Minnesota Vikings running backs coach history
Curtis Modkins
Modkins is the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Modkins' record as the team's running backs coach was 25-16-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Modkins in playoff games.
Kennedy Polamalu
Polamalu was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2017-2021 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2017, 2019) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Polamalu in playoff games.
Kevin Stefanski
Stefanski was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 season. Stefanski's record as the team's running backs coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Kirby Wilson
Wilson was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games.
James Saxon
Saxon was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Saxon's record as the team's running backs coach was 18-29-1, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Saxon in playoff games.
Eric Bieniemy
Bieniemy was the running backs 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 Bieniemy in playoff games.
Dean Dalton
Dalton was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years. Dalton's record as the team's running backs coach was 32-32-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Dalton in playoff games.
Carl Hargrave
Hargrave was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994-2001 seasons, a total of eight years. Hargrave's record as the team's running backs coach was 77-51-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1994, 1996-2000) and had a 4-6 record under Coach Hargrave in playoff games.
Tyrone Willingham
Willingham was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. Willingham's record as the team's running backs coach was 30-18-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992-1994) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Willingham in playoff games.
John Brunner
Brunner was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987-1991 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1987-1989) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Brunner in playoff games.
Rollie Dotsch
Dotsch was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1987 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Dotsch in playoff games.
Marc Trestman
Trestman was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Trestman's record as the team's running backs coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
John Michels
Michels was the running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1984 season. Michels' record as the team's running backs coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Minnesota Vikings running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Modkins | 2022-2024 | 25-16-0 | 61.0% | 0-1 |
| Kennedy Polamalu | 2017-2021 | 46-34-1 | 57.4% | 2-2 |
| Kevin Stefanski | 2016 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Kirby Wilson | 2014-2015 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| James Saxon | 2011-2013 | 18-29-1 | 38.5% | 0-1 |
| Eric Bieniemy | 2006-2010 | 42-38-0 | 52.5% | 1-2 |
| Dean Dalton | 2002-2005 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Carl Hargrave | 1994-2001 | 77-51-0 | 60.2% | 4-6 |
| Tyrone Willingham | 1992-1994 | 30-18-0 | 62.5% | 0-3 |
| John Brunner | 1987-1991 | 43-36-0 | 54.4% | 3-3 |
| Rollie Dotsch | 1987 | 8-7-0 | 53.3% | 2-1 |
| Marc Trestman | 1985-1986 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| John Michels | 1984 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
Minnesota Vikings running backs coach facts
- John Michels was the first running backs coach in Vikings history in 1984.
- Carl Hargrave coached the most seasons as the Vikings's running backs coach at eight seasons.
- Curtis Modkins is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.