New York Jets special teams coach history

Kevin O'Dea

O'Dea was the special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. O'Dea's record as the team's special teams coach was 18-14-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 2-1 record under Coach O'Dea in playoff games.

Mike Sweatman

Sweatman was the special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. Sweatman's record as the team's special teams coach was 38-26-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sweatman in playoff games.

Brad Seely

Seely was the special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 1994 season. Seely's record as the team's special teams coach was 6-10-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in New York Jets history.

Larry Pasquale

Pasquale was the special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 1981-1989 seasons, a total of nine years. Pasquale's record as the team's special teams coach was 69-65-2, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1981-1982, 1985-1986) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Pasquale in playoff games.

Joe Haering

Haering was the special teams coach for the New York Jets in the 1978 season. Haering's record as the team's special teams coach was 8-8-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in New York Jets history.


New York Jets special teams coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Kevin O'Dea 2008-2009 18-14-0 56.3% 2-1
Mike Sweatman 1997-2000 38-26-0 59.4% 1-1
Brad Seely 1994 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Larry Pasquale 1981-1989 69-65-2 51.5% 3-4
Joe Haering 1978 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0

New York Jets special teams coach facts

  • Joe Haering was the first special teams coach in Jets history in 1978.
  • Larry Pasquale coached the most seasons as the Jets's special teams coach at nine seasons.
  • Kevin O'Dea was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2009 season.