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Trust the Coach. Trust the Process.
There is a popular quote by Billy Graham that says, "A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime." What a...
Trust the Coach. Trust the Process.
There is a popular quote by Billy Graham that says, "A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime." What a...
My Identity is Not Found in Being a "Coach's Wi...
I am not just a coach's wife and that's okay. I'm allowed to be selfish and think about myself and my other identities. I'm a wife, a daughter, a friend,...
My Identity is Not Found in Being a "Coach's Wi...
I am not just a coach's wife and that's okay. I'm allowed to be selfish and think about myself and my other identities. I'm a wife, a daughter, a friend,...
Sports Are Not Our God
Yes, we are a sports family. Yes, they dictate our schedules and pay our bills. Yes, we genuinely love (almost) all things sports. But sports are not our god. I...
Sports Are Not Our God
Yes, we are a sports family. Yes, they dictate our schedules and pay our bills. Yes, we genuinely love (almost) all things sports. But sports are not our god. I...
Doing Transitions Better
Two years ago, we experienced our third move. I know that’s not many in the coaching world, but it was three more than I ever wanted. Even after processing the...
Doing Transitions Better
Two years ago, we experienced our third move. I know that’s not many in the coaching world, but it was three more than I ever wanted. Even after processing the...
Outdoor Adventuring in the Off-Season
One of the things I strive to balance in my children’s lives is their involvement in coach’s football life and activities/hobbies outside of football. I want to be sure they...
Outdoor Adventuring in the Off-Season
One of the things I strive to balance in my children’s lives is their involvement in coach’s football life and activities/hobbies outside of football. I want to be sure they...
Climbing the Coaching Ranks Isn't For Everyone
Outside observers might look at my husband's resume and assume he has difficulty finding jobs, so he's compromising to stay part of the game. The truth is, climbing the coaching...
Climbing the Coaching Ranks Isn't For Everyone
Outside observers might look at my husband's resume and assume he has difficulty finding jobs, so he's compromising to stay part of the game. The truth is, climbing the coaching...
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Friday Feature: Mandy Lucas
My coach and I will be married 28 years this December. Although we don't have any children of our own, we love being an aunt and uncle, dog parents, and...
Friday Feature: Mandy Lucas
My coach and I will be married 28 years this December. Although we don't have any children of our own, we love being an aunt and uncle, dog parents, and...
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Friday Feature: McKinzie Ott
My name is McKinzie Ott. I just recently got married to my coach, Trace, back in July. This is his second season coaching football for the offensive line, powerlifting, and...
Friday Feature: McKinzie Ott
My name is McKinzie Ott. I just recently got married to my coach, Trace, back in July. This is his second season coaching football for the offensive line, powerlifting, and...
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Friday Feature: Alyssa Allen
Hi! My name is Alyssa Allen! I am 30 years old and have been married to my coach for 10 years! We have 3 beautiful children (Jaiden-6, Raelynn-4, and Olivia-...
Friday Feature: Alyssa Allen
Hi! My name is Alyssa Allen! I am 30 years old and have been married to my coach for 10 years! We have 3 beautiful children (Jaiden-6, Raelynn-4, and Olivia-...
