35. Youth Athlete Hygiene 101 (What Sports Parents Need to Know) with Chantel L. Powell

If you’re raising an athlete, you already know: youth athlete hygiene is a full-time job. Between sweaty practices, all-day tournaments, and sports bags that never fully air out, it’s easy for funk to become the norm.In today’s episode of The Sports Mom Playbook, we’re joined in-studio by Chantel L. Powell (CEO, mom of three, and founder of PlayPits) for a practical, honest conversation about keeping active kids clean, confident, and comfortable, without harsh ingredients or complicated routines.This episode covers:The most overlooked youth athlete hygiene mistakes parents makeWhy post-practice odor hits differently (especially in the car 😅)How to build a simple hygiene routine that kids will actually followSensitive skin + eczema considerations for deodorant and body careBalancing sports schedules, parenting, and leadership (without chasing “perfect balance”)How Chantel scaled from homemade solutions to national growth (and rebuilt after major setbacks)What sports families need next for odor control: wipes, bags, shoes, and gearYou’ll walk away with practical takeaways you can use this week, plus a new perspective on helping your athlete feel confident on and off the field.Connect with Chantel L. Powell Here:Instagram/TikTok: @MrsPlayPitsFollow PlayPitsInstagram: @PlayPitsTikTok: @PlayPitsDOSponsored by Play PitsStay #FunkFree with Play Pits: an all-natural, mom-made deodorant that’s safe for kids and strong enough for parents. Shop Play PitsUse code MomMVP for 15% off: https://play-pits.myshopify.com/?ref=MomMVP------------------------------Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsportsmommvpShop The Official Sports Mom MVP Merch: https://officialsportsmommvp.myshopify.com/Sponsor: PlayPits (mom-made, all-natural deodorant for kids + parents)Use code SPORTSMOMMVP for 15% off at PlayPits.com------------------------------------Podcast Produced by Hi Hello LabsWebsite:  https://www.hihellolabs.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-mom-playbook--6315731/support.Connect with Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsmomplaybook/Shop: https://officialsportsmommvp.myshopify.com/