Always A Sports Mom

What happens when two lifelong hockey fans have a son? Well...of course he plays hockey. In Episode 7, Trish sits down with longtime friend and hockey mom Cheryl Van Camp to talk about the years spent at the rink, the commitment hockey asks of the entire family, and what it feels like to watch your son head into his senior year after growing up with the game. Cheryl shares the joys, challenges and...

Every sports mom has a story - and this week, we're heading to the pool. In this episode of Always A Sports Mom, Trish sits down with sports mom Ivy Kim for a warm and honest conversation about raising boys in the world of competitive swimming. They talk about how swimming became part of Ivy's family's life, what she's learned along the way, and the moments - both challenging and rewarding - that...

Every great story begins with five simple questions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. In this episode, I'm taking you with me to the ballpark to answer the five questions I'm asked most often about Always A Sports Mom. Why did I start this podcast? Who is it for? What can you expect from future episodes? Where is this journey headed? And when did it all begin? Whether you've been listening since E...

What happens when your son loses his passion for the sport he once loved? And what if the best thing you can do is simply be there while he finds his way back? In this episode of Always A Sports Mom, I'm joined by Sports Mom Cherri Prince as she shares the story of her son Frankie's baseball journey - from T-ball to college baseball, through setbacks, transfers, and the difficult decision to under...

From post-game treats and snack shack temptations to smarter game-day choices, Episode 3 of Always A Sports Mom tackles a topic every sports parent knows well: snacks. In this episode, Trish shares practical ideas for finding the middle ground between fun sports memories and fueling growing athletes. From fruit kebobs and sports drinks to candy bags and Dippin' Dots, we'll talk about what works in...

When our sons first asked to play sports, most of us weren't thinking about championships, scholarships, or college recruitment. We signed up because it looked fun. In this episode, we're going back to the beginning and remembering why we started this journey in the first place. In Sideline School, we'll break down Offensive Pass Interference and some of the most common situations where it gets ca...

In Episode 1 of Always A Sports Mom, Trish shares the story behind the podcast and the powerful realization that being a Sports Mom never really ends. From Mighty Ball and folding chairs to lifelong team loyalties and “Empty Net Syndrome,” this episode explores how sports often become one of the deepest ways moms stay connected to their sons long after the final game. This isn’t just a podcast abo...

Always A Sports Mom is a podcast for moms—especially moms of sons—who know that being a sports mom never truly ends. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, navigating your changing role, or looking back on the journey, this is your space. Hosted by Trish Kasey, this podcast explores the bond between moms and their children, especially the unique mom-son connection, that grows through sports a...