. >> reporter: she's worked as an assistant coach at hd woodson had high school in d.c. and know kno that a female in a head coaching job, though s big news. she said it's bigger than her. >> being female has nothing to do with it. i love football, i love teaching, i love these kids. >> reporter: some of her best memories are playing football. she wants the players to make great memories, too. >> i knew her before she was a coach when she was a science teacher and i respect her as a person. >> made me work hard. i'm doing this for a woman, my mother is a single parent. >> you think it's tough for her or your mom? i'm going with me mom. >> i don't think it's going to be difficult for her. >> reporter: and she's not surprised. she coached randolph in high school. the -- still on the wall for a record-setting rethey team. >> the one thing about natalie was she percent veered and did her part. >> reporter: the new coach respondd? >> you're not going say that on tv. [ laughter ] >> reporter: clearly, she's ready. in washington, beth parker, fox 5 news. >> yes, she is and we w