Washington State Cougars Head Coach, Jacob Dickert Is a Family Oriented Person Who Calls His Wife and Mother of His Three Kids, Candice His Best Friend!
By Isabella Little
Washington State Cougars Head Coach, Jacob Dickert Is a Family Oriented Person Who Calls His Wife and Mother of His Three Kids, Candice His Best Friend!
December 5, 2026
This article was last updated by Pranaya Poudel on December 5, 2026
Candice, the wife of Washington State University football head coach Jacob Dickert, plays a vital role in his life.
The couple has been married for the 13 years and has three children: a daughter and two sons.
Candice has been the head coach’s number-one supporter since the beginning of his career and continues to support him.
Moreover, the pair have been seen in many public events as a couple and family with their kids.
The Dickert family occasionally shares glimpses of their family lives on social media that showcase their family-oriented aspects.
Jacob Dickert Celebrated His 13th Wedding Anniversary With His Wife on June 2, 2026
tied the knot with Candice Dickert, his best friend and then-girlfriend, on June 2, 2012, in a ceremony with friends and family.
In 2026, the couple celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary, commemorating over a decade of togetherness.
On the occasion, Jake shared with his wife and wrote a heartfelt caption expressing his love writing:
Happy 12th Anniversary to the love of my life. Yes I am at a football camp today but can’t wait to get home and celebrate. Here is to another amazing year!!!
Happy 12th Anniversary to the love of my life. Yes I am at a football camp today but can’t wait to get home and celebrate. Here is to another amazing year!!!
— Jake Dickert (@CoachDickert)
The couple has extended their family of two to a tight-knit family of five with the arrival of their daughter, Rylee, and their two sons, Jett and Jace.
The WSU coach is pretty active on social media and loves sharing glimpses of their family life, especially on Twitter.
Despite his busy schedule, Dickert always ensures he makes time for his children and spends time with them at home on various occasions.
He has shared multiple with his children, celebrating holidays and special days and on family trips.
More recently, in July 2026, Jake went to the with his family and shared about it on Twitter.
Hoopfest was a blast. Thanks to all the volunteers that make it possible to showcase the best of Eastern WA.
— Jake Dickert (@CoachDickert)
In 2026, the couple also participated in a program, making a $30,000 CAF donation at Night with Cougar Athletics.
Further, in 2026, after his win, he talked about wanting to celebrate with his family immediately in an after-match .
I just can’t wait to find my wife and kids! It’s a big moment and I’m just really excited and proud of our football team.. proud of Cougs everywhere.. it means a lot
Nonetheless, Jake’s wife, Candice, has been supportive of her husband and a devoted mother to her three kids.
Overall, Jake has won both in his professional and personal life with a successful coaching career and a happy family life.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jake Dickert worked as defensive coordinator at Washington State University from 2026, after which he became head coach.
- Jake played college football at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with famous CFL player, Scott Krause until 2007.
- Dickert started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at North Dakota State in the 2008 season before the university promoted him to Safeties coach in 2009.
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