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Dear Son, You Don't Have to Play Football

Dear Son, You Don't Have to Play Football

Caroline Thomas

Your dad and I will be your biggest cheerleaders no matter what you do and no matter where life takes you. We love you more than you will ever know,...

Dear Son, You Don't Have to Play Football

Caroline Thomas

Your dad and I will be your biggest cheerleaders no matter what you do and no matter where life takes you. We love you more than you will ever know,...

Five Good Excuses When You Want To Stay Home

Five Good Excuses When You Want To Stay Home

Haley Zimmerman

It’s the home season opener and I’m sitting on my couch.  In 13 years, I can count on both hands the times that I have missed a game.  And they...

Five Good Excuses When You Want To Stay Home

Haley Zimmerman

It’s the home season opener and I’m sitting on my couch.  In 13 years, I can count on both hands the times that I have missed a game.  And they...

Fans, Parents, Friends: What We Wish You Knew

Fans, Parents, Friends: What We Wish You Knew

Jess Gilardi

He doesn’t have favorites. He’s not purposely or viciously not playing your kid. There’s more than just pure talent that goes into making that decision. Attitude and effort go a...

Fans, Parents, Friends: What We Wish You Knew

Jess Gilardi

He doesn’t have favorites. He’s not purposely or viciously not playing your kid. There’s more than just pure talent that goes into making that decision. Attitude and effort go a...

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: How do you deal with gender disappointment?

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: How do you deal with...

Beth Walker

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife,How do you deal with gender disappointment? We were desperately wanting a boy for so many reasons - I’m a tomboy, I think bows are incredibly ugly,...

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife: How do you deal with...

Beth Walker

Dear Veteran Coach's Wife,How do you deal with gender disappointment? We were desperately wanting a boy for so many reasons - I’m a tomboy, I think bows are incredibly ugly,...

Don't Forget—These Are the Good Ol' Days

Don't Forget—These Are the Good Ol' Days

Sara Sommers

One day, I will look back at this. I will reminisce with my husband about the days we are living right now.

Don't Forget—These Are the Good Ol' Days

Sara Sommers

One day, I will look back at this. I will reminisce with my husband about the days we are living right now.

Even If We Don't Have a Season, There's Still Work to be Done

Even If We Don't Have a Season, There's Still W...

Deann Jones

Even if we don’t get to play a single down, students will still need our husbands. They will need them for stability, leadership, and discipline. They will watch to see...

Even If We Don't Have a Season, There's Still W...

Deann Jones

Even if we don’t get to play a single down, students will still need our husbands. They will need them for stability, leadership, and discipline. They will watch to see...

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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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