11 Best Darts Coaches of All Time

Debating with your friends who’s the best Darts coach?

Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, or Eric Bristow?

Here is our list of the best Darts coaches of all time.

Do you agree with our picks?

Best Darts Coaches:

1. Phil Taylor
2. Michael van Gerwen
3. Eric Bristow
4. John Lowe
5. Gary Anderson
6. Raymond van Barneveld
7. Dennis Priestley
8. Adrian Lewis
9. John Part
10. Peter Wright
11. Jocky Wilson

#1 Phil Taylor

• 🌐 Nationality: English

Phil Taylor is widely regarded as one of the greatest darts players of all time, but there is limited information available about any significant coaching career.

While it’s true that Taylor has influenced many players and may have provided informal guidance and mentorship, he is primarily known for his impressive playing career rather than coaching.

Given his expertise and numerous world championships, he would undoubtedly have a wealth of knowledge to offer as a coach.

#2 Michael van Gerwen

• 🌐 Nationality: Dutch

Michael van Gerwen, a powerhouse in the world of darts, is known for his formidable talent and numerous titles.

As with Phil Taylor, there is no substantial evidence to suggest that van Gerwen has pursued a significant career in coaching.

Should van Gerwen choose to take on a role in coaching after his playing career, his experience and skill would certainly make him an incredible asset to any aspiring darts player.

#3 Eric Bristow

• 🌐 Nationality: English

Eric Bristow, known as “The Crafty Cockney,” is another darts legend whose playing accomplishments overshadow any coaching career.

Although Bristow was involved in mentoring and encouraging young players, such as Phil Taylor, there is no recorded information of him officially holding a position as a darts coach.

His influence on the game and his role in mentoring players informally, however, adds to his legacy in the world of darts.

#4 John Lowe

• 🌐 Nationality: English

John Lowe, a three-time World Champion, is another player without a widely recognized coaching career.

Although Lowe’s precision and professionalism would make him a prime candidate for coaching, his acclaim comes from his own competitive success and his contributions to professionalism in darts.

Like his peers, Lowe may have offered advice to emerging players, but this was not formalized into a coaching career.

#5 Gary Anderson

• 🌐 Nationality: Scottish

Gary Anderson is best known for his skillful playing, featuring high scoring and rapid finishes.

He has not made a transition into coaching, at least not in a public capacity that would mirror the scale of his achievements as a player.

Anderson still competes at the highest levels of darts and any potential move into coaching would be in the future.

#6 Raymond van Barneveld

• 🌐 Nationality: Dutch

Raymond van Barneveld, a celebrated darts player from the Netherlands, has no recorded history of managing a team or coaching.

Much like many of his contemporaries, van Barneveld’s experience and expertise could serve him well in a coaching capacity, even though he is not recognized for a coaching career.

His impact on the sport has mostly come from his own competitive accomplishments.

#7 Dennis Priestley

• 🌐 Nationality: English

Dennis Priestley, another darts champion, is known for his consistency and competitive spirit.

Information regarding his involvement in darts coaching is not readily available, implying that, if it exists, it has not been well-documented or formally recognized.

Priestley is admired for his play rather than any contributions as a coach.

#8 Adrian Lewis

• 🌐 Nationality: English

Adrian Lewis is known in the darts world for his natural talent and has won multiple world championships.

However, like many of the players on this list, there is no public record of him transitioning into a coaching career.

His knowledge and experience would likely benefit any potential students should he choose to coach in the future.

#9 John Part

• 🌐 Nationality: Canadian

John Part is another player without a documented coaching career. The Canadian champion is more renowned for his competitive successes in darts.

Part’s analytical mind and articulate commentary have made him a respected figure in the darts community, which indicates he has the potential to be a proficient coach.

#10 Peter Wright

• 🌐 Nationality: Scottish

Peter Wright, known for his colorful personality and distinctive hairstyles, is also primarily known for his successes as a player.

There is no verified information linking Wright to a coaching career, though his creativity and adaptability might be valuable coaching traits.

As with many darts professionals, the focus of Wright’s career has been his personal performance on the oche.

#11 Jocky Wilson

• 🌐 Nationality: Scottish

Jocky Wilson is remembered fondly for his contributions to darts during his competitive career.

Information on any formal coaching roles or accomplishments is not available, and Wilson is celebrated for his vibrant character and playing achievements.

Wilson’s playing style and approach to the game remain influential, but they do not extend to a recorded career in coaching.

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