Prime Video docuseries spotlights Cleveland high school football legend

Filmmaker Matt Waldeck explores the legacy of St. Ignatius football coach Chuck Kyle

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A new three-part docuseries on Prime Video examines the storied career of Chuck Kyle, the legendary high school football coach who led Cleveland's St. Ignatius Wildcats to unprecedented success over his 40-year tenure. The series, titled "The Object of the Game", is directed by fellow St. Ignatius alum Matt Waldeck and delves into Kyle's impact on the school's football program and the Northeast Ohio community.

Why it matters

High school football is deeply ingrained in the culture of many Midwest communities, and Chuck Kyle's sustained excellence at St. Ignatius made him a revered figure. The docuseries shines a light on the outsized influence that dedicated high school coaches can have, both on their players and the broader region.

The details

Over his four decades as head coach, Chuck Kyle led the St. Ignatius Wildcats to 11 state championships and over 350 wins, cementing the school's status as a perennial powerhouse. The docuseries explores Kyle's meticulous approach to building and maintaining a winning program, as well as the ways his coaching philosophy shaped the lives of countless student-athletes.

  • Chuck Kyle became the head football coach at St. Ignatius in 1983.
  • Kyle led the Wildcats to 11 state championships during his tenure.
  • The "The Object of the Game" docuseries premiered on Prime Video in February 2026.

The players

Chuck Kyle

The legendary high school football coach who led the St. Ignatius Wildcats to unprecedented success over his 40-year tenure.

Matt Waldeck

A filmmaker and St. Ignatius alum who directed the "The Object of the Game" docuseries about Chuck Kyle's legacy.

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What they’re saying

“Chuck Kyle's commitment to excellence and developing young men is unparalleled. This docuseries captures the essence of what made him such a revered figure in our community.”

— Matt Waldeck, Director, "The Object of the Game"

What’s next

The docuseries is expected to generate renewed interest in St. Ignatius' football program and inspire other high school coaches to emulate Kyle's approach to building a winning culture.

The takeaway

The "The Object of the Game" docuseries underscores the outsized impact that dedicated high school coaches can have, not just on their players but on an entire community. Chuck Kyle's legacy at St. Ignatius serves as a testament to the power of perseverance, discipline, and a relentless commitment to excellence.