The Object of the Game

The Object of the Game is a three-part documentary series for Amazon Prime Video directed and executive produced by Matt Waldeck. The series centers on the climactic final season and enduring legacy of legendary high school football coach Chuck "Chico" Kyle, whose four-decade career at Cleveland's Saint Ignatius High School shaped generations of players and established one of the most dominant programs in Ohio high school football history. The documentary features an extraordinary lineup of football luminaries reflecting on Kyle's influence and the deeper meaning of the sport. Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Bill Belichick, Tony Romo, Tony Dungy, Sean McVay, Urban Meyer, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell all appear, offering perspectives on coaching, mentorship, and the values that transcend the game. The series explores how a high school coach in Cleveland became a towering figure respected across every level of football. Principal filming took place at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, capturing Kyle's final season in real time. The production followed the team through practices, games, and the emotional arc of a beloved coach's farewell. Additional interview segments were filmed with the various NFL coaches and commentators, likely across multiple locations given the participants' schedules. The three-part docuseries launched on Prime Video on February 4, 2026, timed to coincide with the lead-up to the Super Bowl. The series adds to Prime Video's growing sports documentary portfolio and resonates with the broader cultural conversation about the role of coaches as mentors and community leaders.