Jim Harbaugh: Small Town to a National Championship. 22 Years in College Football & 22 years in NFL

Coach Mark Gottfried
Coach Mark Gottfried
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Published 2024-04-30
Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with Jim Harbaugh, Head Coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. These two legendary coaches dialogue about their family ties, their similar, small-town upbringings, and what has kept them in the roller-coaster business of coaching for so long.

0:30 - The roots for the Harbaughs and the Gottfrieds.
1:55 - That Harbaugh stare. The look.
3:15 - The family and the legendary stories.
5:25 - A Christmas battle between Mark Gottfried and Jim Harbaugh.
9:00 - Competition is always welcome.
12:45 - Growing up in a coaching family.
16:00 - The origins of toughness.
17:00 - $12 Cleats...no quitting allowed.
18:30 - Belief in myself.
19:50 - The start of a coaching career for Jim Harbaugh.
22:00 - Leaning on your dad for advice.
25:00 - Going back to coach at your alma mater.
29:00 - Facing your brother in the Super Bowl.
32:00 - The NFL is now bigger than ever.
34:00 - What went into the decision to return to the NFL?
36:00 - How Mark Gottfried retired Jim from basketball.
All Comments (21)
  • @joelblock6380
    The more I observe Jim Harbaugh, the more I appreciate his sincerity, his commitment, and his uniqueness as a coach and as a person. I was the Sports Editor of the U of M student newspaper, The Michigan Daily, in 1969, Coach Schembechler’s impressive first year at Michigan. Jim has the same fierce determination to win “the right way” as did Bo. They both always knew there are no short cuts to winning, that consistent, unified hard work by the entire team is the key. The Chargers have a real chance to win a SuperBowl if they follow that formula.
  • @LifeAsDane
    Jim got his toothbrush and toothpaste on the desk cause hes 24/7 baby!!! LFG ⚡️⚡️⚡️
  • @keithlonghurst6572
    We from the Michigan Wolverines wish coach Harbaugh all the best in his new job! Will be watching as many games as possible.
  • @jerrylance4932
    Jim really opens up in this interview, as he does when he feels wanted and respected. Many times in the past he’s given awkward interviews but it’s awesome to see Jim in such a great place in the last few years. Never been a fan of the Chargers but I’m certainly putting them as my no 3 sports teams after the wolverines and Lions. Go Bolts!
  • @XXLepic
    Jim Harbaugh is so authentic & I just get this energy every time I hear him
  • @johnrowley5136
    Thanks for another interveiw coach Harbaugh. I didn't think we would get this much from you and glad you have been giving us fans insight into things. Many blessings to both of you.
  • @Vitaman1971
    Lol! 😂 Great Inverview! "I think I kicked your ass" Too funny. Yes Sir.. Competitors Welcome.
  • @rem1762
    Great interview between two special friends. I enjoyed it.
  • @johnmccallistermsr8497
    I grew up in Upper Sandusky and ,yes, I know Crestline. Although he has passed, John DePetro was a really good friend of mine. He talked about Mike, Jack, and Tank all of the time. In fact, I met your dad when he was scouting Upper Sandusky for football. Think that he was at Calvert. This podcast was so fun to listen to.
  • @JuniorMelo-ko8qb
    Man as a longtime charger fan man it feels good to have a COACH WHO GOT IT BETTER THAN US NOBODYYYY
  • @HOUSEOFHIXON
    Harbaugh to the promised land 🤘💙💪💙⚡️