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When the Next General Calls: Following My Coach to the Ends of the Earth

When the Next General Calls: Following My Coach...

Lisa Witcher

Heading east on I-40, somewhere between Shawnee and Checotah, the man to whom I had given my heart and my word—“where you go, I will go”— reached across the front...

When the Next General Calls: Following My Coach...

Lisa Witcher

Heading east on I-40, somewhere between Shawnee and Checotah, the man to whom I had given my heart and my word—“where you go, I will go”— reached across the front...

When Coach Takes a Nap

When Coach Takes a Nap

Alex Kate Barrera

When the alarm system dings for the open door, I feel a breath of relief exhale. A helper and a second teammate has finally entered the game. Then, he sits...

When Coach Takes a Nap

Alex Kate Barrera

When the alarm system dings for the open door, I feel a breath of relief exhale. A helper and a second teammate has finally entered the game. Then, he sits...

You Don't Have to Go to Every Game, and Other Things I've Learned

You Don't Have to Go to Every Game, and Other T...

Janie Fryar

Don’t let anyone give you grief for doing what’s best for you.

You Don't Have to Go to Every Game, and Other T...

Janie Fryar

Don’t let anyone give you grief for doing what’s best for you.

When You're THIS Close

When You're THIS Close

Caroline Thomas

It’s so easy to sit and revisit every aspect of the game. If x, y, and z hadn’t happened, then a, b, or c could have happened. The fact is,...

When You're THIS Close

Caroline Thomas

It’s so easy to sit and revisit every aspect of the game. If x, y, and z hadn’t happened, then a, b, or c could have happened. The fact is,...

When Self-Doubt Invades After a Losing Season

When Self-Doubt Invades After a Losing Season

Morgan Andreas

If you find yourself identifying with these thoughts, know that we are human and especially in sports we are taught accountability. But if holding ourselves accountable makes us lose perspective...

When Self-Doubt Invades After a Losing Season

Morgan Andreas

If you find yourself identifying with these thoughts, know that we are human and especially in sports we are taught accountability. But if holding ourselves accountable makes us lose perspective...

With Football Season in Limbo, This Is What Calms My Soul

With Football Season in Limbo, This Is What Cal...

Morgan Easley

The “will there be a season” question seemed silly in March because, well, it was March. But somewhere between the cancellation of Spring football and the news today, the question...

With Football Season in Limbo, This Is What Cal...

Morgan Easley

The “will there be a season” question seemed silly in March because, well, it was March. But somewhere between the cancellation of Spring football and the news today, the question...

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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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