Harbaugh Family Launches the Harbaugh Coaching Academy

The Harbaugh coaching tree got a little bit bigger on Tuesday.

The Harbaugh family, including Jim — the Chargers Head Coach — announced the launch of the Harbaugh Coaching Academy (HCA), which will serve as an in-depth resource for coaches at any level of any sport.

Harbaugh teamed up with his brother, John, who is the Ravens Head Coach, as well as his father, Jack, a longtime college coach, for HCA. Basketball coach Tom Crean, the Harbaugh’s brother-in-law, is also part of the leadership team.

“I think when you get right down to it, at its core, its about my dad. The values and life lessons he instilled in us, both as our coach and our dad, that’s what its about,” Jim Harbaugh said about HCA. “He stoked our passion for the game, and then as you learn to respect the game and what it takes to be a successful, you in turn learn so much about life.

“When you think about it, football is a microcosm of what life should look like – a meritocracy where people from every conceivable background come together and pull in the same direction for a common goal,” Harbaugh continued. “So take that and zoom out. The vast majority of young athletes aren’t going to play in college, let alone the NFL.

“But if they learn to respect the game, what it means to be part of a team and how to be successful, those are things that carry you through life. I think that’s what the Harbaugh Coaching Academy is,” Harbaugh added. “It’s about providing insight that not only helps you with the game of football, you can apply it to help navigate life. And all of that is to say I think it’s a tribute to my dad’s life work that this Academy exists for all to engage in.”

John Harbaugh said the mission of HCA is to “support and inspire today’s coaches to be their best,” no matter what sport they are involved in.

“Our goal is to share the wisdom and experiences of exceptional coaches and leaders with those who want to learn from them,” John Harbaugh…