Charlie Strong and Wife
Charlie has a lucky coin he carries in his pocket. Vicky bought it for him at a gas station. It’s a 1976 quarter. He thinks it’s magical. She thinks it’s just a quarter. They argue about it lovingly.
Vicky is also a secret chef. She makes a mean gumbo. Charlie says it’s “better than any win.” That’s high praise from a man who once won a national championship.
The Real Secret Weapon
Every great coach needs a great partner. But Charlie and Vicky redefine “team.” They finish each other’s sentences. They dance in the kitchen. They still hold hands during church. It’s unbearably sweet.
Coach Charlie Strong And Family
When Charlie was hired at South Carolina, the first thing he did was ask Vicky if she was okay moving. She said, “As long as you drive the moving truck.” He did. He drove a U-Haul. In his coaching polo.