Dec 26, 2023
On September 13, 2023 at just 16 years old, Stuart Hawkins signed a professional soccer contract with Seattle Sounders FC, arguably Major League Soccer’s most successful team. In a press conference following the announcement Stu explained that he had recently gotten his driver’s license, but that his parents didn’t trust him to drive himself to practice just yet.
In this week’s episode Sasha chats with former college basketball player Michelle Hawkins, who also happens to be Stu’s mom, about their family’s journey to arrive at this incredible moment, the differences between her sporty childhood and her son’s, and the challenges of having a child in the spotlight.
You can follow Michelle’s son, Stu, on Instagram @StuHawk10 and the Seattle Sounders @SoundersFC and Tacoma Defiance @TacDefiance.
Special thanks to Jen Stegeman for recommending Michelle for the show.