Episode Details

The cost of kids sports is no joke. From registration fees and uniforms to travel tournaments and camps, being a sports parent adds up quickly. In this episode of The Official SportsMoms Playbook Podcast, Rachel and Yaritza break down the real cost of youth sports and how families are making it work.

We celebrate one full year of the podcast (happy anniversary to us!) and then dive into research on the most expensive and least expensive youth sports, including why ice hockey tops the list, where gymnastics, cheer, lacrosse, and equestrian land, and why humble track and field is one of the most affordable options. We also unpack the hidden costs no one talks about: hotels, gas, clinics, private lessons, fundraising, and those never-ending snack runs.

Rachel and Yaritza share their own experience as baseball and soccer moms, talk about when travel ball really starts getting pricey, how long most kids stay in sports, and whether there is such a thing as “too young” to start. If you have ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Wait… how much did we just spend on sports this year?” this conversation is for you.

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