Seattle Seahawks head coach history

Pete Carroll

Carroll is the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2010 season, a total of fourteen years. Carroll's record as the team's head coach was 137-89-1, making him the most successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (2010, 2012-2016, 2018-2020, 2022) and had a 10-9 record under Coach Carroll in playoff games. In 2013, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks won, 43-8. In 2014, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. The Seahawks lost, 24-28.

Jim L. Mora (Jr.)

Mora (Jr.) was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2009 season. Mora (Jr.)'s record as the team's head coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Mike Holmgren

Holmgren was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1999-2008 seasons, a total of ten years. Holmgren's record as the team's head coach was 86-74-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1999, 2003-2007) and had a 4-6 record under Coach Holmgren in playoff games. In 2005, the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. The Seahawks lost, 10-21.

Dennis Erickson

Erickson was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years.

Tom Flores

Flores was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. Flores' record as the team's head coach was 14-34-0, making him the least successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Chuck Knox

Knox was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983-1991 seasons, a total of nine years. Knox's record as the team's head coach was 80-63-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1984, 1987-1988) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Knox in playoff games.

Jack Patera

Patera was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1976-1982 seasons, a total of seven years. Patera's record as the team's head coach was 35-59-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history.


Seattle Seahawks head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Pete Carroll 2010-2023 137-89-1 60.6% 10-9
Jim L. Mora (Jr.) 2009 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Mike Holmgren 1999-2008 86-74-0 53.8% 4-6
Dennis Erickson 1995-1998 31-33-0 48.4% 0-0
Tom Flores 1992-1994 14-34-0 29.2% 0-0
Chuck Knox 1983-1991 80-63-0 55.9% 3-4
Jack Patera 1976-1982 35-59-0 37.2% 0-0

Seattle Seahawks head coach facts

  • Jack Patera was the first head coach in Seahawks history in 1976.
  • Pete Carroll coached the most seasons as the Seahawks's head coach at fourteen seasons.
  • Pete Carroll is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2010 season.