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Seahawks Coach Macdonald Attributes Success to Harbaugh's Mentorship

2/4/2026

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Mike Macdonald, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, credits John Harbaugh for his coaching success.
He spent a decade as Harbaugh's assistant in Baltimore, and credits mentorship with shaping his career.
Macdonald stated, "I don’t think it’s possible to overstate his influence on me," highlighting Harbaugh's support.
He adopted core principles of integrity, teamwork, and resilience from Harbaugh, now central to his coaching strategy and leadership.

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Mike Macdonald, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, credits John Harbaugh for his coaching success.
He spent a decade as Harbaugh's assistant in Baltimore, and credits mentorship with shaping his career.
Macdonald stated, "I don’t think it’s possible to overstate his influence on me," highlighting Harbaugh's support.
He adopted core principles of integrity, teamwork, and resilience from Harbaugh, now central to his coaching strategy and leadership.