Friday Night Wives Blog

Why Coach and I Cry Every Time the Season Starts

Why Coach and I Cry Every Time the Season Starts

Anne Rulo

We’ve been living the coach's wife life a while, twenty years in fact if you count dating and marriage. So, I guess it shouldn’t have surprised me when we were...

Why Coach and I Cry Every Time the Season Starts

Anne Rulo

We’ve been living the coach's wife life a while, twenty years in fact if you count dating and marriage. So, I guess it shouldn’t have surprised me when we were...

When This Life Makes You Feel Lonely and Insufficient, Remember This Truth

When This Life Makes You Feel Lonely and Insuff...

Kristy Harden

But as I begin to break down and cry out to my God, I’m reminded of this truth: I am not alone.

When This Life Makes You Feel Lonely and Insuff...

Kristy Harden

But as I begin to break down and cry out to my God, I’m reminded of this truth: I am not alone.

When (Not If) Sports and Mental Health Collide

When (Not If) Sports and Mental Health Collide

Anne Rulo

These are stories we hear every year — Coaches developing chronic panic attacks. Players suffering from depression or anxiety. Coaches becoming physically ill due to mental distress. Coaches and players...

When (Not If) Sports and Mental Health Collide

Anne Rulo

These are stories we hear every year — Coaches developing chronic panic attacks. Players suffering from depression or anxiety. Coaches becoming physically ill due to mental distress. Coaches and players...

You Might Be a Coach's Wife (PART TWO!)

You Might Be a Coach's Wife (PART TWO!)

Hannah Burney

Your coach is out until at least 2:00 am every Friday night, and you don’t question it.

You Might Be a Coach's Wife (PART TWO!)

Hannah Burney

Your coach is out until at least 2:00 am every Friday night, and you don’t question it.

I Gave Him the Green Light

I Gave Him the Green Light

Lauren Bennett

Could he do this job without my blessing? Yes. But, when I give him my blessing and fully 100% support him, does it make his job easier? Absolutely. And when...

I Gave Him the Green Light

Lauren Bennett

Could he do this job without my blessing? Yes. But, when I give him my blessing and fully 100% support him, does it make his job easier? Absolutely. And when...

I Resisted the Coach's Wife Community for Years ... This is Why I'm All In Now

I Resisted the Coach's Wife Community for Years...

Jess Gilardi

For those of you who didn’t take this approach, you understand just how important other coaches' wives are, not only to your survival, but also to your flourishing.For those of...

I Resisted the Coach's Wife Community for Years...

Jess Gilardi

For those of you who didn’t take this approach, you understand just how important other coaches' wives are, not only to your survival, but also to your flourishing.For those of...

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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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