Minnesota Vikings special teams coach history
Mike Priefer
Priefer was the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014 season. Priefer's record as the team's special teams coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Rusty Tillman
Tillman was the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003-2005 seasons, a total of three years. Tillman's record as the team's special teams coach was 26-22-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Tillman in playoff games.
Jay Hayes
Hayes was the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 season. Hayes' record as the team's special teams coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Tom Batta
Batta was the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985-1993 seasons, a total of nine years. Batta's record as the team's special teams coach was 79-64-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1987-1989, 1992-1993) and had a 3-5 record under Coach Batta in playoff games.
Mike Sweatman
Sweatman was the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1984 season. Sweatman's record as the team's special teams coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Floyd Reese
Reese was the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1979-1983 seasons, a total of five years. Reese's record as the team's special teams coach was 36-37-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Reese in playoff games.
Minnesota Vikings special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Priefer | 2014 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Rusty Tillman | 2003-2005 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Jay Hayes | 2002 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Tom Batta | 1985-1993 | 79-64-0 | 55.2% | 3-5 |
| Mike Sweatman | 1984 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Reese | 1979-1983 | 36-37-0 | 49.3% | 1-2 |
Minnesota Vikings special teams coach facts
- Floyd Reese was the first special teams coach in Vikings history in 1979.
- Tom Batta coached the most seasons as the Vikings's special teams coach at nine seasons.
- Mike Priefer was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2014 season.