MatDads Origin Story

The Birth of MatDads: When Cheer Meets Dad Jokes

Picture this: a sea of sequins, hair spray thick enough to choke a small animal, and enough glitter to make a unicorn jealous. Welcome to the world of competitive cheerleading, where dreams are made, and wallets are emptied faster than you can say "5-6-7-8!"

It was in this sparkly chaos that MatDads was born. One fateful day, as I stood in line for yet another overpriced coffee (because apparently, $10 is the going rate for a drip coffee at a convention center), I had an epiphany. Why should cheer moms have all the fun? It was time for us dads to step into the spotlight – or at least, the dimly lit corner of the gym where we usually hide.

From Clueless to Cheer-ious

Let's face it, most of us cheer dads start out about as graceful as a bull in a china shop. We're the ones who show up to competitions looking like we just rolled out of bed (because we did) and struggle to tell the difference between a back handspring and a backache.

But fear not, fellow fathers! MatDads is here to transform you from "Who's that confused guy in the stands?" to "Check out that cheer dad with the awesome t-shirt!" We've got your back, even if you can't do a back tuck.

Our Mission: Making Dads Look Cool (Or At Least Less Embarrassing)

At MatDads, we believe in the power of dad jokes and dad bods. Our mission is simple:

1. Provide cheer dads with apparel that's funnier than their attempts at understanding scoresheets.
2. Create a support group for fathers who've (unknowingly because a cheer mom has the credit cards) spent their kid's college fund on competition fees.
3. Teach dads how to clap on beat (results may vary).

The MatDads Difference

What sets us apart? Well, unlike those fancy cheer uniforms that cost more than your first car, our t-shirts won't break the bank. Plus, they come pre-stained with coffee and disappointment, just like a real dad's shirt!

We understand the unique challenges of being a cheer dad and sometimes you need to vent or laugh, if just by wearing a sarcastic shirt.

Join the MatDads Movement

So, whether you're a seasoned cheer dad who can recite the entire routine, or you're still trying to figure out why everyone's so excited about "hitting zero", MatDads has got you covered.

Remember, behind every great cheerleader is a dad wondering how he's going to pay for all this, tired of driving and wondering why he had to wake up at 5am for a 2pm performance. But with MatDads, at least you'll look good doing it.

Welcome to the family, where the mats are springy, the dads are clueless, and the jokes are always tumbling out!