Indianapolis Colts assistant strength and conditioning coach history

Zane Fakes

Fakes was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. Fakes' record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 31-34-1, making him the third-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fakes in playoff games.

Doug McKenney

McKenney was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. McKenney's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 28-20-0, making him the second-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach McKenney in playoff games.

Richard Howell

Howell was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2000-2018 seasons, a total of nineteen years. Howell's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 190-114-0, making him the most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs fourteen times (2000, 2002-2010, 2012-2014, 2018) and had a 13-13 record under Coach Howell in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Tony Dungy, won 29-17. 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.


Indianapolis Colts assistant strength and conditioning coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Zane Fakes 2019-2022 31-34-1 47.7% 0-1
Doug McKenney 2018-2020 28-20-0 58.3% 1-2
Richard Howell 2000-2018 190-114-0 62.5% 13-13

Indianapolis Colts assistant strength and conditioning coach facts

  • Richard Howell was the first assistant strength and conditioning coach in Colts history in 2000.
  • Richard Howell coached the most seasons as the Colts's assistant strength and conditioning coach at nineteen seasons.
  • Zane Fakes was the last coach to hold the position of assistant strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.