Coach is a popular American television sitcom that aired for nine seasons on ABC from 1989 to 1997.

The series starred Craig T. Nelson as Hayden Fox, coach of the fictional Division I-A college football team, the Minnesota State University Screaming Eagles. The series also starred Jerry Van Dyke as Luther Van Dam, Bill Fagerbakke as Michael "Dauber" Daubinski, assistant coaches under Nelson's character. The role of love interest Christine Armstrong Fox, a television news anchor, was played by Shelley Fabares. Rob Schneider also made occasional appearances, as did Lenore Kasdorf as Hayden's ex-wife and Nanette Fabray (Shelley's real-life aunt) as Christine's mom Mildred.

In early seasons, Coach Fox continues to come to grips with the emerging womanhood of his "little girl," Kelly, now a campus coed played by Clare Carey. Kelly dated, and eventually married in the second season, theater mime Stuart Rosebrock (Kris Kamm), whom Hayden could not stand. Their marriage ended in 1991, and Kelly left for a major ad agency job in 1993. She was only seen in occasional guest spots thereafter. Also seen throughout the run was Minnesota State Athletic Director Howard Burleigh (Kenneth Kimmins) and his nutty wife Shirley (Georgia Engel), who were close friends with Hayden and Christine. At the end of season 7 Hayden is offered a job with a fictional NFL expansion team called the "Orlando Breakers", Hayden agrees and takes his coaching staff with him for the final two seasons. The Foxes adopted a baby boy named Timothy (played by twins Brennan and Brian Felker). Many season 9 episodes focused on the couple's newfound joy of parenthood, as they had been unable to conceive a child together before they decided to adopt.

Hayden Fox is the head coach of a university football team, and eats, sleeps and lives football. His partner, however, does not share his passion for the sport, which frequently causes friction in their relationship. While Hayden often fits the stereotype of dumb jock (as do his co-workers Luther and Dauber), he sincerely cares about his friends and family, and tries his best to make things work out. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher

With the 2012 London Olympics fast approaching, British sport is in the spotlight like never before. But away from the public eye, a whole team of sports coaches work tirelessly day in, day out, laying the foundations for British success. From local sports halls, to elite training centres, their unseen passion drives British sport. The films capture, in an dramatic way, the intense bond between coach and athlete. 1. The Coach: Tennis Coach (LTA Coach Of The Year, Martin Weston trains top junior Luke Bambridge) 2. The Coach: Swim Coach (Local swim coach, Gil Levy, and his swim class) 3. The Coach: Gymnastics Coach (Elite coach, Tracey Skirton, trains Welsh and GB gymnasts, Lynette Lisle and Olivia Bryl). Written by Anonymous