Anne Rulo, Author at Friday Night Wives

Love Languages (Coaching Style)

When we are better for each other we are better for our families, our children, and the athletes and communities we serve. It’s a pretty good investment that can pump out an exponential return.

Family, Friendship, Journal

The Fabric of a Coach’s Wife

So, chuck those expectations

A coach’s wife she has no mold
Just love that man and love those kids
Love Jesus and grow old.

Live in your unique ...

Journal, Marriage

The Best Vacation You’ve Never Been On With Your Coach

He gets to learn more about his craft. You get time to yourself to do whatever fills your soul. You get time together. And, if your school/booster picks up the bill, it’s free!

Journal

When You’re Fired — a Coaching Family’s Survival Guide

I was horrified. I thought that only happened to a very small minority of coaches, particularly college coaches. I remember looking at my husband saying, “Please God, don’t ever let that be us.” Welp, count us in. We are now survivors.

Family, Journal, Marriage

All I Want for Christmas … Is to Not be a Coach’s Wife Anymore

You, my friend, are in the company of thousands of wives who have thought that very thing. It doesn’t mean you aren’t loyal. It doesn’t mean you aren’t supportive and it definitely, definitely does not mean you are a “bad” coach’s wife. It means you are normal. And human. And loved … by the ...

Journal

It’s Job Season—Here are 9 Strategies to Help You Manage the Unknowns

Make a list of criteria a job needs to meet before you would consider it. This is a great help when the job market floods and you can quickly eliminate positions that do not fit your family’s goals rather than “wondering” about each option.