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Wrapping Up the Season You Weren't Hoping For

Wrapping Up the Season You Weren't Hoping For

Katie Byers

We were given this season to love and support a group of young men that have shown us their true character. Character that is revealed through adversity, and these athletes...

Wrapping Up the Season You Weren't Hoping For

Katie Byers

We were given this season to love and support a group of young men that have shown us their true character. Character that is revealed through adversity, and these athletes...

Why Football? 7 Ways Kids Benefit

Why Football? 7 Ways Kids Benefit

Shane Stinson

It truly is a special thing to see when teammates and coaches come alongside their hurting brother and lift them up.

Why Football? 7 Ways Kids Benefit

Shane Stinson

It truly is a special thing to see when teammates and coaches come alongside their hurting brother and lift them up.

When Your Coach is a Mountain Climber

When Your Coach is a Mountain Climber

Katie Kilpatrick

Have you ever driven past a big fancy turf field with shining new lights and your husband leans over to ask, “How would you feel about moving to Georgetown?” Or...

When Your Coach is a Mountain Climber

Katie Kilpatrick

Have you ever driven past a big fancy turf field with shining new lights and your husband leans over to ask, “How would you feel about moving to Georgetown?” Or...

When You Lose a Player

When You Lose a Player

Anne Rulo

My professional training is as a mental health therapist so I assume that is why we have received quite a few of these phone calls from coaching colleagues over the...

When You Lose a Player

Anne Rulo

My professional training is as a mental health therapist so I assume that is why we have received quite a few of these phone calls from coaching colleagues over the...

When You're Fired — a Coaching Family's Survival Guide

When You're Fired — a Coaching Family's Surviva...

Anne Rulo

I was horrified. I thought that only happened to a very small minority of coaches, particularly college coaches. I remember looking at my husband saying, “Please God, don’t ever let...

When You're Fired — a Coaching Family's Surviva...

Anne Rulo

I was horrified. I thought that only happened to a very small minority of coaches, particularly college coaches. I remember looking at my husband saying, “Please God, don’t ever let...

You Are Not Your Husband

You Are Not Your Husband

Matthea Williams

We have all been there.  We have heard the complaints from the stands.  We have read the negative comments on the school’s social media page (Pro tip: keep scrolling).  And...

You Are Not Your Husband

Matthea Williams

We have all been there.  We have heard the complaints from the stands.  We have read the negative comments on the school’s social media page (Pro tip: keep scrolling).  And...

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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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