Photo: Department of Defense/William D. Moss / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Mike Krzyzewski, Coach K, pulled off the hardest thing in sports: sustained excellence across generations. The Chicago native's military background clearly shaped his discipline and command of people, and over four decades at Duke from 1980 to 2022 he stacked five national titles and thirteen Final Fours. Add the Olympic gold he delivered with USA Basketball and you have a coaching record that may never be matched. I find the longevity more impressive than the trophies; staying relevant to teenagers for forty years takes a patience most leaders never approach. The fact that an unpronounceable name became simply Coach K says everything about the affection he earned.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Krzyzewski
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・シャシェフスキー
- Reading
- まいく・しゃしぇふすきー
- Born
- February 13, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach / military officer / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Weber High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
- 2000 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
- FIBA Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Krzyzewski born?
Born February 13, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Mike Krzyzewski from?
Mike Krzyzewski is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Mike Krzyzewski do?
Mike Krzyzewski works as basketball player, basketball coach, military officer, writer.
How tall is Mike Krzyzewski?
Mike Krzyzewski is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.