Dallas Cowboys head coach history
Brian Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer is the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys since the 2025 season.
Mike McCarthy
McCarthy was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2020-2024 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 1-3 record under Coach McCarthy in playoff games.
Jason Garrett
Garrett was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011-2019 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2014, 2016, 2018) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Garrett in playoff games.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007-2010 seasons, a total of four years. Phillips' record as the team's head coach was 34-22-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007, 2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
Bill Parcells
Parcells was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003-2006 seasons, a total of four years. Parcells' record as the team's head coach was 34-30-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Parcells in playoff games.
Dave Campo
Campo was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. Campo's record as the team's head coach was 15-33-0, making him the least successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Chan Gailey
Gailey was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Gailey in playoff games.
Barry Switzer
Switzer was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1994-1997 seasons, a total of four years. Switzer's record as the team's head coach was 40-24-0, making him the most successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1994-1996) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Switzer in playoff games. In 1995, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX. The Cowboys won, 27-17.
Jimmy Johnson
Johnson was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Johnson's record as the team's head coach was 44-36-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1991-1993) and had a 7-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games. In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII. The Cowboys won, 52-17. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII. The Cowboys won, 30-13.
Tom Landry
Landry was the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960-1988 seasons, a total of twenty-nine years. Landry's record as the team's head coach was 250-162-6, making him the third-most successful head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs eighteen times (1966-1973, 1975-1983, 1985) and had a 20-16 record under Coach Landry in playoff games. In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V. The Cowboys lost, 13-16. In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. The Cowboys won, 24-3. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X. The Cowboys lost, 17-21. In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII. The Cowboys won, 27-10. In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII. The Cowboys lost, 31-35.
Dallas Cowboys head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Schottenheimer | 2025 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| Mike McCarthy | 2020-2024 | 49-35-0 | 58.3% | 1-3 |
| Jason Garrett | 2011-2019 | 80-64-0 | 55.6% | 2-3 |
| Wade Phillips | 2007-2010 | 34-22-0 | 60.7% | 1-2 |
| Bill Parcells | 2003-2006 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 0-2 |
| Dave Campo | 2000-2002 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chan Gailey | 1998-1999 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Barry Switzer | 1994-1997 | 40-24-0 | 62.5% | 5-2 |
| Jimmy Johnson | 1989-1993 | 44-36-0 | 55.0% | 7-1 |
| Tom Landry | 1960-1988 | 250-162-6 | 60.5% | 20-16 |
Dallas Cowboys head coach facts
- Tom Landry was the first head coach in Cowboys history in 1960.
- Tom Landry coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's head coach at twenty-nine seasons.
- Brian Schottenheimer is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2025 season.