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To the Burned Out Wife: Take a Time-Out

The sideline is also where athletes rest and hydrate in preparation for the next series. It’s the place where teammates encourage each other and minor injuries are tended. The sideline is a tremendously important place on game day. But most people only see value in the field. Living on ...

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Help for the Wife Filled with In-Season Fear and Anxiety

It wasn’t that bad early in his career. But, several years ago we went through a couple of tough seasons and were (ahem) “not rehired.” That event took a toll on me I never would have anticipated. Now, I have to be very intentional about managing fear and anxiety during the season – even if the ...

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To the Coach’s Wife with Anxiety, You’ll be Stronger on the Other Side

You’re used to a routine. And you function well with one, as do your kids. Getting the schedule every year and writing it all down in your perfectly picked out planner makes you feel at ease. You can control this. And control feels good. But now, it feels like you are spriraling.

Family, Friendship, Journal

Whether You are Fearful, Thankful, Depressed, Anxious: Your Feelings Are Valid

It’s okay if you’re mourning the loss of something you’ve worked really hard for (like so many of our coaches are currently doing). You’re allowed to mourn.

Family, Journal

Anxiety Took My Breath Away. Here’s How I Got it Back.

So if my peace is dependent upon my own performance, my own success, my own character, my own children, my own circumstances, then I will NEVER FIND IT. Because none of those things will ever be up to par. None of those things will ever feel ENOUGH.

Family, Journal

When You Face the Darkest Days, Rise Up

For a Football Coach, this is his greatest fear. And today it came true on the anniversary of the biggest win of our lives. Today I join those who are hurting, confused, and lost.

Family, Journal, Marriage, Resources

5 Ways to Decompress When the Season Feels Overwhelming

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 few moments to decompress.

Family, Journal, Marriage

Especially During Season, A Break Is Good for the Soul

Force the wheel of chaotic schedules and unending stress to halt. Whether you vacation away from town or have a small stay-cation, find a moment to let the world around you continue without your family needing to be involved.

Family, Journal

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

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 in otherwise as needed. Neither way of doing it is right or wrong.

Family, Journal

The Calm Before the Storm (or Season)

We do all that we can to prepare, knowing that when the storm finally arrives, all bets are off.

Family, Journal, Marriage

Things Would Still Be Hard Even If You Weren’t a Coaching Family. Because Life is Hard.

I’m not minimizing the stressors of the coaching life. They are real and they can be unique and overwhelming. What I am saying is that pointing at coaching as the blanket scapegoat for everything challenging that happens during the season can put our hearts in a dangerous spot.

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A Conversation Between Coach Rock and Coach Hard Place

Hey Coach, I gotta’ tell you, the thing I’ve been trying to figure out How do I keep my heart soft to love these boys while protecting it from the crowd?

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