Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

Life as a coach’s wife is far different than you think it will be. No matter how long you’ve been with your coach, it’s different. The hours are crazy. You are apart a ton. You have more names to remember than you ever thought. You become emotionally attached. You feel the sting of the losses and when players leave after a season. You are exuberant with the joy of game wins, college offers, engagements, and baby announcements. It’s an emotional roller coaster at times, but it is a wonderful, crazy blessing.

Yes, it is a blessing. The parents of your players parents have entrusted your family to have an immense impact on their boys. If we become the average of the five people we surround ourselves with, then players are bound to be greatly influenced by what the coach brings to the table. It’s not just the game they are learning. It’s LIFE – relationship, leadership, mental toughness, communication, accountability, preparation, family, faith, and more. These families are also investing significant portions of their year with you and these lessons will influence their time at the field, their bonds with each other, and their lives at home.

As the coach’s wife, your direct interaction with players may vary. You may get very involved baking brownies or cookies for every practice, busting out the Cricut for custom mom travel mugs each season, or making laminated player/parent/school cards to help everyone learn names. I love these things. They are right up my alley. But, maybe that’s not your thing and that’s ok. Either way, trust me when I say your impact runs deep. As you encourage and uplift your husband, his cup is filled to invest in the lives of the players. You are your coach’s biggest cheerleader, his ride or die partner, and your encouragement speaks volumes. You being in the stands shows commitment of your coach, the players, their families, and your club. When you provide gracious space for your husband, understanding of the time and energy commitment coaching demands, you are pouring into his life and the lives of your players. It shows honor and care for your husband’s dreams and goals. It is helping your coach create a safe place for these players to grow, fall, and get back up. It is nurturing an environment, friendships, and skills that many of them would never get in the classroom.

Whether players are with the club for one season or years and years, they become a part of your extended family when you are intentional about impact. Once you are part of our squad, the door is always open. You need an ear to listen? Give us a call. You need a meal? No problem. You need advice? We will help. It goes for the players and families alike. The connection doesn’t stop just because you moved on or stopped playing. For us, our coaching philosophy is an extension of our home philosophy. It’s about building strong character and solid bonds.It’s about winning in the home, on the field, and after you’ve taken your last at bat.