Indianapolis Colts head coach history
Shane Steichen
Steichen is the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Frank Reich
Reich was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2022 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Reich in playoff games.
Chuck Pagano
Pagano was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012-2017 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.
Jim Caldwell
Caldwell was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Caldwell in playoff games. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. The Colts lost, 17-31.
Tony Dungy
Dungy was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002-2008 seasons, a total of seven years. Dungy's record as the team's head coach was 85-27-0, making him the most successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2002-2008) and had a 7-6 record under Coach Dungy in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. The Colts won, 29-17.
Jim E. Mora (Sr.)
Mora (Sr.) was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2001 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Mora (Sr.) in playoff games.
Lindy Infante
Infante was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Infante in playoff games.
Ted Marchibroda
Marchibroda was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1975-1979, 1992-1995 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1975-1977, 1995) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Marchibroda in playoff games.
Ron Meyer
Meyer was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987-1991 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Meyer in playoff games.
Rod Dowhower
Dowhower was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Dowhower's record as the team's head coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Frank Kush
Kush was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years.
Mike McCormack
McCormack was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1980-1981 seasons, a total of two years.
Howard Schnellenberger
Schnellenberger was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1973-1974 seasons, a total of two years. Schnellenberger's record as the team's head coach was 6-22-0, making him the least successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Don McCafferty
McCafferty was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1970-1972 seasons, a total of three years. McCafferty's record as the team's head coach was 26-15-1, making him the third-most successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1970-1971) and had a 4-1 record under Coach McCafferty in playoff games. In 1970, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V. The Colts won, 16-13.
Don Shula
Shula was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1963-1969 seasons, a total of seven years. Shula's record as the team's head coach was 71-23-4, making him the second-most successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1964-1965, 1968) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Shula in playoff games. In 1968, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. The Colts lost, 7-16.
Weeb Ewbank
Ewbank was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1954-1962 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1958-1959) and had a 2-0 record under Coach Ewbank in playoff games.
Keith Molesworth
Molesworth was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1953 season. Molesworth's record as the team's head coach was 3-9-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Indianapolis Colts head coach record
Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
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Shane Steichen | 2023-2024 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Frank Reich | 2018-2022 | 40-33-1 | 54.7% | 1-2 |
Chuck Pagano | 2012-2017 | 44-40-0 | 52.4% | 3-3 |
Jim Caldwell | 2009-2011 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 2-2 |
Tony Dungy | 2002-2008 | 85-27-0 | 75.9% | 7-6 |
Jim E. Mora (Sr.) | 1998-2001 | 32-32-0 | 50.0% | 0-2 |
Lindy Infante | 1996-1997 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-1 |
Ted Marchibroda | 1975-1979, 1992-1995 | 71-67-0 | 51.4% | 2-4 |
Ron Meyer | 1987-1991 | 33-35-0 | 48.5% | 0-1 |
Rod Dowhower | 1985-1986 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Frank Kush | 1982-1984 | 11-29-1 | 28.0% | 0-0 |
Mike McCormack | 1980-1981 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
Howard Schnellenberger | 1973-1974 | 6-22-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
Don McCafferty | 1970-1972 | 26-15-1 | 63.1% | 4-1 |
Don Shula | 1963-1969 | 71-23-4 | 74.5% | 2-3 |
Weeb Ewbank | 1954-1962 | 59-52-1 | 53.1% | 2-0 |
Keith Molesworth | 1953 | 3-9-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Indianapolis Colts head coach facts
- Keith Molesworth was the first head coach in Colts history in 1953.
- Weeb Ewbank and Ted Marchibroda coached the most seasons as the Colts's head coach at nine seasons.
- Shane Steichen is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.