I’ve been a coach’s wife for 26 years. I also teach. We have 2 children-Brett, who just graduated and will be attending Hardin Simmons, and Callie, who will be a junior. We have been at 8 schools with 8 different mascots and school colors.
What is your favorite part of this lifestyle?- All the friends from all over.
What is your LEAST favorite part of this lifestyle?
- The moves, especially when you have been somewhere long enough to get some true friends there.
What is one item you can't live without that makes this life easier?
- Noisemakers for ballgames.
What is your go to concession stand order or must have snack?
- Nachos.
What is the craziest thing you have survived due to this lifestyle?
- Covid in a new town…
What is one thing you would go back and tell your younger self?
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Make friends everywhere you go and treasure those friendships. Hold on because it’s a long ride, but fun. Enjoy the winning seasons, but treasure the lessons learned during the losing seasons. Those losing seasons actually probably provide more family time.
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @JennBrittain or Facebook.
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