Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator history
Danny Smith
Smith is the special teams coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2013 season, a total of twelve years. Smith's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 120-72-2, making him the third-most successful special teams coordinator in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2014-2017, 2020-2021, 2023) and had a 3-7 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Al Everest
Everest was the special teams coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. Everest's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 32-16-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coordinator in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2010-2011) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Everest in playoff games. In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, lost 25-31.
Ron Zook
Zook was the special teams coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996-1998 seasons, a total of three years. Zook's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 28-20-0, making him the least successful special teams coordinator in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1996-1997) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Zook in playoff games.
Bobby April
April was the special teams coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. April's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 23-9-0, making him the most successful special teams coordinator in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994-1995) and had a 3-2 record under Coach April in playoff games. In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, lost 17-27.
Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Smith | 2013-2024 | 120-72-2 | 62.4% | 3-7 |
| Al Everest | 2010-2012 | 32-16-0 | 66.7% | 2-2 |
| Ron Zook | 1996-1998 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 2-2 |
| Bobby April | 1994-1995 | 23-9-0 | 71.9% | 3-2 |
Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator facts
- Bobby April was the first special teams coordinator in Steelers history in 1994.
- Danny Smith coached the most seasons as the Steelers's special teams coordinator at twelve seasons.
- Danny Smith is the current special teams coordinator, starting ahead of the 2013 season.