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 GoffThe Power of One More by Ed MylettRedeeming Love by Francine RiversWhy do I do what I don't want to do by JP PokludaPodcasts - Ed Mylett, New HeightsWhoa That's Good with Sadie RobertsonSomething Was Wrong on WonderyInstagram - Makayla Utter and Stef BareDr. PompaFollow 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

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 travelhow motherhood changes as the kids get olderthe only thing you can control when your team is rankedShe 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. 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

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 familythe new stadium that was long overduewhy there is nothing like FNL in TexasThere 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.  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

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 playersAdjustments for the coachesWhen you as a wife are glad when the season is overWatching your husband struggleHow to help your husband transition after the football seasonShawna and Jen also discuss things that change at home after football season.  They also discuss playoffs and Thanksgiving as we are now in November.  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.

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.  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.

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 aroundPet peevesStrange food combinations we eatBest life hacksWhat job we would be terrible atand 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 reach out by email at endzonewives@gmail.com.You can also check out our website HERE.

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 husbandHow Game Day Family was createdWhat her biggest adjustment was as a football wifeWhat it's like adjusting as a mom of 2What she drinks to get her day goingHer inspiration for a children's book about being a coach's kidHow she became a co-owner of FNWYou 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 EtsyYou can also follow Friday Night Wives on Facebook or go directly to their website. https://fridaynightwives.com/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.

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.

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.   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.

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 itemsHow we like our coffeeFavorite moviesOne thing we will never do againFavorite 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 out by email at endzonewives@gmail.com.You can also check out our website HERE.

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.  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.

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.   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.Hero on a Mission by Donald MillerIf 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 yearsThe crazy Kilgore College rules that were around when she was in college meeting her husbandThe surprises and joys of teaching kindergartenSimple and SouthernHer 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.  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.

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 6Clay Fellows from Saginaw HS - Age 5Taryn from Round Rock HS - Age 5Parker Quinn from Cardiff JH, Katy - Age 5Blaise Jones from Decatur HS - Age 6Theo and Thomas Aguirre from Gatesville HS - Age 6 and 8Callie and Camden Sullivan from Cedar Hill HS - Age 6 and 7Jade from Shamrock ISD - Age 8Jaxon Bobino from Mayde Creek, Katy - Age 9Hamilton Norman from Temple HS - Age 9Brock Shepperd from Breckenridge HS - Age 9Noah from Mayde Creek, Katy - Age 10Camden Brown from Aubrey HS - Age 10Beau Bright from Brazos HS - Age 10Elynn Shelby from McAllen HS - Age 13Annie Rapp from Indian Lake HS, OH - Age 16Jalyn and Jayce Elliot from Huntsville HS - Age 18 and 23Rilee Pickett from Huntsville HS - Age 24Follow 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.

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 BraThis 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.  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.

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?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.

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 coachhttps://www.hccoach.org/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.

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.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.

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 otherAs a teacher, what it's like to teach kids that will be on the field the next yearThe joys of your kids seeing their dad on the football field and fist-bumping the playersThe community expectations once you win a state championshipWe 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.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.

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.  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.