Coach (Benjamin “Coach” Wade) has never actually won Survivor; his best finish so far is runner‑up on Survivor: South Pacific, where he lost to Sophie Clarke in a 6–3–0 jury vote.

Quick answer

  • Coach did not win any of the seasons he played.
  • Main seasons:
    • Survivor: Tocantins – did not reach the Final Tribal as winner.
* Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains – voted out pre‑finale.

* Survivor: South Pacific – made Final Three but lost to Sophie Clarke, finishing second.

* Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans – returning player, but he is still listed historically as a notable non‑winner/runner‑up.

Why people ask “did Coach win Survivor?”

Coach is a very visible, larger‑than‑life character, often framed as a strategic “Dragon Slayer,” which makes some casual viewers assume he must have won at least once. In South Pacific in particular, he controlled the game for long stretches, and several jurors later said he could have won if he had more directly owned his strategic betrayals at Final Tribal Council.

Mini timeline of Coach on Survivor

  • Tocantins (first season): Introduced as “Coach,” a self‑styled warrior/leader; memorable for stories and persona, not for winning.
  • Heroes vs. Villains (second season): Returned as one of the “Villains,” but was taken out before the endgame.
  • South Pacific (third season): Led a dominant alliance, reached Final Three, lost to Sophie Clarke in the final vote.
  • Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans: Brought back as a marquee returning player, highlighted in pre‑season stats as a famous non‑winner and former runner‑up.

Bottom line: if you’re wondering “did Coach win Survivor?” the answer is no—he’s one of the show’s most iconic players without a win. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.