“I don’t know why you don’t call the plays that work. Just seems that simple. I mean just why would you call anything the plays that work.” This was the advice from Todd Monken’s wife, Terri Monken. It helped him a lot during the Ravens’ game adjustment in 2024. It indeed reflected the NFL high-stakes couple’s chemistry. With his wife’s support and suggestions, the Ravens’ offensive coordinator continues to shine in his career. Even the Baltimore Ravens OC is currently making waves for the Bears’ head coach position.

On Monday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero confirmed the Bears requested to interview Monken for their head coaching vacancy. Coaching for over 30 years at the collegiate and professional levels, Todd, 58, has proved his superiority in the different roles with different NFL teams. He served as the offensive coordinator role for the Browns, Ravens, Buccaneers, and many other teams. His career achievement is incomplete without mentioning his wife, who became a pillar of support throughout his career!

Who is Terri Monken?

Besides being the most supportive wife and excellent advisor to her NFL husband, Terri Monken focuses on career-based goals. She has a phenomenal career in the health sector. The Addison, Illinois native served as the health insurance plan administrator.

Born to parents Charles Venckus and Judy Venckus, her athleticism is pretty impressive. Terri Monken also participated in the 50th NYC Marathon in 2021, adding to her remarkable feats. And, impressively, for this good cause, she collaborated with the Melanoma Education Foundation to raise $2500.

Probably, her fascination for sports might have attracted her to Todd Monken. She first met him at the funeral. In 1995, during their DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, college days, they both mourned for the tragic loss of the counselors from their summer camp. At that time, Todd played baseball while Terri served as a pom-pom girl, and at the funeral, they both felt something special for each other. Since then, love has bloomed between them.

And, after dating for around 6 long years, they both exchanged their wedding vows in 1991. Since then, they both have been relishing each other’s company. Like most parents, they do enjoy toddlers in the house and provide a beautiful home for their son, Travis.

How many kids do Terri and Todd Monken have?

NFL offensive coordinator and his wife, Terri, share a son, Travis Monken. Impressively, just like his parents, he also has a deep fascination for sports. He also continues his family legacy, serving as the football coach while serving as a student football assistant at Oklahoma State University.

Later on, he was promoted to offensive SA. Besides, the athletic dad and son duo went viral when he helped his father at the Ravens OTAs minicamp.

Probably, his athletic dad might have developed his interest in football. As mentioned in NFL Radar’s report, published in March 2024, he used to watch the sitcom, ‘The Simpsons’, with his father every Wednesday night. Like most father-son duos, they often discussed the basic gameplay of football. These fine moments helped him get onto the football field.

Besides this, Terri and Todd have positively influenced their son’s life. Despite the challenging job position of an NFL HC, Terri never shied away from showcasing her support for Todd. As he has moved over 12 times for professional work, Mrs. Monken chased her hubby’s every opportunity with love and immense pride.

And, for this, Todd Monken is ever grateful to her for her sacrifices in helping him build his life and career.