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Does John Harbaugh's commitment to family make him the most relatable coach in the NFL?

We just have to compete to get better” With this mindset, John Harbaugh has transformed the Baltimore Ravens into a beast. The team has been phenomenal thanks to his strategies and Lamar Jackson’s game performance. Harbaugh’s team has a good record and is smashing every roadblock in its way. While the HC’s season is going well, there is one thing that is constantly on the back of his mind: His family.

Does John Harbaugh have kids?

So, why don’t we dive into his marriage first? John Harbaugh is obviously married. But with whom? The HC has always been a one-woman-man type of person. And has spent the majority of his life with a lady named Ingrid Harbaugh.

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When they met, they had a lot in common, and we can see that they decided to spend their lives together. In 1991, they made it official in front of their friends and family. Interestingly, the HC with his family is currently living in Baltimore. And this is ironic given that John Harbaugh is the coach of that team.

Well, this was about the couple, but what about their kids? Interestingly, the couple only have one daughter, Alison Harbaugh, who by the way is also a sports person. Surprisingly, she participates in an entirely different sport; but which one?

What does Alison Harbaugh play?

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Well, with a fearless attitude and strong willpower, Alison Harbaugh is an attacking lacrosse player. She played for the University of Notre Dame from 2020 to 2024. Because of her sporting schedule, she rarely spends time at home. And we all know that the same goes for John Harbaugh too. This is why when the world shutdown in 2020 it was a “blessing” for the HC.

In numerous interviews, John Harbaugh claimed that he spent a significant amount of time with his daughter during the lockdown. Although John and Ingrid did not attend their only child’s graduation party because of COVID-19. The time they spent at home compensated for it. The HC assisted Alison to strengthen her skills with some excellent indoor practice. Harbaugh shared it and claimed, “If I was at work, I would never have been a part of that.”

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Does John Harbaugh's commitment to family make him the most relatable coach in the NFL?

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Well, all of this shows how close they are. Alison Harbaugh has also discussed this thing and revealed how the HC behaves at home. Surprisingly, John Harbaugh is one of those dads who proudly stands during their children’s practice sessions. Even if it rains, yes it is shocking, but the lacrosse players have revealed this. Alison was practicing with her coach in the rain, and John Harbaugh was just standing off to the side.

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The HC was not just standing, as he was also recording his daughter’s practice. With a huge smile, like a proud father. Alison shared the incident, “I just remember looking over at him and he was just smiling, I could just tell he was the happiest person ever in that moment.” 

This shows that no matter how much higher up you are in life. If you are humble and down to earth, your behaviors will reflect it. Well, this is all about the Baltimore’s father-daughter combination.

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