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Coaching Won’t Last Forever—And That’s Okay

“In track, there are all types of runners. There are sprinters. There are middle-distance runners. And, there are long-distance runners. Brother Roger was a middle-distance runner. His job was to do well in the time that he was given. And he did.”

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Don’t Stress Over the Next Move—Be Where Your Feet Are

But the truth is, no one bad play, no one unexpected loss, not even one loud heckler in the stands will be able to close a door that is Divinely yours. Along that same line, no clawing, scratching, or forcing will open one that isn’t meant for you.

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Friend, You Are Not Alone

Whatever it was, I eventually realized that being a coach’s wife was a little more difficult than I once thought. In fact, I remember crying out to the Lord and telling Him, “I don’t know if I’m cut out for this.”

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You, Sweet Wife, are the Pacesetter—Without you, He Won’t Finish the Race

Because they love those kids and they love their jobs, they sometimes get going so fast they can’t keep up―and that’s where the pacesetter becomes valuable. For many families, that pacesetter is you.

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Can I Pray for a Win?

As an educator, I know that a student who tries and fails and tries again learns more than those that are constantly successful. The same is true for a football game. We lose to learn. Does it suck? Yep, it sucks big time. But is it necessary to learn and grow as an individual, team, program, ...

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Hey Mama—As a Coach’s Kid, I Know Yours are Making Memories that Will Last Forever

My Dad sacrificed time with his own children to help raise others, but what I hope he knows is that I and my sister were watching and learning how important it is to love those around you and show that love through action.

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When Your Roots are Damaged from Pulling Them Out Move After Move

We often hesitate to go too deep because we are very aware of the pain that is caused from ripping out an ingrained root system to move. And those roots are always a little damaged, even once they are integrated into their new area.

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How Frozen II Helped Me Through the Hardest Coaching Transition of My Life

But, I have come out of my typical “moving funk” years ahead of normal. All because I kept moving forward, doing the next right thing, even when I didn’t want to or didn’t feel like it. Unpack that box. Accept that invitation from a new neighbor. Decorate that room. Explore your new ...

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

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 how they handle the disappointment of a missed season. What better time to teach them, by example, that circumstances can take ...

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I am a Coach’s Wife and Sometimes I Cry Alone

I knew it would be sad to lose a game. Or many games. Losing is never fun. Sure there would be sad times. But I didn’t know that we would always keep disappointment in tow. As a coach’s wife disappointment follows you like a flatbed truck and manifests itself in so many ways that can be hard to ...

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With Football Season in Limbo, This Is What Calms My Soul

The “will there be a season” question seemed silly in March because, well, it was March. But somewhere between the cancellation of Spring football and the news today, the question felt like a weight pressing on my chest.

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If Football Season Doesn’t Happen

And, while sports are certainly minor in comparison to keeping the world safe, the pain we may encounter still matters. It matters very much.

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