Friday Night Wives Blog

Dear Parents, Don't Drag Me Into Team Politics

Dear Parents, Don't Drag Me Into Team Politics

Stephanie Windon

I leave decisions about strategy, game plan, and playing time up to my husband and the rest of the staff. When coaches are pressured by fans and parents to win,...

Dear Parents, Don't Drag Me Into Team Politics

Stephanie Windon

I leave decisions about strategy, game plan, and playing time up to my husband and the rest of the staff. When coaches are pressured by fans and parents to win,...

Dear Supportive Parents, We Couldn't Do This Without You

Dear Supportive Parents, We Couldn't Do This Wi...

Katie Byers

Thank you for teaching your athlete to respect their coach. To try their hardest in school and at practice. If there is a concern, thank you for teaching your child...

Dear Supportive Parents, We Couldn't Do This Wi...

Katie Byers

Thank you for teaching your athlete to respect their coach. To try their hardest in school and at practice. If there is a concern, thank you for teaching your child...

Dear Former Players, Send the Invite

Dear Former Players, Send the Invite

Chelsey Edens

When you graduate college—send us that announcement so we can send a gift. When you get married—send us an invitation so we can be right behind your Momma, crying with...

Dear Former Players, Send the Invite

Chelsey Edens

When you graduate college—send us that announcement so we can send a gift. When you get married—send us an invitation so we can be right behind your Momma, crying with...

Dear Husband, As We Enter Our First Season Together

Dear Husband, As We Enter Our First Season Toge...

Crystal Ware

And then there are the days when I want nothing more than to support you but I have nothing to give. I am physically exhausted, mentally spent, and I think...

Dear Husband, As We Enter Our First Season Toge...

Crystal Ware

And then there are the days when I want nothing more than to support you but I have nothing to give. I am physically exhausted, mentally spent, and I think...

Dear Parents, Stop Taking Your Frustrations to Social Media Before the Coach

Dear Parents, Stop Taking Your Frustrations to ...

Jordan Harrell

It's a story we hear multiple times a year. Athlete is disciplined. Athlete goes home to tell parent a version of a story. Then, before going to the source, before...

Dear Parents, Stop Taking Your Frustrations to ...

Jordan Harrell

It's a story we hear multiple times a year. Athlete is disciplined. Athlete goes home to tell parent a version of a story. Then, before going to the source, before...

Dear Senior Band Members, We Miss You Already

Dear Senior Band Members, We Miss You Already

Lesley Ann Jones

For our tribe, band kids always reign supreme—because if you can march backwards playing music and survive sight reading and summer camp, then, by George, we think you have a...

Dear Senior Band Members, We Miss You Already

Lesley Ann Jones

For our tribe, band kids always reign supreme—because if you can march backwards playing music and survive sight reading and summer camp, then, by George, we think you have a...

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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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