Atlanta Falcons special teams coach history
Joe DeCamillis
DeCamillis was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997-2006 seasons, a total of ten years. DeCamillis' record as the team's special teams coach was 77-82-1, making him the most successful special teams coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1998, 2002, 2004) and had a 4-3 record under Coach DeCamillis in playoff games. In 1998, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII and the Falcons, under the direction of head coach Dan Reeves, lost 19-34.
Keith Armstrong
Armstrong was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1996 season. Armstrong's record as the team's special teams coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Frank Gansz
Gansz was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. Gansz's record as the team's special teams coach was 19-29-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gansz in playoff games.
Bobby April
April was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years. April's record as the team's special teams coach was 22-26-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach April in playoff games.
Keith Rowen
Rowen was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 season.
Foge Fazio
Fazio was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988-1989 seasons, a total of two years. Fazio's record as the team's special teams coach was 8-24-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Al Groh
Groh was the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 season. Groh's record as the team's special teams coach was 3-12-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe DeCamillis | 1997-2006 | 77-82-1 | 48.4% | 4-3 |
| Frank Gansz | 1994-1996 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Keith Armstrong | 1996 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Bobby April | 1991-1993 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 1-1 |
| Keith Rowen | 1990 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Foge Fazio | 1988-1989 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Al Groh | 1987 | 3-12-0 | 20.0% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons special teams coach facts
- Al Groh was the first special teams coach in Falcons history in 1987.
- Joe DeCamillis coached the most seasons as the Falcons's special teams coach at ten seasons.
- Joe DeCamillis was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2006 season.