Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has revealed that his greatest inspirations are his sisters. In a recent interview, the 38-year-old leader, who guided the Seahawks to Super Bowl 60, expressed his admiration for them without hesitation. “My heroes are my sisters,” he stated. “My sister Maggie is four years older than me. My sister Kate is six years older than me. They could do no wrong. Everything they did, I followed them. They played soccer in high school, and I went to all their games. I just thought they were like the coolest people ever. And now what they”ve been able to do with their families and their careers, just being great people. I really look up to them to this day, so they”re my heroes.”
Growing up just 20 minutes from Atlanta, Georgia, Macdonald was influenced by his father, Hugh, a graduate of the United States Military Academy, Class of 1971. Hugh played for Army”s lightweight football team while obtaining a bachelor”s degree in applied science and was later stationed in Germany. During a discussion earlier this week, Mike reflected on his father”s early career in the military.
“He shows up as a young lieutenant over in Germany, all of a sudden responsible for X amount of people. Guys that have been in it for a long time, and (him) having the humility to let them know that he doesn”t know, and he”s there to help him out,” Macdonald shared. “What that must have felt like in that moment.”
Now, Mike Macdonald faces a significant challenge as he leads the Seahawks into Super Bowl 60 this Sunday, where they aim to defeat the New England Patriots. The legacy of family, humility, and inspiration continues to guide his journey in the high-stakes world of professional football.
As the Seahawks prepare for the big game, there are also discussions around the contributions of players like Kenneth Walker III, who have played a pivotal role in the team”s success this season. With a mix of personal and professional influences shaping his approach, Macdonald remains focused on achieving victory in the championship.
