Los Angeles Chargers History
The Los Angeles Chargers are in their sixty-third season, playing their home games at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California since 2020. The Chargers are led by head coach Brandon Staley since 2021.
The Chargers have won a single league championship in their history in 1963, led by head coach Sid Gillman.
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Franchise Award Winners
In 2004, head coach Marty Schottenheimer won Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 12-4-0 record.
During their careers, multiple players have won awards for the team: LaDainian Tomlinson won the Most Valuable Player in 2006 and the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2006; Philip Rivers won the Comeback Player of the Year in 2013; Drew Brees won the Comeback Player of the Year in 2004; Joey Bosa won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2016; Shawne Merriman won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2005; Leslie O'Neal won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1986; Don Woods won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1974; Dan Fouts won the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1982; Tobin Rote won the AP AFL Player of the Year in 1963; Keenan Allen won the Comeback Player of the Year in 2017; Justin Herbert won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2020.
Los Angeles Chargers by the Decades
1960s
The Los Angeles Chargers' inaugural season was 1960. During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 86-48-6 during the regular season and 1-4 in the playoffs. In fact, the eighty-six wins represents the most wins in a decade for the Chargers. They played their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1960), Balboa Stadium (1961-1966), and San Diego Stadium (1967-1969). They won zero division titles. The Chargers ranked 2nd in the Western division with a win percentage of 64%. They won one league championship in 1963. In 1961, the Chargers changed their name from the Los Angeles Chargers to the San Diego Chargers.
1970s
During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 58-81-5 during the regular season and 0-1 in the playoffs. They played their home games at San Diego Stadium. They won one division title. The Chargers ranked 5th in the AFC West division with a win percentage of 42%.
1980s
During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 72-80-0 during the regular season and 3-3 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Jack Murphy Stadium. They won two division titles. The Chargers ranked 4th in the AFC West division with a win percentage of 47%.
1990s
During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 74-86-0 during the regular season and 3-3 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium. They won two division titles. The Chargers ranked 4th in the AFC West division with a win percentage of 46%.
2000s
During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 85-75-0 during the regular season and 3-5 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium. They won five division titles. The Chargers ranked 2nd in the AFC West division with a win percentage of 53%.
2010s
During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 77-83-0 during the regular season and 2-2 in the playoffs. They played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium (2010-2016) and StubHub Center (2017-2019). They won zero division titles. The Chargers ranked 3rd in the AFC West division with a win percentage of 48%. In 2017, the Chargers changed their name from the San Diego Chargers to the Los Angeles Chargers.
2020s
During the decade, the Chargers had a record of 16-17-0 during the regular season and not a single game in the playoffs. They played their home games at SoFi Stadium. They won zero division titles. The Chargers ranked 3rd in the AFC West division with a win percentage of 48%.
Los Angeles Chargers Head Coaching History
| Head Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Staley | 2021-2022 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Lynn | 2017-2020 | 33-31-0 | 51.6% | 1-1 |
| Mike McCoy | 2013-2016 | 27-37-0 | 42.2% | 1-1 |
| Norv Turner | 2007-2012 | 56-40-0 | 58.3% | 3-3 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 2002-2006 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 0-2 |
| Mike Riley | 1999-2001 | 14-34-0 | 29.2% | 0-0 |
| Kevin Gilbride | 1997-1998 | 6-16-0 | 27.3% | 0-0 |
| June Jones | 1998 | 3-7-0 | 30.0% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Ross | 1992-1996 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 3-3 |
| Dan Henning | 1989-1991 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Al Saunders | 1986-1988 | 18-29-0 | 38.3% | 0-0 |
| Don Coryell | 1978-1986 | 73-64-0 | 53.3% | 3-4 |
| Tommy Prothro | 1974-1978 | 29-43-0 | 40.3% | 0-0 |
| Ron Waller | 1973 | 2-11-1 | 17.9% | 0-0 |
| Harland Svare | 1971-1972 | 6-11-1 | 36.1% | 0-0 |
| Sid Gillman | 1960-1969, 1971 | 90-54-6 | 62.0% | 1-4 |
| Charlie Waller | 1969-1970 | 13-12-3 | 51.8% | 0-0 |
Franchise history
| Year | Record | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 0-0-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Brandon Staley Offensive Coordinator: Joe Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Renaldo Hill Special Teams Coordinator: Ryan Ficken Run Game Coordinator: Jay Rodgers Passing Game Coordinator: Shane Day Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Day Wide Receivers Coach: Chris Beatty Offensive Line Coach: Brendan Nugent Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Shaun Sarrett Running Backs Coach: Derrick Foster Tight Ends Coach: Kevin Koger Offensive Assistant Coach: Mike Hiestand, Pat White Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Linebackers Coach: Michael Wilhoite Outside Linebackers Coach: Jay Rodgers Secondary Coach: Derrick Ansley Assistant Secondary Coach: Tom Donatell Defensive Assistant Coach: John Timu Assistant Special Teams Coach: Chris Gould Defensive Quality Control Coach: Isaac Shewmaker Offensive Quality Control Coach: Chandler Whitmer Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Cody Cejda Director of Sports Performance: Anthony Lomando Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jonathan Brooks Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Lucius Jordan General Manager: Tom Telesco Pass Game Specialist: Tom Arth | |
| 9-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Brandon Staley Offensive Coordinator: Joe Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Renaldo Hill Special Teams Coordinator: Derius Swinton II Run Game Coordinator: Frank Smith Passing Game Coordinator: Shane Day Defensive Run Game Coordinator: Jay Rodgers Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Day Wide Receivers Coach: Chris Beatty Offensive Line Coach: Frank Smith Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Shaun Sarrett Running Backs Coach: Derrick Foster Tight Ends Coach: Kevin Koger Offensive Assistant Coach: Dan Shamash Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Linebackers Coach: Michael Wilhoite Outside Linebackers Coach: Jay Rodgers Secondary Coach: Derrick Ansley Assistant Secondary Coach: Tom Donatell Assistant Special Teams Coach: Mayur Chaudhari Defensive Quality Control Coach: Isaac Shewmaker Offensive Quality Control Coach: Chandler Whitmer Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Cody Cejda Director of Sports Performance: Anthony Lomando Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jonathan Brooks Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Lucius Jordan General Manager: Tom Telesco Alex G. Spanos Coaching Fellowship: John Timu | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Anthony Lynn Assistant Head Coach: George Stewart Offensive Coordinator: Shane Steichen Defensive Coordinator: Gus Bradley Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Alfonza "Pep" Hamilton, Jr. Wide Receivers Coach: Phil McGeoghan Offensive Line Coach: James Campen Assistant Offensive Line Coach: David Diaz-Infante Running Backs Coach: Mark Ridgley Tight Ends Coach: Alfredo Roberts Offensive Assistant Coach: Dan Shamash Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Assistant Defensive Line Coach: La'Roi Glover Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Addison Lynch Assistant Special Teams Coach: Keith Burns Defensive Quality Control Coach: Ryan Milus Offensive Quality Control Coach: Seth Ryan Senior Coaching Assistant: Rip Scherer, Chris Caminiti Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott Assistant Strength Coach: Jonathan Brooks, Tyler Judkins General Manager: Tom Telesco | |
| 5-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Anthony Lynn Assistant Head Coach: George Stewart Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt Defensive Coordinator: Gus Bradley Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Interim Offensive Coordinator: Shane Steichen Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Steichen Wide Receivers Coach: Phil McGeoghan Offensive Line Coach: Pat Meyer Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mark Ridgley Running Backs Coach: Alfredo Roberts Tight Ends Coach: Rip Scherer Offensive Assistant Coach: Dan Shamash Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Assistant Defensive Line Coach: La'Roi Glover Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Chris Harris Assistant Special Teams Coach: Keith Burns Defensive Quality Control Coach: Addison Lynch Offensive Quality Control Coach: Seth Ryan Senior Coaching Assistant: Chris Caminiti Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott Assistant Strength Coach: Jonathan Brooks, Tyler Judkins Alex G. Spanos Coaching Fellowship: Ryan Milus | |
| 12-4-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Anthony Lynn Assistant Head Coach: George Stewart Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt Defensive Coordinator: Gus Bradley Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Steichen Wide Receivers Coach: Phil McGeoghan Offensive Line Coach: Pat Meyer Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mark Ridgley Running Backs Coach: Alfredo Roberts Tight Ends Coach: Rip Scherer Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Eric Henderson Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Chris Harris Defensive Assistant Coach: Marquice Williams Assistant Special Teams Coach: Keith Burns Defensive Quality Control Coach: Addison Lynch Offensive Quality Control Coach: Dan Shamash Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott Assistant Strength Coach: Jonathan Brooks Strength and Conditioning Intern: Tyler Judkins | |
| 9-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Anthony Lynn Assistant Head Coach: George Stewart Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt Defensive Coordinator: Gus Bradley Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Steichen Wide Receivers Coach: Nick Sirianni Offensive Line Coach: Pat Meyer Assistant Offensive Line Coach: James Cregg Running Backs Coach: Alfredo Roberts Tight Ends Coach: John McNulty Offensive Assistant Coach: Mark Ridgley Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Eric Henderson Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Chris Harris Defensive Assistant Coach: D'Anton Lynn Assistant Special Teams Coach: Marquice Williams Offensive Quality Control Coach: Dan Shamash Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott Assistant Strength Coach: Larry Jackson, Jonathan Brooks | |
| 5-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Mike McCoy Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Steichen Wide Receivers Coach: Nick Sirianni Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Dave DeGuglielmo Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: John McNulty Offensive Assistant Coach: Tommy Rees Special Assistant to the Offense: Mark Ridgley Defensive Line Coach: Giff Smith Linebackers Coach: Bob Babich Assistant Linebackers Coach: Bobby King Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Chris Harris Special Teams Coach: Craig Aukerman Assistant Special Teams Coach: Marquice Williams Defensive Quality Control Coach: Chris Shula Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Mark Ridgley Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rick Lyle | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Mike McCoy Offensive Coordinator: Frank Reich Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano Quarterbacks Coach: Nick Sirianni Wide Receivers Coach: Fred Graves Offensive Line Coach: Joe D'Alessandris Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Andrew Dees Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Pete Metzelaars Special Assistant to the Offense: Mark Ridgley Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: Mike Nolan Assistant Linebackers Coach: Bobby King Secondary Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Secondary Coach: Greg Williams Special Teams Coach: Kevin Spencer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Craig Aukerman Defensive Quality Control Coach: Chris Shula Offensive Quality Control Coach: Shane Steichen Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Mark Ridgley Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rick Lyle | |
| 9-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Mike McCoy Offensive Coordinator: Frank Reich Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano Special Teams Coordinator: Kevin Spencer Quarterbacks Coach: Nick Sirianni Wide Receivers Coach: Fred Graves Offensive Line Coach: Joe D'Alessandris Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Andrew Dees Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Pete Metzelaars Special Assistant to the Offense: Mark Ridgley Defensive Line Coach: Fred Graves, Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: Joe Barry Assistant Linebackers Coach: Bobby King Secondary Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Secondary Coach: Greg Williams Special Teams Coach: Kevin Spencer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Craig Aukerman Defensive Quality Control Coach: Chad Grimm, Craig Aukerman Offensive Quality Control Coach: Shane Steichen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rick Lyle, Don Johnson | |
| 9-7-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Mike McCoy Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano Quarterbacks Coach: Frank Reich Wide Receivers Coach: Fred Graves Offensive Line Coach: Joe D'Alessandris Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Andrew Dees Running Backs Coach: Rick Lyle, Ron Milus, Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Jason Michael Special Assistant to the Offense: Mark Ridgley Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: Joe Barry Secondary Coach: Ron Milus Assistant Secondary Coach: Greg Williams Special Teams Coach: Kevin Spencer Special Teams Assistant Coach: Byron Storer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Craig Aukerman Quality Control Coach: Nick Sirianni Defensive Quality Control Coach: Chad Grimm Offensive Quality Control Coach: Nick Sirianni Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rick Lyle Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrative Assistant: Mark Ridgley | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator: Hal Hunter Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano Assistant Head Coach-Special Teams: Richard Bisaccia Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Mike Sullivan Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Jason Michael Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Senior Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Fairchild Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: Joe Barry Assistant Linebackers Coach: Greg Williams Secondary Coach: Ron Meeks Assistant Secondary Coach: Cris Dishman Defensive Assistant Coach: Shane Steichen Special Teams Assistant Coach: Byron Storer, Carlos Polk Special Projects: Steve Fairchild Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrative Assistant: Mark Ridgley | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Norv Turner Assistant Head Coach: Steve Wilks Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator: Greg Manusky Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Mike Sullivan Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Jason Michael Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Assistant Linebackers Coach: Greg Williams Secondary Coach: Steve Wilks Assistant Secondary Coach: Cris Dishman Defensive Assistant Coach: Shane Steichen Special Teams Coach: Richard Bisaccia Special Teams Assistant Coach: Carlos Polk Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl | |
| 9-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Norv Turner Assistant Head Coach: Rob Chudzinski Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator: Ron Rivera Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Mike Sullivan Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Rob Chudzinski Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Assistant Linebackers Coach: Greg Williams Secondary Coach: Steve Wilks Assistant Secondary Coach: Cris Dishman Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Special Teams Assistant Coach: Carlos Polk Assistant to the Head Coach: Margie Smith Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl Football Administrative Assistant: Regis Eller Coaches Assistant: Steve Gera | |
| 13-3-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Norv Turner Assistant Head Coach: Rob Chudzinski Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator: Ron Rivera Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Mike Sullivan Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Rob Chudzinski Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Assistant Linebackers Coach: Greg Williams Secondary Coach: Steve Wilks Assistant Secondary Coach: Cris Dishman Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Assistant to the Head Coach: Margie Smith Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl Football Administrative Assistant: Regis Eller Coaches Assistant: Steve Gera Nutrition Coordinator: Hal Hunter | |
| 8-8-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator: Ted Cottrell Interim Defensive Coordinator: Ron Rivera Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Clancy Barone Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Outside Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Inside Linebackers Coach: Ron Rivera Secondary Coach: Bill Bradley Assistant Secondary Coach: Kevin Ross Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Quality Control Coach: Kevin Ross Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl | |
| 11-5-0 (2-1) | Head Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator: Ted Cottrell Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Matt Simon Tight Ends Coach: Clancy Barone Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Outside Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Inside Linebackers Coach: Ron Rivera Secondary Coach: Bill Bradley Assistant Secondary Coach: Kevin Ross Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Quality Control Coach: Kevin Ross Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl | |
| 14-2-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon, Ted Cottrell, Matt Simon Tight Ends Coach: Rob Chudzinski Offensive Assistant Coach: Marvin Marshall Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Assistant Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Secondary Coach: Brian Stewart Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrator: John Wuehrmann | |
| 9-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Quarterbacks Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Rob Chudzinski Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Assistant Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Secondary Coach: Brian Stewart Assistant Secondary Coach: Albert Lewis Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrator: John Wuehrmann | |
| 12-4-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Assistant Head Coach: Tim Brewster Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Quarterbacks Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Tim Brewster Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Secondary Coach: Brian Stewart Assistant Secondary Coach: Albert Lewis Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Quality Control Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrator: John Wuehrmann | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Dale Lindsey Quarterbacks Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Tim Brewster Offensive Assistant Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Defensive Backs Coach: Jerry Holmes Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Quality Control Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive Quality Control Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrator: John Wuehrmann | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Dale Lindsey Associate Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Quarterbacks Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Tim Brewster Offensive Assistant Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Defensive Backs Coach: Jerry Holmes Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Quality Control Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive Quality Control Coach: John Pagano Special Projects: Joe Pascale Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl | |
| 5-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Mike Riley Offensive Coordinator: Norv Turner Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Interim Defensive Coordinator: Mark Banker Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Johnson Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sanford Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Paul Chryst Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Cornerbacks Coach: Rod Perry, Mark Banker Defensive Assistant Coach: Andrew McClave Special Teams Coach: Bruce Read Special Teams Assistant Coach: Craig Dickenson Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Robert Prince, Lee Hull, Charlie Camp, Donovan Rose | |
| 1-15-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Mike Riley Offensive Coordinator: Geep Chryst Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Quarterbacks Coach: Geep Chryst, Mike Johnson Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sanford Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Paul Chryst Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Cornerbacks Coach: Rod Perry, Mark Banker Defensive Assistant Coach: Andrew McClave Special Teams Coach: Bruce Read Special Teams Assistant Coach: Craig Dickenson Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Lee Hull, Donovan Rose, Vance Singletary | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Mike Riley Offensive Coordinator: Geep Chryst Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Quarterbacks Coach: Geep Chryst Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sanford Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Paul Chryst Offensive Assistant Coach: DelVaughn Alexander Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Cornerbacks Coach: Mark Banker Defensive Backs Coach: Rod Perry Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin Lempa Special Teams Coach: Bruce Read Special Teams Assistant Coach: Johnny Thomas Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Scout: Jimmy Raye III Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Mike Johnson, Al Simmons, Jason Swepson | |
| 5-11-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Kevin Gilbride Interim Head Coach: June Jones Offensive Coordinator: Mike Sheppard Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Macdermott Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Defensive Backs Coach: Rod Perry Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin Lempa Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak, Wayne Sevier Special Teams Assistant Coach: Johnny Thomas Quality Control Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Scout: Jimmy Raye III Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Charles Huff, Anthony Elliot | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Kevin Gilbride Assistant Head Coach: Nick Nicolau Offensive Coordinator: Mike Sheppard Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Wide Receivers Coach: Tyrone Dixon Offensive Line Coach: George DeLeone Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Macdermott Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Defensive Backs Coach: Rod Perry Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin Lempa Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak Quality Control Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Scout: Jimmy Raye III Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bobby Ross Offensive Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Defensive Coordinator: Dave Adolph Quarterbacks Coach: Dwain Painter Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Frank Falks H-Backs Coach: Frank Falks Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker, Dennis Murphy Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Secondary Coach: Greg Brown Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dennis Murphy Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Scout: Jimmy Raye III Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna | |
| 9-7-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Bobby Ross Offensive Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Defensive Coordinator: Dave Adolph Quarterbacks Coach: Dwain Painter Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Frank Falks H-Backs Coach: Frank Falks Defensive Line Coach: Dennis Murphy Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Secondary Coach: Greg Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Special Teams Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dennis Murphy Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna | |
| 11-5-0 (2-1) | Head Coach: Bobby Ross Offensive Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Defensive Coordinator: Bill Arnsparger Quarterbacks Coach: Dwain Painter Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Frank Falks H-Backs Coach: Frank Falks Defensive Line Coach: Dennis Murphy Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Secondary Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Special Teams Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dennis Murphy Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna Intern: John Hastings | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Bobby Ross Defensive Coordinator: Bill Arnsparger Running Game Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Passing Game Coordinator: Jack Reilly Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Ralph Friedgen H-Backs Coach: Ralph Friedgen Offensive Assistant Coach: Jack Reilly Defensive Line Coach: George O'Leary Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Defensive Backs Coach: John Fox Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Scout: Steve Spagnuolo Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna Intern: John Hastings | |
| 11-5-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Bobby Ross Defensive Coordinator: Bill Arnsparger Running Game Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Passing Game Coordinator: Jack Reilly Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Ralph Friedgen H-Backs Coach: Ralph Friedgen Offensive Assistant Coach: Jack Reilly Defensive Line Coach: George O'Leary Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Defensive Backs Coach: John Fox Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Coaching Staff Assistant: Stan Kwan Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna Intern: John Hastings Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: David Walker, Brian Baker | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Dan Henning Assistant Head Coach: Ted Tollner Offensive Coordinator: Ted Tollner Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Pasquale Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Ed White Offensive Assistant Coach: Jack Reilly Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Secondary Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale Special Teams Assistant Coach: LeCharls McDaniel Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Coaching Staff Assistant: Tony Knight Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Clausen Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant: Mike Faklis Intern: John Hastings | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Dan Henning Assistant Head Coach: Ted Tollner Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Pasquale Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Tollner Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Ed White Offensive Assistant Coach: Jack Reilly Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Secondary Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale Special Teams Assistant Coach: LeCharls McDaniel Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Clausen Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach: Mike Faklis Intern: John Hastings | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Dan Henning Assistant Head Coach: Ted Tollner Offensive Coordinator: Larry Beightol Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Tollner Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Larry Beightol Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Ed White Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Secondary Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Clausen Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach: Mike Faklis Training Camp Coaching Fellowship: LeCharls McDaniel | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Rhome Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Wayne Sevier Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Dave Levy H-Backs Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Administrative Assistant: Mike Faklis | |
| 8-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Wayne Sevier Quarterbacks Coach: Roger Theder Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy, Ed White Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Administrative Assistant: Mike Faklis | |
| 4-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Interim Head Coach: Al Saunders Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy, Ed White Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) General Manager: John Sanders | |
| 8-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Al Saunders, Ernie Zampese Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Defensive Coordinator: Dave Adolph Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Chuck Weber Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Wagstaff Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Pro Personnel: Dave Adolph | |
| 7-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Ernie Zampese Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Wide Receivers Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Linebackers Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden | |
| 6-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Ernie Zampese Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Wide Receivers Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Linebackers Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden | |
| 6-3-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Offensive Coordinator: Larrye Weaver Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Linebackers Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden | |
| 10-6-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Offensive Coordinator: Larrye Weaver Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden | |
| 11-5-0 (1-1) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier | |
| 12-4-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese, Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier | |
| 9-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Interim Head Coach: Don Coryell Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith | |
| 7-7-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Offensive Coordinator: Max Coley Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans | |
| 6-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Offensive Coordinator: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Passing Game Coordinator: Earnel Durden Wide Receivers Coach: Earnel Durden Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd, Bobb Mckittrick Tight Ends Coach: Earnel Durden Offensive Backfield Coach: Earnel Durden Defensive Backs Coach: Ernie Zampese Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans | |
| 2-12-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd, Bobb Mckittrick Offensive Backfield Coach: Earnel Durden Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans | |
| 5-9-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd, Bobb Mckittrick Offensive Backfield Coach: Earnel Durden Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans | |
| 2-11-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Ron Waller Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Forrest Gregg | |
| 4-9-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Harland Svare Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Director of Pro Scouting: Phil Bengtson | |
| 6-8-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Interim Head Coach: Harland Svare Defensive Coordinator: Phil Bengtson Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Jackie Simpson General Manager: Harland Svare | |
| 5-6-3 (0-0) | Head Coach: Charlie Waller Offensive Backs Coach: John "Red" Cochran Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Jackie Simpson | |
| 8-6-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Interim Head Coach: Charlie Waller Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Linebackers Coach: Jackie Simpson Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber | |
| 9-5-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Linebackers Coach: Jackie Simpson Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber | |
| 8-5-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Linebackers Coach: Jackie Simpson | |
| 7-6-1 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman | |
| 9-2-3 (0-1) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman | |
| 8-5-1 (0-1) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman | |
| 11-3-0 (1-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Offensive Coordinator: Hugh Taylor | |
| 4-10-0 (0-0) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Al Davis | |
| 12-2-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Al Davis Defensive Backs Coach: Jack Faulkner | |
| 10-4-0 (0-1) | Head Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Al Davis Defensive Backs Coach: Jack Faulkner |
Franchise history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Franchise facts
- Year Founded: 1960
- Championships won: 1963
- Stadium History: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1960), Balboa Stadium (1961-1966), San Diego Stadium (1967-1980), Jack Murphy Stadium (1981-1997), Qualcomm Stadium (1998-2016), StubHub Center (2017-2019), SoFi Stadium (2020-Present)
- Most Valuable Player: LaDainian Tomlinson: 2006
- Coach of the Year: Marty Schottenheimer: 2004
- Other Names: Los Angeles Chargers, 1960; San Diego Chargers, 1961-2016; Los Angeles Chargers, 2017-2022
- Sid Gillman: Highest Win % in franchise history (62.0%)
- Bobby Ross, Don Coryell, and Norv Turner: Most playoff wins in franchise history (3)