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Blessings from the Battlefield

Blessings from the Battlefield

Maranda Olive

As these blessings outpour onto the fields, accept them with open arms. Embrace the joy of your team’s emotional journey to where they are at that moment. It is all...

Blessings from the Battlefield

Maranda Olive

As these blessings outpour onto the fields, accept them with open arms. Embrace the joy of your team’s emotional journey to where they are at that moment. It is all...

Coaches, Teachers, Administrators: Our Schools Need You and Your Integrity

Coaches, Teachers, Administrators: Our Schools ...

Jordan Harrell

We’ve got to stop blaming the parents for the epidemic. Parents are always going to be passionate when advocating for their kids. Rightfully so, to some extent. We would love...

Coaches, Teachers, Administrators: Our Schools ...

Jordan Harrell

We’ve got to stop blaming the parents for the epidemic. Parents are always going to be passionate when advocating for their kids. Rightfully so, to some extent. We would love...

Coach's Hobbies Used to Make me Mad ... But Now That's Changed

Coach's Hobbies Used to Make me Mad ... But Now...

Jill Petri

It’s a balance around here. I’m not talking about work and life balance. I’m talking realistic expectations of projects getting done over fishing.

Coach's Hobbies Used to Make me Mad ... But Now...

Jill Petri

It’s a balance around here. I’m not talking about work and life balance. I’m talking realistic expectations of projects getting done over fishing.

Dear Athlete, As the Season Ends, Know This

Dear Athlete, As the Season Ends, Know This

Amy Schafer

The season ends and results are tallied. Maybe you have achieved your goals, maybe not. It is over, so now what? Were you who they expected you to be? Did...

Dear Athlete, As the Season Ends, Know This

Amy Schafer

The season ends and results are tallied. Maybe you have achieved your goals, maybe not. It is over, so now what? Were you who they expected you to be? Did...

Being the Head Coach's Wife is Harder Than I'd Ever Thought

Being the Head Coach's Wife is Harder Than I'd ...

Jess Gilardi

My first year as a head coach’s wife was filled with more learning than all the other fifteen years combined. I wasted a lot of time and energy waiting and...

Being the Head Coach's Wife is Harder Than I'd ...

Jess Gilardi

My first year as a head coach’s wife was filled with more learning than all the other fifteen years combined. I wasted a lot of time and energy waiting and...

Coaching Won't Last Forever—And That's Okay

Coaching Won't Last Forever—And That's Okay

Anne Rulo

“In track, there are all types of runners. There are sprinters. There are middle-distance runners. And, there are long-distance runners. Brother Roger was a middle-distance runner. His job was to...

Coaching Won't Last Forever—And That's Okay

Anne Rulo

“In track, there are all types of runners. There are sprinters. There are middle-distance runners. And, there are long-distance runners. Brother Roger was a middle-distance runner. His job was to...

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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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