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Hey Coach's Wife, It's Okay to Have Expectations

Hey Coach's Wife, It's Okay to Have Expectations

Heather Candela

Yes, football and marriage are team sports. And for the team to get stronger and for the game to go well, each member needs their expectations set and then met....

Hey Coach's Wife, It's Okay to Have Expectations

Heather Candela

Yes, football and marriage are team sports. And for the team to get stronger and for the game to go well, each member needs their expectations set and then met....

Home is Wherever My Coach Is

Home is Wherever My Coach Is

Jess Gilardi

I have only had to move twice (so far), luckily, but the potential has come up many times, and we have at least one more on the horizon as coach...

Home is Wherever My Coach Is

Jess Gilardi

I have only had to move twice (so far), luckily, but the potential has come up many times, and we have at least one more on the horizon as coach...

I Found My Faith at a Baseball Field. Twice.

I Found My Faith at a Baseball Field. Twice.

Jess Gilardi

Then, on a Saturday in October, which started like any other day, I drove about an hour away with my mom to watch a couple of coach’s scrimmages. Because of...

I Found My Faith at a Baseball Field. Twice.

Jess Gilardi

Then, on a Saturday in October, which started like any other day, I drove about an hour away with my mom to watch a couple of coach’s scrimmages. Because of...

I Love My Husband, But I Don't Like Him Right Now

I Love My Husband, But I Don't Like Him Right Now

Jess Gilardi

Most people only see the season unless they live within the sports industry. They only see the game and only care about the final score or record. And with regards...

I Love My Husband, But I Don't Like Him Right Now

Jess Gilardi

Most people only see the season unless they live within the sports industry. They only see the game and only care about the final score or record. And with regards...

I Remember Thinking This Can't Be What It's Like!

I Remember Thinking This Can't Be What It's Like!

Brittain Bright

As a new coach's wife, I was told: "Well, we just do life without him. You get used to it." I remember thinking this can't be what it is like;...

I Remember Thinking This Can't Be What It's Like!

Brittain Bright

As a new coach's wife, I was told: "Well, we just do life without him. You get used to it." I remember thinking this can't be what it is like;...

Here am I, Send Me

Here am I, Send Me

Lisa Witcher

When I want to irritate my coach, I ask him to emote verbally with questions like..."Why did you marry me?" Occasionally, when he has grown bored with a crass retort,...

Here am I, Send Me

Lisa Witcher

When I want to irritate my coach, I ask him to emote verbally with questions like..."Why did you marry me?" Occasionally, when he has grown bored with a crass retort,...

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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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