About Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching (HBO)

The Art of Coaching is a 2019 documentary that brings together two of football's most successful and revered coaches, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. The film provides an intimate look into their friendship, coaching styles and their shared vision for the sport that they dedicated their lives to. Through in-depth interviews, archival footage, and exclusive conversations, audiences gain a unique perspective on what makes Belichick and Saban such exceptional leaders.

Making / Production

The documentary is brought to life by HBO Sports and NFL Films, in collaboration with the NFL. It provides an all-access pass into the lives of these coaching icons, against the backdrop of four decades of football history. The depth and reverence given to their coaching journey make the narrative compelling and engaging.

Actors

• Bill Belichick - Playing as himself, Belichick opens up about his coaching philosophies, his relationship with Saban and his experiences coaching top NFL teams.
• Nick Saban - Also appearing as himself, Saban discusses his personal and professional journey with Belichick, their shared values, and their similar leadership styles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Between them, Belichick and Saban share nine Super Bowl victories and six national championships.
• The documentary is filmed in a conversational format, with the two coaches seated across from each other discussing their shared history and philosophies.

Quotes

• “You want to know where the nightmares come from? It's your opponent getting better.” - Bill Belichick
• “I think everybody's looking for the magic play, the magic something. The magic's in you.” - Nick Saban

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary features an intense and dramatic score that heightens the narrative tension and brings out the profound wisdom shared by the coaches.