Minnesota Vikings strength and conditioning coach history
Brent Salazar
Salazar was the strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 season. Salazar's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Minnesota Vikings history.
Tom Kanavy
Kanavy was the strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006-2013 seasons, a total of eight years. Kanavy's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 60-67-1, making him the least successful strength and conditioning coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2008-2009, 2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Kanavy in playoff games.
Kurtis Shultz
Shultz was the strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. Shultz's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 17-15-0, making him the second-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Shultz in playoff games.
Steve Wetzel
Wetzel was the strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1992-2003 seasons, a total of twelve years. Wetzel's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 112-80-0, making him the most successful strength and conditioning coach in Minnesota Vikings history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1992-1994, 1996-2000) and had a 4-8 record under Coach Wetzel in playoff games.
Minnesota Vikings strength and conditioning coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Salazar | 2016 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Tom Kanavy | 2006-2013 | 60-67-1 | 47.3% | 1-3 |
| Kurtis Shultz | 2004-2005 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 1-1 |
| Steve Wetzel | 1992-2003 | 112-80-0 | 58.3% | 4-8 |
Minnesota Vikings strength and conditioning coach facts
- Steve Wetzel was the first strength and conditioning coach in Vikings history in 1992.
- Steve Wetzel coached the most seasons as the Vikings's strength and conditioning coach at twelve seasons.
- Brent Salazar was the last coach to hold the position of strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2016 season.