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Marcus Freeman, Joanna Freeman.
Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesNotre Dame’s head football coach Marcus Freeman has never shied away from professing his love for his support system off the field: wife Joanna Freeman.
Marcus and Joanna married in 2010 after meeting while Marcus was a star linebacker at Ohio State University. Along the way, they have welcomed six children together: a son Vinnya girl Sienason Ginoson Nicoa girl Capri and a son Rocco.
Before being named Notre Dame’s head coach in December 2021, Marcus’ coaching journey took him all the way – from his alma mater at Ohio State and Kent State to Purdue and four seasons at the University of Cincinnati as the school’s defensive coordinator.
Joanna, a former news anchor, has always been candid about the highs and lows of life as a soccer wife.
Courtesy of Marcus Freeman/Instagram Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has an impressive squad off the field as well. Freeman, 38, who became Notre Dame’s head football coach in December 2021, married his wife, Joanna Freeman, in 2010. The couple met during Marcus’ time at Ohio State University, where Marcus was (…)
“We don’t have a super romantic love story,” says Joanna Yahoo! Sports in 2021. “We had a lot of breakups and makeup. We fell hard. We fell quickly. We were very young when we met, and in many ways, we grew and matured into adulthood together.”
For Marcus’ best quotes about Joanna, keep reading.
February 2019
Marcus celebrated the couple’s 9th birthday with a post via Instagram.
“9 years and 6 children later she still chooses to be called Mrs. Freeman. Happy anniversary,” Marcus wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the couple from their 2010 wedding.
Joanna responded in the comments, “We haven’t changed a bit! 🤣🤷🏻♀️ Love YOU! 💋.”
May 2019
Marcus posted via Instagram for a busy Mother’s Day weekend that included a trip to the emergency room for their daughter, Capri.
“Crazy weekend: our 1-year-old breaks her arm; our oldest wins his wrestling tourney; and most importantly we celebrated Mother’s Day with this selfless woman who is the glue to our family,” Marcus wrote alongside a trio of photos, including one of Capri showing off her new arm sling.
February 2020
To celebrate the couple’s milestone 10th wedding anniversary, Marcus posted a carousel of photos via Instagram spanning the history of their relationship.
“Celebrating 10 years of being married to the love of my life and the glue to the Freeman family,” Marcus wrote. “Happy birthday Jo!”
Joanna said, “Best day of your life ❤️🤣.”
August 2020
Marcus showed photos from a family beach photo shoot via Instagram to commemorate Joanna’s birthday.
“Wishing the Freeman rock the happiest of birthdays!” Marcus wrote. “Thank you for everything you do Mrs. Freeman. We love you.”
May 2021
Marcus talked about his wife’s ability to run the family household in a post to celebrate Mother’s Day.
“I don’t know how you do it but somehow you make raising 6 kids on your own seem like nothing 🇮🇹 💃🏻🤷🏾♂️Happy Mother’s Day to the best ever! #TiYBest #YouTheBestEver,” he wrote via Instagram.
December 2021
During his introductory press conference after being named Notre Dame’s head coach, Marcus took time to mention Joanna as he concluded his remarks.
“Finally, there’s a few thanks I want to give,” Marcus said. “I want to start with my wife, Joanna. My wife, my partner, thank you for your selflessness. Thank you for always being there and your support most of the time. You can be my harshest critic, but thank you for being there.”
May 2023
Freeman also gave a special shout out to his mother, Chong Freeman, in his Mother’s Day 2023 post.
“Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Moms out there, today we celebrate you!” he wrote via Instagram. “I am especially grateful for these two special women—my wife, Joanna, and my Mother!”
May 2024
Marcus mentioned Joanna and his mother to celebrate Mother’s Day in 2024.
“I am so blessed to have these two amazing women in my life,” Marcus wrote via Instagramsharing pictures of him with both of them. “They have impacted our family in so many ways with their selflessness and unconditional love. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers out there!”
December 2024
During appearance on a former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin IIIpodcast “Outta Pocket With RGIII,” Marcus called Joanna “the most selfless woman in the world.”
“Often she’s a single parent,” Marcus continued. “And the other part is that I’m trying to blend in. There is no balance. There is no balance between being a head coach and being a husband and father. So, I try to blend my family with our football family as much as I can. My wife can bring two children and let them run around exercising.”
Marcus concluded, “I want our players to see me as a father and a husband.”
