The fabulous Hubie Brown, known for his great game analysis on ESPN, retired as the Grizzlies' coach in December 2004. He was first hired in 2007 as head coach for the Milwaukee Admirals for which he worked for four years until he was offered a better job as head coach for the Nashville Predators. OLDEST INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE A GAMELa Russa will be the third-oldest individual on this list when he manages his first game. Bowles is significantly younger than Bruce Arians, the previous coach of the Buccaneers. Coaching: New Jersey Devils One of Carrolls greatest achievements as the Seahawks head coach came during the 2014 Super Bowl when his team had a 43 8 victory over the Denver Broncos. Fondly nicknamed Papa Bear, George Halas is one of the most legendary figures in the NFL. Kevin Callahan, Monmouth: 27 years (163-124 record) 3. The NFL's general hiring trend is skewing toward younger coaches, but there are still plenty of grizzled veterans that are in the mix among the NFL's team leaders. Often the head coach of a professional team is assisted by assistant coaches and physical trainers. Current Age: 57 years, 6 months, 21 days His house was close to an ice rink and, as a kid, Gallant spent most of his time here, playing with friends. Just ask Tom Coughlin, who captured his second ring with the Giants following the 2011 season, only to receive his pink slip after the 2015 campaign. 1. Carroll may not look it, but he is one of the oldest coaches in NFL history. At 70 years old, Carroll is currently the oldest active coach in the NFL and his coaching career stretches all the way back to 1973. We take a look at the phenom head coaches across a variety of leagues and . He hasn't yet led the Commanders to a winning season in three years with the franchise and his teams haven't won a playoff game since 2015, when he led the Panthers to a 15-1 record and a Super Bowl 50 appearance. Crennel first became an NFL coach in 1981 when he served as the special teams coach for the New York Giants. Youngest College Football Coaches: Sean Lewis, Will Healy Lead Youngest FBS Head Coaches. While he began his playing career with Ajax, he later had an immensely successful managerial career with Ajax, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, and was named the 1995 World Soccer Manager of the Year. He even admitted that, unless the Toronto Maple Leaves are playing against a squad hes currently coaching, he always cheers for them. He managed the Orioles for two years after that, and the Dodgers from 1999-2000. Leading the Division III Saint John's University Blazers (Minnesota . Former American football player and coach, Tony Dungy, currently works as an advisor for the professional football team, The Houston Texans. Years Active: 1975 Present (47 years) Boeheim is 75, the oldest ever to coach in Division I men's basketball. Three out of the top 10 oldest coaches in NFL history are currently coaching their teams: Seahawks' Pete Carroll, Patriots' Bill Belichick and Buccaneers' Bruce Arians. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. Boudreau played his last game in 1992 and started to coach in the same year. Basketball player Jerry West, also known as Mr. Some coaches are younger than the players they are coaching. He has been with Duke University since 1980 and plans to retire soon. To read this post and more, subscribe now - One Month for Only $1 Become an Annual VIP member today and get access to VIP content, ad-free forums & more. The Nationals hired Johnson in 2011 after firing Jim Riggleman and three games from John McLaren, at which point he was 68 years old when beginning this stint. Heres where Mazzulla and Hardy compare to the other youngest coaches in the NBA, listed by age as of publish time: T-1. The NBA star is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was part of the US squads that won an Olympic gold in 1960 and a Pan American Games gold in 1959. Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (19841985); Green Bay Packers (19861987); New York Giants (19881990); Jacksonville Jaguars (19952002); and New York Giants (20042015), photo source: Wikimedia Commons via Sgt. "I'm going to have to adjust to it, there is no question. Former Dayton coach, Don Donoher, the oldest living who lead team to national championship in 1967. . Teams: Baltimore Colts (1975); Detroit Lions (1976 1977); Denver Broncos (1978); New York Giants (1979 1990); Cleveland Browns (1991 1995); New York Jets (1997 1999); and New England Patriots (1996; 2000 Present), photo source: Navy Live via Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rawad Madana. They play the role of mentors as they encourage and motivate aspiring sportspersons to take up a particular sport. Here's a rundown of those leaders, including a couple who have crossed the 70-year threshold. But his age is a notable detail as well. He finished his managerial career with the Tigers, beginning partway into 1963 and ending in 1966 due to health issues. Years Active: 1981 2020 (39 years) Retired Dutch footballer Louis van Gaal was a midfielder and now serves the Dutch national team as its head coach. With such long careers, many of the coaches on this list are some of the best in NFL history and are responsible for pioneering many aspects of todays game. The National Football League is the highest level of pro American football, and the NFL season is one of the most beloved and anticipated sporting events in the United States. He is currently 73 years old and has been coaching teams since 1947. He finished with a record of 377-129-4, with two national championships. An evangelical Christian, Dungy has been an integral part of several community service organizations over the years. Lou Holtz has been the head football coach of teams such as the New York Jets. Here's the full list of FBS head coaches, listed from oldest to youngest: