End Zone Wives Podcast

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.   

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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.

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.

Share your recipes with us on any of these platforms below.
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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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