About Us

Who We Are:

The Football Parents Association at Ohio State, (FPAOS), founded in 2003, promotes communication among parents, coaching staff and administrators; supports and assists in football related events and activities designed to improve the quality of the Buckeye experience; and partners with the football program and Ohio State University to enrich the lives of our sons on and off the field.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to be both a source and resource for families of The Ohio State Football Program; to create and encourage positive family environment; and build parental and team relationships within the university and its surrounding communities. Our goal is to help create fond and lasting memories and lessons that will remain with both parents and their student-athletes for a lifetime. As such, we seek to find ways that will connect and celebrate families and the team. The Football Parents at Ohio State is the way we establish and maintain that connection.

Our Objectives:

  • Promote communication among parents/guardians, coaching staff and administrators to support and assist football related events and activities designed to improve the quality of the Buckeye experience.
  •  Engage parents in a range of activities to increase the opportunity for families to interact and connect with each other; and create a parent affinity to partner with the team, coaching staff, administrators, and the University
  • Design events that partner with University staff to heighten awareness of compliance activities and educate parents/guardians on allowed activities.
  • Promote community service opportunities that support and connect the Family Unit to create a positive connection to the surrounding community.
  • Assist incoming families with the process of college football and supporting them during the transition.
  • Be an energetic resource and support group to football families though tailgates, prayer gate, travel accommodations, and celebrating the success of our student-athletes on and off the field including honoring our seniors with an appreciation event.