Los Angeles Chargers defensive assistant coach history

John Timu

Timu was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2022 season. Timu's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 10-7-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Timu in playoff games.

Marquice Williams

Williams was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 season. Williams' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Williams in playoff games.

D'Anton Lynn

Lynn was the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 season.

Shane Steichen

Steichen was the defensive assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years. Steichen's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Andrew McClave

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

Kevin Lempa

Lempa was the defensive assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Lempa's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 17-31-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Kevin O'Dea

O'Dea was the defensive assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. O'Dea's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 20-12-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant 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 O'Dea 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.


Los Angeles Chargers defensive assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
John Timu 2022 10-7-0 58.8% 0-1
Marquice Williams 2018 12-4-0 75.0% 1-1
D'Anton Lynn 2017 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Shane Steichen 2011-2012 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Andrew McClave 2000-2001 6-26-0 18.8% 0-0
Kevin Lempa 1997-1999 17-31-0 35.4% 0-0
Kevin O'Dea 1994-1995 20-12-0 62.5% 2-2

Los Angeles Chargers defensive assistant coach facts

  • Kevin O'Dea was the first defensive assistant coach in Chargers history in 1994.
  • Kevin Lempa coached the most seasons as the Chargers's defensive assistant coach at three seasons.
  • John Timu was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.