“Meeting my wife there will always be special,” says the Eagles’ head coach Nick Sirianni, reflecting on the cool, cosmic twist of fate that brought him and his wife, Brett Ashley Cantwell, together. 

It all started in Kansas City, Missouri—where Sirianni was grinding with the Chiefs and Cantwell was a teacher in the same apartment complex. Picture this: Sirianni’s rookie coaching grind meets Cantwell’s classroom hustle. They crossed paths, and though the 37-year-old wasn’t instantly smitten, Sirianni’s charm (and a little push from Cantwell’s sister) turned those casual run-ins into a full-blown romance.

Flash to June 22, 2013, and the duo’s tying the knot in a classic Missouri wedding. They took their honeymoon vibes to the Dominican Republic and then hit the NFL road together, starting with the Chargers. From sunny San Diego to the surf of Orange County, and later to Indianapolis, the Sirianni family’s moves were more than just relocations—they were new chapters in their epic love story.

Cut to the 2023 Super Bowl: Sirianni’s Eagles were facing off against Kansas City, his old team (and Cantwell’s hometown team). It was like the universe was doing a victory lap for their KC beginnings.

Brett Ashley Cantwell, now rocking life as a mom of three, keeps it all together despite the whirlwind of NFL life. While balancing family life and the rollercoaster of coaching, Cantwell’s also connecting with other NFL wives and embracing the unique world of football.

Meet Brett Ashley Cantwell: The cool wife behind Eagles’ Nick Sirianni

Cantwell’s the cool, calm force holding it all together. With three energetic kids—sons Miles and Jacob and daughter Taylor—she’s got her hands full, but she’s rocking it. Though she keeps a low profile, her role as a mom’s huge.

Take the Eagles’ NFC Championship win against the Niners last year on Jan. 29. Post-game, HC Nick Sirianni brought his trio to the press conference. That’s when Taylor decided to upstage everyone by mimicking her dad’s moves and expressions. Her antics, along with her younger brother’s attempts to join in, quickly stole the show. Sirianni had to switch gears from coach to dad, playfully reining in the kids while their viral moment made NFL fans smile.

But Cantwell ain’t just the mom of three. As the Sirianni family bounced from city to city for the coach’s coaching gigs, she’s tackled each move like a pro. The mom of three bonded with other NFL wives, finding her crew among those who get the craziness of this life. “We’re all in the same situation. That’s what makes it easier,” she told Colts.com in 2019. This squad of fellow coaches’ wives has made the rollercoaster of relocations a bit smoother.

From hilarious press conference moments to making new friends in the NFL world, Brett Ashley Cantwell’s role as a mom and supportive partner shows the real, often overlooked side of NFL life. Her steady presence’s a big part of Sirianni’s success and proves she’s the MVP of their family team!