Friday Night Wives Blog

Coach's Wife's Mid-Season Prayer

Coach's Wife's Mid-Season Prayer

Lisa Witcher

I am tired, God. The middle of the season arrived before I could blink, and yet my bones weigh three times as much as they should – like I have...

Coach's Wife's Mid-Season Prayer

Lisa Witcher

I am tired, God. The middle of the season arrived before I could blink, and yet my bones weigh three times as much as they should – like I have...

Old Coaches’ Wives Don’t Retire—We Just Re-Pack

Old Coaches’ Wives Don’t Retire—We Just Re-Pack

Lisa Witcher

Retired. The word itself conjures up images of books being read, lazy afternoons, lunches with girl-friends, or peaceful walks on a beach.  It speaks in deeply rested breathes and an...

Old Coaches’ Wives Don’t Retire—We Just Re-Pack

Lisa Witcher

Retired. The word itself conjures up images of books being read, lazy afternoons, lunches with girl-friends, or peaceful walks on a beach.  It speaks in deeply rested breathes and an...

When Coach Says This, What He Really Means Is

When Coach Says This, What He Really Means Is

Jana Taylor

We all know that men and women “speak different languages” but coaches, well…they take it to a new level. Hopefully, this glossary will help you understand “coach speak” a bit...

When Coach Says This, What He Really Means Is

Jana Taylor

We all know that men and women “speak different languages” but coaches, well…they take it to a new level. Hopefully, this glossary will help you understand “coach speak” a bit...

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: I'm Going Crazy On My Own

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: I'm Going Crazy On M...

Beth Walker

How do I deal with being home all the time by myself with just the dog?? I’m going crazy!!!Going Stir Crazy

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: I'm Going Crazy On M...

Beth Walker

How do I deal with being home all the time by myself with just the dog?? I’m going crazy!!!Going Stir Crazy

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: I feel like I don't have control over my life

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: I feel like I don't ...

Beth Walker

How do you deal with feeling like your life isn’t your own? I feel like my life is dictated by my husband’s and I have no control. I know I’m...

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: I feel like I don't ...

Beth Walker

How do you deal with feeling like your life isn’t your own? I feel like my life is dictated by my husband’s and I have no control. I know I’m...

Dear New Wife Who Touched My Heart

Dear New Wife Who Touched My Heart

Beth Walker

Dear New Wife Who Touched My Heart, As a coach's wife in an interracial marriage who will celebrate my twentieth anniversary this summer, I wanted to let you know how...

Dear New Wife Who Touched My Heart

Beth Walker

Dear New Wife Who Touched My Heart, As a coach's wife in an interracial marriage who will celebrate my twentieth anniversary this summer, I wanted to let you know how...

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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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