San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator history
Brian Schneider
Schneider is the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Schneider's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 30-16-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coordinator in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Schneider 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.
Richard Hightower
Hightower was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2021 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019, 2021) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Hightower 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.
Derius Swinton II
Swinton II was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Swinton II's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coordinator in San Francisco 49ers history.
Thomas McGaughey
McGaughey was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. McGaughey's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coordinator in San Francisco 49ers history.
Brad Seely
Seely was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. Seely's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 44-19-1, making him the most successful special teams coordinator in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 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.
Kurt Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2010 season.
Al Everest
Everest was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years.
Larry Mac Duff
Mac Duff was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003-2006 seasons, a total of four years. Mac Duff's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 20-44-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coordinator in San Francisco 49ers history.
George Stewart
Stewart was the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996-1999 seasons, a total of four years. Stewart's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 41-23-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coordinator in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1996-1998) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Stewart in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Schneider | 2022-2024 | 30-16-0 | 65.2% | 4-2 |
| Richard Hightower | 2017-2021 | 39-42-0 | 48.1% | 4-2 |
| Derius Swinton II | 2016 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Thomas McGaughey | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Brad Seely | 2011-2014 | 44-19-1 | 69.5% | 5-3 |
| Kurt Schottenheimer | 2010 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Al Everest | 2007-2009 | 20-28-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Larry Mac Duff | 2003-2006 | 20-44-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| George Stewart | 1996-1999 | 41-23-0 | 64.1% | 3-3 |
San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator facts
- George Stewart was the first special teams coordinator in 49ers history in 1996.
- Richard Hightower coached the most seasons as the 49ers's special teams coordinator at five seasons.
- Brian Schneider is the current special teams coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.