Miami Dolphins defensive assistant coach history
Steve Donatell
Donatell is the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Donatell in playoff games.
Patrick Surtain
Surtain was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2022 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Surtain in playoff games.
Kenyon Jackson
Jackson was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 season.
Jeff Burris
Burris was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. Burris' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 22-26-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Charlie Bullen
Bullen was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 season. Bullen's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 7-9-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Tim Atkins
Atkins was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2007 season. Atkins' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Miami Dolphins history.
Robert Nunn
Nunn was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2000 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Nunn in playoff games.
Tom Olivadotti
Olivadotti was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1987-1995 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1990, 1992, 1994-1995) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Olivadotti in playoff games.
Chuck Studley
Studley was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1984-1986 seasons, a total of three years. Studley's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 34-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1984-1985) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Studley in playoff games. In 1984, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 16-38.
Vince Costello
Costello was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1974 season. Costello's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 11-3-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1974) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Costello in playoff games.
Bill Arnsparger
Arnsparger was the defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1970-1972 seasons, a total of three years. Arnsparger's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 34-7-1, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970-1972) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Arnsparger in playoff games. In 1971, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 3-24. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, won 14-7.
Miami Dolphins defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Donatell | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 0-1 |
| Patrick Surtain | 2022 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-1 |
| Kenyon Jackson | 2021 | 9-8-0 | 52.9% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Burris | 2013-2015 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-0 |
| Charlie Bullen | 2012 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Tim Atkins | 2007 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Robert Nunn | 2000 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 1-1 |
| Tom Olivadotti | 1987-1995 | 81-62-0 | 56.6% | 3-4 |
| Chuck Studley | 1984-1986 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 3-2 |
| Vince Costello | 1974 | 11-3-0 | 78.6% | 0-1 |
| Bill Arnsparger | 1970-1972 | 34-7-1 | 82.1% | 5-2 |
Miami Dolphins defensive assistant coach facts
- Bill Arnsparger was the first defensive assistant coach in Dolphins history in 1970.
- Tom Olivadotti coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's defensive assistant coach at nine seasons.
- Steve Donatell is the current defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.