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A Pile of "Shoulds"

A Pile of "Shoulds"

Jess Gilardi

It is safe to say that most people will never be able to understand our lifestyle. No matter how many words of explanation we use, it's not possible to comprehend...

A Pile of "Shoulds"

Jess Gilardi

It is safe to say that most people will never be able to understand our lifestyle. No matter how many words of explanation we use, it's not possible to comprehend...

Bandtober is Back

Bandtober is Back

Lesley Ann Jones

My goodness the magic of this month. The seasons starting to (finally) shift, sweater weather creeping in and, since I'm from Texas, the temperature outside is finally below the temperature...

Bandtober is Back

Lesley Ann Jones

My goodness the magic of this month. The seasons starting to (finally) shift, sweater weather creeping in and, since I'm from Texas, the temperature outside is finally below the temperature...

Being a Boss Babe and a Coach’s Wife

Being a Boss Babe and a Coach’s Wife

Dr. Laura Kincheloe, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC

Being a coach's wife is one of the greatest joys of my life, but it isn't the only one.   Not all coaching families have the luxury of being a...

Being a Boss Babe and a Coach’s Wife

Dr. Laura Kincheloe, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC

Being a coach's wife is one of the greatest joys of my life, but it isn't the only one.   Not all coaching families have the luxury of being a...

WHY I Coach Part 3: Playing Time and Parent Boundaries

WHY I Coach Part 3: Playing Time and Parent Bou...

Emily Moore-Arena

As wives, we have become experts on dodging questions, the most popular of which is centered around playing time but also some about positions, how the team will do, and...

WHY I Coach Part 3: Playing Time and Parent Bou...

Emily Moore-Arena

As wives, we have become experts on dodging questions, the most popular of which is centered around playing time but also some about positions, how the team will do, and...

WHY I Coach Part 2: Players, Leaders, and Family

WHY I Coach Part 2: Players, Leaders, and Family

Emily Moore-Arena

It's the personality, skill, coachability, and energy that totals more than the sum of its parts to make an ideal teammate. So, of course, I wanted to ask, what does...

WHY I Coach Part 2: Players, Leaders, and Family

Emily Moore-Arena

It's the personality, skill, coachability, and energy that totals more than the sum of its parts to make an ideal teammate. So, of course, I wanted to ask, what does...

WHY I Coach Part 1: The Why Behind The Coach

WHY I Coach Part 1: The Why Behind The Coach

Emily Moore-Arena

As coaches’ wives, we understand what it takes to support our families and often spend large portions of the year watching our partner coach young athletes as we parent solo....

WHY I Coach Part 1: The Why Behind The Coach

Emily Moore-Arena

As coaches’ wives, we understand what it takes to support our families and often spend large portions of the year watching our partner coach young athletes as we parent solo....

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  • Friday Feature: Lauren Snyder

    Friday Feature: Lauren Snyder

    I am a Texas high school football offensive coordinator's wife at Colleyville Herritage. I have been a coach's wife for 5 years. We have moved 4 times in 5 years....

    Friday Feature: Lauren Snyder

    I am a Texas high school football offensive coordinator's wife at Colleyville Herritage. I have been a coach's wife for 5 years. We have moved 4 times in 5 years....

  • Friday Feature: Austin Walker

    Friday Feature: Austin Walker

    Wife to a defensive coordinator, mom to 4 boys, head volleyball coach, lover of Jesus, PE teacher and huge fan of summer time at the Lake of the Ozarks.

    Friday Feature: Austin Walker

    Wife to a defensive coordinator, mom to 4 boys, head volleyball coach, lover of Jesus, PE teacher and huge fan of summer time at the Lake of the Ozarks.

  • Friday Feature: Katie Gardner

    Friday Feature: Katie Gardner

    32 • Married to My High School Sweetheart • NICU BSN-RN • Boy Momma •Football Coach’s Wife • Follower of Jesus • Saved by Grace.

    Friday Feature: Katie Gardner

    32 • Married to My High School Sweetheart • NICU BSN-RN • Boy Momma •Football Coach’s Wife • Follower of Jesus • Saved by Grace.

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