Reflections and stories from our life as a coaching family. Helpful information as well as a peek inside the coaching life.
Christmas is around the corner and it’s a time of uncertainty for many football families. It stinks that the holiday season is also the season of transition, but it is what it is. Below, I’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for your favorite coaching family. These gifts are ones … Read More
The last few months of the year are tense for coaching families. With fall seasons wrapping up, many coaches will be fired. “Black Monday” in college football circles can make for a solemn Thanksgiving as families wait to hear from administrations unwilling to sour their own holidays with unpleasant conversations. … Read More
When you move frequently, as coaching families do, it’s nice to contract out the worst part of the tasks and hire help. That said, moving companies are not all equal. There’s a huge range in services, costs, and quality when it comes to the opportunities you will find online. Not … Read More
One of the most helpful things I’ve learned about self-care is that other people can’t give me what I don’t realize I need. I may need help with a project or chores. If I don’t realize I’m overwhelmed or if I assume other people know I need help and choose … Read More
“This season is sucking the life out of us.” “I don’t know how much more we can take.” “I don’t even know what to say anymore.” These sentiments arrive in my private messages almost every season. It seems that for one reason or another, some seasons are particularly exhausting for … Read More