Ernie Zampese
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 196-210-0 | 48.28% | 10-9 | 52.63% |
Biography
Career Summary
Ernie Zampese was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 2004, finishing his career as the offensive consultant of the Washington Redskins. Over his twenty-six years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 196-210-0.
Career Awards
As the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams he coached three players to award-winning seasons: Charles White, Comeback Player of the Year in 1987; Greg Bell, Comeback Player of the Year in 1988; Jerome Bettis, AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1993.
Personal Information
Zampese was born on Thursday, March 12, 1936 in Santa Barbara, California. He died on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 86.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Washington Redskins | Offensive Consultant | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 St. Louis Rams | Offensive Consultant | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2001 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Consultant | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2000 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Consultant | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1999 New England Patriots | Offensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 New England Patriots | Offensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1997 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1996 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1995 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Coordinator | 12-4-0 | 3-0 |
| 1994 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Coordinator | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1993 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1992 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 1988 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1987 Los Angeles Rams | Offensive Coordinator | 6-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1986 San Diego Chargers | Offensive Coordinator | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1985 San Diego Chargers | Assistant Head Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 San Diego Chargers | Assistant Head Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1983 San Diego Chargers | Assistant Head Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 San Diego Chargers | Wide Receivers Coach | 6-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 1981 San Diego Chargers | Wide Receivers Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1980 San Diego Chargers | Wide Receivers Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1979 San Diego Chargers | Wide Receivers Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1976 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 14
- Championships won: 1995
- Conference Championships won: 1995
- Past teams coached for: Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers
- College Attended: USC Trojans
- Date of Birth: Thursday, March 12, 1936 (86 years old), Santa Barbara, California