“I didn’t want to stop working”: Nick Saban finds unexpected joy away from football Kristen Saban shares rare photo

Nick Saban is, arguably, the most recognizable coach in college football history. With the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2007–2023, he coached for almost fifty years and claimed six national championships.Then in January 2024, where he shocked many fans by announcing his retirement.

Since then,there has been speculation over what he has been up to. While some know about his new role in sports media, a new update from his daughter Kristen Saban has revealed something unexpected about how he’s spending his free time.

What surprising hobby did Kristen Saban reveal about her father Nick Saban

Kristen Saban recently shared something new about her dad on her Instagram story. She posted a photo of Nick Saban looking at boats and smiling. Along with the photo, she wrote that boating is one of the things he enjoys since retiring.

For supporters, seeing Nick Saban in a more casual, less serious setting was wonderful.

Seventy-two-year-old Nick Saban appears prepared to unwind with activities other than football and is spending more time with his family. The photograph was shot perhaps mid-2024, following his retirement. It does look like Saban is not only working in a media role but is attempting to relax and enjoy a pastime that he did not have the time to pursue while coaching.

Kristen Saban did not disclose the location of the photo, but there was a picture of her dad near a dock so it could have been Florida or the Gulf Coast where the family vacations.

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How is Nick Saban staying active after retirement from Alabama football

Nick Saban retired in January 2024 after 17 seasons with Alabama. After stepping away from the game, he joined ESPN’s College GameDay crew for the 2024 season. In June 2024, he appeared on the podcast Pure Athlete and shared how important it was to have a plan after retiring.“I didn’t want to stop working,” Nick Saban said during the episode. “I love coaching. But I also wanted to try new things. ESPN gave me a chance to stay close to football.” He also noted his interest in business, like working with Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Although Nick Saban might not be on the sidelines, he is hardly slowing down.