Nick Saban's Saban Center announces new partnership with NOAA for fostering K-12 STEM education

Nick Saban is one of the most well-known and respected coaches in college football. In Alabama, where Saban spent 18 seasons as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, he is adored by the program's fans.

Now retired, Saban is using his recognition and power to give back and help the next generation in Tuscaloosa. This is through the Saban Center project.

On Thursday, the Saban Center announced a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

Making waves! The Saban Center is excited to unveil a dynamic partnership with NOAA!

The Saban Center is an education project launched by Nick Saban. It is planned to be a physical campus located in Tuscaloosa, the same city where Saban spent 17 years in charge of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Center will combine STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education with the creative arts. This will allow students to investigate scientific queries through hands-on projects.

The Saban Center will also be used for drama performances and will have many areas of green space.

The partnership with NOAA will only benefit the Saban Center. It will allow students to learn about the need for clean water and the impact water pollution has on the local community.

For Nick Saban, this will only extend his already strong legacy in Tuscaloosa. By providing the next generation with a campus that teaches cutting-edge science practically and creatively, Saban is helping them develop into the next generation of scientists, engineers and creative thinkers.

What else is Nick Saban doing?

In January of this year, Nick Saban announced his retirement from coaching, ending a 50-year career in football. But aside from the Saban Center project, what else is he doing?

Firstly, Saban is not leaving college football for good. He has switched the sidelines for the broadcasting table, and from this season he will be involved in ESPN's College GameDay program.

Additionally, Saban's charity, "Nick Kids," is still going strong. Earlier this week, he hosted a golf tournament for the charity, which featured the likes of Tua Tagovailoa and Mark Ingram.

But away from all the events, Saban is getting used to retirement and spending more time with his wife, Terry. Speaking to ESPN during his trip to the Augusta Masters in April, Saban said:

"You know, the day after I retired, I got the 12 commandments of retirement, So, I've tried to live by them. But I've found out that if I do my chores, then I can go play golf."

Nick Saban has had an incredible career as a head coach, and it does not seem like he is ready to stop helping others achieve their best anytime soon.