End Zone Wives Podcast

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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You can also check out our website HERE.