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Be Kind or Be Quiet: Candid Responses to Tacky Remarks

Be Kind or Be Quiet: Candid Responses to Tacky ...

Haley Zimmerman

I am a Seven.  If you are familiar with the Enneagram, you’ll know that I tend to be bubbly, carefree, and lively.   To be more specific, I am a Seven...

Be Kind or Be Quiet: Candid Responses to Tacky ...

Haley Zimmerman

I am a Seven.  If you are familiar with the Enneagram, you’ll know that I tend to be bubbly, carefree, and lively.   To be more specific, I am a Seven...

Dear Coach, We Saw the Wins in Last Night's Loss

Dear Coach, We Saw the Wins in Last Night's Loss

Janie Fryar

Dear Coach,Thank you for all the wins that were wrapped up in the loss last night. Forgive us parents for celebrating after the game last night and possibly appearing to...

Dear Coach, We Saw the Wins in Last Night's Loss

Janie Fryar

Dear Coach,Thank you for all the wins that were wrapped up in the loss last night. Forgive us parents for celebrating after the game last night and possibly appearing to...

As Football Season Begins—We Pray for the Bigger Story

As Football Season Begins—We Pray for the Bigge...

Lisa Witcher

However, just as the Texas sun splashed against the horizon leaving all her glory on the field, I thought of Afghanistan, and Haiti, and the other places in our world...

As Football Season Begins—We Pray for the Bigge...

Lisa Witcher

However, just as the Texas sun splashed against the horizon leaving all her glory on the field, I thought of Afghanistan, and Haiti, and the other places in our world...

Coaches are Leaving the Profession at an Alarming Rate. This is Why.

Coaches are Leaving the Profession at an Alarmi...

Jordan Harrell

So parents, I write this to implore you: we're losing good ones. Good coaches and good teachers are leaving the profession because it's so hard to do it with integrity.

Coaches are Leaving the Profession at an Alarmi...

Jordan Harrell

So parents, I write this to implore you: we're losing good ones. Good coaches and good teachers are leaving the profession because it's so hard to do it with integrity.

Coach, This I Can (and Can't) Promise You

Coach, This I Can (and Can't) Promise You

Jess Gilardi

I can promise you I will go wherever you go, stay wherever you stay, and your people will be my people. I will put in the extra work to get...

Coach, This I Can (and Can't) Promise You

Jess Gilardi

I can promise you I will go wherever you go, stay wherever you stay, and your people will be my people. I will put in the extra work to get...

Before I Met My Coach, I Had No Idea the Heart, Energy, and Time it Required

Before I Met My Coach, I Had No Idea the Heart,...

Emily Moore-Arena

And then the games started, and everything intensified. Hours got even longer, game film, practice film, coaches meetings, etc.It was all so much. I realized my naivety. I really had...

Before I Met My Coach, I Had No Idea the Heart,...

Emily Moore-Arena

And then the games started, and everything intensified. Hours got even longer, game film, practice film, coaches meetings, etc.It was all so much. I realized my naivety. I really had...

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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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