Archive for the ‘DJ the Sports Mom Blog’ Category
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I am so thankful for the blessing of seeing another year! As a mom, it means another year to see my children grow into all that they are becoming. It also means we have another chance to make a new start—that is very exciting for me. My holidays were bittersweet and [...]
“What about the Children?”
No one knows the whole story but no matter what the truth is, we have heard enough to know that a decision was made to protect “the program” at Penn State and not the children. We have to really look at a culture where this is happening.
DJ’s Jewels
Do What You Love! by Deborah Johnson Marion Bartoli, the 9th ranked tennis player in the world, was recently interviewed. At six years old, her dream was to become a doctor but her father told her that life was too grueling. He introduced her to tennis and she dreamed of being a professional athlete but [...]
Safety Series Kickoff!
Education is critical to helping your child safely play the sports that they enjoy. I recently learned that 62 percent of injuries in organized sports occur in practice, not games. Talk to your child after every practice and game and ask how they are feeling.
On My Way – Moms Game Time
by DJ the Sports Mom It is 5:19 a.m. and I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight to Los Angeles. I have been waiting all year for our big game, NFL Moms versus NBA Moms and now I am sitting here remembering that I forgot my ice pack for my knee. My [...]
There’s More to Sports than the Game
by D.J. the Sports Mom It is Tuesday Morning after the camp and I am still thanking God for allowing us to touch the lives of so many young men. This year marks the second annual Jay Richardson Foundation Life Skills Camp. It took place at Jay’s Alma Mater, Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, [...]
NFL Moms on the Field
Anyone who uses the term “dumb jock” has never played football! That term is really an oxymoron. You have to have a quick mind, quick feet and a lot of stamina to play football and be successful at it.
Tressel – The Other Side of the Story
My son was in Coach Tressel’s first recruiting class. I have had the joy of watching him lead him and the other team members. I have seen him take time to ensure that family came first.
Something New … DJ Tries Boxing
by DJ the Sports Mom I pray that you all had a great Mother’s Day! After weeks of nonstop raining, the sun came out. It was beautiful outside and made me think of how nice to see all the new buds on the trees and all the pretty new flowers coming up. My gift to [...]
Happy Mother’s Month
This morning my dear friend, Leah Wheeler, sent me a text that read “Instead of May being the month with “Mother’s Day” I’m proposing May to be Mother’s Month! This would be a month of guilt-free, intentional thoughts and behaviors to promote spiritual, mental, and emotional health.” I love the idea and I added physical [...]















