Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman made history by becoming the first Black and first Asian American coach to lead his team to the national championship game. Freeman, who is Korean American, reflected on his trailblazing status after his team’s Orange Bowl victory and emphasized the importance of all coaches, regardless of race, getting opportunities. Notre Dame’s win over Penn State secured their spot in the national championship game, where they will face the winner of the Ohio State vs. Texas semifinal. Freeman has been open about his background, sharing how he embraced his Korean heritage through Taekwondo and learned important values from his parents, such as discipline and selflessness. In a personal narrative, he discussed how his mother, an Asian immigrant, sacrificed comfort to start a family in the United States. Freeman, who has a 34-9 overall record and is in his third year as Notre Dame’s head coach, expressed gratitude for the support and celebrated the team’s accomplishments rather than focusing solely on his own achievements.
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