Friday Night Wives Blog

I'm So Thankful for This Community of Coaches' Wives

I'm So Thankful for This Community of Coaches' ...

Lesley Ann Jones

So, to the new wife who’s learning to cope, to the one trying to dye her socks pink, to the one bleaching her pink socks white, and to the new...

I'm So Thankful for This Community of Coaches' ...

Lesley Ann Jones

So, to the new wife who’s learning to cope, to the one trying to dye her socks pink, to the one bleaching her pink socks white, and to the new...

It's Bandtober: Hug a Band Director's Spouse

It's Bandtober: Hug a Band Director's Spouse

Lesley Ann Jones

Let me be clear – we are not better off or more saddled than any other organization out there – football, dance, everything in this realm has its own ups...

It's Bandtober: Hug a Band Director's Spouse

Lesley Ann Jones

Let me be clear – we are not better off or more saddled than any other organization out there – football, dance, everything in this realm has its own ups...

I'm a Superstitious Wife, But I Don't Believe In Luck

I'm a Superstitious Wife, But I Don't Believe I...

Jess Gilardi

If I am being honest, it is more about craving control than luck.Nothing about the coaching lifestyle allows the wife to be in control.

I'm a Superstitious Wife, But I Don't Believe I...

Jess Gilardi

If I am being honest, it is more about craving control than luck.Nothing about the coaching lifestyle allows the wife to be in control.

It's Time to Take that Next Brave Step

It's Time to Take that Next Brave Step

Beth Walker

Here's the truth: You have a specific calling on your life, and it is just as valuable to God, your family, and your community as your husband's calling.

It's Time to Take that Next Brave Step

Beth Walker

Here's the truth: You have a specific calling on your life, and it is just as valuable to God, your family, and your community as your husband's calling.

In Defense of "The Parents": a Reminder for the Coaching Family

In Defense of "The Parents": a Reminder for the...

Anne Rulo

Remember that we coach in their sacred spaces. We are coaching the people they have loved, raised, cried, and prayed over long before we got them. For some, we are...

In Defense of "The Parents": a Reminder for the...

Anne Rulo

Remember that we coach in their sacred spaces. We are coaching the people they have loved, raised, cried, and prayed over long before we got them. For some, we are...

It's Okay to be Okay When Coaching is Not

It's Okay to be Okay When Coaching is Not

Anne Rulo

But what I am not going to do is shut down my life and let the ride of coaching dictate my emotional state completely. Because that is not good for...

It's Okay to be Okay When Coaching is Not

Anne Rulo

But what I am not going to do is shut down my life and let the ride of coaching dictate my emotional state completely. Because that is not good for...

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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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