Building Tiny Troops: Amy Schweizer on Raising Healthy Kids & Families in Military Life (E207)
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Amy Schweizer. Amy is a USMC military spouse of 15 years, mom to three boys, and an expert in youth sports development. She has played soccer for over 20 years, culminating with being a member of the Cincinnati Ladyhawks of the USL. She is the Founder and Owner of Tiny Troops Soccer, a developmental program for children ages 2-5 with 35 locations worldwide. She loves creating physical activity programs that benefit the overall well-being of military children, families, and the surrounding communities. She is also a passionate advocate for military spouse employment. Her first book - I Will Be Okay - Adventures of a Military Kid - was selected as the 2021 Inspirational Leader of the Year by The Rosie Network. If you are interested in grabbing a copy or a few of I Will Be Okay - Adventures of a Military Kid, please connect with Amy at info@tinytroops.com.
Episode Highlights:
Navigating frequent moves while trying to build and maintain a career.
The reality of parenting without nearby family support.
How Tiny Troops Soccer started from a personal need.
Why early childhood movement and play matter so much.
Building a business that can move with military life.
Supporting military kids through transition and change.
Advocacy for military spouse employment and flexible career paths.
Encouragement for military spouses trying to build something of their own.
Connect with Amy:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Book Flight
Traction by Gino Wickham
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
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