░T░R░E░N░D░I░N░G░ ⭐: Netflix to Premiere Documentary Honoring BYU Legend LaVell Edwards — A Story of Faith, Football, and Forever Legacy.
PROVO, UTAH — In a landmark move blending sports history, faith, and inspiration, Netflix has officially greenlit and scheduled the premiere of an original documentary titled “LaVell: Faith, Family, Football,” a powerful retelling of the life and legacy of iconic BYU head coach LaVell Edwards. The highly anticipated documentary is set to debut on November 22, just days before rivalry week — and it’s already generating massive buzz across the college football landscape.
🎬 A Legacy Worth Streaming
Produced in partnership with Imagine Documentaries and executive produced by Ron Howard and former BYU quarterback Steve Young, the 90-minute feature aims to spotlight not only Edwards’ astonishing on-field achievements, but also his quiet revolution of the game — and the lives he touched along the way.
Edwards, who coached BYU from 1972 to 2000, amassed 257 wins, a national championship in 1984, and became one of the most respected figures in American sports. Yet, as the trailer hints, “this story isn’t just about football — it’s about building men, building faith, and building something eternal.”
🧠 Football Genius, Gentle Leader
Unlike the brash legends of his era, Edwards was a quiet storm — a tactician, a philosopher, and a devout Latter-day Saint whose coaching style emphasized leadership through compassion, not fear. The documentary showcases exclusive interviews with Ty Detmer, Jim McMahon, Kalani Sitake, and Tom Holmoe, as well as never-before-seen footage of locker room speeches, family moments, and sideline strategy sessions.
“You’d walk into his office thinking you were getting cut,” one former player says in the film, “and you’d leave feeling like you just met the Savior.”
🏈 System That Changed the Game
Through interviews with analysts and Hall of Fame coaches, the film dives deep into Edwards’ pioneering use of the West Coast offense in the late 1970s and early ’80s — turning BYU into a quarterback factory before it was cool. His offense paved the way for legends like Detmer, McMahon, and Steve Sarkisian, and forced defensive coordinators nationwide to re-think everything.
“If LaVell were coaching today,” says ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit in the film, “he’d be considered a football prophet.”
🙏 Faith in Every Play
What sets this documentary apart, however, is its sincere exploration of Edwards’ deep spirituality and how his LDS faith shaped his life’s mission — to lift others. Interviews with his wife Patti, children, and former church members paint a picture of a man as devoted to his ward as he was to his wide receivers.
One powerful moment shows Edwards quietly cleaning up the locker room after a heartbreaking bowl loss. “He wasn’t doing it for show,” his son says. “He was just that kind of man.”
🌍 A Story for Everyone
Netflix’s global platform means that viewers far beyond Provo will get a chance to understand why LaVell Edwards Stadium isn’t just a place — it’s a monument to integrity, innovation, and belief.
The film closes with a shot of the stadium at dusk, Edwards’ statue in silhouette, as a voiceover from Steve Young says:
> “He taught us to win. But more importantly, he taught us why.”
“LaVell: Faith, Family, Football” premieres worldwide on Netflix, November 22, 8 PM MST.
This isn’t just a football film. It’s a tribute to a man who changed the game — and the lives within it.
