Minnesota Vikings assistant to the head coach history
Henry Schneider IV
Schneider IV is the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2024 season. Schneider IV's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 14-3-0, making him the most successful assistant to the head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2024) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Schneider IV in playoff games.
Grant Udinski
Udinski was the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 season. Udinski's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 13-4-0, making him the second-most successful assistant to the head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Udinski in playoff games.
Jeff Howard
Howard was the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 season. Howard's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 5-10-1, making him the least successful assistant to the head coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Cameron Turner
Turner was the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years. Turner's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 13-19-0, making him the second-least successful assistant to the head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Turner in playoff games.
Dennis Polian
Polian was the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Polian's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful assistant to the head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Polian in playoff games.
Kevin Stefanski
Stefanski was the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Stefanski's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 24-24-0, making him the third-least successful assistant to the head coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Stefanski in playoff games.
Kirsten Lindberg
Lindberg was the assistant to the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lindberg in playoff games.
Minnesota Vikings assistant to the head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Schneider IV | 2024 | 14-3-0 | 82.4% | 0-1 |
| Grant Udinski | 2022 | 13-4-0 | 76.5% | 0-1 |
| Jeff Howard | 2013 | 5-10-1 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Cameron Turner | 2011-2012 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-1 |
| Dennis Polian | 2009-2010 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Kevin Stefanski | 2006-2008 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Kirsten Lindberg | 2004-2005 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
Minnesota Vikings assistant to the head coach facts
- Kirsten Lindberg was the first assistant to the head coach in Vikings history in 2004.
- Kevin Stefanski coached the most seasons as the Vikings's assistant to the head coach at three seasons.
- Henry Schneider IV is the current assistant to the head coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.