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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman He has the impressive squad off the field too.
Freeman, 38, who became Notre Dame’s head football coach in December 2021, married his wife, Joanna Freemanin 2010. The couple met during their time at Ohio State University, where Marcus was a star linebacker.
Joanna, a former news reporter at WBNS-Channel 10 in Columbus, is now a full-time mother to the couple’s six children: a son Vinny17, a girl Siena12, son Gino11, a son Nico9, a girl Capri7, and a son Rocco6.
Marcus also has a daughter by the name Bria18, from a previous relationship.
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At Marcus’ introductory press conference in South Bend in 2021, Joanna and the six children were front and center of the festivities. Since then, Marcus has regularly shared family highlights and milestones for the Irish faithful on social media.
For more information about the Freeman family, keep reading.
Marcus Freeman’s wife, Joanna
Joanna has been by Marcus’ side through all the ups and downs in his playing and coaching career – but admitted it hasn’t been easy.
“We don’t have a super romantic love story,” Joanna say 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.”
On Mother’s Day in 2024, Marcus paid tribute to Joanna – and his own mother, Chong – and thanked them for everything they have done for him.
“I am so blessed to have these two amazing women in my life,” shared Marcus via Instagram. “They have impacted our family in so many ways with their selflessness and unconditional love.
Marcus Freeman’s son, Vinny
Vinny, 17, is busy following in his father’s athletic footsteps.
A junior at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana, he plays safety for the school’s football team.
Vinny is also a skilled wrestler, does official visit to Cornell University in August 2024.
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“They say to be the best, you have to beat the best,” Vinny told the South Bend Tribune in February 2024. “I want to be the best.”
As a sophomore, Vinny finished with a 34-4 record.
Daughter of Marcus Freeman, Siena
Siena, 12, became a beloved part of the Cincinnati Bearcats football family when Marcus was the school’s defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020.
“Wild Card Sunday with Mom!,” shared Marcus via Instagram in January. In the accompanying photo, Siena was seen posing with members of the football team while holding her sister, Capri.
Son of Marcus Freeman, Gino
Marcus also passed on his love of football to his son, Gino, 11.
“It’s official football season for the Freeman’s,” Marcus posted via Instagram in July 2018, showing Gino and his brother Vinny wearing football helmets and posing with their father.
Gino had some alone time with his Dad in May 2019, when they attended a Cincinnati Reds baseball game together.
“Red game with G,” Marcus wrote via Instagram.
Marcus Freeman’s son, Nico
Nico, 9, celebrated his 4th birthday with some pizza, his siblings and a group of friends – including Cincinnati’s head coach at the time, Luke Fickell – in July 2019.
“Happy 4th birthday to our Nico!” Marcus shared via Instagramshows a picture of the whole crew.
Daughter of Marcus Freeman, Capri
Capri, 4, met her smiling siblings in June 2017. “Welcome to this world and our Capri family!” Marcus wrote via Instagram along with a photo of Capri being held by her brother Vinny and her sister, Siena, with her other brothers, Gino and Nico, sitting on the sofa beaming.
All the kids, of course, wore University of Cincinnati clothes.
Marcus Freeman’s son, Rocco
Shortly after being born, Rocco, 6, celebrated the holidays with his parents and five siblings.
“Merry Christmas from the Free Crew!” Marcus posted via Instagram in December 2018.
The black-and-white photo showed the whole family standing in front of a fireplace lined with stockings.
