Sponsor My Athlete: A New Way to Fund Youth Sports

Youth sports can build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong memories, but they can also come with a hefty price tag. What if there was a way to help offset those costs while teaching young athletes valuable life skills at the same time? In this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, we sit down with Scottsdale native Mandy Holmes, founder of Sponsor My Athlete, to discuss how families can turn their athlete's story into meaningful sponsorship opportunities. After successfully securing sponsorships for her own son, Mandy created a step-by-step system that helps parents build authentic partnerships with local businesses while teaching young athletes communication, leadership, and personal branding skills. Drawing from her background in publishing and advertising, Mandy shares practical advice on finding sponsors, creating lasting business relationships, and helping kids become positive ambassadors in their communities. Website: https://sponsormyathlete.com/ We also chat with Scottsdale Realtor and Scottsdale Vibes sponsor, Shawn Shackelton of The Shackelton Group, about the latest Scottsdale real estate market trends. Shawn explains why the market has shifted into a more balanced environment, what increased inventory means for buyers and sellers, why pricing is more important than ever, and why Scottsdale continues to be an attractive market for investors. Whether you're a sports parent, coach, business owner, thinking about buying or selling a home, or simply love staying connected to what's happening in Scottsdale, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how sponsorships can help make youth sports more affordable, hear the latest on Scottsdale's evolving real estate market, and learn why both topics are creating new opportunities throughout our community.