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‘Cradle of Coaches’ now streaming on Peacock

Documentary looks at Miami’s legacy of legendary football coaches

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The new "Cradle of Coaches" documentary is now streaming on Peacock.
Excellence and Expertise

‘Cradle of Coaches’ now streaming on Peacock

Documentary looks at Miami’s legacy of legendary football coaches

The “Cradle of Coaches” documentary is now available to streak on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service. A subscription is needed to watch the 2-hour film.

“Cradle of Coaches” takes viewers deep into how legendary football coaches built the game we love. This Cradle of Coaches documentary delves into the history of remarkable leaders, their groundbreaking achievements, and the profound connections that have shaped football’s greatest coaching legacy.

Throughout the sports world, Miami University’s Cradle of Coaches is recognized for the lasting impact many of its legendary coaches have had on the college and professional game of football. This exclusive look at the inspiring journey of leadership and excellence features some of football’s most iconic figures: Ben Roethlisberger, Lou Holtz, Ken Anderson, Chris Berman, Mike Brown, Rocky Bleier, Pat Narduzzi, Jacob Bronowski, and Dick LeBeau.

The documentary, filmed by RESLV, features exclusive interviews with John Harbaugh, head coach of the New York Giants, and Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, alongside never-before-seen archival footage, audio recordings, and behind-the-scenes evidence of the men who made football such as Ara Parseghian, Weeb Ewbank, Paul Brown, and more.

“Cradle of Coaches” is directed by Scott Thompson, produced by Jesy Herron, along with associate producers Bailey Williams, Cooper Wood, Alecia Lipton, and executive producer, Jay Livingston. It joins an expanding library of sports movies, documentaries, and shows about famous athletes. In addition to live sports, Peacock also has the greatest sports films and award-winning NBC shows streaming on Peacock available on the platform.

Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.