Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach history

Joe Philbin

Philbin was the assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Philbin's record as the team's assistant head coach was 12-20-0, making him the second-least successful assistant head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Clyde Christensen

Christensen was the assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years. Christensen's record as the team's assistant head coach was 26-6-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Christensen in playoff games. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Jim Caldwell, lost 17-31.

George Catavolos

Catavolos was the assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2001 seasons, a total of four years. Catavolos' record as the team's assistant head coach was 32-32-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Catavolos in playoff games.

Bill Muir

Muir was the assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1991 season. Muir's record as the team's assistant head coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Tom Lovat

Lovat was the assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 season. Lovat's record as the team's assistant head coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.


Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Joe Philbin 2016-2017 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Clyde Christensen 2008-2009 26-6-0 81.3% 2-2
George Catavolos 1998-2001 32-32-0 50.0% 0-2
Bill Muir 1991 1-15-0 6.3% 0-0
Tom Lovat 1988 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0

Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach facts

  • Tom Lovat was the first assistant head coach in Colts history in 1988.
  • George Catavolos coached the most seasons as the Colts's assistant head coach at four seasons.
  • Joe Philbin was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach, leaving the role after the 2017 season.