Dave Adolph
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 180-148-0 | 54.88% | 5-11 | 31.25% |
Biography
Career Summary
Dave Adolph was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1999, finishing his career as the assistant head coach/linebackers coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Over his twenty-one years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 180-148-0.
Career Awards
During the 1992 season as the defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs he coached Dale Carter to the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Playing Career
Adolph played guard and linebacker while at college.
Personal Information
Adolph was born on Sunday, June 6, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. He died on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the age of 79.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kansas City Chiefs | Assistant Head Coach / Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 Oakland Raiders | Linebackers Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1997 Oakland Raiders | Linebackers Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1996 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1995 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1994 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1993 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 1992 Kansas City Chiefs | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1991 Los Angeles Raiders | Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1990 Los Angeles Raiders | Linebackers Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1989 Los Angeles Raiders | Linebackers Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1987 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 10-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1986 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1985 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Coordinator / Pro Personnel | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1983 Cleveland Browns | Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Cleveland Browns | Linebackers Coach | 4-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1981 Cleveland Browns | Linebackers Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Cleveland Browns | Linebackers Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1979 Cleveland Browns | Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 10
- Past teams coached for: Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns
- College Attended: Akron Zips
- Positions Played: Guard and Linebacker
- Date of Birth: Sunday, June 6, 1937 (79 years old), Akron, Ohio