<![CDATA[Between Practices]]>Between Practices is a casual, honest, and mildly spicy podcast for parents in the thick of sports, arts, carpools, and packed calendars.

Hosted by two moms navigating softball, cheer, band, choir, and everything in between, we talk about the stuff parents usually only say once the car doors are closed.

No experts. No perfection. Just real conversations from the sidelines and the stage.

New episodes weekly.... or semi-weekly, depending on how quickly we can pull out sh*t together.

]]>https://rumble.com/user/betweenpracticesRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 14:27:33 GMTThu, 05 Feb 2026 00:24:58 GMT60Between Practices<p>Between Practices is a casual, honest, and mildly spicy podcast for parents in the thick of sports, arts, carpools, and packed calendars.<br /><br />Hosted by two moms navigating softball, cheer, band, choir, and everything in between, we talk about the stuff parents usually only say once the car doors are closed.<br /><br />No experts. No perfection. Just real conversations from the sidelines and the stage.<br /><br />New episodes weekly.... or semi-weekly, depending on how quickly we can pull out sh*t together. </p>episodicBetween Practicesbetweenpractices@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[S1E7: Between Practices - Rec. VS Travel Ball VS All Stars]]>Brittany and Kristy delves into the decision-making process between recreational and travel sports, the commitment and scheduling challenges, and the conflicts arising from All-Stars participation. It explores the considerations and implications of each choice, shedding light on the complexities of youth sports involvement. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing commitments, the impact of travel teams on participation, the pressure of commitment at a young age, the importance of exploration and discovery, the long-term effects of specialization, the complexity of juggling multiple activities, the role of stress and intensity in sports, the journey of competitive and recreational sports, and reflections on the difficulty of recording.

Takeaways

  • Rec vs. Travel
  • Commitment and Scheduling
  • All-Stars and Conflicts Balancing multiple sports and activities can be challenging for young athletes
  • Allowing kids to explore different activities can help them discover their interests and talents

Chapters

  • 00:00 All-Stars and Conflicts
  • 25:27 The Dilemma of Balancing Commitments
  • 30:36 The Long-Term Effects of Specialization
  • 35:42 The Role of Stress and Intensity in Sports
]]>63de28f9-a08b-4e4b-854b-92054ff3107aSat, 16 May 2026 02:02:32 GMT<p>Brittany and Kristy delves into the decision-making process between recreational and travel sports, the commitment and scheduling challenges, and the conflicts arising from All-Stars participation. It explores the considerations and implications of each choice, shedding light on the complexities of youth sports involvement. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing commitments, the impact of travel teams on participation, the pressure of commitment at a young age, the importance of exploration and discovery, the long-term effects of specialization, the complexity of juggling multiple activities, the role of stress and intensity in sports, the journey of competitive and recreational sports, and reflections on the difficulty of recording.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Rec vs. Travel</li><li>Commitment and Scheduling</li><li>All-Stars and Conflicts Balancing multiple sports and activities can be challenging for young athletes</li><li>Allowing kids to explore different activities can help them discover their interests and talents</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 All-Stars and Conflicts</li><li>25:27 The Dilemma of Balancing Commitments</li><li>30:36 The Long-Term Effects of Specialization</li><li>35:42 The Role of Stress and Intensity in Sports</li></ul>no00:42:39S1E7: Between Practices - Rec. VS Travel Ball VS All Starsfull<![CDATA[S1E5: Between Practices - Spring Sports Chaos]]>The conversation covers the busy schedule of the speakers, including track meets, softball tournaments, and gymnastics practices. It also delves into the challenges and experiences of parents during these events. The conversation revolves around the challenges and dynamics of parents' involvement in youth sports, including coaching, support, and behavior at games. It also touches on the role of coaches in managing parental involvement and the impact on the players. The conversation covers various topics including the challenges of cold weather during softball games, the struggle of juggling multiple commitments, the importance of community support, gardening mishaps, and the humorous anecdotes of everyday life.

Takeaways

  • Busy schedules and overlapping events create logistical challenges for parents.
  • Coaches and organizers play a crucial role in managing and communicating event logistics to parents and participants. Parental involvement in youth sports can be both supportive and challenging
  • Coaches play a crucial role in managing parental involvement and its impact on players Community support is essential for managing the demands of parenting and extracurricular activities.
  • Gardening can be a challenging and humorous endeavor, often resulting in unexpected outcomes.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Busy Schedules and Overlapping Events
  • 05:59 Navigating the Logistics of Parenting and Sports Events
  • 23:44 Parental Coaching and Player Trust
  • 29:21 Age-Appropriate Parental Involvement
  • 34:43 Handling Belligerent Parents
  • 40:12 Creature Comforts for Game Days
  • 46:08 Juggling Multiple Commitments and Spring Break
  • 53:27 Gardening Mishaps and Humorous Anecdotes
]]>8ab7292a-3efe-4c08-ba3f-63349901190bMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:37:59 GMT<p>The conversation covers the busy schedule of the speakers, including track meets, softball tournaments, and gymnastics practices. It also delves into the challenges and experiences of parents during these events. The conversation revolves around the challenges and dynamics of parents' involvement in youth sports, including coaching, support, and behavior at games. It also touches on the role of coaches in managing parental involvement and the impact on the players. The conversation covers various topics including the challenges of cold weather during softball games, the struggle of juggling multiple commitments, the importance of community support, gardening mishaps, and the humorous anecdotes of everyday life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Busy schedules and overlapping events create logistical challenges for parents.</li><li>Coaches and organizers play a crucial role in managing and communicating event logistics to parents and participants. Parental involvement in youth sports can be both supportive and challenging</li><li>Coaches play a crucial role in managing parental involvement and its impact on players Community support is essential for managing the demands of parenting and extracurricular activities.</li><li>Gardening can be a challenging and humorous endeavor, often resulting in unexpected outcomes.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Busy Schedules and Overlapping Events</li><li>05:59 Navigating the Logistics of Parenting and Sports Events</li><li>23:44 Parental Coaching and Player Trust</li><li>29:21 Age-Appropriate Parental Involvement</li><li>34:43 Handling Belligerent Parents</li><li>40:12 Creature Comforts for Game Days</li><li>46:08 Juggling Multiple Commitments and Spring Break</li><li>53:27 Gardening Mishaps and Humorous Anecdotes</li></ul>no01:02:0615S1E5: Between Practices - Spring Sports Chaosfull<![CDATA[S1E4: Between Practices - Get Ready for Spring Sports]]>Kristy and Brittany chat about looking forward to outdoor sports, frustration with snow, essential gear for spring sports spectators, and the challenges of concession stand duties.

Takeaways
Early sports signups can be challenging for parents, especially when children show interest in multiple sports.
Packing for sports events requires careful consideration of comfort and convenience, especially for outdoor activities.

Chapters
-The Challenge of Early Sports Signups
-Essential Gear for Sports Events
-Recording School Performances
-Concession Stand Duties

]]>9aceaaf7-75f9-4b12-85c0-50cf1e0032a8Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:03:32 GMT<p>Kristy and Brittany chat about looking forward to outdoor sports, frustration with snow, essential gear for spring sports spectators, and the challenges of concession stand duties.<br /><br />Takeaways<br />Early sports signups can be challenging for parents, especially when children show interest in multiple sports.<br />Packing for sports events requires careful consideration of comfort and convenience, especially for outdoor activities.<br /><br />Chapters<br />-The Challenge of Early Sports Signups<br />-Essential Gear for Sports Events<br />-Recording School Performances<br />-Concession Stand Duties</p>no00:33:0214S1E4: Between Practices - Get Ready for Spring Sportsfull<![CDATA[S1E3: Between Practices - Sliding Though Reels]]>The conversation delves into the challenges of sports parenting and the dedication and commitment required in youth sports using the humor of social media reels. It explores the demands placed on parents and the commitment needed to support children in their sports endeavors.

Takeaways

  • Sports parenting challenges
  • Dedication and commitment in youth sports

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Banter
  • 08:08 Dedication and Commitment in Youth Sports
]]>caf09688-a154-4afc-a747-71efbb24fc43Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:05:42 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of sports parenting and the dedication and commitment required in youth sports using the humor of social media reels. It explores the demands placed on parents and the commitment needed to support children in their sports endeavors.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sports parenting challenges</li><li>Dedication and commitment in youth sports</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Banter</li><li>08:08 Dedication and Commitment in Youth Sports</li></ul>no00:24:0113S1E3: Between Practices - Sliding Though Reelsfull