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I'll Be the Greatest Fan of Your Life

I'll Be the Greatest Fan of Your Life

Stacy Riker

My favorite song to sing to my husband is “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain. I first heard that song when I was in junior high. What’s not to love about...

I'll Be the Greatest Fan of Your Life

Stacy Riker

My favorite song to sing to my husband is “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain. I first heard that song when I was in junior high. What’s not to love about...

The Stories Coaches’ Wives Tell

The Stories Coaches’ Wives Tell

Jess Gilardi

If I’m being honest, I absolutely hated the coaching lifestyle for the better part of the first decade. I used to tell myself a lot of “I’ll be happy when…”...

The Stories Coaches’ Wives Tell

Jess Gilardi

If I’m being honest, I absolutely hated the coaching lifestyle for the better part of the first decade. I used to tell myself a lot of “I’ll be happy when…”...

His Best Assistant Coach

His Best Assistant Coach

Stacy Riker

I like to joke and say that I’m his best assistant coach. I probably know more than some of the rookie coaches, anyway.  I haven’t always felt that way. I...

His Best Assistant Coach

Stacy Riker

I like to joke and say that I’m his best assistant coach. I probably know more than some of the rookie coaches, anyway.  I haven’t always felt that way. I...

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Overwhelming

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Over...

Hannah Burney

As wives, moms, and coaches' partners, we tend to lead busy lives. In the craziness, allow yourselves to be okay with taking care of yourself. Be okay with taking a...

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Over...

Hannah Burney

As wives, moms, and coaches' partners, we tend to lead busy lives. In the craziness, allow yourselves to be okay with taking care of yourself. Be okay with taking a...

Sometimes the Coach’s Kid Decides Not to Play

Sometimes the Coach’s Kid Decides Not to Play

Jess Gilardi

Over breakfast this morning before getting on the bus, my son casually mentioned that he planned to try out for his middle school’s lacrosse team in the spring. He’s been...

Sometimes the Coach’s Kid Decides Not to Play

Jess Gilardi

Over breakfast this morning before getting on the bus, my son casually mentioned that he planned to try out for his middle school’s lacrosse team in the spring. He’s been...

For A Time Such As This

For A Time Such As This

Stacy Riker

The home screen on my phone often displays a football field and the words, “Perhaps this is the season for which you were created.” Though not an exact biblical quote,...

For A Time Such As This

Stacy Riker

The home screen on my phone often displays a football field and the words, “Perhaps this is the season for which you were created.” Though not an exact biblical quote,...

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