San Francisco 49ers linebackers coach history
Johnny Holland
Holland is the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2017 season, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 6-3 record under Coach Holland in playoff games. In 2023, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 22-25.
Clancy Pendergast
Pendergast was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. Pendergast's record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Jason Tarver
Tarver was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. Tarver's record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Jim Leavitt
Leavitt was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. Leavitt's record as the team's linebackers coach was 44-19-1, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Leavitt in playoff games. In 2012, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Jim Harbaugh, lost 31-34.
Mike Singletary
Singletary was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years.
Greg McMackin
McMackin was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. McMackin's record as the team's linebackers coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Richard Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1997-2002 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1997-1998, 2001-2002) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
John Marshall
Marshall was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. Marshall's record as the team's linebackers coach was 36-12-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1994-1996) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Marshall in playoff games. In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 49-26.
Bob Zeman
Zeman was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Zeman's record as the team's linebackers coach was 62-18-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1989-1990, 1992-1993) and had a 6-3 record under Coach Zeman in playoff games. In 1989, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 55-10.
Bill McPherson
McPherson was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979, 1987-1988 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1987-1988) and had a 3-1 record under Coach McPherson in playoff games. In 1988, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 20-16.
Norb Hecker
Hecker was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980-1986 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1981, 1983-1986) and had a 7-3 record under Coach Hecker in playoff games. In 1981, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 26-21. In 1984, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 38-16.
Dan Radakovich
Radakovich was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season. Radakovich's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Ed Beard
Beard was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1974-1977 seasons, a total of four years.
Mike Giddings
Giddings was the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1968-1973 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970-1972) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Giddings in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Holland | 2017, 2021-2024 | 41-26-0 | 61.2% | 6-3 |
| Jason Tarver | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Clancy Pendergast | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Leavitt | 2011-2014 | 44-19-1 | 69.5% | 5-3 |
| Mike Singletary | 2005-2008 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Greg McMackin | 2003-2004 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Richard Smith | 1997-2002 | 57-39-0 | 59.4% | 3-4 |
| John Marshall | 1994-1996 | 36-12-0 | 75.0% | 4-2 |
| Bob Zeman | 1989-1993 | 62-18-0 | 77.5% | 6-3 |
| Bill McPherson | 1979, 1987-1988 | 25-22-0 | 53.2% | 3-1 |
| Norb Hecker | 1980-1986 | 67-37-1 | 64.3% | 7-3 |
| Dan Radakovich | 1978 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Ed Beard | 1974-1977 | 24-32-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Mike Giddings | 1968-1973 | 43-36-5 | 54.2% | 2-3 |
San Francisco 49ers linebackers coach facts
- Mike Giddings was the first linebackers coach in 49ers history in 1968.
- Norb Hecker coached the most seasons as the 49ers's linebackers coach at seven seasons.
- Johnny Holland is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2017 season.