Nick Saban may have stepped away from the sidelines, but the legendary Alabama head coach isn’t finished shaping the next generation of athletes. In a stunning and emotional announcement that reverberated throughout the college football world on Monday morning, Saban revealed a new initiative aimed at mentoring Alabama football players — a program he called the “Process Legacy Project.”

Designed to blend elite-level football preparation with life mentorship, the program is being hailed as one of the most ambitious undertakings in NCAA football history. For Saban, who retired earlier this year after 17 seasons and seven national championships with Alabama, this initiative is both a tribute to his career and a way to ensure his “Process” lives on in spirit and structure.

A Vision Beyond the Field

“This is not just about football,” Saban said in his press conference at the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility, where dozens of former players, current team members, coaches, and reporters gathered. “It’s about life. It’s about values. It’s about legacy — and what that legacy looks like when the helmet comes off.”