Friday Night Wives Blog

I couldn't wait for the season to end. But now that it's over I want it back.

I couldn't wait for the season to end. But now ...

Ashley McMurtry

But, it seems as though once it’s over, we are missing something. The end of the season messes with my mo-jo.

I couldn't wait for the season to end. But now ...

Ashley McMurtry

But, it seems as though once it’s over, we are missing something. The end of the season messes with my mo-jo.

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Wife: Balancing Work, Mom Life, and Game Day

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Wife: Balancing ...

Lauren Bennett

One thing that we've learned through the years on Friday Night Wives is that every coaching family represented is striving to do their best to support their spouses. We've also...

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Wife: Balancing ...

Lauren Bennett

One thing that we've learned through the years on Friday Night Wives is that every coaching family represented is striving to do their best to support their spouses. We've also...

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Wife on Game Day

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Wife on Game Day

Chelsey Edens

The kids will go on the field and wait by the fence.  As soon as the players break the huddle - there they go! Rushing to tackle Daddy for that,...

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Wife on Game Day

Chelsey Edens

The kids will go on the field and wait by the fence.  As soon as the players break the huddle - there they go! Rushing to tackle Daddy for that,...

Coaches' Wives, We Are Not Single Moms

Coaches' Wives, We Are Not Single Moms

Beth Walker

As awkward as that moment was, it was a reality check. Even though the season severely limits my husband’s time with our children, I am not a single parent. My...

Coaches' Wives, We Are Not Single Moms

Beth Walker

As awkward as that moment was, it was a reality check. Even though the season severely limits my husband’s time with our children, I am not a single parent. My...

All I Really Need to Know About Parenting, I Learned From a High School Football Coach

All I Really Need to Know About Parenting, I Le...

Anita Ricci

#4."Love rules. The purpose of discipline isn't to punish but to correct." 

All I Really Need to Know About Parenting, I Le...

Anita Ricci

#4."Love rules. The purpose of discipline isn't to punish but to correct." 

A Letter to Myself My First Year as a Coach's Wife

A Letter to Myself My First Year as a Coach's Wife

Jill Petri

So, my first-year coach’s wife self, you’ve got this. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, care for you, and have your back. Find the good. Try and ignore the...

A Letter to Myself My First Year as a Coach's Wife

Jill Petri

So, my first-year coach’s wife self, you’ve got this. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, care for you, and have your back. Find the good. Try and ignore the...

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  • Friday Feature: Mandy Lucas

    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...

  • Friday Feature: McKinzie Ott

    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...

  • Friday Feature: Alyssa Allen

    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-...

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