James Bettcher
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 117-94-1 | 55.42% | 5-5 | 50.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
James Bettcher is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts since 2025. During this time period, the Colts compiled a 8-9-0 record. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Indianapolis Colts | Linebackers Coach | 0-0-0 | 0-0 |
| 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