The Coach Vick Experience

Name: The Coach Vick Experience
Released: 2026

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A return to Virginia in a different role

The Coach Vick Experience follows Michael Vick as head coach of Norfolk State. Returning to Virginia, the former NFL player takes responsibility for an HBCU football programme seeking a new direction. The documentary connects the work of building a team with family life and the pressure of establishing himself in a different role within the sport.

The programme’s premise emphasizes the creation of a winning culture rooted in belief. Its episode descriptions also follow practical difficulties, including discipline, defensive performance and staffing. The story is therefore concerned with the daily decisions of coaching as well as the visibility attached to Vick’s name.

Rivalries and decisions under pressure

Battle of the Baes centres on a rivalry game against Hampton, his wife Kijafa’s alma mater. Vick must address discipline involving running back Kevon while preparing for a game carrying significance both at home and on the field. Homecoming then follows a major defensive staff change and a stressful break before further conference competition.

The Philly HBCU Showdown brings a meeting with former teammate DeSean Jackson at the Eagles’ stadium in Philadelphia. The event adds a larger public stage to the work of getting players ready. Across these chapters, family, coaching relationships and the athletes’ individual lives are part of the account of a programme being rebuilt.

The people around the head coach

Kijafa and the children feature as Vick tries to reset after a difficult period for the team. Their presence places the demands of the job alongside the support and obligations of family. The series’ central transition is from being known for performance on the field to taking responsibility for the conditions in which other players perform.

Episodes

S01 · E01

All Eyes On Norfolk

Coach Vick steps in as head coach at Norfolk State, facing a quarterback battle, a fractured team culture, & the evolving realities of college sports from day one. Can his star power and experience transform this HBCU underdog into a MEAC contender?

S01 · E02

Big State vs. Little State

Coach Vick doubles-down on Izzy for the comeback game. However, Coach's brother, Marcus, believes they should be starting Otto. When things go south in the game, Coach opts for Otto, who rallies the team and helps Coach Vick get.

S01 · E03

The Money Game

Coach Vick preaches discipline as the Spartans face a high-stakes game against Rutgers. Kevon shines, Terique balances fatherhood, and Izzy gets another shot. Then a heartbreaking road loss leaves Coach questioning his return to.

S01 · E04

Battle of the Baes

With a heated HBCU rivalry looming, tensions flare on and off the field. Coach Vick faces a tough call that could shake up his locker room – just as he prepares to battle Hampton, his wife Kijafa's alma mater. It's pride, pressure and personal stakes colliding in a showdown where nobody wants to lose. When love and loyalty go head to head, who comes out on top?

S01 · E05

Homecoming

After a crushing defensive setback, Coach Vick makes a bold move that sends shockwaves through the Norfolk's football program. As Homecoming and MEAC play approach, the pressure intensifies—and so does the scrutiny. With Coach Vick's family helping him regroup behind the scenes, can he steady the ship before the season spirals? One decision could change everything.

S01 · E06

The Philly HBCU Showdown

Under the bright lights of Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial stadium, Coach Vick faces off against a familiar rival—former teammate DeSean Jackson, head Coach at Delaware State University, in a historic HBCU clash packed with celebrities, 50,000 roaring fans, and sky-high expectations. It's legacy versus legacy in a game that feels bigger than football. When the spotlight hits, who rises?

S01 · E07

The Breaking Point

With championship dreams slipping away, the Spartans are tested like never before. A devastating injury to a star player and an emotional Senior Day pushes the team and Coach Vick to the brink. As the season hangs in the balance, hard truths surface and futures are forced into focus. This is where resilience is defined… or broken.

S01 · E08

The Portal and the Pressure

The season may be over, but the real drama is just beginning. As players weigh the transfer portal, coaches face tough evaluations, and rumors swirl about Coach Vick's next move, the future of the program and his family hangs in the balance. Stay or go? Build or walk away? The off-field decisions could be the most game-changing of all.

Episode descriptions: TVmaze · CC BY-SA 4.0

Film details

Format: Documentary series
Release year: 2026
Premiere date: 2026-02-04
Production companies: SMAC Entertainment
Country of production: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 60 min

Catalogue information: TVmaze · CC BY-SA 4.0