Denver Broncos strength and conditioning coach history
Luke Richesson
Richesson was the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos in the 2012-2017 seasons, a total of six years. Richesson's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 64-32-0, making him the second-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2012-2015) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Richesson in playoff games. In 2013, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach John Fox, lost 8-43. In 2015, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl L and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Gary Kubiak, won 24-10.
Rich Tuten
Tuten was the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1995-2011 seasons, a total of seventeen years. Tuten's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 158-114-0, making him the second-least successful strength and conditioning coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1996-1998, 2000, 2003-2005, 2011) and had a 9-6 record under Coach Tuten in playoff games. In 1997, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Mike Shanahan, won 31-24. In 1998, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Mike Shanahan, won 34-19.
Vernon Banks
Banks was the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Banks' record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 16-16-0, making him the least successful strength and conditioning coach in Denver Broncos history.
Al Miller
Miller was the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1985-1992 seasons, a total of eight years. Miller's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 76-50-1, making him the third-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1986-1987, 1989, 1991) and had a 7-4 record under Coach Miller in playoff games. In 1986, the Denver Broncos faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXI and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 20-39. In 1987, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 10-42. In 1989, the Denver Broncos faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIV and the Broncos, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 10-55.
Ira-John "I.J." Gorman
Gorman was the strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. Gorman's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 22-10-0, making him the most successful strength and conditioning coach in Denver Broncos history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1983-1984) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Gorman in playoff games.
Denver Broncos strength and conditioning coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Richesson | 2012-2017 | 64-32-0 | 66.7% | 5-3 |
| Rich Tuten | 1995-2011 | 158-114-0 | 58.1% | 9-6 |
| Vernon Banks | 1993-1994 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Al Miller | 1985-1992 | 76-50-1 | 60.2% | 7-4 |
| Ira-John "I.J." Gorman | 1983-1984 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 0-2 |
Denver Broncos strength and conditioning coach facts
- Ira-John "I.J." Gorman was the first strength and conditioning coach in Broncos history in 1983.
- Rich Tuten coached the most seasons as the Broncos's strength and conditioning coach at seventeen seasons.
- Luke Richesson was the last coach to hold the position of strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2017 season.