Friday Feature: Natalie Hayes

Friday Feature: Natalie Hayes

My husband is an offensive coordinator in Oklahoma. I am an elementary teacher. We’re high school sweethearts! When we started dating, he was the quarterback…it feels like we’ve come full circle. We had our first child, a boy, in January 2023 (thank goodness he wasn’t born during football season!!)

What is your favorite part of this lifestyle?
  • Watching my husband do what he loves.
What is your LEAST favorite part of this lifestyle?
  • The long hours during football season.
What is one item you can't live without that makes this life easier?
  • Coffee!!!
What is your go to concession stand order or must have snack?
  • I’m a sucker for a concession stand hot dog on Friday nights.

What is the craziest thing you have survived due to this lifestyle?
  • Sudden moves, trying to find/switch jobs when the head coach resigns, people yelling things at my husband on Friday nights and keeping my cool! Ha.
What is one thing you would go back and tell your younger self?
  • This life is hard, but it’s worth it to see the impact my husband has on his players. And I am stronger and more independent for it! Don’t let those bleacher coaches get to you!
      
Connect with Natalie on Instagram.
 
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