Friday Night Wives Blog
My Identity is Not Found in Being a "Coach's Wi...
I am not just a coach's wife and that's okay. I'm allowed to be selfish and think about myself and my other identities. I'm a wife, a daughter, a friend,...
My Identity is Not Found in Being a "Coach's Wi...
I am not just a coach's wife and that's okay. I'm allowed to be selfish and think about myself and my other identities. I'm a wife, a daughter, a friend,...
Sports Are Not Our God
Yes, we are a sports family. Yes, they dictate our schedules and pay our bills. Yes, we genuinely love (almost) all things sports. But sports are not our god. I...
Sports Are Not Our God
Yes, we are a sports family. Yes, they dictate our schedules and pay our bills. Yes, we genuinely love (almost) all things sports. But sports are not our god. I...
Doing Transitions Better
Two years ago, we experienced our third move. I know that’s not many in the coaching world, but it was three more than I ever wanted. Even after processing the...
Doing Transitions Better
Two years ago, we experienced our third move. I know that’s not many in the coaching world, but it was three more than I ever wanted. Even after processing the...
Outdoor Adventuring in the Off-Season
One of the things I strive to balance in my children’s lives is their involvement in coach’s football life and activities/hobbies outside of football. I want to be sure they...
Outdoor Adventuring in the Off-Season
One of the things I strive to balance in my children’s lives is their involvement in coach’s football life and activities/hobbies outside of football. I want to be sure they...
Climbing the Coaching Ranks Isn't For Everyone
Outside observers might look at my husband's resume and assume he has difficulty finding jobs, so he's compromising to stay part of the game. The truth is, climbing the coaching...
Climbing the Coaching Ranks Isn't For Everyone
Outside observers might look at my husband's resume and assume he has difficulty finding jobs, so he's compromising to stay part of the game. The truth is, climbing the coaching...
Bury The Word
I didn't grow up with faith. The coaching lifestyle, especially the carousel at the end of every season, made it so I didn't really have a choice. If I wanted...
Bury The Word
I didn't grow up with faith. The coaching lifestyle, especially the carousel at the end of every season, made it so I didn't really have a choice. If I wanted...
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Friday Feature: Kelli Staggs
My coach and I have been married for 17 years! He was a grad assistant in the SEC when we got married. Since then, we have worked up from DII...
Friday Feature: Kelli Staggs
My coach and I have been married for 17 years! He was a grad assistant in the SEC when we got married. Since then, we have worked up from DII...
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Friday Feature: Hannah Richard
This is my first official football season as a coach’s wife. But I’ve been practicing for this role for 22 years. Before I was a coach’s wife, I was “The...
Friday Feature: Hannah Richard
This is my first official football season as a coach’s wife. But I’ve been practicing for this role for 22 years. Before I was a coach’s wife, I was “The...
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Friday Feature: Casey Fares
Football coaches wife for 20 years. Met in junior high, started dating at 18, and the rest is history. Two kids, boy (1.5) and girl (6 yrs). Hubby has been...
Friday Feature: Casey Fares
Football coaches wife for 20 years. Met in junior high, started dating at 18, and the rest is history. Two kids, boy (1.5) and girl (6 yrs). Hubby has been...
