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Nick Saban Opens Up on Biggest Sacrifice for Career and Lesson He Learned 50 Years Too Late: “Didn’t Have a Lot of Time With…”

During a recent podcast interview, legendary football coach Nick Saban reflected on the heavy personal toll exacted by his five-decade career. Now seventy-two years old and retired following a final season that concluded with a twelve-and-two record, an SEC title, and an overtime loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl, he admitted that his relentless focus on the sport caused him to miss witnessing his own children grow up.

Because his daily schedule left precious little opening for family life, his spouse Terry routinely organized Sunday evening gatherings from five to six o'clock to keep coaches, spouses, children, and grandchildren connected amidst the demanding environment.

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