As I recall the term "Soccer Mom," was coined by a political reporter during the Clinton years and referred to (mostly white) suburban middle class women carting their kids around to soccer games (and basketball, Little League and a myriad of other youth activities). To me it refers to the group of mothers of the girls I have coached over the years.
I have fond memories of most of the soccer moms whose daughters I was privileged to coach. A few my wife and I still see socially. I keep in touch with many more on Facebook.
Right now my favorite soccer mom is my step-daughter, Sarah. And the soccer mom I will never forget is Kirsten and Scott's mother, Louise, who left us too soon more than 10 years ago. She was Scott's first coach (when he was 6) and was at countless games played by Kirsten and Scott at school and on club teams.
Happy Mother's Day to soccer moms everywhere.
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