Ryan Day, the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, has a remarkable story that intertwines with his wife, Nina Day
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. Their love story began on the tee-ball field when Ryan was seven and Nina was six
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. They played on the same team, and Ryan, even at that young age, showed his competitive spirit by yelling at Nina for picking dandelions instead of focusing on the game
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Their relationship blossomed over the years, and they attended the same high school and later the University of New Hampshire
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. Although their relationship had its ups and downs during college, they rekindled their romance after graduation and tied the knot in June 2005
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. Together, they have three children: Ryan Jr., Grace, and Ourania
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Nina has been a steadfast partner throughout Ryan’s coaching career, which has seen numerous moves and challenges
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. Ryan’s journey in football began in his home state of New Hampshire, but his playing career ended, and he set his sights on coaching
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. He worked his way up from graduate assistant and wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator at Temple and Boston College before finally landing the head coach position at Ohio State
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. Under his leadership, the Buckeyes have achieved great success, including a national championship win in January 2025
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Nina is familiar with the life of a coach’s wife, as her father, Stan Spirou, was the men’s basketball head coach at Southern New Hampshire University for 33 years
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. Despite the challenges of moving 11 times in 15 years, Nina has supported Ryan through every win and loss
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. She has been dubbed the “First Lady of Ohio State Football” by their Columbus community
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Ryan and Nina are also passionate advocates for mental health awareness
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. They partnered with the organization On Our Sleeves to remove stigmas related to mental health and started The Nina and Ryan Day Resilience Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness, donating $100,000 to kickstart the initiative
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Their story is not just about football but also about resilience, love, and giving back to the community. Ryan and Nina’s relationship is a beautiful example of how a strong partnership can weather the storms of life and come out stronger on the other side.
If you’d like to learn more about Ryan and Nina Day, you can watch this YouTube video that delves into their relationship and achievements.
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