Seattle Seahawks head coach history
Mike Macdonald
Macdonald is the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2024 season. Macdonald's record as the team's head coach was 10-7-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Seattle Seahawks history.
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. 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 third-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 | 10-7-0 | 58.8% | 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.