Tammy Appleton

Cleats, Chaos, and Coffee Podcast

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The Sports Mom Survival Show! Join Tammy Appleton as she discusses Sports-Life Balance of Student Athletes with former professional athletes, elite coaches, and ofcourse their PARENTS!Tammy is a mother of collegiate athletes and thrives herself on waking up out of bed to make a difference in people's lives. Follow us on Spotify or wherever great podcasts are found. Check out our community we are growing on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580403363547For business coaching, Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn!https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyappleton/

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Tammy Appleton

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The Hidden Cost of “Just Win” with Frank Favaro 19.01.2026 46:57

Many athletes don’t leave sport feeling proud. They leave feeling empty. Frank Favaro lived inside elite expectations from a young age and achieved what most families chase — high-level competition, winning programs, national recognition. Yet when his career ended, he didn’t feel accomplished. He felt used up. This episode explores why that happens. Frank and Tammy break down how pressure builds q...

A Parent's Guide To Empowering Young Athletes with Colin Stevens 28.10.2025 45:45

On this episode of Cleats, Chaos, and Coffee, host Tammy Appleton welcomes Colin Stevens — former D1 basketball standout, mental performance coach, and author — for a raw, heartfelt conversation on what it really takes to raise confident, resilient young athletes. From walking on at Coastal Carolina to earning a scholarship and captain’s badge, Colin’s story is a masterclass in grit and growth. He...

Former NFL Player on the Role of Mentorship: Ricky Sapp, Strength Coach at Clemson University 30.09.2025 33:29

On this episode of Cleats, Chaos, and Coffee, host Tammy Appleton sits down with powerhouse guest Ricky Sapp, a former Clemson standout, NFL athlete, strength coach, motivational speaker, and author of two children's books. Together, they unpack the real talk that every sports parent and youth athlete needs to hear. From dancing in the Clemson locker room to building confidence in the classroom, R...

The Balance Between Fun & Competition in Youth Sports with David Nelson of Tidelands Health 10.09.2025 48:10

Welcome to the very first episode of Cleats, Chaos, and Coffee, hosted by Tammy Appleton of Tricres. This show is for every sports parent who’s ever had their heart broken, wallet drained, or schedule hijacked by youth and college sports. In this debut conversation, Tammy sits down with David Nelson of Tidelands Health—a former player, trainer, coach, and director of residency—to explore the real...