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Captain’s headbands: gift ideas for Father’s Day
The first soccer match is said to have been played in 1872 between England and Scotland, and already in that first match the presence of two captains and their respective captain’s armbands seems to be certain. So we have the certainty that more than a century ago, a team already felt the need for a leading figure, an example to be inspired by, a figure who would represent the group for better or worse without ever abandoning it.
What is the task of the captain?
What is the person allowed to do in the middle of the battlefield who wears the cloth ribbon distinguishing himself from all other combatants? In addition to choosing heads or tails and being a point of reference for the referee, the captain has a great many other tasks to fulfill, which involve first and foremost honor, responsibility, and commitment.
The cloth ribbon surrounding the biceps reminds the wearer and the observer how much every choice the captain makes will affect someone else and how much his or her every behavior will be analyzed, criticized, and rewarded. On the one hand, yes, we could say that the captain enjoys a certain freedom and reserved treatment; on the other hand, surely the responsibility and awareness of honor far outweigh the privilege earned.
The captain’s armband has over the years become a true liturgy, comparable to the ordination of a priest. To wear a captain’s armband is to make an eternal commitment, or at least as long as one wears it, to the team, teammates and fans.
The non-famous captains
In the world there are captains quite different from those we are used to seeing. Captains who do not earn thousands every time they wear that fateful sash, but who accept this role primarily for the honor and responsibility it implies. Captains who are not given special treatment, who do not enjoy more freedom but rather are forced at times to do the work of others, to take blame and responsibility not their own, to earn the respect and trust of teammates, fans and opponents.
We decided to think of all these captains, guides in the field and in life, who are fathers, who are examples to be followed and people to be respected, whose actions spill over not only into the field but also into their world, captains who deserve so much more than just an orange sash with a black C.
If your dad is a captain, has been one, or has always dreamed of being one, you can surprise him on his celebration day, March 19, with a unique and special gift: a personalized captain’s armband.
Thanks to a configurator, you can upload images, photographs, text and logos directly to our site. If, on the other hand, you prefer exclusive graphics, our expert’s graphic assistance will help you realize your idea. Step by step, our site will help you in the creation of the personalized captain’s armbands that will be printed and shipped in a few days. Customization is easier than you can imagine and will give you a unique finished product that is not easily found on the market.
This way all your special captains will receive equally special, unique and valuable custom captain’s armbands.
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