Episode 28: Athlete Conflict: With Dr. Jen Fry

Episode 30 A HeatSense Heat Check

This week's episode of Moms Running Point — Heat Check with HeatSense — opened my eyes to how much I didn't know. Melissa Fortenberry gives great sports parenting advice when it comes to heat illness in young athletes, and how doesn't always look like what we think. In youth sports sometimes the most dangerous signs aren't recognized. Sometimes it's quiet confusion on the sideline that gets dismissed as a bad attitude or weakness because they aren't able to push through. If you're seeing the signs, your child is already in the danger zone...what are we doing to prevent heat illness? MOMs Running Point talked with HeatSense, the company building wearable technology that tracks a young athlete's core temperature in real time and alerts parents and coaches and staff the second a kid is heading into danger — not after. If your kid plays a summer sport, a turf sport, or anything where they're outside in this heat — please listen to this one. And share it with the other moms on your team. Sometimes the most powerful thing we do as supportive sports moms is know more than or question the people running the practice. Episode Links: HeatSense: https://heatsense.com [https://heatsense.com] TYPE IN THE CODE: RunningPoint26 AT CHECK OUT FOR $50 OFF!!! wet bulb index: https://www.weather.gov/tsa/wbgt [https://www.weather.gov/tsa/wbgt]

Episode 29: From Sideline Mom to Voluntold Videographer

Sports MOMs CAN do it all. Even Videography. A fun listen as we dive into the all-too-real journey of becoming your childs or even the team videographer—whether you signed up for it or not. Returning guest Alexis Smith and I share our camera experience including tips and mishaps, the learning curve to recording, highering a professional vs doing it ourselves, and we're breaking down what it really looks like behind the camera, including that imposter syndrome that many sports moms experience. Don't miss this episode's Technical Foul from Alexis Smith. It is diabolical-Adult Bullies :\ shouldn't ever be a thing. Episode Highlights: * How sports moms end up as videographers (the "voluntold" moment we all know) * The pros and cons of DIY filming vs hiring a professional * Game-day strategies to capture footage that actually matters * Imposter Syndrome-taking your spot beside the professionals * Turning a sideline role into a potential side hustle This episode is filled with Youth Sports Parenting Advice, How to film kids sports, Capturing sports highlights, sports video tips

Episode 28: Athlete Conflict: With Dr. Jen Fry

Conflict in sports is inevitable—but how we handle it makes all the difference. This week on MOMs Running Point, we're joined by Dr. Jen Fry from Jen Fry Talks to break down why conflict arises between athletes, parents, and teammates—and what we can do about it. Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) is a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and sought-after speaker and educator. She owns JenFryTalks [https://jenfrytalks.com/], an organizational change firm that sits at the intersection of conflict and culture. From sideline tensions to team dynamics, we dive into the root causes of conflict and how myths, expectations and lack of guidance can escalate situations quickly. Dr. Jen Fry shares powerful insights on how athletes can practice assertiveness, communicate effectively, and approach coaches in a way that builds understanding—not more conflict. Learn how to: Navigate tough conversations with confidence why you should Support your athlete and not take over Turn conflict into growth opportunities This is a must-listen for every sports parent and athlete striving for healthier, stronger team environments and what every parent "says" when they sign their kid up for sports, its for personal development. Listen now and take the first step toward better communication and stronger relationships on and off the field. GET JEN'S BOOK HERE: https://jenfrytalks.com/book/ [https://jenfrytalks.com/book/] #MOMsRunningPoint #AthleteConflict #SportsParenting #TeamCulture #Leadership #CommunicationSkills

Episode 27 Setting the Pace: Why Your 2026 Sports MOM Goals Matter!!!

MOMs Running Point is back and Season 3 kicks off with Sports MOM Goals 2026. In this episode, host Tawa Dortch revisits the importance of setting goals—not just for our athletes, but for ourselves as sports moms. Instead of covering multiple goals, Tawa dives deep into one unexpected and challenging goal: training for her first full marathon. What began as a personal challenge quickly became a powerful lesson in discipline, consistency, recovery, coachability, and grit—modeled in real time for the athlete watching from the sidelines. Through honest stories, humor, and reflection, this episode reminds moms that our kids are watching how we handle hard things. Setting goals isn't about perfection—it's about showing up, pushing through, and leading by example. Because the sports mom journey isn't a sprint—it's a marathon.

Episode 26: Reclaiming Moms Sideline Smile

Somewhere between sign-ups, try outs, and endless tournaments, the fun we once felt at our kids' games can quietly slip away — and sometimes, without realizing it, we Sports MOMS help it happen. In this episode of MOMs Running Point, I share a personal "sideline face" wake-up call, the surprising difference I felt watching a friend's child play, and why that matters for our own kids' joy. We'll break down three ways we might be unintentionally adding pressure — turning sports into a job, showing up with unspoken expectations, and making every game feel like the "only chance" for their future. Then, we'll flip it around with three practical ways to put the fun back in the game — for them and for us. Because when joy takes the lead, everybody wins. Thanks for listening to MOMs Running Point. Connect with MOMs Running Point: Follow MOMs Running Point on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/momsrunningpoint] Follow MOM's Running Point on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momsrunningpoint/] Click here [https://forms.gle/zK7ULdEKjbUXZS1U6] to sign up for the MOM's Running Point Newsletter!