. In 2020, over half of parents enrolled their kids in sports, according to the CDC. This means a substantial number of people were shopping at Dick's Sporting Goods and Amazon for all the necessary equipment and supplies to support their children throughout the season.

10 must-have products to be the standout parent on and off the field.

This CIVAGO insulated water bottle, available at Dick's Sporting Goods, features advanced vacuum-insulated technology that can keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours. The 32-ounce size is also available on Amazon, and you get three lid choices to fit all your hydration needs.

An ideal blanket for sitting on the grass or staying warm on chilly game days is a waterproof, wind-resistant quilted stadium blanket. The BRAWNTIDE quilted stadium blanket from Amazon is perfect and comes with a carrying bag. Its size is large enough for parents and siblings on the sidelines, and its polyester fabrication is durable enough to prevent water and moisture from seeping through its plush fleece.

You can create your own custom varsity jacket to support your child's team on Amazon. With a comfortable zip-up design and a cool camo print in a variety of color combinations, this jacket is perfect for chilly mornings or breezy nights. You can even personalize it with your team name and jersey number, making you the best-dressed parent on the sideline.

In case of minor injuries or scrapes and bruises, you should always have band-aid, antiseptic wipes, portable ice packs, and other essentials on hand. Sports like football and soccer can be rough, so it's important to be prepared. This 73-piece coach's first aid kit from Amazon includes everything you need to treat sports-related injuries in a convenient roll-up bag, with a cross-body strap for hands-free carrying.

An essential sports bag or duffel with multiple spacious compartments, such as this Under Armour sports duffle available on Amazon, is necessary for carrying equipment, extra clothes, snacks, and more. The large vented pocket is perfect for storing dirty uniforms or cleats, while the slip pocket is ideal for stashing a water bottle.

The collapsible wagon available on Amazon makes it easy to walk long distances with ease. It's compact, folds up quickly, and has all-terrain wheels that roll smoothly over any surface. At 20 pounds, it's lighter than your sports bag.

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To avoid being drenched in the rain with no protection, it's wise to have a compact rain poncho on hand. This Wincraft rain poncho is made of transparent PE material and comes in a variety of colors, including those featuring your favorite professional football teams. Its compact design makes it easy to stow in any purse, bag, or pocket.