Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks coach history

Doug Nussmeier

Nussmeier is the quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2023 season. Nussmeier's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 5-12-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Shane Day

Day was the quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Day in playoff games.

Alfonza "Pep" Hamilton, Jr.

Hamilton, Jr. was the quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2020 season.

Shane Steichen

Steichen was the quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Chargers and San Diego Chargers in the 2016-2019 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Steichen in playoff games.

Nick Sirianni

Sirianni was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.

Frank Reich

Reich was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Reich in playoff games.

John Ramsdell

Ramsdell was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2006-2012 seasons, a total of seven years. Ramsdell's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 70-42-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2006-2009) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Ramsdell in playoff games.

Brian Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.

Mike Johnson

Johnson was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2000-2001 seasons, a total of two years. Johnson's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 6-26-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Geep Chryst

Chryst was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Chryst's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

June Jones

Jones was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1998 season.

Dwain Painter

Painter was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. Painter's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 28-20-0, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994-1995) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Painter in playoff games. In 1994, the San Diego Chargers faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX and the Chargers, under the direction of head coach Bobby Ross, lost 26-49.

Jack Reilly

Reilly was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Reilly's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Reilly in playoff games.

Ted Tollner

Tollner was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.

Roger Theder

Theder was the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 season.


Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Doug Nussmeier 2023 5-12-0 29.4% 0-0
Shane Day 2021-2022 19-15-0 55.9% 0-1
Alfonza "Pep" Hamilton, Jr. 2020 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Shane Steichen 2016-2019 29-27-0 51.8% 1-1
Nick Sirianni 2014-2015 13-19-0 40.6% 0-0
Frank Reich 2013 9-7-0 56.3% 1-1
John Ramsdell 2006-2012 70-42-0 62.5% 3-4
Brian Schottenheimer 2002-2005 33-31-0 51.6% 0-1
Mike Johnson 2000-2001 6-26-0 18.8% 0-0
Geep Chryst 1999-2000 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
June Jones 1998 2-4-0 33.3% 0-0
Dwain Painter 1994-1996 28-20-0 58.3% 2-2
Jack Reilly 1992-1993 19-13-0 59.4% 1-1
Ted Tollner 1989-1990 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Roger Theder 1987 8-7-0 53.3% 0-0

Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks coach facts

  • Roger Theder was the first quarterbacks coach in Chargers history in 1987.
  • John Ramsdell coached the most seasons as the Chargers's quarterbacks coach at seven seasons.
  • Doug Nussmeier is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.