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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Urban Frank Meyer III was born in 1964 in Ohio, where he spent his childhood. He later enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, where he played as a defensive back for the Bearcats football team. Meyer earned his bachelor's degree in psychology before pursuing a master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio State University.</p>

<h2>Coaching Career Beginnings</h2>
<p>Meyer began his coaching career with an internship as a defensive backs coach at Saint Xavier High School in Cincinnati. He then moved to Ohio State, where he served as a graduate assistant for two years. Over the next 13 years, Meyer held assistant coaching roles at various institutions, including Illinois State, Colorado State, and notably, Notre Dame, where he earned a reputation for his innovative approach and strong leadership.</p>

<h2>Head Coaching Positions and Career Accomplishments</h2>
<p>Meyer's debut as a head coach came at Bowling Green State University, where he rapidly transformed the program. He then took over the Utah Utes, leading them to an undefeated season and a Fiesta Bowl win in 2004. Meyer gained national prominence during his time with the University of Florida Gators, where he led the team to two BCS National Championship victories in the 2006 and 2008 seasons.</p>

<p>Upon joining the Florida program, Meyer became known for his exceptional winning record. His career winning percentage of .842 ranked among the highest for active Football Bowl Subdivision coaches with a minimum of five full seasons. After briefly retiring in 2010 due to health concerns, Meyer worked as a college football analyst for ESPN in 2011.</p>

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<h2>Return to Coaching and Ohio State Tenure</h2>
<p>In 2011, Urban Meyer accepted the head coaching position at Ohio State University. He signed a six-year contract with a base salary of $4 million annually, along with a retention bonus of $2.4 million. Under his leadership, the Ohio State Buckeyes achieved national success, including a College Football Playoff National Championship in the 2014 season.</p>

<h2>Health Challenges</h2>
<p>In late 2009, Meyer experienced serious health issues, including chest pains and dehydration, leading to a hospital stay in Gainesville, Florida. Initially suspected to be related to cardiovascular risk, these symptoms were later attributed to gastroesophageal reflux disease and an arachnoid cyst on his brain, which was causing severe headaches. Both conditions were stress-related and prompted Meyer to reassess his health and workload.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
<p>While attending the University of Cincinnati, Meyer met Shelley Mather, a freshman nursing student. They met at a Kentucky Derby party and married in 1986, five years after their initial meeting. They have three children: Nicole, Gisela, and Nathan. Both daughters have played Division I volleyball—Nicki for Georgia Tech and Gigi for Florida Gulf Coast University. The family resides in Ohio and practices Roman Catholicism. Shelley's upbringing on a farm in Lataville, Ohio, reinforced a shared commitment to family values.</p>

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