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Our Mission

Sports Mom Collective started with a simple goal: help sports families spend less time searching and more time enjoying the journey.

As a sports mom myself, I spent countless hours looking for fundraiser ideas, sponsorship resources, money-saving tips, team tools, and answers to questions nobody seemed to have.

I realized I wasn't the only one.

What began as a small resource for sports families in Valparaiso, Indiana has grown into a nationwide community where parents, coaches, booster clubs, and school groups can find trusted resources all in one place.

Today, Sports Mom Collective shares practical fundraising ideas, sponsorship resources, athlete support, money-saving tips, team tools, gift guides, and real-life advice to help families navigate youth sports with more confidence.

Because sports should build more than great athletes.
They should build stronger families and stronger communities, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at kathy@sportsmomcollective.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is Sports Mom Collective?

Sports Mom Collective is a resource hub built by a sports mom to help families, teams, schools, and booster clubs navigate youth sports with more confidence. You’ll find fundraising ideas, sponsorship resources, athlete support, team tools, money-saving tips, gift guides, and real-life sports parent advice.

Is this just for moms?

Nope. Sports Mom Collective was built from a sports mom’s perspective, but the resources are for anyone helping athletes and teams: parents, coaches, team managers, booster clubs, schools, and sports organizations.

What kind of resources can I find here?

You’ll find fundraiser ideas, sponsorship tools, team resources, athlete support, mental game resources, money-saving tips, gift guides, discounts, and practical ideas to make sports life easier.

Is this just for Valparaiso-area families?

No. Sports Mom Collective started in Valparaiso, Indiana, but it has grown into a nationwide resource for sports families. Some content is local, but most resources are helpful for teams and families anywhere.

Can my business be featured on Sports Mom Collective?

Possibly! I love sharing businesses, services, products, and programs that are helpful for sports families, teams, schools, athletes, or booster clubs. Email kathy@sportsmomcollective.com if you think your business would be a good fit.

Can I submit a business or resource to be included?

Yes. If you know of a fundraiser, team tool, athlete resource, sponsorship platform, discount, or business that could help sports families, feel free to send it my way.

Does Sports Mom Collective get paid to feature businesses?

Sometimes. Sports Mom Collective may receive affiliate commissions, sponsorship fees, advertising income, gifted products, or other compensation. I only share resources I believe may be helpful for sports families, and I always encourage readers to decide what works best for their own family, team, or organization.

Do you host giveaways?

Yes, occasionally. Giveaways are usually shared through the Sports Mom Collective website, email list, and social media pages.

How can I support Sports Mom Collective?

Sports Mom Collective will ALWAYS be a free resource. Yes, ALWAYS!! The best way to support Sports Mom Collective is to read and share the blog, subscribe to the email list, follow along on social media, use the resources, and share the site with another sports family or team leader who might find it helpful.