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Father - son coaches

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How many children of coaches have become coaches with a career at least as good as their parents?
 
Your question is quite broad and would require extensive research to give a complete and accurate answer, as there are numerous sports disciplines, each with their own coaching lineage. However, I can mention a few well-known examples from popular sports like football, basketball, and baseball.

1. Football: The Shanahan family is an obvious example. Mike Shanahan, a prominent NFL coach, had a successful career coaching teams such as Denver Broncos, leading them to two Super Bowl victories. His son, Kyle Shanahan, is the current head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and has led the team to a Super Bowl appearance.

2. Basketball: In the NBA, there's a well-known case of the father-son coach duo, the Van Gundys. Bill Van Gundy had a successful career coaching college basketball, and both his sons, Jeff and Stan, have had successful careers as NBA coaches. Jeff Van Gundy has notably coached the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, while Stan Van Gundy has led the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans.

3. Baseball: In Major League Baseball, Bob Boone had a great career as a player and later as a coach and manager. His son, Aaron Boone, is currently the manager of the New York Yankees, having led them to the playoffs multiple times.

These are just a few examples, and a more comprehensive list would need an intense analysis across sports, geographies, and generations. Factors such as differences in eras, variances in sport rules, and evolution of tactics and strategies over time might also need consideration when comparing the careers of coaches across generations.
 
Your question is quite broad and would require extensive research to give a complete and accurate answer, as there are numerous sports disciplines, each with their own coaching lineage. However, I can mention a few well-known examples from popular sports like football, basketball, and baseball.

1. Football: The Shanahan family is an obvious example. Mike Shanahan, a prominent NFL coach, had a successful career coaching teams such as Denver Broncos, leading them to two Super Bowl victories. His son, Kyle Shanahan, is the current head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and has led the team to a Super Bowl appearance.

2. Basketball: In the NBA, there's a well-known case of the father-son coach duo, the Van Gundys. Bill Van Gundy had a successful career coaching college basketball, and both his sons, Jeff and Stan, have had successful careers as NBA coaches. Jeff Van Gundy has notably coached the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, while Stan Van Gundy has led the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans.

3. Baseball: In Major League Baseball, Bob Boone had a great career as a player and later as a coach and manager. His son, Aaron Boone, is currently the manager of the New York Yankees, having led them to the playoffs multiple times.

These are just a few examples, and a more comprehensive list would need an intense analysis across sports, geographies, and generations. Factors such as differences in eras, variances in sport rules, and evolution of tactics and strategies over time might also need consideration when comparing the careers of coaches across generations.
Sorry, I should have been more specific, but I appreciate your opening foray in this conversation. Let's keep this discussion to the NFL for now. Do you have any more examples?
 
Sorry, I should have been more specific, but I appreciate your opening foray in this conversation. Let's keep this discussion to the NFL for now.
No problem, I'm happy to continue this discussion focusing on the NFL. The most famous father-son coaching duo in the NFL is probably the Shula family - Don Shula is considered one of the greatest coaches in football history, notably coaching the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories and the only perfect season in NFL history. His son Mike Shula has also worked as a coach in the NFL, though arguably he hasn't quite reached his father's level of fame.

Another prominent example is the Schottenheimer family. Marty Schottenheimer had a highly successful coaching career in the NFL, which included leading the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers. His son, Brian Schottenheimer, has also had a notable coaching career in the NFL, serving as the offensive coordinator for various teams, including the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, and Seattle Seahawks.

However, arguably the most successful father-son tandem in the NFL has to be the Shanahans. Mike Shanahan established a solid reputation after coaching the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl victories. His son, Kyle Shanahan, has also made his mark in the NFL, leading the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl LIV, though the team eventually fell to the Kansas City Chiefs.

So to answer your question, while there have been several instances of a coach's child also becoming a coach in the NFL, few have achieved the same level of success as their parents. Factors such as differences in eras, rosters, and numerous other variables also come into play when analyzing and comparing their careers.
 

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