New Orleans Saints assistant strength and conditioning coach history

Rob Wenning

Wenning was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2015-2022 seasons, a total of eight years. Wenning's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 79-51-0, making him the second-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2017-2020) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Wenning in playoff games.

Charles Byrd

Byrd was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2008-2022 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Byrd's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 149-93-0, making him the most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (2009-2011, 2013, 2017-2020) and had a 8-7 record under Coach Byrd in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and the Saints, under the direction of head coach Sean Payton, won 31-17.

Adam Bailey

Bailey was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2004-2009 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2006, 2009) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Bailey in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV and the Saints, under the direction of head coach Sean Payton, won 31-17.

Mark Smith

Smith was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2004 season. Smith's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Jerry Palmieri

Palmieri was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2003 season. Palmieri's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Evan Marcus

Marcus was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. Marcus' record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 26-22-0, making him the third-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Marcus in playoff games.

Derek Brown

Brown was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1999 season. Brown's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history.

Markus Paul

Paul was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. Paul's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 9-23-0, making him the second-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New Orleans Saints history.


New Orleans Saints assistant strength and conditioning coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Charles Byrd 2008-2022 149-93-0 61.6% 8-7
Rob Wenning 2015-2022 79-51-0 60.8% 3-4
Adam Bailey 2004-2009 49-47-0 51.0% 4-1
Mark Smith 2004 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Jerry Palmieri 2003 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Evan Marcus 2000-2002 26-22-0 54.2% 1-1
Markus Paul 1998-1999 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Derek Brown 1999 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0

New Orleans Saints assistant strength and conditioning coach facts

  • Markus Paul was the first assistant strength and conditioning coach in Saints history in 1998.
  • Charles Byrd coached the most seasons as the Saints's assistant strength and conditioning coach at fifteen seasons.
  • Charles Byrd and Rob Wenning was the last coach to hold the position of assistant strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.