Tress Way, a three‑time Pro Bowl punter who has handled the Washington Commanders’ kicking duties for the past twelve seasons, marked Father’s Day by pausing his on‑field routine to consider the roles that matter most to him.
A Father's Playbook
At home, Way describes himself as a husband to his wife Brianna and a father to four children, a responsibility he embraces with the same focus he brings to his punts.
When their daughter Harper expressed interest in flag football, she set a condition: her father would have to coach the team. Way accepted, taking on the role of head coach and turning a family pastime into a weekend project.
Balancing the grind of an NFL schedule with bedtime stories and school pickups, he says the sport is important but never the most important part of his life, a stance echoed by his wife, who frequently praises his dedication to family.
The memory of his own father, lost in 2020, guides him; the elder Way taught him to treat every person with kindness and make them feel valued, a lesson he hopes to pass on to his own children and teammates.