Friday Night Wives Blog
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...
To Our Basketball Sons, On Senior Night
You’ll miss the squeak of your sneakers on the court, the way your practice jersey smells by Wednesday, the unique taste of your sweat from the free-throw line. You’ll miss...
To Our Basketball Sons, On Senior Night
You’ll miss the squeak of your sneakers on the court, the way your practice jersey smells by Wednesday, the unique taste of your sweat from the free-throw line. You’ll miss...
At What Point Do Youth Sports Become A False Idol?
As a coach's wife, naturally one is immersed within the team culture. Whether passively or actively, we are all enmeshed within the idiosyncrasies of teams early on. As such,...
At What Point Do Youth Sports Become A False Idol?
As a coach's wife, naturally one is immersed within the team culture. Whether passively or actively, we are all enmeshed within the idiosyncrasies of teams early on. As such,...
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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...
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Friday Feature: Calin Kirk
I’ve been married to my head football coach husband, Warren, for 11 years. We are at our 2nd school, Kansas, OK, which is his hometown. He has coached nearly every...
Friday Feature: Calin Kirk
I’ve been married to my head football coach husband, Warren, for 11 years. We are at our 2nd school, Kansas, OK, which is his hometown. He has coached nearly every...
