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Things Would Still Be Hard Even If You Weren't a Coaching Family. Because Life is Hard.

Things Would Still Be Hard Even If You Weren't ...

Anne Rulo

I’m not minimizing the stressors of the coaching life. They are real and they can be unique and overwhelming. What I am saying is that pointing at coaching as the...

Things Would Still Be Hard Even If You Weren't ...

Anne Rulo

I’m not minimizing the stressors of the coaching life. They are real and they can be unique and overwhelming. What I am saying is that pointing at coaching as the...

The Spotlight You're Seeking Will Never Be Enough

The Spotlight You're Seeking Will Never Be Enough

Beth Walker

If professional athletes are unable to create a healthy balance with athletics and social media, why would we expect high school students to avoid the hunger of this approval from...

The Spotlight You're Seeking Will Never Be Enough

Beth Walker

If professional athletes are unable to create a healthy balance with athletics and social media, why would we expect high school students to avoid the hunger of this approval from...

This is How I Fight the Anxiety of Job Season

This is How I Fight the Anxiety of Job Season

Jess Gilardi

So, each year as the season is winding down or over for good, and that feeling starts to creep in, I remind myself no matter how much I worry or...

This is How I Fight the Anxiety of Job Season

Jess Gilardi

So, each year as the season is winding down or over for good, and that feeling starts to creep in, I remind myself no matter how much I worry or...

The Three (Other) Words My Coach Loves to Hear

The Three (Other) Words My Coach Loves to Hear

Jill Petri

Two days a week when I kiss my husband good-bye in the morning, I say three words. In the midst of twins, backpacks, lunch boxes, school papers and jackets, I...

The Three (Other) Words My Coach Loves to Hear

Jill Petri

Two days a week when I kiss my husband good-bye in the morning, I say three words. In the midst of twins, backpacks, lunch boxes, school papers and jackets, I...

Things NOT to Say to a Coach's Wife

Things NOT to Say to a Coach's Wife

Beth Walker

I did a quick poll with confirmed coaches’ wives around the country and have compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions we really wish we didn’t have to...

Things NOT to Say to a Coach's Wife

Beth Walker

I did a quick poll with confirmed coaches’ wives around the country and have compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions we really wish we didn’t have to...

Tips for Taking Care of Yourself During the Season

Tips for Taking Care of Yourself During the Season

Paige Chinn

Coaches’ wives are a different breed, you can read articles, and listen to stories, but until you actually have walked in our shoes you will never understand the stress that...

Tips for Taking Care of Yourself During the Season

Paige Chinn

Coaches’ wives are a different breed, you can read articles, and listen to stories, but until you actually have walked in our shoes you will never understand the stress that...

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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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