San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach history
Anthony Lynn
Lynn was the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. Lynn's record as the team's assistant head coach was 25-9-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Lynn in playoff games. In 2023, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 22-25.
Jon Embree
Embree was the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2021 seasons, a total of five years. Embree's record as the team's assistant head coach was 39-42-0, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019, 2021) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Embree in playoff games. In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 20-31.
Brad Seely
Seely was the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2012, 2014 seasons, a total of three years. Seely's record as the team's assistant head coach was 32-15-1, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Seely in playoff games. In 2012, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Jim Harbaugh, lost 31-34.
Mike Singletary
Singletary was the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. Singletary's record as the team's assistant head coach was 23-41-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Gregg Smith
Smith was the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's assistant head coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Bill McPherson
McPherson was the assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-1998 seasons, a total of five years. McPherson's record as the team's assistant head coach was 61-19-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1994-1998) and had a 6-4 record under Coach McPherson in playoff games. In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 49-26.
San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lynn | 2022-2023 | 25-9-0 | 73.5% | 4-2 |
| Jon Embree | 2017-2021 | 39-42-0 | 48.1% | 4-2 |
| Brad Seely | 2011-2012, 2014 | 32-15-1 | 67.7% | 3-2 |
| Mike Singletary | 2005-2008 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Gregg Smith | 2003-2004 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Bill McPherson | 1994-1998 | 61-19-0 | 76.3% | 6-4 |
San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach facts
- Bill McPherson was the first assistant head coach in 49ers history in 1994.
- Bill McPherson and Jon Embree coached the most seasons as the 49ers's assistant head coach at five seasons.
- Anthony Lynn was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.