The Sports Mom Playbook

Sports moms get ready for This!

In today's episode real conversations take center stage in this heartfelt episode of The Official SportsMoms Podcast. Rachel and Yaritza reflect on the new year, the chaos of post-holiday routines, and a major transition for the Sports Mom Playbook.

Today, the hosts candidly share what it’s really like getting kids back into school after winter break, juggling packed schedules, homework overload, and finding moments to reset as busy sports moms.  From laughing about routines to navigating exhaustion, this conversation feels like chatting with friends who get it. 

The biggest moment of the episode comes as Yaritza announces her decision to step away from the Sports Mom Playbook to focus on her growing real estate brokerage. She and Rachel reflect on building the podcast from the ground up, the powerful community they’ve created, and what’s next for the future of Sports Moms.

Topics covered:
• Life after the holidays as a sports mom
• Back-to-school routines and burnout
• Building a supportive sports mom community
• Navigating business transitions and seasons of change
• What’s next for The Official SportsMoms Podcast

This episode is a reminder that seasons change — and sometimes stepping back is part of moving forward.  We will keep you up to date on ALL things Podcast.

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If you’re raising an athlete, you already know: youth athlete hygiene is a full-time job. Between sweaty practices, all-day tournaments, and sports bags that never fully air out, it’s easy for funk to become the norm.

In today’s episode of The Sports Mom Playbook, we’re joined in-studio by Chantel L. Powell (CEO, mom of three, and founder of PlayPits) for a practical, honest conversation about keeping active kids clean, confident, and comfortable, without harsh ingredients or complicated routines.

This episode covers:
The most overlooked youth athlete hygiene mistakes parents make
Why post-practice odor hits differently (especially in the car 😅)
How to build a simple hygiene routine that kids will actually follow
Sensitive skin + eczema considerations for deodorant and body care
Balancing sports schedules, parenting, and leadership (without chasing “perfect balance”)
How Chantel scaled from homemade solutions to national growth (and rebuilt after major setbacks)
What sports families need next for odor control: wipes, bags, shoes, and gear

You’ll walk away with practical takeaways you can use this week, plus a new perspective on helping your athlete feel confident on and off the field.

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Manners matter — and as sports moms, we’re teaching them everywhere: at the dinner table, in the locker room, at restaurants, and in real life.

In this episode of The Official SportsMoms Playbook Podcast, hosts Yaritza and Rachel dive into the often hilarious, sometimes frustrating, and always important topic of teaching manners to our kids. From food etiquette and table manners to bathroom habits, eye contact, respect, and being a good teammate, this conversation is full of real-life stories, relatable parenting moments, and practical takeaways you can actually use.

Inspired by a parenting book built around 52 essential manners, the moms talk about how small conversations at home can shape big behavior changes in public — without shaming, forcing, or power struggles. They also unpack how manners connect to emotional intelligence, body awareness, food relationships, and sportsmanship.

You’ll hear stories about:
Teaching kids how to politely decline food without offending others
Navigating food sensitivities and public settings
Why forcing kids to “clean their plate” can backfire
Bathroom manners, table manners, and respect for shared spaces
Raising kids to be respectful teammates on and off the field
Real mom hacks for restaurants, social events, and busy schedules
Whether you’re parenting toddlers, elementary-age kids, or entering the moody pre-teen years, this episode will make you laugh, nod along, and maybe rethink how you approach manners in your home.

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The cost of kids sports is no joke. From registration fees and uniforms to travel tournaments and camps, being a sports parent adds up quickly. In this episode of The Official SportsMoms Playbook Podcast, Rachel and Yaritza break down the real cost of youth sports and how families are making it work.

We celebrate one full year of the podcast (happy anniversary to us!) and then dive into research on the most expensive and least expensive youth sports, including why ice hockey tops the list, where gymnastics, cheer, lacrosse, and equestrian land, and why humble track and field is one of the most affordable options. We also unpack the hidden costs no one talks about: hotels, gas, clinics, private lessons, fundraising, and those never-ending snack runs.

Rachel and Yaritza share their own experience as baseball and soccer moms, talk about when travel ball really starts getting pricey, how long most kids stay in sports, and whether there is such a thing as “too young” to start. If you have ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Wait… how much did we just spend on sports this year?” this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of The Sports Mom Playbook, hosts Eritza and Rachel get real about what self-care actually looks like in the busy holiday season when you are living at the fields, juggling tournaments, car line, work, and home life. From weekly nail painting rituals and slow coffee mornings to Factor meals, mid-day workouts, clean kitchen resets, and family dinners with phones put away, they share simple, realistic ways they refill their cups without needing a full spa day.

They also talk about holiday spending boundaries, why they broke up with Uber Eats, how to protect your peace with phones and notifications, and the power of having friends who really fill your cup and keep you grounded.

In this episode, you will hear:
Simple self-care ideas that fit between games and practices
Why slow mornings and a good cup of coffee can change your whole day
Reading habits, Kindle girlies, and favorite book genres and recs
Teaching kids manners and social awareness at the dinner table
Mid-day workouts, Factor meals, and making food choices that support your energy
How a clean house and a 30-minute timer can feel like therapy
Spa days, Girl Math, and choosing experiences over quick appointments
Phone boundaries, Apple Watch anxiety, and new rules for family dinners
The importance of having friends who fill your cup and do not drain it
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