Thriving in the Chaos: A Mom’s Guide to Navigating Competitive Youth Sports
When I was growing up, being considered a good athlete meant playing for your school’s team. Today, the game has changed. Competitive travel sports clubs of all kinds have taken over with extravagant destination tournaments, championship rings, and gear that kids can’t get enough of. Much like parenting, seasoned sports moms will offer plenty of advice, but you don’t truly understand the world of competitive sports until you’re in it. I still remember my shock when I was asked to pay admission to watch my own child play in his first tournament!