🎙️ The Hey Sammi Podcast

The Questions Sports Parents
Actually Want To Ask

Playing time. Quitting mid-season. Difficult coaches. Sideline drama. I answer the real questions you're dealing with every week.

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14 episodes

Episode 26August 12, 20266 minutes 55 seconds.
Are we on the wrong team if the other parents take youth sports so seriously?
Feeling like the odd parent out on an intense sports team? Real talk on surviving the bleachers and protecting your kid’s joy.
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Episode 25August 11, 20266 minutes 29 seconds.
What should I do if my 12-year-old’s coach tells her to lose weight?
A coach told your 12-year-old to lose weight. Here’s how to respond, protect your kid, and set the record straight without turning it into a crisis.
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Episode 24August 6, 20265 minutes 17 seconds.
Does my kid really need to play more than one sport?
Barbecue talk says your kid needs more than one sport. Here’s what actually matters: movement variety, real offseasons, and protecting their love for the game.
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Episode 23August 5, 20265 minutes 47 seconds
How do I fix things after my kid watched me yell at the referee?
Lost your cool at a ref and your kid saw? Here’s how to actually repair the trust, what to say (and not say), and why three quiet games matter most.
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Episode 22August 4, 20266 minutes 2 seconds
What do I do when my kid makes the team but her best friend gets cut?
Your kid made the team, her best friend didn’t, and things are awkward. Here’s how to help your daughter handle the guilt and keep the friendship’s light on.
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Episode 21July 30, 20265 minutes 23 seconds.
What should I do if my kid is way better than her teammates?
Your kid is bored because she’s the best on her team and her coach won’t move her up. Here’s how to handle it—without killing her love of the game.
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Episode 20July 29, 20266 minutes 43 seconds.
Should I let my kid rejoin the team after quitting in the middle of last season?
Your kid quit mid-season and now wants back on the team? Here’s how to have the one conversation that matters before signing them up again.
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Episode 19July 28, 20267 minutes 3 seconds.
Why does my kid get physically sick before every game?
Your kid’s stomach is in knots before every game? Here’s how to tell when it’s more than nerves, what actually helps, and why “toughen up” makes it worse.
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Episode 18July 23, 20266 minutes 11 seconds
Is spending $8,000 a year on travel soccer really worth it for our family?
Staring at an $8,000 youth sports bill? Here’s how to separate real growth for your kid from money spent on fear, and what actually matters to your family.
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Episode 17July 22, 20266 minutes
Is it okay to hate the crazy travel team schedule my kid loves?
Dreading your kid’s packed game schedule while she loves every minute? Here’s how to drop the guilt, spot what’s actually mandatory, and reclaim your weekends.
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Episode 16July 21, 20266 minutes 59 seconds
What should I do if my kid’s coach yells at the players constantly?
Coach yelling has your kid playing scared? Here’s how to figure out if it’s just loud coaching or something more and what to do if your kid is hurting.
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Episode 15July 16, 20266 minutes 38 seconds.
What if my kid only plays sports because he doesn’t want to let me down?
Your kid says he’s only playing sports for you. Now what? Here’s how to separate your love from the scoreboard and give the game back to your child.
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Episode 14July 15, 20266 minutes 36 seconds.
What should I say to my kid after a really tough game in the car?
Wondering if saying nothing after your kid’s tough game was enough? Here’s how to handle those silent car rides and show your support without over-talking.
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Episode 13July 14, 20266 minutes 39 seconds
Why does my 13-year-old suddenly want to quit the sport she loved?
Your teenager wants to quit sports without explanation. Learn how to get the real story and keep trust strong, without pushing her away.
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The Questions Sports ParentsActually Want To Ask

Are we on the wrong team if the other parents take youth sports so seriously?

What should I do if my 12-year-old’s coach tells her to lose weight?

Does my kid really need to play more than one sport?

How do I fix things after my kid watched me yell at the referee?

What do I do when my kid makes the team but her best friend gets cut?

What should I do if my kid is way better than her teammates?

Should I let my kid rejoin the team after quitting in the middle of last season?

Why does my kid get physically sick before every game?

Is spending $8,000 a year on travel soccer really worth it for our family?

Is it okay to hate the crazy travel team schedule my kid loves?

What should I do if my kid’s coach yells at the players constantly?

What if my kid only plays sports because he doesn’t want to let me down?

What should I say to my kid after a really tough game in the car?

Why does my 13-year-old suddenly want to quit the sport she loved?

The Questions Sports Parents
Actually Want To Ask