Home Turf

Home Turf plays the Hallmark game with a little extra charm. Nikki DeLoach keeps things grounded, her warmth carrying a story that could've easily tipped into cliché. The setup's familiar - small-town stakes, and big emotions, but the balance of humor and sincerity makes it feel fresh enough to enjoy. It's cozy, light, and exactly what it promises to be.

Cassidy (Nikki Deloach), the new president of Ohio's Whittendale College, finds that the school needs an infusion of funds if she is to save the Arts curriculum. When a water line bursts in an athletic dorm, and five students need to be relocated off campus, she meets the new football coach, Logan (Warren Christie), who protests that the temporary lodging is too distant. A compromise is made: the five athletes will move into the President's house. Cassidy soon finds her life disrupted by the living habits of her young houseguests.

The president and the coach work together to weather the exigencies of their situation, bringing them closer. There are some touching moments among the mostly comical moments that make this rom-com well worth watching.

The chemistry between the principals is solid, though not overtly romantic. But the best reason for watching is Nikki Deloach, whose energy and comedic timing elevate this Hallmark offering above the usual fare. A sequel could certainly be justified.

Super cute. Especially since I'm a single professional AND huge football fan, I would have loved being in her shoes!

Thank you, Hallmark,for trying to break away from the "big city, over-worked, bad person goes to a small town to realize what really matters" storyline!

I always love Nicky, and this was a terrific change of pace!

Cassidy, (Nikki DeLoach), is President of a small college, due to a budget shortfall, the School Trustees are forcing her to cut the Arts Program. If that wasn't enough, a pipe has burst in the Football Dorm, and while repairs are being made, due to a housing shortage, the handsome football coach, Logan, (Warren Christie), forces her to agree to house 5 players in the President's home, where she lives . The players turn her house into a disaster area, so she convinces Logan to move into the house too to keep the players in line, and help them to keep the house clean and organized. Cassidy has an opportunity to convince an alumni member to make a large donation as a solution to save the Arts Program. Logan is also pressured to turn the losing football program around. Together, they help each other develop plans to get both their tasks accomplished. And as they work together as a team, Cassidy and Logan develop feelings for one another. But as you probably already guessed, something happens to prevent their entire plan from being presented, and the large donation is at risk. Will the Arts Program be cut??? What will happen regarding the football team, Coach and players???

Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie are perfect in their roles and have good chemistry. I would have liked just a little bit more romance. The fun part of the movie is to see the transformation of the players and Cassidy herself, as they join together and become a "family". Yes, the movie is predictable, as Hallmark movies are, but this movie offers a fun, charming and engaging time.

Love the relationship between the president and the team! This was a great concept! Nikki Deloach looks like she's having fun too. Would love to see more like this. Nikki and Warren seem to work really well together. I just really enjoyed this movie and hope they make many more with a similar theme.