Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman He also has an impressive team off the field.

Freeman, 38, who became Notre Dame’s head 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: Son Vinnie17, daughter Siena12, son Gino11, son Nico9, daughter capri7, and son Rocco6.

Marcus also has a daughter named Bria18, from a previous relationship.

At Marcus’ introductory press conference in South Bend in 2021, Joanna and all six children were at the center of the celebration. Since then, Marcus has regularly shared family highlights and milestones for Irish believers on social media.

Read on to learn more about the Freeman family.

Marcus Freeman’s wife Joanna

Joanna has been by Marcus’ side through the ups and downs of his playing and coaching career – but she admitted it hasn’t been easy.

“We don’t have a super romantic love story,” Joanna said Yahoo Sports in 2021. “We had a lot of breakups and make-ups. We fell hard. We fell quickly. We were very young when we met, and in many ways we grew and grew into adults together.”

On Mother’s Day in 2024, Marcus paid tribute to Joanna – and his own mother Chong – and thanked them for everything they did for him.

“I am so blessed to have these two amazing women in my life,” Marcus shared via Instagram. “They have impacted our family in many ways with their selflessness and unconditional love.

Marcus Freeman’s son Vinny

Vinny, 17, is busy following in his father’s sporting footsteps.

A junior at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana, plays safety for the school’s football team.

Vinny is also an accomplished wrestler and is taking an official visit to Cornell University in August 2024.

“They say to be the best, you have to beat the best,” Vinny said South Bend Tribune in February 2024. “I want to be the best.”

As a sophomore, Vinny graduated with a record of 34-4.

Marcus Freeman’s daughter 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 the Fam!” Marcus shared via Instagram in January. In the accompanying photo, Siena was seen posing with members of the soccer team while holding her sister Capri.

Marcus Freeman’s son Gino

Marcus also passed on his love of football to his 11-year-old son Gino.

“It’s officially football season for the Freeman’s,” Marcus posted on Instagram in July 2018, showing Gino and brother Vinny wearing football helmets and posing with their father.

Gino spent some time alone with his father in May 2019 when they attended a Cincinnati Reds baseball game together.

“Reds play with G,” Marcus wrote via Instagram.

Marcus Freeman’s son Nico

Nico, 9, celebrated his 4th birthday with pizza, his siblings and a group of friends – including then-Cincinnati head coach, Luke Fickell – in July 2019.

“Happy 4th birthday to our Nico!” Marcus shared this on Instagram and showed a picture of the entire crew.

Marcus Freeman’s daughter Capri

Capri, 4, met her smiling siblings in June 2017. “Welcome to this world and our Capri family!!” Marcus wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of Capri being held by her brother Vinny and sister Siena, while her other brothers Gino and Nico are beaming on the couch.

All children were of course equipped with University of Cincinnati equipment.

Marcus Freeman’s son Rocco

Shortly after his birth, 6-year-old Rocco celebrated the holidays with his parents and five siblings.

“Merry Christmas from the Freeman Crew!” Marcus posted via Instagram in December 2018.

In the black and white photo, the entire family was seen in front of a fireplace lined with stockings.