MOMs Running Point is back and Season 3 kicks off with Sports MOM Goals 2026. In this episode, host Tawa Dortch revisits the importance of setting goals—not just for our athletes, but for ourselves as sports moms.

Instead of covering multiple goals, Tawa dives deep into one unexpected and challenging goal: training for her first full marathon. What began as a personal challenge quickly became a powerful lesson in discipline, consistency, recovery, coachability, and grit—modeled in real time for the athlete watching from the sidelines.

Through honest stories, humor, and reflection, this episode reminds moms that our kids are watching how we handle hard things. Setting goals isn't about perfection—it's about showing up, pushing through, and leading by example.

Because the sports mom journey isn't a sprint—it's a marathon.

Somewhere between sign-ups, try outs, and endless tournaments, the fun we once felt at our kids' games can quietly slip away — and sometimes, without realizing it, we Sports MOMS help it happen.

In this episode of MOMs Running Point, I share a personal "sideline face" wake-up call, the surprising difference I felt watching a friend's child play, and why that matters for our own kids' joy.

We'll break down three ways we might be unintentionally adding pressure — turning sports into a job, showing up with unspoken expectations, and making every game feel like the "only chance" for their future. Then, we'll flip it around with three practical ways to put the fun back in the game — for them and for us. Because when joy takes the lead, everybody wins.

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In Part 2 of our transfer portal conversation, we dig deeper into the current experience Lisa's daughter is facing as she re-enters the portal for her final year. We talk about the process, the unknowns, and the emotional toll this journey takes on athletes and their families. Lisa shares practical advice for moms—how to support, when to step in, and how to protect your child's mental and emotional well-being in the middle of uncertainty, pressure, and change.

Please see the link below for the Boot Check in Lisa talked about in the episode:

https://jaefoundation.com/boot-check-certified-businesses/

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