June 7, 2025

Famous sports coaches who left a lasting legacy in the world of athletics

Questions

  1. Who is known as the “Coach of the Century” for his success with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams?
  2. Which legendary football coach led Manchester United to numerous Premier League titles in the 1990s and 2000s?
  3. Who was the head coach of the Brazil national football team during their 2002 World Cup victory?
  4. Which coach is famous for transforming the Indian cricket team and leading them to a major World Cup win in 2011?
  5. Name the coach who led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships during the 1950s and 1960s.
  6. Which famous tennis coach was known for coaching Andre Agassi and Serena Williams?
  7. Who was the coach of the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks, during their 2015 Rugby World Cup victory?
  8. Which Italian football coach is credited with winning multiple Champions League titles with AC Milan?
  9. Who was the legendary coach behind the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic hockey team?
  10. Name the coach who led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships in the 1980s.

Answers:

  1. Pat Riley
  2. Sir Alex Ferguson
  3. Luiz Felipe Scolari
  4. Gary Kirsten
  5. Red Auerbach
  6. Brad Gilbert
  7. Steve Hansen
  8. Carlo Ancelotti
  9. Herb Brooks
  10. Pat Riley