Welcome to Nithin’s Sports Rush. In this episode, we meet Tonja Pacheco, a social media brand strategist and sports nutritionist, known as Football Mom 2027. Tonja shares her journey as a single mother of five and her role as a “momager” for her son, Jackson, who plays for the Brick Memorial Mustangs in New Jersey.
Host Nithin Ramachandra engages with Tonja to uncover how she transitioned from bodybuilding to influencing football recruiting through social media. Tonja discusses overcoming personal challenges, creating opportunities for overlooked athletes, and her initiative to start a nonprofit that aids families with travel and camp costs. This episode offers insights into her approach to athlete nutrition, recruiting strategies, and her goal to pioneer NIL deals for football moms.
For those interested in parenting, sports, and social media, Tonja’s story offers valuable perspectives and advice for sports parents everywhere.
Chapters:00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - "Networking's Social Media Evolution"
05:12 - "Self-Taught Social Media Recruiting"
08:23 - Mental Health, Loss, and Healing
12:58 - "Young Football Prodigy Emerges"
13:47 - "Son's Football Journey Begins"
18:13 - "Jackson's Journey in Football"
22:46 - Choosing the Right School
25:24 - National Exposure Through Youth Sports
27:14 - Recruiting Tips for Sports Parents
30:52 - Single Mom's Financial Journey
35:55 - "Single Mom's Sports Journey"
39:05 - Teen Athlete's Discipline & Work
42:15 - "Jackson's Drive to Improve"
43:09 - "Jackson Becomes Football Center"
48:27 - Youth Sports Opportunities Funding
52:37 - "Training for Combine and Ring"
56:13 - "Football Mom NIL Pioneer"
57:40 - Football Sponsorship Appeal
59:10 - Outro
Quotes:"If you have a dream, turn it into a goal and smash it—don’t let anyone tell you what you or your child can’t achieve."- Tonja Pacheco
"Building a foundation takes work, but with commitment and belief, you can make it bigger than you ever imagined."- Nithin Ramachandra
Key Takeaways:Turning Pain into Purpose
Changing the Game for Football Families
Social Media as a Power Tool
The Importance of Nutrition and Discipline
Breaking the Boys’ Club
Starting Early, Staying Smart
Giving Back and Lifting Others
Chasing Big Dreams
Pioneering NIL Opportunities
Featured Guest:Tonja PachecoTwitter(X):
https://x.com/fbmom2027Connect with the Host:Audible:
https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Nithins-Sports-Rush/B0DNY47YCTLinkedIn:
http://linkedin.com/in/nithin-ramachandra-b01131148Website:
https://nithinssportsrush.com/Spreaker:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nithin-s-sports-rush–4969920/Spotify:
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