New York Jets assistant special teams coach history

Jeff Hammerschmidt

Hammerschmidt was the assistant special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. Hammerschmidt's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 18-46-0, making him the least successful assistant special teams coach in New York Jets history.

Steve Hagen

Hagen was the assistant special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 2015 season. Hagen's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 10-6-0, making him the most successful assistant special teams coach in New York Jets history.

Louie Aguiar

Aguiar was the assistant special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Aguiar's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 12-20-0, making him the second-least successful assistant special teams coach in New York Jets history.

Ben Kotwica

Kotwica was the assistant special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years. Kotwica's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 34-30-0, making him the second-most successful assistant special teams coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Kotwica in playoff games.

Sam Gash

Gash was the assistant special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Gash's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 14-18-0, making him the third-most successful assistant special teams coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gash in playoff games.


New York Jets assistant special teams coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jeff Hammerschmidt 2017-2020 18-46-0 28.1% 0-0
Steve Hagen 2015 10-6-0 62.5% 0-0
Louie Aguiar 2013-2014 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Ben Kotwica 2009-2012 34-30-0 53.1% 4-2
Sam Gash 2005-2006 14-18-0 43.8% 0-1

New York Jets assistant special teams coach facts

  • Sam Gash was the first assistant special teams coach in Jets history in 2005.
  • Ben Kotwica and Jeff Hammerschmidt coached the most seasons as the Jets's assistant special teams coach at four seasons.
  • Jeff Hammerschmidt was the last coach to hold the position of assistant special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2020 season.