Los Angeles Chargers defensive backs coach history
Steve Clinkscale
Clinkscale is the defensive backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2024 season. Clinkscale's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 8-6-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Ron Milus
Milus was the defensive backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers and San Diego Chargers in the 2016-2020 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Milus in playoff games.
Jerry Holmes
Holmes was the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Holmes' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 12-20-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Rod Perry
Perry was the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Perry's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 17-31-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
John Fox
Fox was the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Fox's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Fox in playoff games.
Ernie Zampese
Zampese was the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1976 season. Zampese's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 6-8-0, making him the third-least successful defensive backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Jackie Simpson
Simpson was the defensive backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1970-1971 seasons, a total of two years.
Jack Faulkner
Faulkner was the defensive backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers and San Diego Chargers in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years. Faulkner's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 22-6-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1960-1961) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Faulkner in playoff games.
Los Angeles Chargers defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Clinkscale | 2024 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Ron Milus | 2016-2020 | 38-42-0 | 47.5% | 1-1 |
| Jerry Holmes | 2002-2003 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Rod Perry | 1997-1999 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| John Fox | 1992-1993 | 19-13-0 | 59.4% | 1-1 |
| Ernie Zampese | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Jackie Simpson | 1970-1971 | 11-14-3 | 44.6% | 0-0 |
| Jack Faulkner | 1960-1961 | 22-6-0 | 78.6% | 0-2 |
Los Angeles Chargers defensive backs coach facts
- Jack Faulkner was the first defensive backs coach in Chargers history in 1960.
- Ron Milus coached the most seasons as the Chargers's defensive backs coach at five seasons.
- Steve Clinkscale is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.