Los Angeles Chargers defensive assistant coach history
Dylan Roney
Roney is the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2024 season.
Mike Hiestand
Hiestand is the defensive assistant coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2024 season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hiestand | 2024 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Dylan Roney | 2024 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Dylan Roney and Mike Hiestand is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.