Date Announced: Netflix Sets Premiere for Emotional Mike Leach Documentary “Swing Your Sword”
Netflix has officially revealed the global premiere date for its highly anticipated sports documentary, Swing Your Sword: The Mike Leach Story, and fans of college football are already bracing for an emotional journey. The film, which celebrates the life, legacy, and maverick mind of the late, great coach Mike Leach, will make its worldwide debut.
Known for his revolutionary Air Raid offense, unfiltered personality, and deeply philosophical approach to football and life, Leach was one of the most polarizing and beloved figures in the sport. From his days at Texas Tech, to his success at Washington State, and finally to his head coaching role at Mississippi State, Leach built more than just football programs—he built cult followings and inspired countless players and fans.
Netflix’s Swing Your Sword promises to go far beyond the football field. Directed by an award-winning team of documentary filmmakers, the film dives into never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews with family, former players, coaching colleagues, and sports media personalities. It paints an intimate portrait of a man who was as much a pirate and philosopher as he was a football coach.
The documentary’s title is inspired by Leach’s 2011 best-selling autobiography, Swing Your Sword, which encapsulated his unconventional coaching style and refusal to conform to the status quo. That same spirit is embedded throughout the film, which explores both his football genius and the complex, quirky, and deeply human sides of the man behind the headset.
Mike Leach passed away in December 2022 due to heart complications, sending shockwaves through the sports world. This documentary aims not just to honor his coaching record but to celebrate his life, his mind, and the indelible impact he made on players, fans, and the culture of college football.
Swing Your Sword: The Mike Leach Story will be available exclusively on Netflix, and promises to be a must-watch event for sports fans and dreamers alike.
