Inspire Potential in Your Young Athlete #JustAKidFrom #spon @SheSpeaksUp @POWERADE @Walmart

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/POWERADE.

My 9 year old son has tried many sports these past few years but nothing so far really sparked within him. He has done swimming, hockey lessons, basketball and soccer and while he was excited when he first did them, he immediately regretted it and asked to quit. I knew it was only a matter of time before he found something so I tried not to push him.

My husband comes from a line of hockey players and still plays hockey himself. My boys were on the ice at 3 years old and had lessons off and on. My 8 year old son decided he only wanted to play soccer and still loves soccer. My 9 year old though has been taking hockey lessons and during a recent one he got to do a scrimmage game. He absolutely loved it and didn’t realize that after lessons he would get to be an actual hockey player!

So this past weekend he had tryouts to be on an actual hockey team and his face was priceless afterwards. He got off the ice after an hour and said he could have kept on going! I explained that he will still have to do hockey practices but once a week he will actually be playing in a game – he was still up for it. I love that he is so excited about this new journey in his life and he inspires me with his determination.

POWERADE is a company that knows athletes and potential. They have just launched the “Just a Kid” Campaign. They believe with the right motivation, everyday athletes can realize their potential and one day be the athletes they look up to. I tell my son all the time that one day he could be on the Chicago Blackhawks and I can see the wheels turning in his head as he thinks about it.

Sports are important within communities whether its park district sports or a more professional team. Now you can represent your somewhere with custom “Just a Kid” apparel that features where you’re from here. All net proceeds from the sale of “Just a Kid” apparel goes to the Boys & Girls Club of America.

What makes POWERADE a good brand to partner with athletes? Well POWERADE is a drink that has been hydrating athletes for decades. The ION4® Advanced Electrolyte System helps replenish four electrolytes lost in sweat: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. POWERADE is formulated with a 6% carbohydrate solution to help provide energy to working muscles, and vitamins B3, B6 and B12. POWERADE is also available in great tasting flavors.

• POWERADE flavors:
  • Mountain Berry Blast®
  • Fruit Punch
  • Orange
  • Grape
  • Lemon Lime
• POWERADE Zero flavors:
  • Mixed Berry
  • Grape Zero

When shoppers purchase two 8-packs of 20 oz POWERADE at Walmart, they’ll be able to go online, submit their receipt, and order a free custom “Just a Kid” reusable sports bottle. Go to http://www.us.powerade.com/walmart/#pov2 to learn more.  The offer is good until April 4, 2016 or while supplies last.