Kicking & Screaming Costume
Channel your inner caffeinated soccer coach with this easy sports look.
Based on the 2005 comedy film Kicking & Screaming, this costume recreates Phil Weston's chaotic soccer coach persona. Perfect for sports fans and comedy lovers, the look centers around his signature blue Tigers tracksuit and a massive cup of coffee. It is a comfortable, highly recognizable, and budget-friendly choice for any Halloween party.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–70
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What you need for a Kicking & Screaming costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Kicking & Screaming costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue track jacket
A royal blue zip-up windbreaker or athletic track jacket.
DIY: Use a plain blue zip-up hoodie and add yellow tape stripes to the sleeves.
Blue track pants
Matching royal blue athletic pants to complete the tracksuit look.
DIY: Any pair of blue sweatpants or athletic pants will work.
Tigers patch
A yellow tiger head or 'Tigers' text patch for the left chest of the jacket.
DIY: Cut the logo out of yellow felt or paper and safety pin it to the jacket.
Whistle on lanyard
A classic silver metal whistle on a black lanyard.
DIY: Use any toy whistle hung on a piece of black string.
Clipboard
A standard brown wooden clipboard with a soccer field diagram taped to it.
DIY: Cut a piece of cardboard into a rectangle and attach a binder clip at the top.
Oversized coffee cup
A large white paper coffee cup to represent Phil's caffeine-fueled coaching rages.
DIY: Use a clean, empty takeout coffee cup from a local cafe.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Kicking & Screaming costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the royal blue track jacket and matching track pants over a plain t-shirt.
- 2
Iron, sew, or temporarily pin the yellow Tigers patch onto the left chest of the track jacket.
- 3
Hang the silver whistle around your neck so it rests clearly on your chest.
- 4
Print out a soccer field diagram, draw some chaotic play lines on it with a marker, and clip it to your clipboard.
- 5
Carry the oversized coffee cup in one hand and the clipboard in the other.
- 6
Optionally, carry a classic black-and-white soccer ball under your arm to complete the coach aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a messy, curly look similar to Will Ferrell's character, or wear a curly light-brown wig. Keep makeup completely natural, perhaps adding a slightly frantic, wide-eyed expression to mimic Phil's coffee-induced intensity.
Kicking & Screaming for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Mike Ditka in a sweater vest, or a player in a small yellow Tigers uniform.
- group
- Have one person go as Coach Phil Weston, another as Mike Ditka, and others as the young soccer players in yellow jerseys.
- kids
- A kid can wear the yellow and black Tigers soccer jersey with matching shorts and long socks.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting athletic tracksuit is naturally comfortable and accommodating for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small yellow soccer jersey with the number 10.
Tips
- Carry a clean, empty coffee cup to avoid spills while partying.
- Wear comfortable running shoes or soccer cleats (if indoors on carpet) to match the athletic theme.
- Practice your best shouting voice and intense, wide-eyed stares for photos.
Kicking & Screaming costume FAQ
- What team does Phil Weston coach in Kicking & Screaming?
- Phil Weston coaches the Tigers, who wear bright yellow and black soccer uniforms, while Phil wears a royal blue coach's tracksuit.
- How do I make the Tigers logo for the jacket?
- You can print the Tigers logo on sticker paper, use a yellow iron-on tiger patch, or cut the shape out of yellow felt and fabric-glue it to the blue jacket.
- What are the key props for this costume?
- The essential props are a whistle on a lanyard, a clipboard with soccer plays, and a large coffee cup to represent Phil's caffeine addiction.
Did you know? In the movie, Will Ferrell's character becomes addicted to coffee from 'Gladiator Cafe,' which drives his increasingly intense and hilarious coaching style.