Friday Night Wives Blog

Dear Coach, I'm Choosing Grace

Dear Coach, I'm Choosing Grace

Crystal Dalton

We are partners in ife. For us, that life includes football and all it entails. Please know, Coach, just because you are in-season, that doesn’t mean my needs are put...

Dear Coach, I'm Choosing Grace

Crystal Dalton

We are partners in ife. For us, that life includes football and all it entails. Please know, Coach, just because you are in-season, that doesn’t mean my needs are put...

Coach's Wife, You Have Eyes on You Because of Who You Married—Lead With Love

Coach's Wife, You Have Eyes on You Because of W...

Rebecca Egger

What does this kinda-famous-by-proxy leadership mean during a pandemic…in an election year…in a time when civil rights and racial injustices are major societal players as well? Oh, and the hardships...

Coach's Wife, You Have Eyes on You Because of W...

Rebecca Egger

What does this kinda-famous-by-proxy leadership mean during a pandemic…in an election year…in a time when civil rights and racial injustices are major societal players as well? Oh, and the hardships...

Can I Pray for a Win?

Can I Pray for a Win?

Stephanie Windon

As an educator, I know that a student who tries and fails and tries again learns more than those that are constantly successful. The same is true for a football...

Can I Pray for a Win?

Stephanie Windon

As an educator, I know that a student who tries and fails and tries again learns more than those that are constantly successful. The same is true for a football...

Dear Coach, When You're Losing

Dear Coach, When You're Losing

Shaila Walker

But I need you to know how much I love you when you are losing. I see you bring out the best you have to offer your athletes when you...

Dear Coach, When You're Losing

Shaila Walker

But I need you to know how much I love you when you are losing. I see you bring out the best you have to offer your athletes when you...

Be Mindful of the Boys Whose Season Ended Last Night

Be Mindful of the Boys Whose Season Ended Last ...

Janie Fryar

We treat them like men and expect them to be tough but they are still someone’s little boy. And this morning, for many of them, their hearts are bruised and...

Be Mindful of the Boys Whose Season Ended Last ...

Janie Fryar

We treat them like men and expect them to be tough but they are still someone’s little boy. And this morning, for many of them, their hearts are bruised and...

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...

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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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