Miami Dolphins assistant head coach history

Jon Embree

Embree is the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Embree's record as the team's assistant head coach was 20-14-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Embree in playoff games.

Danny Crossman

Crossman was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 season.

Frank Bush

Bush was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Bush's record as the team's assistant head coach was 13-19-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history.

Darren Rizzi

Rizzi was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rizzi in playoff games.

Todd Bowles

Bowles was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bowles in playoff games.

Charlie Baggett

Baggett was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years.

Marc Trestman

Trestman was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 season. Trestman's record as the team's assistant head coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history.

Norv Turner

Turner was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Turner's record as the team's assistant head coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history.

Dave Wannstedt

Wannstedt was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1999 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wannstedt in playoff games.

Larry Beightol

Beightol was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Beightol in playoff games.

John Sandusky

Sandusky was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1989-1994 seasons, a total of six years. Sandusky's record as the team's assistant head coach was 58-38-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1990, 1992, 1994) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Sandusky in playoff games.

David Shula

Shula was the assistant head coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1986-1988 seasons, a total of three years. Shula's record as the team's assistant head coach was 22-25-0, making him the third-least successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history.


Miami Dolphins assistant head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jon Embree 2022-2023 20-14-0 58.8% 0-2
Danny Crossman 2021 9-8-0 52.9% 0-0
Frank Bush 2017-2018 13-19-0 40.6% 0-0
Darren Rizzi 2015-2016 16-16-0 50.0% 0-1
Todd Bowles 2008-2011 31-33-0 48.4% 0-1
Charlie Baggett 2005-2006 15-17-0 46.9% 0-0
Marc Trestman 2004 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Norv Turner 2002-2003 19-13-0 59.4% 0-0
Dave Wannstedt 1999 9-7-0 56.3% 1-1
Larry Beightol 1996-1997 17-15-0 53.1% 0-1
John Sandusky 1989-1994 58-38-0 60.4% 3-3
David Shula 1986-1988 22-25-0 46.8% 0-0

Miami Dolphins assistant head coach facts

  • David Shula was the first assistant head coach in Dolphins history in 1986.
  • John Sandusky coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's assistant head coach at six seasons.
  • Jon Embree is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.