The Home Team

8 Tips In an effort to keep football coaches on good terms with their significant others, AFM has compiled these eight tips to help you maintain balance between career and family: 1) Pick Up the Phone - That’s right, call. Your wife understands the demands of your job, but at least pick up the phone once a day for a five minute call just to let her know that you are thinking of her. 2) Date Night - At least one night per week (which is often easier said than done) should be designated as a date night. This does not have to necessarily be a night on the town as dinner at home with the wife and kids can be just as effective. 3) Road Trip - Even if it is just a shared ride to the television studio to tape your local television show or a trip to the grocery store, a 30-minute car ride with your spouse can do wonders. 4) Involvement - Emphasize spousal involvement with the team or staff in