New Orleans Saints strength coach history

Matt Clapp

Clapp was the strength coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2022 season. Clapp's record as the team's strength coach was 7-10-0, making him the most successful strength coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Mike Woicik

Woicik was the strength coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1999 season. Woicik's record as the team's strength coach was 3-13-0, making him the third-most successful strength coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Russell Paternostro

Paternostro was the strength coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1981-1985 seasons, a total of five years. Paternostro's record as the team's strength coach was 28-45-0, making him the second-most successful strength coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Lou Riecke

Riecke was the strength coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 season. Riecke's record as the team's strength coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful strength coach in New Orleans Saints history.


New Orleans Saints strength coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Matt Clapp 2022 7-10-0 41.2% 0-0
Mike Woicik 1999 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Russell Paternostro 1981-1985 28-45-0 38.4% 0-0
Lou Riecke 1980 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0

New Orleans Saints strength coach facts

  • Lou Riecke was the first strength coach in Saints history in 1980.
  • Russell Paternostro coached the most seasons as the Saints's strength coach at five seasons.
  • Matt Clapp was the last coach to hold the position of strength coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.