Welcome to the Endzone Wives podcast. In this first episode, Shawna and Jen introduce themselves and tell you a little about how they got here. They discuss what they love about being a coach's wife and being part of the "club".

Shawna and Jen also discuss what they wish someone would have told them about being a coach's wife. They also share their favorite thing about game day.

This episode is debuting on August 8, 2022, and they share what summer looks like for Texas HS football coaching families. In the end, they share the purpose of the podcast and why they wanted to get it started.

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Shawna and Jen start off the episode talking about coaches being back from coaching school and how football is in full swing once coaching school takes place. Summer is basically over for coaching families. Shawna and Jen share their summer vacation excursions for the 2022 summer.

The ladies then talk about moving and how hard moving can be. We know many coaching families move a lot and Shawna and Jen talk about the hardships of moving and a few tips to make it easier. They then wrap up the episode talking about football family picture day by going over pros and cons of picture day.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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