Los Angeles Rams head coach history

Sean McVay

McVay is the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams since the 2017 season, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2017-2018, 2020-2021, 2023) and had a 7-4 record under Coach McVay in playoff games. In 2018, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. The Rams lost, 3-13. In 2021, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. The Rams won, 23-20.

Jeff Fisher

Fisher was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams in the 2012-2016 seasons, a total of five years.

Steve Spagnuolo

Spagnuolo was the head coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. Spagnuolo's record as the team's head coach was 10-38-0, making him the least successful head coach in Los Angeles Rams history.

Scott Linehan

Linehan was the head coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years.

Mike Martz

Martz was the head coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 2000-2005 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2000-2001, 2003-2004) and had a 3-4 record under Coach Martz in playoff games. In 2001, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI. The Rams lost, 17-20.

Dick Vermeil

Vermeil was the head coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1999) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Vermeil in playoff games. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams faced off against the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. The Rams won, 23-16.

Rich Brooks

Brooks was the head coach for the St. Louis Rams in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years.

Chuck Knox

Knox was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1973-1977, 1992-1994 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1973-1977) and had a 3-5 record under Coach Knox in playoff games.

John Robinson

Robinson was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983-1991 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1983-1986, 1988-1989) and had a 4-6 record under Coach Robinson in playoff games.

Ray Malavasi

Malavasi was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978-1980) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Malavasi in playoff games. In 1979, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV. The Rams lost, 19-31.

Tommy Prothro

Prothro was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years.

George Allen

Allen was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1966-1970 seasons, a total of five years. Allen's record as the team's head coach was 49-17-4, making him the second-most successful head coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1967, 1969) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Allen in playoff games.

Harland Svare

Svare was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1963-1965 seasons, a total of three years.

Bob Waterfield

Waterfield was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1960-1962 seasons, a total of three years. Waterfield's record as the team's head coach was 9-24-1, making him the third-least successful head coach in Los Angeles Rams history.

Sid Gillman

Gillman was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1955-1959 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1955) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Gillman in playoff games.

Hampton Pool

Pool was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1953-1954 seasons, a total of two years.

Joe Stydahar

Stydahar was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1950-1952 seasons, a total of three years. Stydahar's record as the team's head coach was 26-10-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1950-1952) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Stydahar in playoff games.

Clark Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1948-1949 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1949) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Shaughnessy in playoff games.

Bob Snyder

Snyder was the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams in the 1947 season.

Adam Walsh

Walsh was the head coach for the Cleveland Rams and Los Angeles Rams in the 1945-1946 seasons, a total of two years. Walsh's record as the team's head coach was 15-5-1, making him the most successful head coach in Los Angeles Rams history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1945) and had a 1-0 record under Coach Walsh in playoff games.

Aldo Donelli

Donelli was the head coach for the Cleveland Rams in the 1944 season.

Dutch Clark

Clark was the head coach for the Cleveland Rams in the 1939-1942 seasons, a total of four years.

Hugo Bezdek

Bezdek was the head coach for the Cleveland Rams in the 1937-1938 seasons, a total of two years. Bezdek's record as the team's head coach was 5-17-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Los Angeles Rams history.


Los Angeles Rams head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Sean McVay 2017-2023 70-45-0 60.9% 7-4
Jeff Fisher 2012-2016 31-45-1 40.9% 0-0
Steve Spagnuolo 2009-2011 10-38-0 20.8% 0-0
Scott Linehan 2006-2008 11-25-0 30.6% 0-0
Mike Martz 2000-2005 57-39-0 59.4% 3-4
Dick Vermeil 1997-1999 22-26-0 45.8% 3-0
Rich Brooks 1995-1996 13-19-0 40.6% 0-0
Chuck Knox 1973-1977, 1992-1994 69-48-1 58.9% 3-5
John Robinson 1983-1991 75-68-0 52.4% 4-6
Ray Malavasi 1978-1982 40-33-0 54.8% 3-3
Tommy Prothro 1971-1972 14-12-2 53.6% 0-0
George Allen 1966-1970 49-17-4 72.9% 0-2
Harland Svare 1963-1965 14-26-2 35.7% 0-0
Bob Waterfield 1960-1962 9-24-1 27.9% 0-0
Sid Gillman 1955-1959 28-31-1 47.5% 0-1
Hampton Pool 1953-1954 14-8-2 62.5% 0-0
Joe Stydahar 1950-1952 26-10-0 72.2% 2-2
Clark Shaughnessy 1948-1949 14-7-3 64.6% 0-1
Bob Snyder 1947 6-6-0 50.0% 0-0
Adam Walsh 1945-1946 15-5-1 73.8% 1-0
Aldo Donelli 1944 4-6-0 40.0% 0-0
Dutch Clark 1939-1942 16-26-2 38.6% 0-0
Hugo Bezdek 1937-1938 5-17-0 22.7% 0-0

Los Angeles Rams head coach facts

  • Hugo Bezdek was the first head coach in Rams history in 1937.
  • John Robinson coached the most seasons as the Rams's head coach at nine seasons.
  • Sean McVay is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2017 season.