Minnesota Vikings assistant special teams coach history
Dalmin Gibson
Gibson is the assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Gibson's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 12-12-0, making him the third-least successful assistant special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Ben Kotwica
Kotwica was the assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 season. Kotwica's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 13-4-0, making him the most successful assistant special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kotwica in playoff games.
Robert Steeples
Steeples was the assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 season. Steeples' record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 8-9-0, making him the least successful assistant special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Ryan Ficken
Ficken was the assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2020 seasons, a total of seven years. Ficken's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 64-47-1, making him the second-most successful assistant special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2015, 2017, 2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Ficken in playoff games.
Chris White
White was the assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. White's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 31-33-0, making him the second-least successful assistant special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009, 2012) and had a 1-2 record under Coach White in playoff games.
Jim Panagos
Panagos was the assistant special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 season. Panagos' record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful assistant special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings assistant special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmin Gibson | 2023-2024 | 12-12-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Ben Kotwica | 2022 | 13-4-0 | 76.5% | 0-1 |
| Robert Steeples | 2021 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Ryan Ficken | 2014-2020 | 64-47-1 | 57.6% | 2-3 |
| Chris White | 2009-2012 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 1-2 |
| Jim Panagos | 2005 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings assistant special teams coach facts
- Jim Panagos was the first assistant special teams coach in Vikings history in 2005.
- Ryan Ficken coached the most seasons as the Vikings's assistant special teams coach at seven seasons.
- Dalmin Gibson is the current assistant special teams coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.