Seattle Seahawks head coach history
Mike Macdonald
Macdonald is the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2024 season.
Pete Carroll
Carroll was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010-2023 seasons, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Macdonald | 2024 | 8-7-0 | 53.3% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Mike Macdonald is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.