Friday Night Wives Blog

Our Story: I Married a College Strength Coach

Our Story: I Married a College Strength Coach

Kaitlyn McNally

The road to a full-time or permanent job is much more difficult than one could imagine. It is not 9-5, Monday through Friday; a job is not guaranteed after college,...

Our Story: I Married a College Strength Coach

Kaitlyn McNally

The road to a full-time or permanent job is much more difficult than one could imagine. It is not 9-5, Monday through Friday; a job is not guaranteed after college,...

This is What Football Does to a Coach's Wife

This is What Football Does to a Coach's Wife

Heather Candela

Yes, Friday nights give me goosebumps. Good old-fashioned, puckered-up chicken skin. And not because I’m lucky enough to get a pre-game kiss from a tall mug of coaching caramel macchiato....

This is What Football Does to a Coach's Wife

Heather Candela

Yes, Friday nights give me goosebumps. Good old-fashioned, puckered-up chicken skin. And not because I’m lucky enough to get a pre-game kiss from a tall mug of coaching caramel macchiato....

To the New Wife on the Staff (And the Wives Welcoming Her)

To the New Wife on the Staff (And the Wives Wel...

Heather Candela

I’m writing this as a gentle reminder that all of us have been there. We’ve all been the New Wife -- the one no one knows. And sadly, some of...

To the New Wife on the Staff (And the Wives Wel...

Heather Candela

I’m writing this as a gentle reminder that all of us have been there. We’ve all been the New Wife -- the one no one knows. And sadly, some of...

The End-of-Season Debriefing Practice and How to Do It

The End-of-Season Debriefing Practice and How t...

Anne Rulo

We wanted an intentional way for our boys to process the experiences and emotions of the season rather than “just” having them turn in their equipment and move on to...

The End-of-Season Debriefing Practice and How t...

Anne Rulo

We wanted an intentional way for our boys to process the experiences and emotions of the season rather than “just” having them turn in their equipment and move on to...

The Truth is, We ARE the Fans in the Stands

The Truth is, We ARE the Fans in the Stands

Jordan Harrell

You see, we are the fans in the stands. We are the ones questioning every play, screaming that the one in charge must not know what He's doing. We are...

The Truth is, We ARE the Fans in the Stands

Jordan Harrell

You see, we are the fans in the stands. We are the ones questioning every play, screaming that the one in charge must not know what He's doing. We are...

The Truth is, It's More than Just One Season

The Truth is, It's More than Just One Season

Jennifer Baker

Once I heard a parent fussing that “these coaches only work with these boys for 3-4 months out of the year...”  I laughed out loud at the time. But the...

The Truth is, It's More than Just One Season

Jennifer Baker

Once I heard a parent fussing that “these coaches only work with these boys for 3-4 months out of the year...”  I laughed out loud at the time. But the...

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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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