End Zone Wives Podcast
End Zone Wives Podcast
End Zone Wives
This podcast is all things Texas High School Football. Everything is bigger in Texas and so is HS football. What is it like being married to a coach? Listen here to get the inside scoop. You can reach out at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook; just search @endzonewives
16. 2023 Playoff edition with Gentry Staugh (Monahans HS)
In this episode, we visit with Gentry Staugh of Monahans HS.  Gentry went to HS in Monahans which is even more special now be there in this role as a HFC wife.  In this episode, we discuss:West Texas football travelhow motherhood changes as the kids get olderthe only thing you can control when your team is rankedShe also tells us how she feels about the playoffs as a coach's wife.  Gentry is also a board member for THSCWA and you must listen to her story on how she acquired the position.She may be "medium-stitious" but she makes every effort to live in the moments without videoing everything.   She talks about how we as wives and coaches families live under a microscope.  We also all decided that there are 2 scales in which we grade how well we as CW know the game. Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE 
Nov 27, 2023
53 min
15.  2023 Playoff Edition with Heather Schroeder and Tami Elliott (Huntsville HS)
Shawna and Jen visit with Heather and Tami of Huntsville HS, in Huntsville, Texas.  Listen to hear which one of them has been all over the country, while the other one has only been in Huntsville.  The Huntsville ladies talk about the pros and cons of children being part of a coaching familythe new stadium that was long overduewhy there is nothing like FNL in TexasThere are so many good takeaways in this episode. They talk about how their children were made strong individuals and how they are held to a higher standard.  They also discuss dealing with nay-sayers in the community.  Coaches wives are a village and they discuss how we take care of each other.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE
Nov 13, 2023
42 min
14.  When your season comes to an end
In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the reality of the season ending for many teams.  Some teams advance to the playoffs, but many do not.  The ladies talk about how it must feel for seniors and talk about what the seniors on our team told their younger teammates at the last game. The ladies also discuss...Adjustment for the playersAdjustments for the coachesWhen you as a wife are glad when the season is overWatching your husband struggleHow to help your husband transition after the football seasonShawna and Jen also discuss things that change at home after football season.  They also discuss playoffs and Thanksgiving as we are now in November.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Nov 6, 2023
23 min
13. "How are you?" with Cassi Dunnam (Dumas HS)
Shawna and Jen visited with Cassi Dunnam of Dumas HS.  We learn that the weather can be very different in the Panhandle of Texas during football season.Cassi talks about the joys and struggles of being a coach's kid.  You must hear about what a neighbor texted Cassi about her middle child's driving.  We talk about small-town life and how a one high school town shuts down on a Friday night.  You will be blown away to hear about their longest trip for one of their games, which was on a Thursday night.Cassi was also featured in the December 2022 (Page 64) issue of the Texas Coach Magazine with a little "How are you" article.  We discussed with her how those thoughts came about.  Cassi also tells us her advice to coaches' wives and the joys of being a coaching family as the kids get older.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Oct 30, 2023
37 min
12.  Coaches wives are the real celebrities and random questions #2
Shawna and Jen start the episode by weighing in on the Taylor/Travis hype.  Hear their opinions on celebrities and football.  They then answer more random questions which include...Something we do when our husbands aren't aroundPet peevesStrange food combinations we eatBest life hacksWhat job we would be terrible atand more.After you listen, we want to hear from you.Watch our stories this week to answer some of the random questions for yourself.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Oct 23, 2023
58 min
11. Ashley Hover from Game Day Family and Friday Night Wives
In this episode, Shawna and Jen visit with Ashley Hover of Game Day Family and the new co-owner of Friday Night Wives.  We found out so many fun facts about Ashley including...How she met her husbandHow Game Day Family was createdWhat her biggest adjustment was as a football wifeWhat it's like adjusting as a mom of 2What she drinks to get her day goingHer inspiration for a children's book about being a coach's kidHow she became a co-owner of FNWYou also have to listen to hear about her TV set up in her living room.Ashley has a lot of great products linked on her website which you can find below.  Here are links for Ashley's Game Day Family website and social media.https://thegamedayfamily.com/@thegamedayfamily on Instagram and EtsyYou can also follow Friday Night Wives on Facebook or go directly to their website. https://fridaynightwives.com/Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Oct 16, 2023
49 min
10. Beige flags
Shawna and Jen wanted to do a fun trendy episode on beige flags in the HS football coaching world.We have a list of beige flags as coaches' wives.And we also have a list of beige flags that we see in coaches.If you don't know what a beige flag is, you have to listen and maybe you might come up with some new ideas.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Oct 9, 2023
35 min
9. How to handle negative talk during the season
In this episode, Shawna & Jen discuss how to handle negative talk that happens during the season.  The ladies make suggestions on how to best handle negative talk from the stands, parents, social media, and the community.  It's important to listen but to not respond emotionally.  You are part of the brand of the school/team and we must behave according to what we want that to be.   People are watching and they want to see how we respond as coaches wives. Be polite.Be kind. Be respectful.Don't react.  You are part of the profession.   Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Oct 2, 2023
19 min
8. Random questions  Part #1
In this episode, Shawna and Jen literally spin a wheel and answer random questions.  Some of the things you will hear about are...Bucket list itemsHow we like our coffeeFavorite moviesOne thing we will never do againFavorite places to shop We discuss whether coaches could still get stuff done if they had the same human biological experiences that women have monthly.  There is even more, so listen to this episode to find out random information. Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Sep 25, 2023
36 min
7. Tips on surviving the season as a coach's wife
Football season in Texas can be exciting but also can be hard when you are without your husband seven days a week.  In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss ways to navigate the season to make it easier on you as a wife and mom.  The ladies talk about creating their own traditions, communication, and finding your own joy.  Listen to find out the marriage 100% rule and how you can make it work with your husband.  Follow End Zone Wives on Twitter and Instagram @endzonewives and on Facebook at End Zone Wives.  You can also reach out by email at [email protected] can also check out our website HERE.
Sep 18, 2023
22 min
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