Seattle Seahawks special teams coach history
Neiko Thorpe
Thorpe is the special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks since the 2025 season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neiko Thorpe | 2025 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| 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.
- Neiko Thorpe is the current special teams coach, starting ahead of the 2025 season.