Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator history
Matt Daniels
Daniels is the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Daniels' record as the team's special teams coordinator was 25-16-0, making him the most successful special teams coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Daniels in playoff games.
Ryan Ficken
Ficken was the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 season. Ficken's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 8-9-0, making him the least successful special teams coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history.
Marwan Maalouf
Maalouf was the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Maalouf in playoff games.
Mike Priefer
Priefer was the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011-2013, 2015-2018 seasons, a total of seven years. Priefer's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 58-52-2, making him the third-least successful special teams coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012, 2015, 2017) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Priefer in playoff games.
Brian Murphy
Murphy was the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Murphy's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 18-14-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Murphy in playoff games.
Paul Ferraro
Ferraro was the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Ferraro's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 24-24-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Ferraro in playoff games.
Gary Zauner
Zauner was the special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994-2001 seasons, a total of eight years. Zauner's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 77-51-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coordinator in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1994, 1996-2000) and had a 4-6 record under Coach Zauner in playoff games.
Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Daniels | 2022-2024 | 25-16-0 | 61.0% | 0-1 |
| Ryan Ficken | 2021 | 8-9-0 | 47.1% | 0-0 |
| Marwan Maalouf | 2019-2020 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Mike Priefer | 2011-2013, 2015-2018 | 58-52-2 | 52.7% | 1-3 |
| Brian Murphy | 2009-2010 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Paul Ferraro | 2006-2008 | 24-24-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Gary Zauner | 1994-2001 | 77-51-0 | 60.2% | 4-6 |
Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator facts
- Gary Zauner was the first special teams coordinator in Vikings history in 1994.
- Gary Zauner coached the most seasons as the Vikings's special teams coordinator at eight seasons.
- Matt Daniels is the current special teams coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.