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Things NOT to Say to a Coach’s Wife

I did a quick poll with confirmed coaches’ wives around the country and have compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions we really wish we didn’t have to answer. I’m also going to explain why NOT asking these things will show your favorite coach’s wife how much you care.

Family, Friendship, Journal

When You’re the Family Left Behind

Transition is never easy. We’ve been the family that leaves, and we’ve been the family that is left behind. In my experience, staying behind is as hard of an adjustment as moving.

Faith, Friendship, Journal

When It’s Hard Being So Far From Family

I knew I'd be going from "where everybody knows my name" to "where hardly anyone even knows my face."

Friendship, Journal

When You Don’t Have the Picture Perfect Tribe

These are the things that define a true tribe. Just because we haven’t had the chance to take that perfect picture of us sitting together in the stands in awhile, doesn’t make us any less of a tribe.

Family, Friendship, Journal, Marriage

10 Midseason Reminders for the Wife Juggling It All

You aren't a single mom. You aren't doing it all alone. You aren't living the military or first responder life. When you kiss your husband goodbye before work, you aren't left wondering if you will ever kiss him again. Yes, this lifestyle is unique and sometimes lonely. Yet, even when it is ...

Friendship, Journal

I’m So Thankful for This Community of Coaches’ Wives

So, to the new wife who’s learning to cope, to the one trying to dye her socks pink, to the one bleaching her pink socks white, and to the new mom with a 6-day-old determining if she should go to the game … I’m right here with you. Reach out; make the connection; I’ll accept you just as you ...