Minnesota Vikings head coach history
Kevin O'Connell
O'Connell is the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2022 season, a total of three years. O'Connell's record as the team's head coach was 25-16-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach O'Connell in playoff games.
Mike Zimmer
Zimmer was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2021 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games.
Leslie Frazier
Frazier was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Frazier's record as the team's head coach was 18-29-1, making him the third-least successful head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Frazier in playoff games.
Brad Childress
Childress was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2010 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Childress in playoff games.
Mike Tice
Tice was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Tice in playoff games.
Dennis Green
Green was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992-2001 seasons, a total of ten years. Green's record as the team's head coach was 97-62-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1992-1994, 1996-2000) and had a 4-8 record under Coach Green in playoff games.
Jerry Burns
Burns was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986-1991 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Burns in playoff games.
Bud Grant
Grant was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1967-1983, 1985 seasons, a total of eighteen years. Grant's record as the team's head coach was 158-96-5, making him the most successful head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs twelve times (1968-1971, 1973-1978, 1980, 1982) and had a 10-12 record under Coach Grant in playoff games. In 1969, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV. The Vikings lost, 7-23. In 1973, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VIII. The Vikings lost, 7-24. In 1974, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl IX. The Vikings lost, 6-16. In 1976, the Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XI. The Vikings lost, 14-32.
Les Steckel
Steckel was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1984 season. Steckel's record as the team's head coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful head coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Norm Van Brocklin
Brocklin was the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1961-1966 seasons, a total of six years. Brocklin's record as the team's head coach was 29-51-4, making him the second-least successful head coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin O'Connell | 2022-2024 | 25-16-0 | 61.0% | 0-1 |
| Mike Zimmer | 2014-2021 | 72-56-1 | 56.2% | 2-3 |
| Leslie Frazier | 2011-2013 | 18-29-1 | 38.5% | 0-1 |
| Brad Childress | 2006-2010 | 39-35-0 | 52.7% | 1-2 |
| Mike Tice | 2002-2005 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Dennis Green | 1992-2001 | 97-62-0 | 61.0% | 4-8 |
| Jerry Burns | 1986-1991 | 52-43-0 | 54.7% | 3-3 |
| Bud Grant | 1967-1983, 1985 | 158-96-5 | 62.0% | 10-12 |
| Les Steckel | 1984 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Norm Van Brocklin | 1961-1966 | 29-51-4 | 36.9% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings head coach facts
- Norm Van Brocklin was the first head coach in Vikings history in 1961.
- Bud Grant coached the most seasons as the Vikings's head coach at eighteen seasons.
- Kevin O'Connell is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.