The holiday season is right around the corner! We're here to help with a christmas wish list for athletes every dau of this week. leading up to Black Friday!
We want to help ensure every football player gets what they want this holiday season, so we are starting with a list of the top 6 gifts all football players need this year!
1. Massage Gun
Every football player knows: football is not a forgiving sport. You leave everything out on the field, and as a result, you have to focus on recovery. One of the most popular tools for aiding in recovery is the portable massage gun. The massage gun, which comes in many different varieties, allows athletes to pinpoint painful areas and feel immediate relief in the comfort of their own home.
2. Yeti Bottle
The water bottle market has undoubtedly become oversaturated, but the one that continues to stand out on top is the Yeti. Yeti has multiple models that allow bottle users to keep items either cold or hot for extended periods. Studies have shown ice to last for over a week in Yeti products, making it perfect for football players spending hours in the summer heat.
3. Planner
When speaking to athletes, you hear their struggles with time management and being able to balance everything on their plate. One of the best ways to organize yourself is to sit down and write everything out. In a personal planner, you can plan and write out the things you need to get done. While this gift may seem simple, it could make a massive difference during the school year for any athlete.
Related: 4 Tips on Time Management for College Athletes
4. Slides
There is no better feeling than taking off your cleats after a long practice. A pair of comfortable “slides” to slip-on is one of the most valuable pieces of apparel any football player can have.
A popular, yet still thoughtful gift, headphones are something every football player can use every day. Music is an essential outlet for all athletes, but the opportunity for football players to warm up before games with just them and their music makes headphones an excellent gift.
This may seem like a joke, but socks are an essential gift for any athlete, let alone football players. Getting changed for practices and classes while paying for laundry cultivates the perfect storm for not having enough clean socks. Clean socks are the difference between a great game and a bad one!
* Originally published on November 22, 2021, by Noah Fisher
