Friday Night Wives Blog

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...

Dear Senior Athletes, A Note from the Coach's Wife

Dear Senior Athletes, A Note from the Coach's Wife

Jennifer Baker

In this unprecedented time of uncertainty, that is the one thing of which I am sure. Even if you don’t step on that field again, your senior season matters.

Dear Senior Athletes, A Note from the Coach's Wife

Jennifer Baker

In this unprecedented time of uncertainty, that is the one thing of which I am sure. Even if you don’t step on that field again, your senior season matters.

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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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