Miami Dolphins special teams coach history
Keith Armstrong
Armstrong was the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2001-2007 seasons, a total of seven years. Armstrong's record as the team's special teams coach was 50-62-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Armstrong in playoff games.
Mike Westhoff
Westhoff was the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1986-2000 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Westhoff's record as the team's special teams coach was 136-103-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1990, 1992, 1994-1995, 1997-2000) and had a 6-8 record under Coach Westhoff in playoff games.
Tom Keane
Keane was the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1985 season. Keane's record as the team's special teams coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1985) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Keane in playoff games.
Bob Matheson
Matheson was the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. Matheson's record as the team's special teams coach was 26-6-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1983-1984) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Matheson 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.
Carl Taseff
Taseff was the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1976-1982 seasons, a total of seven years. Taseff's record as the team's special teams coach was 63-37-1, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1978-1979, 1981-1982) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Taseff in playoff games. In 1982, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 17-27.
Steve Crosby
Crosby was the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1979-1982 seasons, a total of four years. Crosby's record as the team's special teams coach was 36-20-1, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1979, 1981-1982) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Crosby in playoff games. In 1982, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 17-27.
Miami Dolphins special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Armstrong | 2001-2007 | 50-62-0 | 44.6% | 0-1 |
| Mike Westhoff | 1986-2000 | 136-103-0 | 56.9% | 6-8 |
| Tom Keane | 1985 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| Bob Matheson | 1983-1984 | 26-6-0 | 81.3% | 2-2 |
| Steve Crosby | 1979-1982 | 36-20-1 | 64.0% | 3-3 |
| Carl Taseff | 1976-1982 | 63-37-1 | 62.9% | 3-4 |
Miami Dolphins special teams coach facts
- Carl Taseff was the first special teams coach in Dolphins history in 1976.
- Mike Westhoff coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's special teams coach at fifteen seasons.
- Keith Armstrong was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2007 season.