Top 10 Coaches: Old vs. New

Name: Top 10 Coaches: Old vs. New
Uploaded: 2026-09-03T04:10:31-04:00
Channel: WatchMojo
Description: Behind every great team is a great coach. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 coaches – old and new. For this list, we've picked two iconic coaches or managers from each of the five main sports – one who's more modern and current, and one from the good old days - and have compared the challenges faced by coaches in each era.

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

Behind every great team is a great coach. In honor of Vince Lombardi's birthday on June 11th, 1913, and Sir Alex Ferguson's historic retirement from Man U, http://www.WatchMojo.com counts down our picks for the top 10 coaches of all time – old versus new. For this list, we've picked two iconic coaches or managers from each of the five main sports – one who's more modern and current, and one from the good old days. We've compared the challenges faced by coaches in each era, like building a fanbase or dealing with egos, and what they accomplished during their careers.

#10: NFL – Old: Vince Lombardi
#9: NFL – New: Bill Belichick
#8: NBA – Old: Red Auerbach
#7: NBA – New: Phil Jackson
#6: NHL – Old: Scotty Bowman
#5: NHL – New: Mike Babcock
#4: MLB – Old: Connie Mack
#3: MLB – New: Tony La Russa
#2: Football – Old: Rinus Michels
#1: Football – New: Alex Ferguson

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sports, coaches, managers, Alex Ferguson, Man U, Manchester United, Old Trafford, Rinus Michels, Vince Lombardi, Bill Belichick, Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson, Scotty Bowman, Mike Babcock, Connie Mack, Tony La Russa,