End Zone Wives Podcast
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 endzonewives@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook; just search @endzonewives
Episodes
85 episodes
1. Tips to prepare for a new season
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....
2. Adulting and CW get together ideas.
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 ha...
3. When two things are true at the same time.
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 li...
4. Fans in the Stands
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 ev...
5.Sam Gates from North Crowley
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 husbandLearning the life of a coach's wifeWhat it's like winning the state champion...
6. The start of the season
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 s...
7. Olivia Mock of Check-in Club
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 i...
8. Keyboard warriors
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. &...
9. Wife Life Analogies
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. &nb...
10. Renewing your mind and your spirit
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 a...
11. Christmas Gift Ideas
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.
13. Feelings at the end of the regular season
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 la...
14. Winning a playoff game
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 cor...
15. Football and Thanksgiving
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...
16. With Stacy Riker of Ropes HS
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. <...
17. The 2025 season is over
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 ...
1. 2025 Updates
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...
2. Season of the Unknowns
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.
3. Pros and Cons of changing schools
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 cha...
4. With Maggie Schuyler
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...
5. Summer Recommendations
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 recom...
1. New season, New coaches
Shawna and Jen are back for Season 5. As we start the 2024 football season, the ladies discuss what it's like to start with a new season with a new head coach and all of the stress that comes with the change of a new coach.How...
2. What is the role of a coaches' wife?
In this episode, Shawna and Jen discuss the role of all coach's wives. Who is supposed to organize things during the season?Should assistant coach's wives give gifts?Should titles control situations?...
3. Game day requests and unpopular opinions
In this episode, Shawna and Jen cover some hot topics. What would you request for gameday as a coach's wife?What is an unpopular opinion about this lifestyle?In this episode, we were able to share some in...
4. What do you wish you handled better as a coach's wife?
In this episode, Shawna and Jen cover more hot topics.What is an important aspect of your husband's coaching job?What do you wish you handled better as a coach's wife?When you can do something independently, it...