Sidelines & Pearls

by Erica Barnett

Overview

Behind every great coach stands a great coach's wife. This is definitely true. You may not see us, but we are there. We've been there since sports were invented and high school foot-ball became a "thing," especially in Texas.

Yes, Texas high school football is a legend unto itself (more on that later). But regardless of where you live or what sport your husband is involved in, we love our coaches and are proud of them. It takes a lot of hard work to become a great coach's wife. I come from a line of coaches' wives (and the men they love), but even I'm thrown for a loop now and then. Thank heavens for my grandmother, fondly referred to as MiMi. She was a coach's wife for 44 years and involved in the coaching culture for well over 50 years. Just imagine the wisdom she shared with women who became engaged or newly married to a coach--me included!

We lost her in May of 2017, and I'm honored to capture her essence in each chapter. It's a multi-layered manuscript--a primer covering timeless principles and a fresh look at what a modern wife faces daily. It's a meaningful way for me "pay it forward," as my MiMi always encouraged me to do. MiMi and her peers (many whom contributed to this book) watched as the world of sports changed over time, but steadfastly advised that duty and dedication are eternal. This book is filled with her insights and those of other notable coaches' wives as a resource for newly engaged, the newly married, and the veterans of our crazy coaching culture.

So buckle up for a roller coaster of highs and lows--and insights across a 50-year arc--and trust that you'll eventually enjoy the ride. So many wonderful coaches' wives, coaches' moms, and coaches' kids (and one former football player) contributed to this book, which was written to remind us all that we are not alone. As for newer wives, you'll be a savvy member of our sisterhood in no time!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159153050
Publisher:	Suburbanbuzz.com
Publication date:	03/11/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Erica Barnett has a background in nutrition and paralegal studies. She’s an accomplished sports journalist and social media influencer from a sleepy Texas town called Montgomery and was born into a family tree of coaches, athletes, and sports creatives in the entertainment industry. This coach’s wife, mother, daughter, and granddaughter is uniquely positioned to navigate the world of sports.

Erica blossomed by simply being “Erica.” Her sideline picture with J. J. Watt at AT&T Stadium, followed immediately with a Dallas Cowboys Hype Video, elevated her sports journalism career to new levels. High school, college, NFL, MLB, and NBA teams routinely invite her to cover their games. Erica is also a motivational speaker with NFL players, a co-host on ESPN Radio, and stays busy via promos with ESPN, CBS, and USA Sports Today. She is involved in the Coaches Poll and promotes clothing lines and health & fitness products based on her background in nutrition. She is also the owner of Sidelines & Pearls and co-host and owner of The Bryan and Barnett Show.

Deeply involved in the community, she is a member of the American Football Coaches Wives Association (AFCWA), the Texas High School Football Wives Association, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Wives Ministry, and has authored her first book, Sidelines & Pearls: A 50-Year Perspective on the Lives of Coaches’ Wives, published January 2018. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and her website, www.sidelinesandpearls.com.