Friday Night Wives Blog

I've Never Been Where I Wanted to Be—But Always Where I Needed to Be

I've Never Been Where I Wanted to Be—But Always...

Jess Gilardi

My coach’s wife story is one of consistently never being where I wanted or thought I should be, but always being where I needed to be. After 16 years in...

I've Never Been Where I Wanted to Be—But Always...

Jess Gilardi

My coach’s wife story is one of consistently never being where I wanted or thought I should be, but always being where I needed to be. After 16 years in...

The Coaches' Wives Top Ten

The Coaches' Wives Top Ten

Sarah Roberts

Whatever conversation others may have with me in hopes I will share with my husband, will NEVER get to him! The coach’s spouse is often treated like a side door...

The Coaches' Wives Top Ten

Sarah Roberts

Whatever conversation others may have with me in hopes I will share with my husband, will NEVER get to him! The coach’s spouse is often treated like a side door...

To the Mama Grieving a Miscarriage During Season

To the Mama Grieving a Miscarriage During Season

Chelsea Middleton

That second pink line never became a baby to hold. Instead, it is represented by a thin gold band between rings bearing the names of my two earth-side babies. It...

To the Mama Grieving a Miscarriage During Season

Chelsea Middleton

That second pink line never became a baby to hold. Instead, it is represented by a thin gold band between rings bearing the names of my two earth-side babies. It...

My Husband's Truck is a Traveling Locker/Closet/Pantry

My Husband's Truck is a Traveling Locker/Closet...

Jill Petri

My husband’s truck is his rolling locker and closet. Water bottles, Gatorades, and towels take up the most space. Various keys and Academy bags litter the floorboards.

My Husband's Truck is a Traveling Locker/Closet...

Jill Petri

My husband’s truck is his rolling locker and closet. Water bottles, Gatorades, and towels take up the most space. Various keys and Academy bags litter the floorboards.

Practical Advice for a Teacher Married to a Coach (Who’s Married to the Game)

Practical Advice for a Teacher Married to a Coa...

Caroline Thomas

Life will run much more smoothly if some things are predictable for you and your kids. If Coach pops up unexpectedly, it is just a happy surprise.  Use Sunday to reset...

Practical Advice for a Teacher Married to a Coa...

Caroline Thomas

Life will run much more smoothly if some things are predictable for you and your kids. If Coach pops up unexpectedly, it is just a happy surprise.  Use Sunday to reset...

Our Yearly Motto: New Team, New Routine

Our Yearly Motto: New Team, New Routine

Beth Walker

What I love about “new team, new routine” is that it eliminates the obligation to do something based on the rationale that it’s a tradition. It gives me time to...

Our Yearly Motto: New Team, New Routine

Beth Walker

What I love about “new team, new routine” is that it eliminates the obligation to do something based on the rationale that it’s a tradition. It gives me time to...

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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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