8.2/10249 votes#1 - Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2020
NBA coach Doc Rivers shares the unifying philosophy that inspired Boston's championship team and discusses his response to Donald Sterling's racism.
Director: Josh Greenbaum
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/10150 votes
#2 - Jill Ellis: A Coach's Rules for Life
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2020
Soccer coach Jill Ellis touches on two World Cup titles, talks about supporting her players and tells an important story about being true to herself.
Director: Alex Stapleton
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/10348 votes
#3 - José Mourinho: A Coach's Rules for Life
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2020
A deep passion for competition propels soccer manager José Mourinho, who details his battles with the media and methods for motivating winning teams.
Director: John Henion
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/10169 votes
#4 - Patrick Mouratoglou: A Coach's Rules for Life
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2020
Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou reflects on his success with Serena Williams and reveals his strategy for players who tank.
Director: John Henion
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10110 votes
#5 - Dawn Staley: A Coach's Rules for Life
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2020
Basketball coach Dawn Staley talks about breaking into a male-dominated sport, challenging comfort zones and building a winning team in South Carolina.
Director: Sarah Feeley
Writer: N/A
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Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life" is the best rated episode of "The Playbook" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 249 votes. Directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by N/A, it aired on 9/22/2020. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Jill Ellis: A Coach's Rules for Life".