The Sports Mom Playbook is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes with real moms and industry experts about all things youth sports. Join hosts Rachel Heller and Yaritza Srichaiyan and get ready for this binge-worthy podcast that will help you make more use of your time on and off the field. Laugh along and join us in what we love doing: celebrating the true MVPs of the game—moms!
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The Sports Mom Playbook is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes with real moms and industry experts about all things youth sports. Join hosts Rachel Heller and Yaritza Srichaiyan and get ready for this binge-worthy podcast that will help you make more use of your time on and off the field. Laugh along and join us in what we love doing: celebrating the true MVPs of the game—moms!
15. Rec Ball to Real Talk: Coaching, Parenting & the Travel Ball Truth
The Sports Mom Playbook
46 minutes
7 months ago
15. Rec Ball to Real Talk: Coaching, Parenting & the Travel Ball Truth
Welcome back to The Sports Moms Playbook Podcast, brought to you by Official Sports Moms MVP!
This week, we’re diving deep with special guest Katie Bertotti—mom of three, co-founder of the Central Florida Flamingos, and longtime coach with a serious love for the game. In this candid, unfiltered conversation, we unpack what it really means to transition from rec ball to travel ball, the challenges of coaching your own kids, and how gentle parenting fits into competitive team dynamics (hint: it’s not always gentle).
Katie shares her powerful perspective as a mom, coach, and former athlete—and trust us, her advice is gold for any sports parent navigating the chaos of weekend tournaments, team politics, and the emotional rollercoaster of youth sports.
We talk: - Gentle parenting on and off the field - Rec vs. Travel Ball expectations - Coaches and parent relationships (and how to build trust!) - Raising accountable, confident athletes - Why utility players matter and how to develop them - Real-life examples of sideline drama, growth moments, and parenting wins
Plus, we wrap it up with our MVP Mom Highlight of the Week, featuring the most heartwarming (and hilarious) kid takes about their moms.
Whether you're packing up the cooler for the weekend or carpooling to practice, this episode is a must-listen for every sports mom who’s doing all the things.
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The Sports Mom Playbook
The Sports Mom Playbook is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes with real moms and industry experts about all things youth sports. Join hosts Rachel Heller and Yaritza Srichaiyan and get ready for this binge-worthy podcast that will help you make more use of your time on and off the field. Laugh along and join us in what we love doing: celebrating the true MVPs of the game—moms!
