James Bettcher
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 117-94-1 | 55.42% | 5-5 | 50.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
James Bettcher was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 2012 to 2025, finishing his career as the linebackers coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Over his thirteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 117-94-1. Bettcher will be the linebackers coach of the Indianapolis Colts for the 2026 season.
Personal Information
Bettcher was born on Saturday, May 27, 1978 in Lakeville, Indiana.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Indianapolis Colts | Linebackers Coach | 8-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 Cincinnati Bengals | Linebackers Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Cincinnati Bengals | Linebackers Coach | 9-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 Cincinnati Bengals | Linebackers Coach | 12-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 2021 San Francisco 49ers | Run Game Specialist / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 10-7-0 | 2-1 |
| 2019 New York Giants | Defensive Coordinator | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 New York Giants | Defensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 7-8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2015 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2014 Arizona Cardinals | Outside Linebackers Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2013 Arizona Cardinals | Outside Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 2012 Indianapolis Colts | Outside Linebackers Coach / Special Assistant to the Head Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 5
- Past teams coached for: Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals
- Date of Birth: Saturday, May 27, 1978 (48 years old), Lakeville, Indiana