Friday Night Wives Blog

You, Sweet Wife, are the Pacesetter—Without you, He Won't Finish the Race

You, Sweet Wife, are the Pacesetter—Without you...

Anne Rulo

Because they love those kids and they love their jobs, they sometimes get going so fast they can’t keep up―and that’s where the pacesetter becomes valuable. For many families, that...

You, Sweet Wife, are the Pacesetter—Without you...

Anne Rulo

Because they love those kids and they love their jobs, they sometimes get going so fast they can’t keep up―and that’s where the pacesetter becomes valuable. For many families, that...

I Married a Coach; and Romance Looks a Bit Different for Us

I Married a Coach; and Romance Looks a Bit Diff...

Lisa Witcher

I looked up from my phone as the car made one last slow turn to find myself at Fredericksburg High School’s football stadium. It’s the third stadium we have seen...

I Married a Coach; and Romance Looks a Bit Diff...

Lisa Witcher

I looked up from my phone as the car made one last slow turn to find myself at Fredericksburg High School’s football stadium. It’s the third stadium we have seen...

I'm Thankful For You

I'm Thankful For You

Jess Gilardi

When the world thinks about sports, they think about the athletes and the coaches. But there are so many people who play an essential role in making our Friday night...

I'm Thankful For You

Jess Gilardi

When the world thinks about sports, they think about the athletes and the coaches. But there are so many people who play an essential role in making our Friday night...

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Janie Fryar

Friendship is complicated. Remember in elementary school when someone created a “playground club” and you weren’t included? Or remember knowing that you were responsible for leaving someone out? Remember in...

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Janie Fryar

Friendship is complicated. Remember in elementary school when someone created a “playground club” and you weren’t included? Or remember knowing that you were responsible for leaving someone out? Remember in...

To the Barely Getting by Coach’s Wife

To the Barely Getting by Coach’s Wife

Sara Sommers

I adore Friday nights, and I wait with anticipation every week for a game under the lights. I have always loved football, and even the idea of watching a game...

To the Barely Getting by Coach’s Wife

Sara Sommers

I adore Friday nights, and I wait with anticipation every week for a game under the lights. I have always loved football, and even the idea of watching a game...

Your Coach, My Husband

Your Coach, My Husband

Jana Taylor

To the Player on the Field, the Wrestler on the Mat, and the Parents Who Lend Them to the Coach:You may not know me other than “the Coach’s Wife,” but...

Your Coach, My Husband

Jana Taylor

To the Player on the Field, the Wrestler on the Mat, and the Parents Who Lend Them to the Coach:You may not know me other than “the Coach’s Wife,” but...

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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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