I've spent 20 years raising 3 student athletes. Being a sports mom was both awful and rewarding.

• 02/27/2025, 7:10 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Suzanne Hayes

Being a sports parent is not for the faint of heart. It's a roller coaster ride of highs, lows, twists, and turns. After 20 years of being a mom to three athletes, I have learned that it is equally rewarding and challenging. It causes as many tears and stress as it does joy and celebration.