End Zone Wives Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This podcast is all things Texas High School Football. Everything is bigger in Texas and so is HS football. What is it like being married to a coach? Listen here to get the inside scoop. You can reach out at endzonewives@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook; just search @endzonewives
It's the holiday season, and the 2025 football season is officially over.
The ladies share their 2025 experience.
They discuss the state games that just played.
Congrats to all the state champions!
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In this episode, the ladies speak with fellow coach's wife Stacy Riker from Ropes HS (2A) in Ropesville, TX (West Texas area).
Stacy shares her experience in a small school environment and what she loves about it.
Listen to this episode and hear all of the fun things happening at Ropes HS and the energy Stacy has in being a coach's wife.
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This episode is a couple weeks out from when Round 2 actually happened. Shawna & Jen discuss their round 2 experience and the whole week leading up to the game.
Shawna's team won while Jen's team lost, and they both share the experience of that night.
The week of Thanksgiving is always fun when you are still playing football. The memories made during that time are timeless.
The ladies also talk about how many shut outs there were in round 1 of the playoffs compared to round 2. But the one point games can create such "what ifs" during the playoffs.
They end the episode with a discussion about their favorite Thanksgiving food.
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In this episode, Shawna & Jen share their first-round playoff experience for the 2025 season. They discussed the rituals that they have implemented during the season to carry into the playoffs.
Christmas is around the corner. Shawna is in full Christmas mode with decor and all things Christmas. If you are still playing football in November/December, good luck and enjoy every bit of it.
They finish the episode talking about crazy round 1 playoff scores and the craziness of the coin flip in Texas football playoffs.
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What are your feelings when the football season is over?
The feelings are so different when you know the last regular season game is the last vs. when you are moving on into the playoffs.
All feelings are valid.
The ladies also talk about giving your husband grace when the season is over because it can be a hard transition for them when it all comes to an end.
If you are in the playoffs, enjoy it, and good luck!
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In this episode, we visit with fellow coach's wife Taylor Cordell who also happens to be a marriage and family therapist. She gives great advice about:
- Communication tips during the season
- Common marital problems
- The importance of intimacy
- The importance of buying into this lifestlye
This episode is golden and a must listen for anyone whose spouse is a coach. The advice in this episode is important for all relationships.
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Have you thought about Christmas shopping yet? In this episode, Shawna and Jen give gift ideas for wives and husbands.
Check out the link here for all of the suggestions.
Christmas Gift Ideas
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Faith, Family, Football. Do you have this displayed somewhere in your house? In this episode, Shawna and Jen dive into the scripture to find peace and purpose in this lifestyle. Sometimes we are tired of doing all the things and we need to reset our minds to what is important in life.
The thoughts in this episode are based on Psalms 51:10 and Colossians 3:23.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen share some season updates after having back-to-back bye weeks.
Various life analogies are also discussed as we compare what this lifestyle is like. See how many analogies apply to you.
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In this episode, Shawna begins by telling a funny story about where she can or cannot sit in the reserved season ticket section. Shawna & Jen also discuss how week 3 went and the frustrations they see in this lifestyle, win or lose.
- Keyboard Warriors
- Unsportsmanlike teams
The ladies also briefly talk about how it's homecoming season.
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Link below.
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When we started End Zone Miles, we did it because we wanted to connect with coaches' wives through fitness. Little did we know, an app would bring us to meet the amazing Olivia Mock, who created the Check in Club app.
This episode is her story, what brought her to making the app, and all the great things about moving your body that we love.
Don't forget: End Zone Miles is going strong!
You can still sign up for the check-in club app to record your progress.
Link below.
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In this episode, Shawna & Jen talk about week 1 and how the first game went.
The ladies discuss being sick and being exhausted from this week, and it is only the first week. How long have you seen your husband since the season started?
Don't forget: End Zone Miles is going strong!
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Link below.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen get to visit with Sam Gates of North Crowley HS.
She shares about:
- The unique way she met her husband
- Learning the life of a coach's wife
- What it's like winning the state championship
- Glam squad
Listen to all the fun tips and wisdom she gives in this podcast. We loved talking with her.
Don't forget: End Zone Miles starts today! Don't forget to sign up for the check-in club app to record your progress. Link below.
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Have you noticed a change in attendance during games?
What causes people to stay home instead of supporting their team?
In this episode, Shawna & Jen discuss what could lead to a drop in attendance at high school sporting events.
Also, just a reminder - End Zone Miles starts soon. Don't forget to sign up!
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Do you ever have conflicting feelings? This week on the podcast, Shawna and Jen dive into the fascinating moments in football when two truths collide — like when a quarterback has a career-best game but still loses.
We love this lifestyle, but it can be very long and taxing. Do you agree? Can two things be true at the same time even when they are polar opposites?
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Why is adulting so hard? In this episode, we discuss the reasons you shared with us on what makes it so hard.
As the season approaches, we also discuss ideas for a get-together with other coaches' wives. It's nice to have the opportunity to connect with the wives before the season, so maybe one of these ideas would be fun for you to try.
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It is August, and a new football season is upon us. In this episode, Shawna & Jen both give tips on how to prepare for another season ahead.
The ladies also discuss an easy exercise challenge that will start in September.
Please listen and consider joining "End Zone Miles" so we can all stay connected and encourage each other during the 2025 season.
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This is the last episode as we go into the summer. Shawna and Jen start by discussing the numerous new Head Coach openings in Texas as the school year comes to a close.
The remainder of the episode features a variety of recommendations for things to read, watch, or listen to this summer. All the recommendations are listed below.
BOOKS:
- Parenting by Paul David Tripp
- Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lisa Terkhurst
- The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- The Women by Kristin Hannah
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach
PODCASTS:
- Scamanda
- Something was Wrong
- Joe Rogan
- Absolutely Not with Heather McMahan
- Jamie Kern Lima Show
- Scam Factory
- Even the Rich
- Unashamed with the Robertson Family
SHOWS:
- The Four Seasons - Netflix
- Grace and Frankie - Netflix
- You - Netflix
- Your Friends and Neighbors - Apple TV
- Shrinking - Apple TV
- Love is Blind - Netflix
- 90 Day Fiance
- A Body in the Snow - Max
Listen to the end as we discuss a community activity we will be implementing in September.
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Maggie Schuyler joins the podcast from Georgia. She shares a precious story about meeting her football coach husband. She talks about her passion/addiction for fashion. She tells her greatest fashion tip that we all could look into for fresh looks. As the President and CEO of her town's Chamber of Commerce, she uses Rent the Runway to keep her wardrobe fun and fresh.
Listen for a fun fact about how the NFL is similar to the Chamber of Commerce.
She also talks about using your strengths as a wife without comparing yourself to other wives.
Links:
RENTTHERUNWAY
KUTFROMTHEKLOTH
Instagram
https://linktr.ee/ceoandmrscoach
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Changing schools can be stressful. There is so much that goes into this lifestyle, and staying or going somewhere new is always one of those elements coaching families experience. In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the pros and cons of changing schools.
Listen and decide if we covered all of the good and the bad, and if we missed something, let us know.
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Shawna and Jen begin this episode with some shoutouts to listeners.
Shawna and Jen discuss the number of Head coaching changes TXHSFB has had so far this year. That impacts a lot of families as changes are made.
Coaching changes are scary, and we discuss ways we think we can be a good support system for our husbands during that time.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss what has been happening recently, including busy jobs and infertility issues.
Life gets hard, and sometimes, finding time to sync with other people can be challenging. As coaches' wives, our journeys can be non-stop.
Enjoy the good times and mourn through the rough times.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss what holidays are like during football season. The also make some corrections from previous podcasts, you know, we aren't perfect.
Mainly they talk about things that drive coach's wives crazy.
Basically, is it football 24/7/365 at your house?
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen have more hot takes about...
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Battles you no longer fight
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concession stands
- when your husband will be home
-
eating alone
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Unusual likes about this lifestyle
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cool stadium visits
- late games
- cowbells
- college games
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Preseason matchups are discussed in this episode as some big-ranked teams played each other.
Then, Shawna and Jen discuss how loneliness has hit this season and what it has been like.
The ladies also discuss the joys of bleacher coaches.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen cover more hot topics.
- What is an important aspect of your husband's coaching job?
- What do you wish you handled better as a coach's wife?
When you can do something independently, it makes you feel strong.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen cover some hot topics.
- What would you request for gameday as a coach's wife?
- What is an unpopular opinion about this lifestyle?
In this episode, we were able to share some insight from other coaches' wives on these topics. From weather and parking to having your own identity, we had a great discussion of these hot topics.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the role of all coach's wives.
- Who is supposed to organize things during the season?
- Should assistant coach's wives give gifts?
- Should titles control situations?
- Should the HFC wife be in charge of all of the wife things?
- Are get togethers important?
The ladies also talk about how to be intentional with coaching families and how to support each other during the season.
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Shawna and Jen are back for Season 5.
As we start the 2024 football season, the ladies discuss what it's like to start with a new season with a new head coach and all of the stress that comes with the change of a new coach.
How early or late a new head coach is hired definitely changes the outcome of what happens to current coaches on the staff.
We also talk about how the time about during transition is hard as many people have made changes to new schools.
The last thing we talk about is being ready for the new season as we begin.
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In this episode, you will meet two of the three Sideline Sisters. They have had many moves and share all of the places they have been as coaches' wives. They have also had time in Texas football, so they know how big it is.
Listen to how Sideline Sisters got started. They also talk about why being involved in this lifestyle is so beneficial.
You can follow them on Instagram @sidelinesisters_
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What stage of life are you in? Shawna and Jen talk specifically about their stage of life and what goes on in their body as a woman.
Maybe you can relate to one of their stories. Whether it's fertility or menopause you can listen to their experiences, thoughts, treatments, and emotions of going through the biological trials of womanhood.
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In this podcast episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Ashley Simper of Cy Woods HS. Ashley has a ministry, Simper Ministries, and a wonderful coach's wives event that takes place in the summer before the season starts.
Find out more about how the ministry started and how you can be part of the Equipt event this summer on July 12.
Here is the website for more information if you are interested.
Equipt Event
Listen to the episode for more information about Ashley and how well she knows the game. Learn about team dinner takeover and find out about her book recommendations:
- They Turned the World Upside Down
- Fire in her Bones
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss their life updates with coaching changes.
They also discuss the stress of the interview process and how we invest so much in the interviews.
The ladies also discuss UIL realignment, travel, and the number of teams in each district.
The episode ends with some book, podcast, and Instagram recommendations.
Recommendations:
Books -
Everybody Always by Bob Goff
The Power of One More by Ed Mylett
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Why do I do what I don't want to do by JP Pokluda
Podcasts -
Ed Mylett, New Heights
Whoa That's Good with Sadie Robertson
Something Was Wrong on Wondery
Instagram -
Makayla Utter and Stef Bare
Dr. Pompa
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In this episode, we visit with Gentry Staugh of Monahans HS. Gentry went to HS in Monahans which is even more special now be there in this role as a HFC wife.
In this episode, we discuss:
- West Texas football travel
- how motherhood changes as the kids get older
- the only thing you can control when your team is ranked
She also tells us how she feels about the playoffs as a coach's wife. Gentry is also a board member for THSCWA and you must listen to her story on how she acquired the position.
She may be "medium-stitious" but she makes every effort to live in the moments without videoing everything. She talks about how we as wives and coaches families live under a microscope. We also all decided that there are 2 scales in which we grade how well we as CW know the game.
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Shawna and Jen visit with Heather and Tami of Huntsville HS, in Huntsville, Texas. Listen to hear which one of them has been all over the country, while the other one has only been in Huntsville.
The Huntsville ladies talk about
- the pros and cons of children being part of a coaching family
- the new stadium that was long overdue
- why there is nothing like FNL in Texas
There are so many good takeaways in this episode. They talk about how their children were made strong individuals and how they are held to a higher standard. They also discuss dealing with nay-sayers in the community.
Coaches wives are a village and they discuss how we take care of each other.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the reality of the season ending for many teams. Some teams advance to the playoffs, but many do not.
The ladies talk about how it must feel for seniors and talk about what the seniors on our team told their younger teammates at the last game.
The ladies also discuss...
- Adjustment for the players
- Adjustments for the coaches
- When you as a wife are glad when the season is over
- Watching your husband struggle
- How to help your husband transition after the football season
Shawna and Jen also discuss things that change at home after football season.
They also discuss playoffs and Thanksgiving as we are now in November.
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Shawna and Jen visited with Cassi Dunnam of Dumas HS. We learn that the weather can be very different in the Panhandle of Texas during football season.
Cassi talks about the joys and struggles of being a coach's kid. You must hear about what a neighbor texted Cassi about her middle child's driving.
We talk about small-town life and how a one high school town shuts down on a Friday night. You will be blown away to hear about their longest trip for one of their games, which was on a Thursday night.
Cassi was also featured in the December 2022 (Page 64) issue of the Texas Coach Magazine with a little "How are you" article. We discussed with her how those thoughts came about.
Cassi also tells us her advice to coaches' wives and the joys of being a coaching family as the kids get older.
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Shawna and Jen start the episode by weighing in on the Taylor/Travis hype. Hear their opinions on celebrities and football.
They then answer more random questions which include...
- Something we do when our husbands aren't around
- Pet peeves
- Strange food combinations we eat
- Best life hacks
- What job we would be terrible at
and more.
After you listen, we want to hear from you.
Watch our stories this week to answer some of the random questions for yourself.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Ashley Hover of Game Day Family and the new co-owner of Friday Night Wives.
- We found out so many fun facts about Ashley including...
- How she met her husband
- How Game Day Family was created
- What her biggest adjustment was as a football wife
- What it's like adjusting as a mom of 2
- What she drinks to get her day going
- Her inspiration for a children's book about being a coach's kid
- How she became a co-owner of FNW
You also have to listen to hear about her TV set up in her living room.
Ashley has a lot of great products linked on her website which you can find below.
Here are links for Ashley's Game Day Family website and social media.
https://thegamedayfamily.com/
@thegamedayfamily on Instagram and Etsy
You can also follow Friday Night Wives on Facebook or go directly to their website.
https://fridaynightwives.com/
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Shawna and Jen wanted to do a fun trendy episode on beige flags in the HS football coaching world.
We have a list of beige flags as coaches' wives.
And we also have a list of beige flags that we see in coaches.
If you don't know what a beige flag is, you have to listen and maybe you might come up with some new ideas.
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In this episode, Shawna & Jen discuss how to handle negative talk that happens during the season. The ladies make suggestions on how to best handle negative talk from the stands, parents, social media, and the community.
It's important to listen but to not respond emotionally. You are part of the brand of the school/team and we must behave according to what we want that to be.
People are watching and they want to see how we respond as coaches wives.
Be polite.
Be kind.
Be respectful.
Don't react.
You are part of the profession.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen literally spin a wheel and answer random questions. Some of the things you will hear about are...
- Bucket list items
- How we like our coffee
- Favorite movies
- One thing we will never do again
- Favorite places to shop
We discuss whether coaches could still get stuff done if they had the same human biological experiences that women have monthly.
There is even more, so listen to this episode to find out random information.
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Football season in Texas can be exciting but also can be hard when you are without your husband seven days a week. In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss ways to navigate the season to make it easier on you as a wife and mom.
The ladies talk about creating their own traditions, communication, and finding your own joy.
Listen to find out the marriage 100% rule and how you can make it work with your husband.
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Shawna and Jen start this episode off by talking about the heat and how it has affected the season so far. Imagine what it's like to be in a mascot costume.
Shawna then shares her car saga story.
So many of us can relate to things going wrong during the season.
When it goes wrong, it can be frustrating, but we discuss what does this make possible based on a statement by Donald Miller in his book Hero on Mission.
We also talk about the Netflix series Swamp Kings.
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Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller
If you are interested, you can listen to the podcast below where Donald Miller is interviewed about his book.
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/834-4-things-with-amy-brown-30156363/episode/victim-mentality-self-awareness-creating-a-98092127/
Shawna and Jen chat it up with Karyn Story in this episode. Karen is a past president of THSCWA and won the Woman of the Year award at coaching school this year.
Karen talks about...
- Being a coaches wife from only 2 high schools in 20 years
- The crazy Kilgore College rules that were around when she was in college meeting her husband
- The surprises and joys of teaching kindergarten
- Simple and Southern
- Her surprise of winning the Woman of the Year award
Listen to find out about her gameday superstition and a great piece of wife advice she received when she was first a coach's wife.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen share responses from coaches' kids on why the love being a coach's kid. It is fun seeing this through the eyes of the kids at different ages.
Thanks to the following kids for sharing.
- Lucas and Scarlett Raby from SUNY Morrisville, NY - Age 3-5
- Jordan and Jayde from Ball State University - Age 3 and 6
- Clay Fellows from Saginaw HS - Age 5
- Taryn from Round Rock HS - Age 5
- Parker Quinn from Cardiff JH, Katy - Age 5
- Blaise Jones from Decatur HS - Age 6
- Theo and Thomas Aguirre from Gatesville HS - Age 6 and 8
- Callie and Camden Sullivan from Cedar Hill HS - Age 6 and 7
- Jade from Shamrock ISD - Age 8
- Jaxon Bobino from Mayde Creek, Katy - Age 9
- Hamilton Norman from Temple HS - Age 9
- Brock Shepperd from Breckenridge HS - Age 9
- Noah from Mayde Creek, Katy - Age 10
- Camden Brown from Aubrey HS - Age 10
- Beau Bright from Brazos HS - Age 10
- Elynn Shelby from McAllen HS - Age 13
- Annie Rapp from Indian Lake HS, OH - Age 16
- Jalyn and Jayce Elliot from Huntsville HS - Age 18 and 23
- Rilee Pickett from Huntsville HS - Age 24
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Shawna and Jen begin this episode discussing likes and dislikes of bras. You will have to let us know if you feel the same way. Shawna suggests a comfortable bra; you can find it here if you want to check it out. Nike Alate Minimalist Bra
This episode focuses on Coach's wife involvement. There were 4 main questions that were discussed at coaching school.
- How do you get wives involved with THSCWA if you are not the head coach/ADs wife?
- How do you manage when your husband coaches at your rival HS where you have a role in the athletic department?
- How do you eliminate "wives clicks" on a staff and include everyone?
- If I am an outspoken wife, what can I do about not letting the "bleacher coaches" bother me?
The LET THEM theory, coming from Mel Robbins, is discussed in helping to answer some of these questions.
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Shawna and Jen continue the Q&A with part 2 and focus on parenting in this episode. The questions asked include:
- How do ya'll balance the single-parent lifestyle? My husband and I are both educators who live 10+ hours away from family. Since having kids I can't help but feel like a single parent.
- How do you make it work being the catch-all parent? I feel like I have no time to work out, much less relax.
- How do you handle family and friends that are not understanding about this coaching family lifestyle?
- How do you find a balance between extended family and the job?
- Coaches wives/Senior mamas - how do you juggle all of the things?
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Shawna & Jen are back with Season 3. In this episode they discuss what they did over the summer and are celebrating the one year anniversary of the End Zone Wives podcast.
Shawna and Jen attended THSWCA and had the opportunity to host a Q&A with other coaches' wives. Unfortunately, the audio was inaudible to put on the podcast. In this first episode for the 2023 FB season, the ladies discuss part 1 of the Q&A and recall some of the information that was talked about.
The topics include:
Being a coach's wife and how to battle the loneliness of the season starting.
Intimacy and how to make time to be with your husband during the business of the season.
You also have until August 12 to submit your coach's kid responses and what they love about being a coach's kids.
Submit their response HERE.
More info here about Helping Coaches coach
https://www.hccoach.org/
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This is the last episode for season 2. Shawna and Jen talk about the business of the end of the school year and May activities.
It's spring ball and 7 on 7 season. Do you go to the games?
Shawna & Jen talk about going to coaching school in July. Go to THSCWA for more information as a wife attendee. Registration for the 2023-2024 year is around June 1. We want to meet you.
Listen to this episode to see how your kid can be on the podcast.
Shawna & Jen also talk about filling your cup this summer while things may slow down a little. Here's an article with 33 Ways to fill your cup.
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Brittany Edwards has lived the coach wife life while moving 11 times in 14 years. She knows what the moving season is like and how especially hard it is when you move away from family.
In this episode, Brittany also talks about...
- How coaches' wives can support each other
- As a teacher, what it's like to teach kids that will be on the field the next year
- The joys of your kids seeing their dad on the football field and fist-bumping the players
- The community expectations once you win a state championship
We also had a great discussion about Love languages. If you haven't read, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, it really could help be an insight into what you and your husband need, especially during the busy seasons.
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In this episode, Shawna & Jen visit with Debbie McGuire of Texas Tech.
Debbie is a high school coach's wife turned college coach's wife and she tells us all about her 30 year journey. She admits to missing the Friday Night Lights and talks about her biggest adjustment from HS to college.
The strength of family is strong with the McGuires and she talks about what they do as a family with jobs and football. She also creates amazing outings for the coaches' wives on staff.
She has good advice for younger coaches' wives, especially ones with children.
She talks about the energy on game day, especially with a bowl game. But most importantly, you must hear about her Dos and Don'ts list that she has for gameday.
Her kids are grown and doing amazing things. She tells all about the impact they are making on the world.
As coaches' wives, we are all a little superstitious and you have to hear what Debbie does on gameday. She has a process if the team is doing well or not.
She also talks about speaking at THSCWA last summer.
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In this episode, Shawna & Jen talk to Taylor Thompson. Taylor's soon-to-be husband works for the Houston Texans in video technology. Taylor tells about how they went from the college ranks to the NFL and all the moves they made to get to Texas.
Surprisingly, she tells the ladies why he is home more working at the NFL level compared to working at the college level. She also discusses the challenges that can bring.
Other topics include...
- Her experience going to a Texas HS football game
- Planning a wedding when you are in a different state
- How her football knowledge has grown over the years
- How she rates her football knowledge vs. how Blake rates her football knowledge
- Getting out of your comfort zone to meet people.
Find out about how she has a pina colada guy.
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In this episode, we discuss AFCWA (American Football Coaches Wives Association) with President Brittany Sloan. If you want to join another great organization for coaches' wives, you can learn more about AFCWA.
Brittany tells us about her life as a football coach's wife and the crazy story about their first son being born, during football season of course. She talks about what it's like having a baby when the season starts and some perks she got for her first game.
Other topics as a coaches wife include:
- When new admin comes in and it changes the direction of coaching.
- All of the moves you make as a coaching family
- If your husband talks to you before taking a new job
- How nice it is to be close to family when you have kids
- When you get married into this life, it actually gets harder and you must be more intentional
AFCWA was founded in 1988.
AFCWA dues are $30 a year to be a member.
Convention, which take place in January, is an additional $10 (if you are a member).
In this episode, Brittany talks about some of the events for coach's wife that are provided during the convention.
AFCWA even offers scholarships for wives that are members for continuing their education.
Brittany also discusses the marriage retreats they have been to that are hosted by FCA.
Here is the link to AFCWA, if you want to find out more about how to get involved.
Here is a link to Sudden Death by Carolyn Curry if you would like to purchase a copy.
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Shawna & Jen visit with Shelby Shelby of McAllen HS. Shelby is the current president of THSCWA. THSCWA is the sister organization to THSCA and she tells the ladies about all that it has to offer all coaches' wives.
Shelby is a typical coach's wife and mom and stays busy supporting her husband and her four children as they all play sports. She mentions how her oldest will soon be playing for his Dad and how that is new territory which many wives can relate to.
We wanted to know all of the things that THSCWA has to offer and Shelby told us about the different roles and history that brings about this great organization. Other topics include:
- Why coaches' wives should be a member
- The scholarship for coaches' kids that is offered.
(Deadline for this year is April 28 - link below) - Events at the coaching convention
- Great group of ladies who you can vent to and trust
We strongly encourage all wives to become a member of THSCWA. Membership is only $20 for the year and if you want to go to convention, AKA coaching school, it's $67 for membership and convention.
In the end, Shelby shares about her family rituals on gameday and how wives will always stay friends with other each other even if they are in different places.
Links below to THSCWA
https://www.thscwa.org/ - website
THSCWA member application
Scholarship application for THSCWA
(Must be a member of THSCWA to qualify)
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Shawna & Jen visit with Katie Thomas of Idaho State University. She and her husband have literally traveled across the country as they have been to different colleges for the football life. She talks about the fast-move expectations of college coaching when you get a new job. She may not be in Texas, but the lifestyle is very similar as a coach's wife.
If you have ever wondered about Idaho, Katie tells us about...
- weather
- food
- scenery
- an item she had to buy for easier living
- why Idaho is a best-kept secret
Katie was a newbie to being in the football world and she tells us how she had no idea what it was going to be like as a football coach's wife.
As a college football wife, she tells...
- the coolest part about being a football wife
- how hard it is to leave coaching families
- what college recruiting is like
She talks about an event in South Carolina called Coaches Wives Night Out.
With all of her moves, she gives us her #1 moving/packing tip.
She also creates social media content for ISU, so follow her on Instagram to see he stuff.
You can follow Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mrs.coach.thomas/
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Shawna & Jen visit with Adrienne Montgomery, a Georgia HS coaches wife. The states may be different, but the experiences are very similar.
Adrienne shares about a time when she and her husband lived in what she calls the Shoebox Inn. She also shares how hard it is to move based on a good opportunity for her husband when you love the place where you currently reside.
She talks about getting to be part of the state championship game in Georgia and how she was tired and excited during the whole experience.
Other topics include:
- How it's hard to go to all the games with kids
- How she is often the family rep for events when Coach is in season.
Her passion project has been the company she started called Whispered Love Designs. She attended the AFCWA convention and got to meet a lot of great people but also receive some feedback as a creator.
You have to check out her website at https://www.whisperedlovedesigns.com/.
She has the cutest set of cards that are coaches' pickup lines. Listen to this episode to get a discount code for 20% off a $20 minimum purchase from her website. There are even other sports options on the website.
We end the episode discussing what football life is like for her.
She describes...
- Watching game film with her husband.
- Gameday rituals.
- Panic cleaning
Website: https://www.whisperedlovedesigns.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whisperedlovedesigns/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedlovedesigns
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whisperedlovedesigns/
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In this episode, Laura Kincheloe comes on as a returning guest to tell us about the hard work she and her husband did to become more financially secure.
Many football coaches coach another sport and she tells us about wrestling season and what that is like.
Financial tips from this episode:
- The four things you should talk about before you start a marriage.
- What it's like to be on a college coach's salary and how tight money was.
- Find a financial program and support to get on track.
- Having financial conversations with your significant other can be hard.
- Living in a house with a spender and a saver.
- Tips on getting started with a budget.
- How do you view money as a couple
- Set expectations for money
Then, there are so many great takeaways about how our money should be handled.
A favorite is, "Our money tells us what we are doing vs. we tell our money where it is going."
Overall, we also learned:
- Taking control of your finances can create a better marriage.
- This is only for a season - sacrifice now for a better future.
- Teach your kids how to be good with money as well.
- The rule on waiting to make a big financial decision - don't be impulsive.
- How to make budget changes with kids.
- How to grocery shop on a budget.
- Having a voice in discussions.
- How marriage can improve with better money management.
This really is a good episode to listen to at any time.
An article about Money and Marriage tips can be a good place to start.
You can also go to Every Dollar to help you get control of your finances.
Also, take a look at Financial Peace University for more guidance.
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Mica and her husband were both college athletes and now she has two boys who are following in their footsteps.
Mica shares with Shawna & Jen so many things that many coaching families go through with coaching and having a family.
- How to decide if your child should switch schools when Dad coaches at a different school.
- What it was like keeping up with their kids growing up and sometimes that meant changing into practice clothes in a bathroom.
- How her boys chose which college they would attend as an athlete.
- The nerves of a close game as a coach's wife and mom.
- Not engaging with people on the internet.
- How so many people bet on college sports and how it affects college athletes.
She also talks about using #cultureofjoy and where that came from.
For anyone about to experience being an empty nester, she gives advice on what you should do now.
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https://www.coachesoutreach.org/
Have you ever heard of Coaches Outreach? In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Anne Ryon who is the Event Coordinator for Coaches Outreach. Anne tells us all about the ministry and all of the different aspects they have to offer coaching families. They even have something just for coaches' wives.
Please listen so you can hear all about:
- Their banquet event
- Their bible studies
- The Reach (for coaches' wives)
- The Marriage Retreats
Registration for the 5 marriage retreats opens on March 1st. You have to get in quickly to reserve a spot.
Listen to the episode so you can hear what goes on at the retreat and what a good deal it is to be part of this wonderful support program for coaches' families.
You can visit the Coaches Outreach website here at https://www.coachesoutreach.org/
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Shawna & Jen visit with Shelby Ashley of Marshall HS. Shelby starts off by telling us about all the places they have been and you have to listen to the unique living situation she had one summer with other coaching families.
There are so many topics in this episode that coaches wives/families can relate to.
Here are a few:
- How not getting a coaching position can actually turn into a blessing.
- What it's like to move to a new job and have a coaching change within a year of being at that job.
- The special life that coaching families live that so many other people don't understand
- Understanding the long hours of football work on Saturdays.
- Coaching life is much more enjoyable when we enjoy it too.
- Supporting our coach without letting their jobs consume our lives.
- Hardest parts of moving
- Having hard conversations about moving
- How other coaches, coaches' families, and players love your children
- If your husband has a CDL, the time he spends away to help drive for other sports
- Work for someone that has the same values as you.
- There is no off-season and it is more unpredictable than football season.
Shelby also has an Instagram and Website called The Football Fashionista.
Instagram is lined here @thefootballfashionista. And her website is linked here at thefootballfashionista.com. Shelby is also starting TFF media to create graphics and will be at coaching school this summer.
We wrap up this episode with her telling about a good and a bad football memory. Shelby mentions how this profession creates so many emotions in a week and different job changes can create a domino effect for so many people.
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Anna Peterson is from Prosper, went to HS in Prosper, met her husband in Prosper and now they are part of Prosper football. Shawna & Jen loved visiting with Anna and hearing her story.
One thing Anna talks about is the head coaching change that they are currently experiencing and how they are managing this time as they wait to see what happens.
Other topics that are discussed are:
- What it's like to be coaching at the same school where you went to high school.
- Having a baby during the season
- How hard it is to bring 3 children to the games and how she's not afraid to ask for help
- The gatherings she has with the position players and the fun game they play
- The difference between time when your husband coaches football vs. track season
- Why she makes her dancing football reels.
- The football question she asked as a 17 year old.
- Why traveling to Lubbock for a playoff game is a favorite memory.
You can follow Anna on Instagram at @coach.wife.life.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Elaine Welte. Her husband is the video coordinator at the University of Texas and although she is not the wife of a coach, her life revolves around all things football.
She talks about what it's like making moves in college football when the job changes. Elaine explains how she was able to use technology to get connected to people in a new neighborhood to help her daughters with the transition of moving.
College football games are energetic but wait until you hear what her oldest daughter does during the games.
Other topics include:
- Struggles of being a support staff family
- The hardest thing about college football
- The coolest thing about college football
- Going all in as a wife and family and supporting your husband
- The struggle as a football wife and the loneliness
She also tells Shawna and Jen why she uses essential oils and how they have helped her family. She also tells how they got a puppy for their daughters for Christmas but had to hide it from October until Christmas. Elaine's favorite gameday memory is also a fun one we can all attend if we have the opportunity.
If you want to find out more about Elaine Welte, you can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itselainewelte/. Follow links in her bio for more information.
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End Zone Wives is back.
In this episode we talk about 2023 spring sports, job openings, making coaching moves, and what to expect for the season 2 podcast.
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The state championship games have concluded and the football season is over for everyone. Shawna and Jen discuss watching the state games and which games they thought were exciting.
Christmas is right around the corner and the ladies give last-minute Christmas gift ideas for your coach or if coaches need to buy for their wives.
You can go HERE to get links to some of the suggested ideas.
This is the last episode of Season 1.
More details about Season 2 are mentioned in this episode.
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Playoff 2022 Special
A special Wednesday episode in light of the State championship games starting on Wednesday, December 14. In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the playoff season, the passion coaches have for the game, why you should watch a game with your husband, and a brief overview of the 12 state championship games that will take place for the 2022 season.
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Playoff 2022 Special
In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Amber Ivy of Aubrey, Texas. Amber and her family have lived in many places and as a coach's wife and she shares her experience.
One event that played a big role in their lives is her husband's battle with Guillain-barré syndrome. Amber shares about this difficult time but tells us how this burden becomes a blessing and how she fought to keep hope alive.
The ladies also discuss:
- changing a culture
- feelings after a playoff loss
- adjusting to having your husband home after the season is over
- the grieving process of a loss
- how it gets harder every year
- the highs and lows of the playoffs
Amber tells us the hard part of being a coach's wife. We also get to hear about how one young man helped grow the student section at Aubrey HS.
Her favorite playoff memory proves that you should never quit playing until the clock runs out. Amber's advice on what she wishes she would have learned about being a coach's wife is great for new wives to know and consider.
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Playoff 2022 Special
Shawna and Jen visit with Andrea Ables of Hawley. Andrea's husband Mitch is the HFC/AD at Hawley as well as the HBB coach. Andrea tells the ladies all of the places they have been to get to where they are now.
In this episode, Andrea mentions:
- How hard it is to move from place to place.
- Transitioning from being at a bigger town/school to a small town/school.
- Athletes have to play everything in a small school.
- Sharing athletes and conflicts that come up.
Both Andrea and her husband Mitch are coaches as well as both of their boys playing multiple sports. Andrea shares how at times they had to rely on a lot of people to help juggle all the places they had to be.
Andrea talks about how they get to know the boys outside of football with chicken spaghetti and Monday Night Football.
Hawley is in the playoffs and she talks about:
- Game Jitters
- Getting the Awww factor out of the way
- Small-town playoff game turnout.
- Working around stadium availability
In the end, some of the best content includes:
- How people comment at games regardless of how well the team is doing.
- How it is hard to have friends when your husband is the AD and you coach as well.
- Having a kid in the program.
- Andrea's cute tradition before each game to Mitch.
- Handling being a mom of an athlete and coach's wife
- Following God's plan when you have to move.
- The perks of being at a small school.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen talk to Sheri Rhoades of Cameron Yoe HS. Sheri shares all of the places they have been in their 30+ year coaching life. If you have moved schools a lot, some of you can really relate to all of the moves.
Sheri tells of their experience of leaving a school and coming back to it years later. She also mentions how to handle when people speak untruths about your family and how they have handled it in their career.
Other topics include:
- The difference between large schools and small schools.
- What it's like to live with a family of coaches.
- The difference between the regular season and the playoffs.
- A loss doesn't mean coaches didn't prepare.
Shawna and Jen love to hear each coach's wives experience. Sheri shares...
- A favorite stadium memory.
- How to make Thanksgiving easy while in the playoffs.
- A favorite playoff memory and it is so precious.
- The biggest change over the years in the coaching world.
In the end, the ladies get a little history lesson about what a Cameron Yoe Yoeman is and how they came up with that mascot.
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Playoff 2022 Special
Shawna and Jen welcome Emily Fuller from Kilgore and have a fantastic conversation with her about so many things that all coach's wives can relate to or take something from.
Various topics include...
- The difference in lifestyle when your husband is the AD/HFC compared to being an assistant
- Why the complications of the playoffs are a good thing.
- Being lonely in the first season as a CW and how she handled it.
She discusses why coaching is important and touched on...
- How coaching is not just a passion or calling, but it's how husbands provide for their families.
- How wives and families get to have an active involvement in what the husbands/coaches do.
- She tells about her favorite playoff experiences and also mentions how hard it must be for coaches to keep players focused at the state championship game when it is on such a big stage.
Emily shares the cute story of how she and her husband meet and also...
- Their gameday routine.
- Why setting boundaries as a CW is important.
- How superstitions can bring comfort.
- The network of coaches' wives.
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Playoff 2022 special.
The next few episodes will feature coach's wives who have a team in the 2022 TXHSFB playoffs.
In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Tisha Rich of Katy HS.
Tisha shares her experience as a coach's wife on many topics.
- How they keep their marriage strong.
- Finding ways to make time together.
- How and if she communicates family events to her husband.
- The benefit of a close community of your school's coaching families.
- FCA involvement and how it changes lives.
- Her husband performed a wedding of an FCA athlete and how it impacted her and her husband.
- Non-profit work (adoption - their two daughters are adopted) and how it is near and dear to their hearts.
And of course in getting ready for the playoffs, Shawna and Jen wanted to ask some questions about playoff season.
- What she loves about being a coach's wife.
- Any good playoff memories, thanksgiving traditions, and superstitions?
- What is exciting about the playoffs.
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Shawna and Jen visit with Dave Campbell's Texas Football contributor Matt Stepp in this episode. As the playoffs approach this week, we wanted to get his insight on his thoughts about districts and teams that are the ones to watch for the 2022 playoffs.
Matt also talks about...
- how he got his start with DCTF
- how he decides what games he attends
- what he likes the most about TX HS football
- his top 5 TX HS football stadiums
- his picks for the playoffs
- he talks about a fun coach's prank and how he was involved
- follow the DCTF video vlog on Youtube for each week's travel, fb game, and food in Texas
Listen to hear all about him and his vast knowledge of football in Texas. Also, find out why he prefers to wear his baseball hat backward. Shawna and Jen really enjoyed getting to visit with him.
You can follow Matt Stepp on Twitter at @Matt_Stepp817. You can also listen to the Tep and Stepp podcast HERE or on Google podcasts and hear about each week's game lineup.
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The regular season is over after this week. Half the teams in the state of Texas will be done while the other half move on to the playoffs.
Shawna and Jen discuss:
- 10 weeks went by so fast
- The long season and preseason of hard work is over for those who don't make the playoffs.
- Positives from the season
- Will you be preparing for the playoffs or staying home?
- Coaches starting their second sport
- Traveling to watch playoff games
- What the playoffs are like
- Adjusting to your husband being home again.
- Coaching schedules change based on seasons
- Sport seasons instead of the four seasons
Although Shawna and Jen's team did not move forward, they will be covering the playoffs and having special guests to help with that. Stay tuned for playoff season.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen talk all things about Texas HS mascots. Texas has its own language and there are some Texas towns with unique names and pronunciations; if you are a guest there you better say the town's name correctly.
The ladies discuss some of those town names and then dive into the most common mascots as well as the most unique mascots in Texas High Schools. Some mascot choices are quite surprising. So many schools and teams are discussed so listen here to see if your team made the cut.
HERE is a whole page on our website dedicated to this episode.
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Being a junior coach is not easy. They are just as busy or busier than high school coaches. Lindsey discusses many aspects of how it impacts her life as a wife and a mom.
Topics in this episode include:
- Her husband's busy schedule as a 3 sport coach.
- What her family does to coordinate schedules and how they put EVERYTHING on a calendar.
- How she carries the mental load of doing all of the things.
- How resentment can creep up on you and how to gain perspective on each of your busy lives in a you vs. Coach schedule.
- How JH programs help elevate the success of HS programs.
- How coaches touch lives at all levels.
- Cute football earrings and coaches' wives shirts.
- Time to be me and do something for me.
- Support from other coaches' wives.
- What she wishes someone told her about this lifestyle.
Lindsey's Instagram and TPT handle is @lessonplansandvans.
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Shawna and Jen visit with Jody Dacus of Navasota. Jody tells us how her family started off in the coaching world and all of the places they have been. She shares that their kids have been on the football field since birth and discusses the path before them as a coaching family and how it is their calling. Jody also shares about her careers over the years due to different moves and stages of life with the kids.
She discusses how to be neutral as a coach's wife and parent as her husband is the Athletic Director in their community. She also mentions the advice they give their children as athletes. Jody also talks about trusting the coaching staff that her husband hires to do their job.
Jody has a busy mom life and shares how their family breaks it down into the Monday-Friday life vs. the weekend life and how they reset each week. Each family member knows their role and how explains why she taught independence to the kids. They discuss the busyness around each other as a family and how to stay connected.
She gives encouragement for wives to embrace instead of resist this lifestyle.
Jody discusses how she and Casey incorporate date night and gives moving tips for anyone who will experience it in the future. She also advises how to help your kids navigate moves and mentions being very intentional with them.
The episode also brings up Jody's breast cancer survival story and where she is in the journey now. In the end, she shares her favorite part about being a coach's wife and what superstitions she has on game day.
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Shawna and Jen talk about the changing weather. They also discuss how we have reached the mid-season toll. The days seem longer, everyone is tired and the Coaches are always on the go and busy.
Find out why they want the Coaches to turn off the group text. Coaches, if you are listening, find out what you need to do for your wife in the next week or two.
Other topics include:
- listening to parents/fans in the stands
- helping Coach navigate a winning/losing season
- the guilt of missing games as a wife
In the end, they talk about fall decor and when they put their own decorations up.
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Shawna and Jen start the episode off talking about Flag runners at football games. We have noticed some errors and wonder if you have had any that you have noticed as well.
The remainder of this episode primarily focuses on Homecoming in Texas and the rich tradition of the mum. The ladies discuss small-town homecoming activities and deep dive into all things mums; history, size, and types.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen get to talk to Laura Kincheloe. Laura is the wife of Travis Kincheloe and they are at Georgetown HS. She shares her life and what it is like taking 4 children to football games.
More importantly, she shares what's important in sustaining a marriage and how to ask for help. She even has a funny cow story. Laura mentions hearing Debbie McGuire (Texas Tech) at coaching school talk about building your brand as a family. She also shares with Shawna and Jen what she and her husband do to prepare for each week as a couple.
Other topics that are covered in being a coach's wife:
- not losing your identity
- self-care
- how to filter what needs to be done vs. what can wait
- how to schedule things so Coach can be part of family appointments and activities
Listen to find out what she likes about being a coach's wife and what she wants you to know about this life. This episode is full of great advice and wisdom that everyone can take something from to use in their own life.
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The season gets so busy. Many times wives feel overwhelmed with taking care of all of the things.
Some questions Shawna and Jen discuss are:
- What can Coach do to help you?
- What is something you wish Coach understood about all the things that you do?
Shawna and Jen also discuss the mental load that women carry and how it affects their day to day. Lastly, the ladies discuss how to stay connected with your husband during the business of the season.
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Article about mental load - The hidden load: How 'thinking of everything' holds mums back. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210518-the-hidden-load-how-thinking-of-everything-holds-mums-back
We know when the season starts we get busy and it's hard to always eat healthy. Sometimes we don't always get to eat dinner with Coach either. In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the pros and cons of meal prepping vs. take out. They also talk about if your kids look forward to concession stand food at the game? Other topics included in this episode include Varsity games on Thursday nights vs. Friday nights and the Texas HS Football app. And if you listen you know, we want you to share an effortless recipe for everyone to have easy access to making with our busy lives. And find out why Shawna doesn't cook.
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In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with two coach's wives from Breckenridge. Monica is the wife of the Head Coach, Casey Pearce and Marlie is the wife of the Offensive Coordinator, Jarrod Shepperd. Monica and Marlie share with us their experience at coaching school, how being short coaches on the staff effects their families and the coaches, and what they do to build continual relationships with athletes from the 6th -12th grade.They share great wisdom in how coaching families look out for each other and that "everybody needs somebody". Learn what they love about being a coach's wife and the best part is what they share about what they wish someone would have told them about marrying into this lifestyle.
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How did the realignment affect your school for the 2022 season? How big is your school? Who knows about 6-man football? What do you pack for a football game? Do you have to have a clear bag for any or all of the games you attend? All of these topics are mentioned and we would love to hear your stories. Shawna and Jen also have a giveaway mentioned in this episode. Listen to learn how you can enter.
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Shawna and Jen start off the episode talking about coaches being back from coaching school and how football is in full swing once coaching school takes place. Summer is not over for coaching families. Shawna and Jen share their summer vacation excursions for the 2022 summer. The ladies then talk about moving and how hard moving can be. We know many coaching families move a lot and Shawna and Jen talk about the hardships of moving and a few tips to make it easier. They then wrap up the episode talking about football family picture day by going over pros and cons of picture day.
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Welcome to the Endzone Wives podcast. In this first episode, Shawna and Jen introduce themselves and tell you a little about how they got here. They discuss what they love about being a coach's wife and being part of the "club". Shawna and Jen also discuss what they wish someone would have told them about being a coach's wife. They also share their favorite thing about game day. This episode is debuting on August 8, 2022, and they share what summer looks like for Texas HS football coaching families. In the end, they share the purpose of the podcast and why they wanted to get it started.
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