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Have you volunteered (or been volun-told) to be the DJ for your kid’s sports team? I’ve been there too so have some tips and templates to share! Follow on Instagram for tips & recommendations @WeAreTeamMom.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- GOOD SPEAKER: This has been my go-to! Good battery life, great volume, wheels makes it nice for transport (although I often put it in a wagon), easy bluetooth connection.
- PLAYLIST: I’d recommend clean versions– you can use my playlist on Apple Music
- APP: I use Walkout Song DJ, it allows you to make cuts for walkup songs, and organize your music by things like innings and warmup. This app only works with Apple Music.
- Walkout Song Creator DJ Apple Music & Spotify
- Ballpark DJ songs must be downloaded and purchased
- PORTABLE CHARGER: Your phone will be getting extra use, you don’t want to run out of battery. This is my favorite:
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TIPS & TRICKS
Here are some tips I’ve learned along the way from other moms or from learning the hard way!
BEFORE THE GAME
- Talk with your coach to understand his/her expectations. They may not want walk ups, may want to have music during warm ups. Better to have this information up front.
- Get song recommendations from coaches, players, and parents–the kids are most important to energize! I’ve gotten some ump requests too, never hurts to make Blue happy.
- Make sure you’re downloading clean versions of the songs. Also time the cut in the app to start at the best part (ex. Lose Yourself by Eminem you’ll want to start at :31 when the beat drops)
- Put your phone on silent! You don’t want phone calls or text notifications playing during the game. Once I forgot and then went on Instagram during the game and the video was playing over the speaker.
- Check if the other team is playing music. If so, you don’t want to play over one another. Decide if you’ll play before your team bats or when they take the field. Keep it classy.
- Music should stop before or as the batter enters the box.
DURING THE GAME
- Place the speaker in a location where it can best be heard in the dugout and field.
- Establish some traditions–our boys liked to hear certain songs at certain times: Baby Shark before the game (yes Baby Shark), Seven Nation Army when they are battling from behind, Sunday Best on Sundays, Narco when we change pitchers.
- If you have to leave to get food or use the bathroom, make sure to leave your phone with another parent so the Bluetooth doesn’t disconnect.
AFTER THE GAME
- Make sure to turn off the speaker to save power. Charge it once you get home.
- I personally never play music after a game. We’ve had teams play “We Are The Champions” this just feels tacky, especially in youth sports. Clean up the dugout, head out, let the next team get their music going.
Blast that speaker and get a win!
Cheers!
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