Los Angeles Chargers running backs coach history
Kiel McDonald
McDonald is the running backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2024 season.
Derrick Foster
Foster was the running backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021-2023 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Foster in playoff games.
Mark Ridgley
Ridgley was the running backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2020 season. Ridgley's record as the team's running backs coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Alfredo Roberts
Roberts was the running backs coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Roberts in playoff games.
Ollie Wilson
Wilson was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997-2001, 2008-2016 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Wilson's record as the team's running backs coach was 95-129-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008-2009, 2013) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games.
Ron Milus
Milus was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Milus in playoff games.
Rick Lyle
Lyle was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2013 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lyle in playoff games.
Matt Simon
Simon was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2007 season. Simon's record as the team's running backs coach was 11-5-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Simon in playoff games.
Clarence Shelmon
Shelmon was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. Shelmon's record as the team's running backs coach was 47-33-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Shelmon in playoff games.
Sylvester Croom
Croom was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. Croom's record as the team's running backs coach was 47-33-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992, 1994-1995) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Croom 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.
Bobby Jackson
Jackson was the running backs coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1987-1991 seasons, a total of five years. Jackson's record as the team's running backs coach was 30-49-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Los Angeles Chargers running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel McDonald | 2024 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Derrick Foster | 2021-2023 | 24-27-0 | 47.1% | 0-1 |
| Mark Ridgley | 2020 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Alfredo Roberts | 2017-2019 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Ollie Wilson | 1997-2001, 2008-2016 | 95-129-0 | 42.4% | 2-3 |
| Rick Lyle | 2013 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Ron Milus | 2013 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Matt Simon | 2007 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Clarence Shelmon | 2002-2006 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 0-2 |
| Sylvester Croom | 1992-1996 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 3-3 |
| Bobby Jackson | 1987-1991 | 30-49-0 | 38.0% | 0-0 |
Los Angeles Chargers running backs coach facts
- Bobby Jackson was the first running backs coach in Chargers history in 1987.
- Ollie Wilson coached the most seasons as the Chargers's running backs coach at fourteen seasons.
- Kiel McDonald is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.