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201882 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Sports History Life Stories

Coach Jake

201882 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

At 70 years old, Martin 'Coach Jake' Jacobson reflects on his legacy as the most successful high school soccer coach in New York City history.

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At 70 years old, Martin 'Coach Jake' Jacobson reflects on his legacy as the most successful high school soccer coach in New York City history.

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Ian Phillipsdirector

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Martin 'Coach Jake' Jacobson stands on the sidelines of a high school soccer field in New York City, reflecting on his 70 years of life and career. Recognized as the most successful high school soccer coach in the city’s history, he faces the challenges of a rapidly advancing liver disease. Directed by Ian Phillips, the film captures Coach Jake's final season, detailing his influence on young athletes and the emotional complexities of coaching amid health uncertainties.

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