Coach of the Year(1980)
One determined man can make a difference
Coach of the Year Synopsis
An ex-football star, paralyzed from the waist down during Vietnam, accepts the challenge of coaching football in a juvenile reform school.
Coach of the Year (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Don Medford, released on December 20, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Robert Conrad, Erin Gray, Red West and Daphne Maxwell Reid. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Medford
- Writers:
- Frank Abatemarco
- Producers:
- John Ashley
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vombrack
- Production:
- A. Shane Company
- Status:
- Released
Coach of the Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Conrad
as Jim Brandon
Erin Gray
as Paula DeFalco
Red West
as Superintendant Turner
Daphne Maxwell Reid
as Merissa Lane
- David Raynr
David Raynr
as Munroe 'Sweetlife' Johnson
Ricky Paull Goldin
as Andy DeFalco
- Alex Paez
Alex Paez
as Hector Estrada
- Radames Torres
Radames Torres
as Effie 'Peanut' Rodriguez
- Louis Carello
Louis Carello
as Eddie Lovella
Dean Hill
as McLeash
- Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
as Ed O'Bradovich
- Joneal Joplin
Joneal Joplin
as Coach Forester
Key crew
Directed by Don Medford, written by Frank Abatemarco, produced by John Ashley.
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Coach of the Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Coach of the Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Coach of the Year online?
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Coach of the Year (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Coach of the Year?
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The main cast of Coach of the Year (1980) includes Robert Conrad, Erin Gray, Red West, Daphne Maxwell Reid and David Raynr. The film was directed by Don Medford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Coach of the Year released?
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Coach of the Year was released on December 20, 1980 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Coach of the Year worth watching?
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Coach of the Year (1980) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.