Los Angeles Chargers assistant head coach history

George Stewart

Stewart was the assistant head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Stewart in playoff games.

Steve Wilks

Wilks was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2011 season.

Rob Chudzinski

Chudzinski was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Chudzinski's record as the team's assistant head coach was 22-10-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Chudzinski in playoff games.

Tim Brewster

Brewster was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 season. Brewster's record as the team's assistant head coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Brewster in playoff games.

Nick Nicolau

Nicolau was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 season. Nicolau's record as the team's assistant head coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Ted Tollner

Tollner was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1989-1991 seasons, a total of three years. Tollner's record as the team's assistant head coach was 12-21-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Al Saunders

Saunders was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Saunders' record as the team's assistant head coach was 12-20-0, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

Ernie Zampese

Zampese was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years.

Jim Hanifan

Hanifan was the assistant head coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1979 season. Hanifan's record as the team's assistant head coach was 12-4-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1979) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hanifan in playoff games.


Los Angeles Chargers assistant head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
George Stewart 2017-2020 33-31-0 51.6% 1-1
Steve Wilks 2011 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Rob Chudzinski 2009-2010 22-10-0 68.8% 0-1
Tim Brewster 2004 12-4-0 75.0% 0-1
Nick Nicolau 1997 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Ted Tollner 1989-1991 12-21-0 36.4% 0-0
Al Saunders 1985-1986 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Ernie Zampese 1983-1985 21-27-0 43.8% 0-0
Jim Hanifan 1979 12-4-0 75.0% 0-1

Los Angeles Chargers assistant head coach facts

  • Jim Hanifan was the first assistant head coach in Chargers history in 1979.
  • George Stewart coached the most seasons as the Chargers's assistant head coach at four seasons.
  • George Stewart was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach, leaving the role after the 2020 season.