Los Angeles Chargers interim head coach history
Giff Smith
Smith is the interim head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since 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 is the current interim head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.