EPISODE 43 — The Sports Moms Playbook: When Our Stories Hit the Ice

Behind every great athlete, there’s a sports mom running the real plays — organizing, cheering, worrying, and showing up long before the puck drops. In this inspiring episode, Amanda sits down with one of the contributing authors of The Sports Moms Playbook to talk about why sports moms finally deserve a platform of their own.Together they dig into the stories behind the book — the emotional highs and lows of raising student-athletes, the sacrifices made off the ice, and how sharing these journeys helps empower an entire community of sports families. From early-morning drives to game-day meltdowns, this conversation celebrates connection, strength, and the power of being heard.If you’ve ever felt like the unsung hero in your child’s sports story, this one’s for you.💬 Topics Covered:Why The Sports Moms Playbook was created What it means to raise a student-athlete How moms have always been present, but rarely heard The power of connection, storytelling, and mentorship Encouraging the next generation of sports momsFind the Sports Mom Playbook on Amazon here:https://a.co/d/d5MoKRPCan We Talk Sports on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/canwetalksports?igsh=MTcyMTgzcHhlZjRkag==Send a text Support the showNew episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level. Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441363/support Follow us on IG, Facebook & TikTok for updates, sneak peaks, and random things hockey!https://www.instagram.com/puckeduphockeymums?igsh=MXRvN3doZjZlYTliNw==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HhMcLgmpD/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.tiktok.com/@puckedup.hockey.m?_t=ZM-8wy5uqxscpJ&_r=1 Click link below to join our community, grab your free "Gear Guide Checklist" and stay up to date on podcast news ...