Mike Zimmer
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 223-207-2 | 51.85% | 7-13 | 35.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Dave Campo, Chan Gailey, Marvin Lewis, Bill Parcells, Bobby Petrino, Barry Switzer
Children:
Biography
Career Summary
Mike Zimmer is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings since 2014. During this time period, the Vikings compiled a 64-47-1 record. He was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2014 until the 2020 season, during which time the Vikings went 64-47-1. During his career he was a head coach for seven seasons.
Mike Zimmer Coaching Tree
One assistant coach from his coaching staffs, Kevin Stefanski, was eventually hired as a head coach. He is the current head coach of the Cleveland Browns. After coaching with Mike Zimmer he has posted a 11-5-0 record during the regular season and 1-1 in the playoffs as head coach.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2018 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 8-7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2016 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2014 Minnesota Vikings | Head Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2012 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2011 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 2010 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Coordinator | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2008 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Coordinator | 4-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 2007 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Coordinator | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 2005 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2003 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2002 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2001 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2000 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1999 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Backs Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-1 |
| 1998 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1997 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1996 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1995 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 3-0 |
| 1994 Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Assistant Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1980 Missouri Tigers | Assistant Coach | 8-4-0 | |
| 1979 Missouri Tigers | Assistant Coach | 7-5-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 7
- Years as a coordinator: 14
- Championships won: 1995
- Conference Championships won: 1995
- Third in total wins for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Third in winning percentage for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Past teams coached for: Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys
- College Attended: Illinois State Redbirds
- Position Played: Quarterback
- Family Members: Adam Zimmer, Son