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 Somet ..read more

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 with ..read more

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 t ..read more

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 foot ..read more

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 Tex ..read more

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.   Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at endzonewives@gmail.com. You can also check out our website HERE ..read more

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.    Fo ..read more

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.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach ..read more