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A Day in the Life of a Coach's Kid

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Kid

Haley Zimmerman

When I walk out of my room, the bright light stings my eyes. Mom asks why I’m up so early but she already knows the answer. It’s Friday. I’m too...

A Day in the Life of a Coach's Kid

Haley Zimmerman

When I walk out of my room, the bright light stings my eyes. Mom asks why I’m up so early but she already knows the answer. It’s Friday. I’m too...

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Overwhelming

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Over...

Hannah Burney

As wives, moms, and coaches' partners, we tend to lead busy lives. In the craziness, allow yourselves to be okay with taking care of yourself. Be okay with taking a...

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Over...

Hannah Burney

As wives, moms, and coaches' partners, we tend to lead busy lives. In the craziness, allow yourselves to be okay with taking care of yourself. Be okay with taking a...

5 Things You Don't Have to Do (Even If You Feel Like Everyone Else Does)

5 Things You Don't Have to Do (Even If You Feel...

Hannah Burney

Some of us are involved to extreme levels—doing team laundry, organizing fundraisers, or feeding the team every week. Others are content to be at games supporting the team and pitching...

5 Things You Don't Have to Do (Even If You Feel...

Hannah Burney

Some of us are involved to extreme levels—doing team laundry, organizing fundraisers, or feeding the team every week. Others are content to be at games supporting the team and pitching...

A Coach’s Carnival

A Coach’s Carnival

Heather Wright

There are so many things to juggle in this coaching life; it can sometimes feel like you are in a circus. When I went to coaching school over the summer,...

A Coach’s Carnival

Heather Wright

There are so many things to juggle in this coaching life; it can sometimes feel like you are in a circus. When I went to coaching school over the summer,...

Five Ways to Regain Your Balance Mid-Season

Five Ways to Regain Your Balance Mid-Season

Haley Zimmerman

A mom picked up her son from school.  His hair was messy and his face was beaded with sweat from his last recess. “I have a surprise for you,” she said.They...

Five Ways to Regain Your Balance Mid-Season

Haley Zimmerman

A mom picked up her son from school.  His hair was messy and his face was beaded with sweat from his last recess. “I have a surprise for you,” she said.They...

Finding Joy in the Season

Finding Joy in the Season

Amanda White

Being a wife in season is not easy! But I've learned that when I identify and uproot the cause of my pain and frustration, I can plant seeds (or should...

Finding Joy in the Season

Amanda White

Being a wife in season is not easy! But I've learned that when I identify and uproot the cause of my pain and frustration, I can plant seeds (or should...

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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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