Los Angeles Chargers interim head coach history

Giff Smith

Smith was the interim head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2023 season. Smith's record as the team's interim head coach was 0-3-0, making him the least successful interim head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

June Jones

Jones was the interim head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1998 season. Jones' record as the team's interim head coach was 3-7-0, making him the second-least successful interim head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Al Saunders

Saunders was the interim head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 season. Saunders' record as the team's interim head coach was 3-5-0, making him the third-least successful interim head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Don Coryell

Coryell was the interim head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1978 season. Coryell's record as the team's interim head coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Harland Svare

Svare was the interim head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1971 season. Svare's record as the team's interim head coach was 2-2-0, making him the third-most successful interim head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Charlie Waller

Waller was the interim head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1969 season. Waller's record as the team's interim head coach was 8-6-0, making him the most successful interim head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.


Los Angeles Chargers interim head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Giff Smith 2023 0-3-0 0.0% 0-0
June Jones 1998 3-7-0 30.0% 0-0
Al Saunders 1986 3-5-0 37.5% 0-0
Don Coryell 1978 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Harland Svare 1971 2-2-0 50.0% 0-0
Charlie Waller 1969 8-6-0 57.1% 0-0

Los Angeles Chargers interim head coach facts

  • Charlie Waller was the first interim head coach in Chargers history in 1969.
  • Charlie Waller, Harland Svare, Don Coryell, Al Saunders, June Jones, and Giff Smith coached the most seasons as the Chargers's interim head coach at one season.
  • Giff Smith was the last coach to hold the position of interim head coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.