025 - Mother's Day Special Episode - From Spa Day to Game Day & Flowers to Foul Balls

Baseball moms, this one’s for you.You've traded in Mother's Day brunches for the bleachers. Mimosas are out, replaced by jugs of electrolytes & coolers of water.A long weekend in the sun often ends with 30 minutes scrubbing stains from the white baseball pants, figuring out how you'll get the mixture of grass, dirt, sand, clay, blood and those awesome black turf streaks off the uniform and down the drain.And you do figure it out.We see you.As a coach, a husband, a father and former player - we know that none of this crazy baseball life happens without you.In this special Mother’s Day episode, I talk with my wife, Taryn—a business owner, coach’s wife and baseball mom—about what it's really like behind the scenes.Stories from the ballpark, lessons from our own journey and tips & tricks to try to keep everyone sane.⚾ We talk:The emotional toll of raising athletesFunny (& cringy) sideline momentsHow to handle pressure as a parent without transferring it to your kidBalancing mom life, crazy schedules & sports cultureWhy character > stats (& how to keep perspective)How grit & confidence will earn you a starting spot on the field & in lifeReal advice for new & tired baseball momsIf you're a mom running on coffee, crockpot meals and sideline adrenaline...I know this conversation will hit home.We appreciate you.0:00 - Intro & Episode Highlights01:54 - Who is Taryn: Life, Dating, Marriage, Parenting, Business & Baseball08:45 - Authenticity for Moms & Athletes09:55 - No More Mother's Day Brunches - the Life of Athlete Moms11:15 - Team & Family Culture13:16 - What do you talk about?14:51 - Managing the Emotional Swings & Eternal To-Do Lists17:22 - A Mother's Advice for Dads & Coaches19:23 - Pressures & Overscheduling22:40 - When to Push, When to Listen25:13 - Cringey Moments & Observations27:37 - Finding & Building the Right Culture (Accountability & Character)29:40 - Let Them Fall: The Impact of Parental Reactions35:06 - Advice for Baseball & Life: Grit & Confidence41:07 - (Very) Imperfect Parents42:01 - Quick Pitches - Rapid Questions for a Baseball Mom (Breathe, Culture, Humor, Snacks, Shirts & Stay in Your Seat)53:22 - Closing Thoughts & Eternal Gratitude