Friday Night Wives Blog

Whether You are Fearful, Thankful, Depressed, Anxious: Your Feelings Are Valid

Whether You are Fearful, Thankful, Depressed, A...

Hannah Burney

It’s okay if you’re mourning the loss of something you’ve worked really hard for (like so many of our coaches are currently doing). You’re allowed to mourn.

Whether You are Fearful, Thankful, Depressed, A...

Hannah Burney

It’s okay if you’re mourning the loss of something you’ve worked really hard for (like so many of our coaches are currently doing). You’re allowed to mourn.

What to Expect When You're Expecting—In Season

What to Expect When You're Expecting—In Season

Haley Zimmerman

My whole family had been sick with a stomach bug. With four kids, this is the only thing they have shared with each other—and finally they shared it with me. ...

What to Expect When You're Expecting—In Season

Haley Zimmerman

My whole family had been sick with a stomach bug. With four kids, this is the only thing they have shared with each other—and finally they shared it with me. ...

Why My Husband Isn't Choosing Football Over Family

Why My Husband Isn't Choosing Football Over Family

Stephanie Barnes

My kids aren’t leaving games wondering why their dad chooses this life. Football has been a part of their lives since birth. This is as natural and normal for them...

Why My Husband Isn't Choosing Football Over Family

Stephanie Barnes

My kids aren’t leaving games wondering why their dad chooses this life. Football has been a part of their lives since birth. This is as natural and normal for them...

When You're Facing a Mountain in the Middle of the Season

When You're Facing a Mountain in the Middle of ...

Kady Hofer

We don’t have TIME for this struggle, too. It’s so isolating. It’s hard to find time to talk to coach about it—our schedules rarely sync enough for more than goodnight...

When You're Facing a Mountain in the Middle of ...

Kady Hofer

We don’t have TIME for this struggle, too. It’s so isolating. It’s hard to find time to talk to coach about it—our schedules rarely sync enough for more than goodnight...

When Football is a Rocky Road

When Football is a Rocky Road

Tiffany Rubio

These seasons of our lives are so very hard. The everyday little things stretch us past the role of supermoms and into on-the-edge-of-insanity mom zombies who are really just trying...

When Football is a Rocky Road

Tiffany Rubio

These seasons of our lives are so very hard. The everyday little things stretch us past the role of supermoms and into on-the-edge-of-insanity mom zombies who are really just trying...

Where’s Daddy?

Where’s Daddy?

Stacy Peters

“Where’s Daddy?” — The question that gets asked regularly this time of year. Each time the answer is the same — “He’s at football.”That phrase, “He’s at football.” Sure, that’s where...

Where’s Daddy?

Stacy Peters

“Where’s Daddy?” — The question that gets asked regularly this time of year. Each time the answer is the same — “He’s at football.”That phrase, “He’s at football.” Sure, that’s where...

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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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