He was the head football coach at the University of Alabama for 17 years, but now Nick Saban is enjoying his time as a father, grandfather, and husband.

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The 72-year-old is having fun in retirement, and his daughter -- Kristen Saban Setas -- captured the excitement of her dad on a boogie board in the ocean. A wave knocked Saban off the board, but he smiled and laughed.

Nick Saban on a boogie board is must see content.

Video via @kristensabanset

pic.twitter.com/8j4WVqQueI

— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) January 26, 2024

Setas provided Alabama fans with content on Saban they needed. The Crimson Tide nation is happy to see its former head coach and six-time national champion for Alabama enjoying himself. They reacted to Setas' video on social media as they are proud to see Saban able to relax now.

Go live, coach 😭 https://t.co/nvq0tdiMzG

— Presidente Papi (@KidfromQueens3) January 26, 2024

Coach rippin it https://t.co/7ANqbm9pgD

— Cody Ray™ (@c_ray006) January 26, 2024

Look at my guy man 🐘✊🏾 https://t.co/IMtPeIKb53

— Jae (@JaeHunter_) January 26, 2024

I’m so glad @kristensabanset is back sharing these moments!
At the end of the day, football aside, Saban is a family man like the rest of us and I love seeing this version of him!

— Russell Ledford (@BamaDad2x) January 26, 2024

That’s my ball coach!

— K. L. Spencer (@KevinSpencer205) January 26, 2024

Living his beat life. That’s great

— Dan Graham (@DanGraham135R) January 26, 2024

I love my Coach!!!!!😍😍😍😍

— RALS (@bamaf4n65) January 26, 2024

Nick Saban:
Elite recruiter✅
Most national championships✅

Boogie boarding?
Might need some work coach😂

Thank you for sharing this @kristensabanset pic.twitter.com/200qEUqUux

— Wyatt Fulton (@FultonW_) January 26, 2024

The best thing I have seen in awhile. Y’all keep an eye on my coach. https://t.co/ocdxZfNyhV

— Brandon (@Besmith_18) January 26, 2024

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.