Quick answer
The best gift for a floorball coach or a team is something the whole group uses every week. For a thank-you from a few parents, choose Extreme Floorball Shooting Targets (€34) or the Stickhandling Trainer (€69). For a team present, an Extreme Floorball Goal (€149) with a Backstop Net (€129), or a Passer (€129), gives every player more touches. For a club or a big group, the Shooting Kit (€199) or an 8-pack of tiles (€79) covers warm-ups and station work. Below are budgets, who pays, and what to check first.
Key takeaways
- Coaches rarely need more clutter. The best gifts save time at training or give players extra reps.
- Match the gift to the group: a youth team needs fun and ball contact, a senior team needs reps and measurable targets.
- A team gift works best when parents or players pool money into one useful item rather than ten small ones.
- If you buy a goal or shooting gear, add a backstop net so balls stay in the hall, garage or garden.
- Do not buy a stick for a coach or team. Length, flex and grip side are personal choices.
- Free shipping applies on orders over €300 in the EU, which fits the bigger team packages.
What do floorball coaches actually want?
I have coached youth and senior groups for many seasons, and the same things end up in my kit bag: items that make a session run smoother. A coach with 14 players and one hour needs stations that work without much explaining. That is why a gift that doubles as a training tool beats a mug or a card, even if the card is kind.
Before you order, ask three short questions.
- Where does the team train? In a school hall, a club hall or outside? Gear that is light and quick to set up wins in a shared hall.
- What does the coach already bring? Many coaches own cones and balls. Few own a rebounder or a set of targets.
- Who is the gift from? A single parent, the whole team, or the club board. That decides the budget (see the table below).
Better Floorball is a Swedish brand. Our products are designed in Sweden, tested for maximum durability and sold directly without middlemen, which keeps prices fair. The tiles, passers, stickhandling trainer and shooting targets are Made in Europe.
Which gift fits which budget?
| Budget | Gift | Price | Why a coach or team will use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small thank-you | Extreme Floorball Shooting Targets (set of 3) | €34 | Clip onto a full-size goal for corner-shooting stations |
| Small thank-you | Extreme Floorball Shooting Pad 120x60 cm | €59 | A smooth shooting surface that can be carried to any session |
| Small group | Extreme Floorball Stickhandling Trainer | €69 | A stickhandling station that fits in a kit bag |
| Small group | Extreme Floorball Tiles 8-Pack (0.9 m²) | €79 | A quick surface for stations in any room |
| Team | Extreme Floorball Passer | €129 | Passing and receiving without a partner |
| Team | Extreme Floorball Goal | €149 | Official size 115 x 160 cm, foldable, a spare goal for outdoor sessions |
| Team | Extreme Backstop Net 5x2,5 m | €129 | Keeps balls in during shooting stations |
| Team or club | Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit | €199 | Goal and pad in one box |
| Club | Extreme Floorball Passing Kit Tiles | €239 | Passer plus 15 tiles (1.6 m²) for a ready-made station |
| Club | Extreme Floorball Skills Kit | €569 | 45 tiles (4.9 m²), Passer Pro and Stickhandling Trainer |
Prices are as listed in the EU store. See the best sellers collection for more ideas.
What works as a gift from one family?
A single family gift should be small, useful and personal. The Shooting Targets (€34) are the easiest choice. They attach to a standard goal in about 10 seconds and give the coach corners to point at when explaining shooting. The Stickhandling Trainer (€69) is the next step up. It folds into different shapes, so a coach can build a short route for the warm-up and send each player through in turn.
Add a handwritten note that says what the coach did this season. In my experience that note gets kept long after the gear is worn out.
What works as a team gift?
When ten or twelve families chip in, you can afford something that changes training. The most useful picks are these.
- A spare goal and a backstop net. The Extreme Floorball Goal (€149) weighs 9 kg and folds, so it travels in a car boot. The Backstop Net 5x2,5 m (€129) or the wider Safety Net 7,5x2,6 m (€139) stops balls from rolling away or hitting windows and parked cars.
- A passer for station work. The Passer (€129) returns the ball so one player can train passing and receiving while the rest do something else. The Passer Pro (€149) has two passing slots for straight and volley passes.
- Tiles for any room. The 33 x 33 cm snap-together tiles make a clean surface in a gym, hallway or garage. The 8-pack (€79) covers about 0.9 m². The 30-pack (€254) covers 3.2 m² for two players side by side.
- A goalie target. The Extreme Floorball Goalie (€129.95) turns a full-size goal into a realistic training partner, which suits shooting stations when there is no keeper available.
The balls in a 50-pack are also on the store (Floorball 50-Pack, €89).
Which gift suits which kind of team?
| Team type | Training problem | Gift idea | Add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth beginners (6–9 years) | Short attention span, little ball contact | Stickhandling Trainer (€69) | Tiles 8-Pack (€79) |
| Youth team (10–13 years) | Waiting in lines at shooting drills | Shooting Kit (€199) | Shooting Targets (€34) |
| Teenagers | Weak first touch | Passer (€129) | Tiles 15-Pack (€139) |
| Senior team | Few reps per player in a 90-minute session | Passer Pro (€149) | Backstop Net (€129) |
| Club with a shared hall | Setting up fast | Skills Kit (€569) | Safety Net (€139) |
| Team with no keeper | Shooting without a target | Goalie target (€129.95) | Goal (€149) |
Coach Erik's tip: If you give the team a gift, give the coach a plan for it too. Write three station ideas on one sheet: stickhandling, passing, shooting. When the gear arrives, the first session is already planned, and a coach who has an easy first session will use the gift again.
How can a coach use a gift in the first session?
Here is a 20-minute station rotation for 12 players. It works with any combination of the gifts above and needs one hall corner.
- Set up three stations (4 minutes). Station A: stickhandling on tiles or a trainer. Station B: passing against a passer or a wall. Station C: shooting at targets on a goal. Cue: put a cone 3 m from the goal as the shooting line.
- Split into three groups of four. Each group spends 4 minutes at a station, then rotates clockwise.
- Station A, stickhandling. Each player does 30 seconds of side-to-side touches, then a figure of eight. Watch for: eyes stuck on the ball. Call out a number with your fingers and ask players to say it back.
- Station B, passing. Pairs take turns: 10 straight passes, then 10 receive-and-turn. Cue: soft hands on the receive, then play straight away.
- Station C, shooting. Each player shoots 8 balls at the corner targets. The group counts total hits.
- Finish with a 1-minute shared score. Write the three numbers on a board and try to beat them next week.
For more ideas, see the floorball practice plan template, small-sided games and team shooting drills.
What should you not buy for a coach or team?
We do not sell sticks, and I would not choose one as a team gift. Length (the stick end should reach roughly to the navel or a few centimetres below when the player stands in shoes), shaft flex in millimetres and the side of the body the blade is on are personal. A stick that is wrong can slow a player down for months. If someone really wants to give a stick, read how to choose a floorball stick together with the coach first.
Matching kit and bags are the club's decision, so check with the board before ordering anything with a logo. Other gift ideas are in the floorball Christmas gift guide and floorball gifts under €100.
Common mistakes
- Buying a stick as a surprise. Fix: give a training product, or ask the coach first.
- Buying a goal without a net. Balls end up in the car park. Fix: add a backstop net to the order.
- Buying ten small items. They get lost in a kit bag. Fix: pool the money into one useful item.
- Ignoring how the gear is transported. A heavy item that nobody can carry stays at home. Fix: choose foldable or light gear like the trainer, tiles or goal.
- Forgetting the hall rules. Some halls do not allow extra gear. Fix: ask the facility or the club before you buy.
- Leaving it in the box. Fix: hand over a three-station plan along with the gift.
FAQ
What is a good gift for a floorball coach?
A useful training tool is better than a decoration. The Extreme Floorball Shooting Targets (€34) and the Stickhandling Trainer (€69) are practical, light and easy to use in a team session. Add a short personal note to make the gift mean more.
What can a floorball team give the coach together?
Pool the money into one item that the whole group benefits from. An Extreme Floorball Goal (€149) with a Backstop Net (€129), or a Passer (€129), gives every player more reps. For a bigger budget, the Shooting Kit (€199) covers a complete shooting station.
Should we buy a stick for the coach?
No. Stick length, flex and which side of the body the blade is on are personal choices, and a wrong stick is worse than no gift. Choose a training product, or let the coach choose a stick later.
What is a good end-of-season gift for a youth team?
Pick something that keeps players practising over the break. An 8-pack of tiles (€79) and a Stickhandling Trainer (€69) let children train at home in a hallway or bedroom. Keep early home sessions short, around 15 minutes.
Do we need a net if we give a floorball goal?
Yes, if players will shoot outside or in a garage. A backstop net such as the Extreme Backstop Net 5x2,5 m (€129) stops balls from flying away and protects windows and cars. It also saves time because balls stay in one area.
How much should a team spend on a coach gift?
There is no rule. A small thank-you from one family can be €34 to €69. A team gift from 10 or more families usually lands between €129 and €199. The important part is that the item gets used at training.
Summary
The best coach and team gifts are the ones that get used: shooting targets, a stickhandling trainer, tiles, a passer or a goal with a net. Match the budget to who is paying, check the hall and storage, and hand over a simple station plan so the gift is used from day one. Orders over €300 ship free in the EU. For more equipment advice, visit the Equipment Guides hub, and follow us on Instagram @better_floorball.
