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Dear Coach’s Girl

Dear Coach’s Girl, With your big brother, I’ve loved every minute of watching him emulate your father. I’ve gotten emotional thinking of all the ways he will teach your brother to grow into a good man. Then it hit me. You will be looking at me in the same way… Read more

Jessica Toliver

Grief Doesn’t Take A Timeout During The Season

On June 10, 2019, we arrived at the clinic for a routine ultrasound. We went every two weeks to check the growth of our identical twin boys. My husband had finished coaching morning workouts and would leave for 7-on-7 football after our appointment. Unexpectedly, the ultrasound technician could not find… Read more

Hannah Softley

20 Things Only a Coach’s Wife Will Understand

We know that football is America’s game and that every Monday morning quarterback is an “expert” when it comes to calling plays once they know exactly what the other team did, but there’s a lot about the coaching life that remains a mystery to the everyday observer. Today we’re going… Read more

Stacy Peters

Dear Coach, We Saw the Wins in Last Night’s Loss

Dear Coach, Thank you for all the wins that were wrapped up in the loss last night. Forgive us parents for celebrating after the game last night and possibly appearing to not take the loss in as serious of a fashion as you might have expected. We waited excitedly for… Read more

Janie Fryar

Five Good Excuses When You Want To Stay Home

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 were all away games. So this is a first for me. And I could give you a hundred reasons for… Read more

Haley Zimmerman

Ultimate Game Day Bag Packing List for Kids of All Ages

One of the most commonly asked questions in the FNW Facebook Group is what to bring along on game day to keep the kids entertained. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that coaches’ wives are desperate for any way to grab a few extra minutes of uninterrupted game time viewing. That begs… Read more

Stephanie Windon

Your Coach, My Husband

To the Player on the Field, the Wrestler on the Mat, and the Parents Who Lend Them to the Coach: You may not know me other than “the Coach’s Wife,” but please remember “Coach” is my husband. I’d like to tell you a few things from my heart: Your coach,… Read more

JANA TAYLOR

Tips for Planning a Wedding During Football Season

Here comes the bride, but first, it’s football season. First off, CONGRATULATIONS. We can’t wait to welcome you into this coaching wife lifestyle but also know we understand what you are going through. I was in your shoes not long ago. I was a football player’s girlfriend and coach’s fiancé… Read more

Makensie Oubre

New Teacher Life: Finding Your Light Switch After You Follow Your Husband to a New School

I’ve never moved for a job and I’ve never moved for my husband’s job before. I know people do it all the time, across all career levels and different fields. Before this year we’ve always taken jobs that were near our home base. So when my husband got a call… Read more

Abbey Nucci