A documentary centered around the history of the "Cradle of Coaches" from Miami University will be released on Aug. 17
The Crade of Coaches is the nickname given to the expansive coaching tree of the Miami football program, ranging from legendary Ohio State coach Paul Brown to current NFL coaches John Harbaugh and Sean McVay.
The term was coined in 1959 by Bob Kurz, a former Miami sports information director, referencing the coaching network of the RedHawks. The Cradle of Coaches association was founded in 1992 to formally recognize each coach's accomplishments. The latest inductee was McVay in 2017.
The documentary will feature a wide range of interviews, including the late Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz. According to a release, the film will also
include "never-before-seen" archival footage and audio recordings of Brown, who led Ohio State to its first football national championship in 1942. Brown was also the founder and first head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
"The timing for this documentary couldn't be more perfect. We have successfully captured rare, first-hand interviews with the individuals who lived it — those who played for, coached with, and worked alongside the greatest legends in collegiate and NFL history, spanning over a century," David Sayler, the director of athletics at Miami, said in a release.
Mike Brown, the son of Paul Brown and owner of the Cincinnati Bengals, will also be featured in the documentary.
When does 'Cradle of Coaches' release?
The "Cradle of Coaches" documentary premieres on Aug. 17.
How to watch 'Cradle of Coaches' Miami University documentary
Date: Aug. 17
TV: N/A
Streaming: Peacock
The "Cradle of Coaches" documentary will be available to watch with a Peacock Premium subscription, which starts at $10.99 per month for access to Peacock originals.
Miami University and RESLV are thrilled to announce that The Cradle of Coaches documentary will premiere exclusively on @peacock this fall.
Soon, audiences everywhere will experience the story of our legendary coaching legacy. #MiamiOH #LoveAndHonor pic.twitter.com/RYY5Y8NPrP— Miami University (@miamiuniversity) August 4, 2026
NFL, college coaches featured in 'Cradle of Coaches' documentary
- Sean McVay – Head coach, Los Angeles Rams
- Lou Holtz – Hall of Fame coach and motivational legend
- John Harbaugh – Head coach, New York Giants
- Chris Berman – NFL Studio Host and ESPN anchor
- Chuck Pagano – Former head coach and defensive coordinator
- Dick LeBeau – Hall of Fame defensive coordinator
- Dan Dalrymple – Head strength coach, Denver Broncos
- Aaron Kromer – Offensive line coach, Buffalo Bills
- Mike Brown – Owner/president, Cincinnati Bengals
- Ben Roethlisberger – Super Bowl champion QB and Miami alum
- Andrew Whitworth – Super Bowl champion and NFL Man of the Year
- Aaron Donald – Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- Chris Shula – Defensive coordinator, Los Angeles Rams
- Frank Smith – Assistant head coach, Minnesota Vikings
- Deland McCullough – Running backs coach, Oklahoma Sooners
- Joe Bowen – Linebackers coach and run game coordinator, University of Pittsburgh
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Cradle of Coaches film details Miami football legacy, how to watch
