Parents give up 'yelling at the coaches' for Lent

Parents across the country have declared a temporary ceasefire in their relentless battles with coaches over every minutiae, and have instead opted to give up yelling and screaming for Lent.

"Finally, a bit of peace on the sidelines!" exclaimed Coach Emily Davis, a long-time youth soccer coach. "Don't get me wrong, I love the enthusiasm from the parents, but sometimes it feels like I'm coaching two teams at once - the kids on the field and the parents in the stands. Maybe this Lent season will allow me to focus on the game without feeling like I'm in the middle of a shouting match. Here's hoping for a quieter, more enjoyable season!"

"I mean, sure, I'll give up yelling at the coach for 40 days, but let's be real here," said Mark Thompson, another parent. "As soon as Lent is over, it's game on. I'll be back to berating him like nothing ever happened."

Another parent admitted, "Sure, giving up yelling at the coach for Lent might keep me quiet for a while, but let's be real here. As soon as Easter Sunday rolls around, I'll be back at it, screaming my lungs out like his job is on the line. It's just who I am."

Coaches and referees, while cautiously optimistic, are bracing themselves for the inevitable return of the parental vocal onslaught post-Lent. "It's like a calm before the storm," remarked one beleaguered coach. "We'll enjoy the peace while it lasts, but we know it won't be long before the sidelines erupt into chaos once again."

As the Lent season commences, only time will tell if parents can truly resist the urge to unleash their inner sideline warrior. But for now, let's enjoy the serene sound of silence – it may not last long, but hey, we'll take what we can get.