Friday Night Wives Blog

Thinking Your Kid Needs to Specialize in a Sport Early? Read This First.

Thinking Your Kid Needs to Specialize in a Spor...

Katie Kilpatrick

Some families may think complete and early commitment might be the magic formula for turning out a champion, but it might also be a path that leads to burnout or...

Thinking Your Kid Needs to Specialize in a Spor...

Katie Kilpatrick

Some families may think complete and early commitment might be the magic formula for turning out a champion, but it might also be a path that leads to burnout or...

The Best Vacation You've Never Been On With Your Coach

The Best Vacation You've Never Been On With You...

Anne Rulo

He gets to learn more about his craft. You get time to yourself to do whatever fills your soul. You get time together. And, if your school/booster picks up the...

The Best Vacation You've Never Been On With You...

Anne Rulo

He gets to learn more about his craft. You get time to yourself to do whatever fills your soul. You get time together. And, if your school/booster picks up the...

The Beauty of Light on Bended Knee

The Beauty of Light on Bended Knee

Heather Candela

And I'm reminded that while my life might be hard right now... and my shoulders and knees may be bent way more than usual... that is a far cry from...

The Beauty of Light on Bended Knee

Heather Candela

And I'm reminded that while my life might be hard right now... and my shoulders and knees may be bent way more than usual... that is a far cry from...

The Enneagram of Coaches' Wives: Which Number are You?

The Enneagram of Coaches' Wives: Which Number a...

Abby Smith

"The Pacer" is most dedicated to the status of the game. They are seen pacing back and forth, biting their nails, head in their hands. They are loyal to the...

The Enneagram of Coaches' Wives: Which Number a...

Abby Smith

"The Pacer" is most dedicated to the status of the game. They are seen pacing back and forth, biting their nails, head in their hands. They are loyal to the...

This Isn't the Season We Expected—But We're Actually Okay

This Isn't the Season We Expected—But We're Act...

Lesley Ann Jones

We have found a new footing—making new traditions as great as possible. Staying up late eating popcorn instead of a football game. Drawing Daddy pictures and cards so he knows...

This Isn't the Season We Expected—But We're Act...

Lesley Ann Jones

We have found a new footing—making new traditions as great as possible. Staying up late eating popcorn instead of a football game. Drawing Daddy pictures and cards so he knows...

To the Coach's Wife with Anxiety, You'll be Stronger on the Other Side

To the Coach's Wife with Anxiety, You'll be Str...

Samantha Myers

You’re used to a routine. And you function well with one, as do your kids. Getting the schedule every year and writing it all down in your perfectly picked out...

To the Coach's Wife with Anxiety, You'll be Str...

Samantha Myers

You’re used to a routine. And you function well with one, as do your kids. Getting the schedule every year and writing it all down in your perfectly picked out...

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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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