Netflix Set to Release Groundbreaking Documentary on Legendary Tennessee Vols Coach Pat Summitt
Netflix is preparing to honor one of the most iconic figures in sports history with an upcoming documentary centered on Pat Summitt, the legendary former head coach of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team. The streaming giant is set to debut the documentary later this year, shedding light on the life, legacy, and impact of a woman who not only transformed women’s basketball but also reshaped the landscape of collegiate sports in America.
Known for her fierce competitiveness, unwavering discipline, and unmatched success, Pat Summitt led the Lady Vols to eight NCAA championships and over 1,000 wins during her illustrious 38-year coaching career. She became a symbol of excellence, resilience, and empowerment—not just for her players, but for countless fans and aspiring athletes around the world.
The documentary promises to go beyond the trophies and accolades, offering a deeply personal look into Summitt’s journey from a small-town Tennessee farm girl to a coaching titan. It will feature never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive interviews with former players, coaching peers, and family members, as well as reflections from some of the biggest names in sports who credit Summitt as an inspiration.
A major focus of the film will also be on Summitt’s courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2011. Despite her diagnosis, she continued to coach for another season before stepping down, demonstrating the same unrelenting spirit that defined her career. Her vulnerability in those final years became a powerful national story, bringing awareness to the disease and launching the Pat Summitt Foundation to fund research and support families affected by Alzheimer’s.
Netflix has described the upcoming documentary as a “tribute to a trailblazer, a teacher, and a fighter,” aiming to inspire a new generation with the values Summitt lived by—discipline, integrity, and heart.
For fans of college basketball, sports documentaries, and stories of human triumph, this will be a must-watch event. Pat Summitt’s legacy is not just written in the record books—it lives on in the countless lives she changed.
The official release date has not yet been announced, but the project is expected to premiere on Netflix by the end of the year.
