A Legacy Beyond the Gridiron

From Playbooks to Purpose

Changing the Game — One Life at a Time

The Heart of Ohio State

Inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the culture Day has built is unlike any other. He teaches his players that greatness starts with character. Every player participates in community outreach at least once a month — from mentoring local students to volunteering at shelters and youth centers.

“It’s not mandatory,” said wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, “but it doesn’t have to be. We want to do it. Coach Day leads by example — and when you see the way he treats people, you want to follow.”

Recognition Beyond the Scoreboard

Faith, Family, and the Future

Behind Ryan Day’s success stands his wife, Christina Day, who has been his partner not only in life but in purpose. Together, they’ve built the Day Family Foundation, a network of programs supporting child mental health, family counseling, and educational development across Ohio.

Christina, a tireless advocate and philanthropist herself, shared: “This isn’t about charity. It’s about changing the culture — teaching families that mental health is as important as physical health, and that no child should suffer in silence.”

A City’s Gratitude

The Legacy of Leadership