Seattle Seahawks special teams coach history

Mark Michaels

Michaels was the special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 2004 season. Michaels' record as the team's special teams coach was 9-7-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Seattle Seahawks history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Michaels in playoff games.

Pete Rodriguez

Rodriguez was the special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1998 season. Rodriguez's record as the team's special teams coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Dave Arnold

Arnold was the special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1995-1997 seasons, a total of three years. Arnold's record as the team's special teams coach was 23-25-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Seattle Seahawks history.

Russ Purnell

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

Rusty Tillman

Tillman was the special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1979-1991 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Tillman's record as the team's special teams coach was 103-97-0, making him the second-most successful special teams 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 Tillman in playoff games.


Seattle Seahawks special teams coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Mark Michaels 2004 9-7-0 56.3% 0-1
Pete Rodriguez 1998 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Dave Arnold 1995-1997 23-25-0 47.9% 0-0
Russ Purnell 1992-1994 14-34-0 29.2% 0-0
Rusty Tillman 1979-1991 103-97-0 51.5% 3-4

Seattle Seahawks special teams coach facts

  • Rusty Tillman was the first special teams coach in Seahawks history in 1979.
  • Rusty Tillman coached the most seasons as the Seahawks's special teams coach at thirteen seasons.
  • Mark Michaels was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2004 season.