End Zone Wives Podcast

It's the holiday season, and the 2025 football season is officially over.   The ladies share their 2025 experience.   They discuss the state games that just played.   Congrats to all the state champions! You can follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and  Facebook at End Zone Wives. You can also email us at endzonewives@gmail.com. Check out our website HERE .

In this episode, the ladies speak with fellow coach's wife Stacy Riker from Ropes HS (2A)  in Ropesville, TX (West Texas area).   Stacy shares her experience in a small school environment and what she loves about it.   Listen to this episode and hear all of the fun things happening at Ropes HS and the energy Stacy has in being a coach's wife.   You can follow End Zone Wives on Twitter an...

This episode is a couple weeks out from when Round 2 actually happened.  Shawna & Jen discuss their round 2 experience and the whole week leading up to the game.   Shawna's team won while Jen's team lost, and they both share the experience of that night.   The week of Thanksgiving is always fun when you are still playing football.  The memories made during that time are timeless.   T...

In this episode, Shawna & Jen share their first-round playoff experience for the 2025 season.  They discussed the rituals that they have implemented during the season to carry into the playoffs.   Christmas is around the corner.  Shawna is in full Christmas mode with decor and all things Christmas.  If you are still playing football in November/December, good luck and enjoy every bit of it.  ...

What are your feelings when the football season is over? The feelings are so different when you know the last regular season game is the last vs. when you are moving on into the playoffs.   All feelings are valid.   The ladies also talk about giving your husband grace when the season is over because it can be a hard transition for them when it all comes to an end.   If you are in the playoffs, enj...

In this episode, we visit with fellow coach's wife Taylor Cordell who also happens to be a marriage and family therapist.  She gives great advice about: Communication tips during the season Common marital problems The importance of intimacy The importance of buying into this lifestlye This episode is golden and a must listen for anyone whose spouse is a coach.  The advice in this episode is i...

Have you thought about Christmas shopping yet?  In this episode, Shawna and Jen give gift ideas for wives and husbands.   Check out the link here for all of the suggestions.   Christmas Gift Ideas You can follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and  Facebook at End Zone Wives. You can also email us at endzonewives@gmail.com. Check out our website HERE .

Faith, Family, Football.  Do you have this displayed somewhere in your house?  In this episode, Shawna and Jen dive into the scripture to find peace and purpose in this lifestyle.  Sometimes we are tired of doing all the things and we need to reset our minds to what is important in life.   The thoughts in this episode are based on Psalms 51:10 and Colossians 3:23. End Zone miles - LAST WEEK. Don&a...

In this episode, Shawna and Jen share some season updates after having back-to-back bye weeks.   Various life analogies are also discussed as we compare what this lifestyle is like.  See how many analogies apply to you.   Don't forget:  End Zone Miles is going strong! You can still sign up for the check-in club app to record your progress. Link below.  This challenge ends October 31.  Get you...

In this episode, Shawna begins by telling a funny story about where she can or cannot sit in the reserved season ticket section.  Shawna & Jen also discuss how week 3 went and the frustrations they see in this lifestyle, win or lose.   Keyboard Warriors Unsportsmanlike teams The ladies also briefly talk about how it's homecoming season.   Don't forget:  End Zone Miles is going strong...

When we started End Zone Miles, we did it because we wanted to connect with coaches' wives through fitness.  Little did we know, an app would bring us to meet the amazing Olivia Mock, who created the Check in Club app. This episode is her story, what brought her to making the app, and all the great things about moving your body that we love.   Don't forget:  End Zone Miles is going stron...

In this episode, Shawna & Jen talk about week 1 and how the first game went.   The ladies discuss being sick and being exhausted from this week, and it is only the first week.  How long have you seen your husband since the season started? Don't forget:  End Zone Miles is going strong!  You can still sign up for the check-in club app to record your progress.  Link below. https://checkinclu...

In this episode, Shawna and Jen get to visit with Sam Gates of North Crowley HS. She shares about: The unique way she met her husband Learning the life of a coach's wife What it's like winning the state championship Glam squad Listen to all the fun tips and wisdom she gives in this podcast.  We loved talking with her.   Don't forget:  End Zone Miles starts today!  Don't forget...

Have you noticed a change in attendance during games?   What causes people to stay home instead of supporting their team? In this episode, Shawna & Jen discuss what could lead to a drop in attendance at high school sporting events.   Also, just a reminder - End Zone Miles starts soon.  Don't forget to sign up! https://checkinclub.app.link/fkoJZqXMyVb You can follow End Zone Wives on Twitt...

Do you ever have conflicting feelings?   This week on the podcast, Shawna and Jen dive into the fascinating moments in football when two truths collide — like when a quarterback has a career-best game but still loses. We love this lifestyle, but it can be very long and taxing.  Do you agree?  Can two things be true at the same time even when they are polar opposites?  You can follow End Zone Wives...

Why is adulting so hard?  In this episode, we discuss the reasons you shared with us on what makes it so hard.   As the season approaches, we also discuss ideas for a get-together with other coaches' wives.  It's nice to have the opportunity to connect with the wives before the season, so maybe one of these ideas would be fun for you to try.   You can follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and...

It is August, and a new football season is upon us.  In this episode, Shawna & Jen both give tips on how to prepare for another season ahead.   The ladies also discuss an easy exercise challenge that will start in September. Please listen and consider joining "End Zone Miles" so we can all stay connected and encourage each other during the 2025 season.   You can follow End Zone Wives...

This is the last episode as we go into the summer.  Shawna and Jen start by discussing the numerous new Head Coach openings in Texas as the school year comes to a close.   The remainder of the episode features a variety of recommendations for things to read, watch, or listen to this summer. All the recommendations are listed below.   BOOKS: Parenting by Paul David Tripp Forgiving What You Can&apos...

Maggie Schuyler joins the podcast from Georgia.  She shares a precious story about meeting her football coach husband.  She talks about her passion/addiction for fashion.  She tells her greatest fashion tip that we all could look into for fresh looks.  As the President and CEO of her town's Chamber of Commerce, she uses Rent the Runway to keep her wardrobe fun and fresh.   Listen for a fun fa...

Changing schools can be stressful. There is so much that goes into this lifestyle, and staying or going somewhere new is always one of those elements coaching families experience. In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the pros and cons of changing schools.    Listen and decide if we covered all of the good and the bad, and if we missed something, let us know.   Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter a...

Shawna and Jen begin this episode with some shoutouts to listeners.  Shawna and Jen discuss the number of Head coaching changes TXHSFB has had so far this year.  That impacts a lot of families as changes are made.    Coaching changes are scary, and we discuss ways we think we can be a good support system for our husbands during that time.   Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewi...

In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss what has been happening recently, including busy jobs and infertility issues.   Life gets hard, and sometimes, finding time to sync with other people can be challenging.  As coaches' wives, our journeys can be non-stop.  Enjoy the good times and mourn through the rough times.   Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and  Facebook a...

In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss what holidays are like during football season.  The also make some corrections from previous podcasts, you know, we aren't perfect.  Mainly they talk about things that drive coach's wives crazy.  Basically, is it football 24/7/365 at your house? Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and  Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can a...

In this episode, Shawna and Jen have more hot takes about...  1. Battles you no longer fight concession stands when your husband will be home eating alone 2. Unusual likes about this lifestyle cool stadium visits late games cowbells college games Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and  Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at endzonewives@gmail.com....

Preseason matchups are discussed in this episode as some big-ranked teams played each other. Then, Shawna and Jen discuss how loneliness has hit this season and what it has been like.  The ladies also discuss the joys of bleacher coaches.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and  Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at endzonewives@gmail.com. You ca...