Vance Joseph
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 148-170-2 | 46.56% | 2-6 | 25.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Gary Kubiak, Marvin Lewis, Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, Adam Gase
Biography
Career Summary
Vance Joseph is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos since 2023. During this time period, the Broncos compiled a 16-14-0 record. He was the head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2017 until the 2018 season, during which time the Broncos went 11-21-0. During his career he was a head coach for two seasons. He was fired from the Broncos on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Vance Joseph Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Joseph served as an assistant coach for Mike Nolan, Mike Singletary, Gary Kubiak, Marvin Lewis, Adam Gase, Kliff Kingsbury, and Sean Payton. During this time, he coached for four years for Mike Nolan and Kliff Kingsbury.
Personal Information
Joseph was born on Saturday, September 30, 1972 in Marrero, Louisiana.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 8-5-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 Denver Broncos | Defensive Coordinator | 8-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 4-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 11-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2020 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 Arizona Cardinals | Defensive Coordinator | 5-10-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Denver Broncos | Head Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 Denver Broncos | Head Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 Miami Dolphins | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 2015 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2014 Cincinnati Bengals | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-5-1 | 0-1 |
| 2013 Houston Texans | Secondary Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2012 Houston Texans | Secondary Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 2011 Houston Texans | Secondary Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2010 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2009 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Backs Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2008 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Backs Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Backs Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2005 San Francisco 49ers | Assistant Defensive Backs Coach | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2003 Colorado Buffaloes | Defensive Backs Coach | 5-7-0 | |
| 2002 Colorado Buffaloes | Defensive Backs Coach | 9-5-0 | |
| 2001 Colorado Buffaloes | Graduate Assistant | 10-3-0 | |
| 2000 Colorado Buffaloes | Graduate Assistant | 3-8-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 2
- Years as a coordinator: 7
- Past teams coached for: Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers
- College Attended: Colorado Buffaloes
- Date of Birth: Saturday, September 30, 1972 (52 years old), Marrero, Louisiana