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 three years. 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. Wannstedt's record as the team's assistant head coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Miami Dolphins history. 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 | 2022-2024 | 28-23-0 | 54.9% | 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.