Legends behind the legends: Ranking the 15 greatest coaches in sports history

New Delhi: As it’s said a coach can make or break a player’s career. In Sporting history, the coach is an integral asset and a remarkable coach has often made a big difference between a good or legendary side. From team-based sports like football, basketball, and rugby to individual pursuits in tennis, boxing, and athletics, the guidance of a dedicated and visionary coach often makes a huge difference in depicting whether a good side becomes legendary or simply remains competitive. 

Some of the most celebrated coaches such as Bill Belichick in American football or Phil Jackson in basketball have solidified their places in history through sustained dominance and innovative coaching methods that reshaped how their sports were played. Others, like Glenn Mills and Roger Mayweather, dedicated themselves to individual stars and helped athletes like Usain Bolt and Floyd Mayweather reach levels that seemed almost superhuman. 

In football, names like Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola resonate as architects of iconic teams with Ferguson’s Manchester United and Guardiola’s Manchester City becoming cornerstones of the sport’s modern era. Beyond just trophies these coaches have instilled philosophies that players would carry throughout their careers, often achieving feats that set new standards for future generations. Even in sports such as boxing where the spotlight usually shines on individual competitors, it’s often the rigorous behind-the-scenes work of coaches that have enabled these stars to break records and get their names in the history books of those sports. 

Figuring out who are the best coaches of all time is no child’s play but let’s try and pick the 15 greatest coaches who have become synonymous with excellence and their unique qualities and philosophies that have set them apart and earned the respect of the sport world. These coaches have shown us how the right mentor can elevate a team or an individual from greatness to true immortality in the annals of sports history.

Criteria for the rankings

The rankings of the 15 best coaches of all time are based on multiple criteria and not purely the trophies number. While the number of trophies surely solid a coach’s case, other factors need to be taken into account, such as:

Achievements
Longevity
Accounts from peers
Impact on sport

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