Los Angeles Chargers head coach history
Brandon Staley
Staley is the head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2021 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Staley in playoff games.
Anthony Lynn
Lynn was the head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lynn in playoff games.
Mike McCoy
McCoy was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach McCoy in playoff games.
Norv Turner
Turner was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2007-2009) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Turner in playoff games.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's head coach was 47-33-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Mike Riley
Riley was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1999-2001 seasons, a total of three years. Riley's record as the team's head coach was 14-34-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Kevin Gilbride
Gilbride was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. Gilbride's record as the team's head coach was 6-16-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Bobby Ross
Ross was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. Ross' record as the team's head coach was 47-33-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992, 1994-1995) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Ross in playoff games. In 1994, the San Diego Chargers faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX. The Chargers lost, 26-49.
Dan Henning
Henning was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1989-1991 seasons, a total of three years.
Al Saunders
Saunders was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years.
Don Coryell
Coryell was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1979-1986 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1979-1982) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Coryell in playoff games.
Tommy Prothro
Prothro was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1974-1978 seasons, a total of five years.
Ron Waller
Waller was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1973 season. Waller's record as the team's head coach was 2-11-1, making him the least successful head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Harland Svare
Svare was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1972 season.
Sid Gillman
Gillman was the head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers and San Diego Chargers in the 1960-1969, 1971 seasons, a total of eleven years. Gillman's record as the team's head coach was 90-54-6, making him the most successful head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1960-1961, 1963-1965) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Gillman in playoff games.
Charlie Waller
Waller was the head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1970 season.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Staley | 2021-2023 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| 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 |
| Bobby Ross | 1992-1996 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 3-3 |
| Dan Henning | 1989-1991 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Al Saunders | 1987-1988 | 14-17-0 | 45.2% | 0-0 |
| Don Coryell | 1979-1986 | 61-52-0 | 54.0% | 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 | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Sid Gillman | 1960-1969, 1971 | 90-54-6 | 62.0% | 1-4 |
| Charlie Waller | 1970 | 5-6-3 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
Los Angeles Chargers head coach facts
- Sid Gillman was the first head coach in Chargers history in 1960.
- Sid Gillman coached the most seasons as the Chargers's head coach at eleven seasons.
- Brandon Staley is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.