Nick Saban's 2 Kids: All About the Legendary Coach's Son Nicholas and Daughter Kristen (Who Worked Alongside Him at Alabama!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Nick Saban celebrates with his son Nicholas after winning the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana ; Nick Saban with wife Terry and daughter Kristen at a University of Alabama football game in August 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Photo:Kevin C. Cox/Getty ; Kristen Saban/ Instagram

Nick Saban celebrates with his son Nicholas after winning the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana ; Nick Saban with wife Terry and daughter Kristen at a University of Alabama football game in August 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Kevin C. Cox/Getty ; Kristen Saban/ Instagram

Nick Sabanis more than just a celebrated sports figure — he’s also a proud father to two adult kids: Nicholas and Kristen.

Thelongtime and now-retiredUniversity of Alabama football coach married his wife Terry on Dec. 18, 1971. During their early years of marriage, the couple welcomed their children, Nicholas and Kristen, via adoption.

Raising their son and daughter with a focus on family and philanthropy, the Sabans instilled the importance of giving back through their Nick’s Kids Foundation, a charity they co-founded in 1998 to support children, students and teachers across Alabama.

Nicholas and Kristen are now adults and have found success in their professions and personal lives. They have both welcomed one child and remain involved with their parents' foundation. Despite Nick’s retirement, the whole family continues to attend Alabama football games together.

Here’s everything to know about Nick Saban’s kids: Nicholas and Kristen.

Nicholas Saban

Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with his son Nicholas after defeating the Louisiana State University Tigers in the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Kevin C. Cox/Getty

Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with his son Nicholas after defeating the Louisiana State University Tigers in the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Nick and Terry welcomed their son Nicholas early in their marriage through adoption.

He has been involved in his family’s philanthropic efforts and contributes to the Nick’s Kids Foundation alongside his parents and sister.

Samira shared a sweet birthday tribute to Nicholas in 2021, writingon Instagram, “Nicholas, there is no one in this world that understands me like you do. I cannot thank god enough for leading me to you.”

Nick Saban with wife Terry Saban, daughter Kristen Saban Setas, son Nicholas Saban and daughter in-law Samira Saban attend the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Kristen Saban/ Instagram

Nicholas has beenphotographed at various eventsalongside his wife, including Nick Kid’s fundraisers and University of Alabama football games.

According to Samira’s Instagram, the couple also enjoyspending time with Nicholas’ daughterAmelie. Nick spoke about his granddaughter on his weekly radio show,Hey, Coach,in 2016.

“My kids were always afraid of me,” he noted of Nicholas and Kristen, “And most of the players are a little afraid of me. But little Amelie, she’s not afraid of me at all. And I expect her to be afraid of me and she’s not. It’s kind of shocking, actually.”

Kristen Saban

Kristen Saban at an Alabama Crimson Tide football game.Kristen Saban/ Instagram

Kristen Saban at an Alabama Crimson Tide football game.

Nick and Terry are parents to daughter Kristen, who joined their family via adoption.

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in football, Kristen developed her own passion for the sport and its community. She attended the University of Alabama, where she worked under her father, contributing to the football program as a student assistant, according toher LinkedIn.

Kristen then spent time as a sales assistant for the Tennessee Titans before pivoting to public relations and marketing roles for a few years, most notably as Mercedes Benz-Birmingham’s marketing director. In 2020, she joined Nick’s Kids Foundation full-time and now serves on its board of directors.

Nick Saban celebrates July 4th with his family in 2024 in Lake Burton, GA.Kristen Saban/ Instagram

Nick Saban celebrates July 4th with his family in 2024 in Lake Burton, GA.

Kristen and Adam Setas welcomed a son named James in 2020. On social media, she often sharesupdates about her childand moments with her dad and their continued involvement with Alabama football.

“From then ➡️ to now. You’ve always been my biggest supporter and I, yours. Happy Father’s Day to the best father a girl could ever ask for. ❤️,” Kristen wrote in aFather’s Day tributein 2021, which featured a throwback photo of the father-daughter duo.

A year later, she shared another photo of her hugging her dad on-field, giving him ashout-out on National Coaches Day.

“Happy National Coaches Day to the best coach in the world. No one does it like you, no one fights and works as hard for their team like you do and no one coaches like you. You’re simply the best. #THEGOAT,” Kristen captioned it.

source: people.com