Mike Macdonald is the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, and his family has been part of the public spotlight since he arrived in Seattle in 2024. He’s married to Stephanie Macdonald, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2024.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Mike Macdonald is married to Stephanie Macdonald
Macdonald married Stephanie Macdonald in 2021, and she’s been a visible part of his coaching journey as his career rose quickly.
When Macdonald was introduced as Seahawks head coach, he publicly praised her support, calling her an “absolute rock star,” according to the Seahawks’ website (via PEOPLE’s reporting).
That early moment helped put her on the radar for fans searching basic family details.
2. Stephanie Macdonald is a former NFL cheerleader
Stephanie isn’t just “coach’s wife”—she had her own NFL lane for years. PEOPLE reports she cheered in the league for eight years, including time with the Titans, Ravens, and Commanders.
She has also been connected to high-profile NFL events, including being named a Pro Bowl cheerleader (Ravens, 2014), per PEOPLE.
And beyond cheerleading, PEOPLE notes she has worked in sales and has also performed as a singer, including singing the national anthem before a game.
3. They met through the Ravens and started dating in 2016
Macdonald and Stephanie met in 2015 while both were affiliated with the Baltimore Ravens—he on the coaching side and she as a cheerleader, per PEOPLE.
The relationship didn’t take off immediately; PEOPLE reports they began dating in March 2016 after she left the Ravens.
That timeline has become a common “how they met” search hook because it ties directly into Macdonald’s NFL coaching path.
4. They welcomed their first child, a son, in December 2024
Macdonald and Stephanie welcomed their first child in early December 2024.
Local reporting identified the baby as a son named Jack David Macdonald, with Macdonald announcing the birth at the team’s practice facility.
PEOPLE also reported that Macdonald spoke emotionally about his wife after the birth, praising what she went through and calling her a “warrior.”
5. Macdonald’s “family moment” became a Seahawks storyline during the season
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Because coaching schedules are relentless, even major life events turn into real-time NFL storylines. In December 2024, the Seahawks had assistant head coach Leslie Frazier handle a media session while the Macdonalds prepared for their baby’s arrival.
The episode offered a rare window into how the team operates when the head coach steps away briefly—and how quickly responsibilities shift inside an NFL building.
For fans, it also clarified the most searched family details in one place: Macdonald is married, and he and Stephanie have a son.
Mike Macdonald’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know