Mike Ditka compiled a career record of 121–95 as an NFL coach. Mike Ditka learned the game under Ernie Hefferle, George Halas, Joe Kuharich. The Mike Ditka coaching tree includes Buddy Ryan, Danny Abramowicz, Dave McGinnis, Dick Stanfel, Ed Hughes, and 14 more.
Mentors: Ernie Hefferle, George Halas, Joe Kuharich, John Michelosen, Luke Johnsos, Tom Landry
Coaching tree: Buddy Ryan, Danny Abramowicz, Dave McGinnis, Dick Stanfel, Ed Hughes, Forrest Gregg, Greg Landry, Jack Del Rio, Jeff Fisher, Jim Harbaugh, Leslie Frazier, Mike Singletary, Rick Venturi, Ron Rivera, Sean Payton, Tom Moore, Vince Tobin, Walt Corey, Zaven Yaralian