Cradle of Coaches
From the Cradle to the World Stage. Built on Tradition. Rooted in Ohio.
Cradle of Coaches
Fueling Ohio’s billion-dollar sports industry, Miami University’s "Cradle of Coaches" attracts and anchors talent while elevating the state’s national profile. More than a tradition, it is a living legacy shaping leaders who drive success on and off the field. Honored on campus with 11 bronze statues of icons like Paul Brown, Bo Schembechler, and Ara Parseghian, Miami is the only university to produce three Super Bowl-winning head coaches: John Harbaugh, Sean McVay, and Weeb Ewbank. This legacy is amplified through Miami’s partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami’s Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) program, where future coaches, analysts, and professionals gain strategic insight, leadership skills, and industry connections — ensuring Ohio remains a magnet for sport leadership and innovation.
The Miami Difference
Talent That Attracts and Anchors Industry and Individuals to Ohio.
- Celebrated for its legacy with 11 statues and national prominence, the Cradle of Coaches attracts aspiring sports leaders committed to high-impact performance.
- Through SLAM, future coaches, analysts, and professionals gain hands-on industry engagement and leadership development. Within a year of completing their degree, 96% of graduates are employed or in graduate school — anchoring sport management talent in Ohio.
- Generating over $2 billion annually in Cincinnati alone, Miami’s legendary coaching output and partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals deliver unmatched national exposure and supports Ohio’s sports economy.
