Los Angeles Chargers strength and conditioning coach history

Kent Johnston

Johnston was the strength and conditioning coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years. Johnston's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 27-37-0, making him the third-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Johnston in playoff games.

Dave Redding

Redding was the strength and conditioning coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. Redding's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 47-33-0, making him the most successful strength and conditioning 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 Redding in playoff games.

John Hastings

Hastings was the strength and conditioning coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997-2001 seasons, a total of five years. Hastings' record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 23-57-0, making him the least successful strength and conditioning coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

John Dunn

Dunn was the strength and conditioning coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1990-1996 seasons, a total of seven years. Dunn's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 57-55-0, making him the second-most successful strength and conditioning 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 Dunn 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.


Los Angeles Chargers strength and conditioning coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Kent Johnston 2013-2016 27-37-0 42.2% 1-1
Dave Redding 2002-2006 47-33-0 58.8% 0-2
John Hastings 1997-2001 23-57-0 28.8% 0-0
John Dunn 1990-1996 57-55-0 50.9% 3-3

Los Angeles Chargers strength and conditioning coach facts

  • John Dunn was the first strength and conditioning coach in Chargers history in 1990.
  • John Dunn coached the most seasons as the Chargers's strength and conditioning coach at seven seasons.
  • Kent Johnston was the last coach to hold the position of strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2016 season.