New York Giants linebackers coach history

Kevin Sherrer

Sherrer was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 2021 season. Sherrer's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-13-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in New York Giants history.

Bill McGovern

McGovern was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 2016-2019 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McGovern in playoff games.

Jim Hermann

Hermann was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 2009-2015 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Hermann in playoff games. In 2011, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 21-17.

Bill Sheridan

Sheridan was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. Sheridan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 41-23-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2005-2008) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Sheridan in playoff games. In 2007, the New York Giants faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Tom Coughlin, won 17-14.

Bill Davis

Davis was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 2004 season.

Tom Olivadotti

Olivadotti was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2000, 2002) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Olivadotti in playoff games. In 2000, the New York Giants faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Jim Fassel, lost 7-34.

Dave Brazil

Brazil was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1992-2001 seasons, a total of ten years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1993, 1997, 2000) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Brazil in playoff games. In 2000, the New York Giants faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XXXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Jim Fassel, lost 7-34.

Mike Haluchak

Haluchak was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Haluchak's record as the team's linebackers coach was 25-22-1, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Haluchak in playoff games.

Don Blackmon

Blackmon was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1993-1996 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1993) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Blackmon in playoff games.

Al Groh

Groh was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Groh's record as the team's linebackers coach was 25-7-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989-1990) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Groh in playoff games. In 1990, the New York Giants faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV and the Giants, under the direction of head coach Bill Parcells, won 20-19.

Bill Belichick

Belichick was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1984) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Belichick in playoff games.

Bill Parcells

Parcells was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Parcells in playoff games.

Joe Galat

Galat was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1978 season.

Marty Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's linebackers coach was 8-20-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in New York Giants history.

Matt Hazeltine

Hazeltine was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1971-1973 seasons, a total of three years.

Tom Scott

Scott was the linebackers coach for the New York Giants in the 1965-1966 seasons, a total of two years. Scott's record as the team's linebackers coach was 8-19-1, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in New York Giants history.


New York Giants linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Kevin Sherrer 2021 4-13-0 23.5% 0-0
Bill McGovern 2016-2019 23-41-0 35.9% 0-1
Jim Hermann 2009-2015 55-57-0 49.1% 4-0
Bill Sheridan 2005-2008 41-23-0 64.1% 4-3
Bill Davis 2004 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Tom Olivadotti 2000-2003 33-31-0 51.6% 2-2
Dave Brazil 1992-2001 81-78-1 50.9% 3-3
Mike Haluchak 1997-1999 25-22-1 53.1% 0-1
Don Blackmon 1993-1996 31-33-0 48.4% 1-1
Al Groh 1989-1990 25-7-0 78.1% 3-1
Bill Belichick 1983-1984 12-19-1 39.1% 1-1
Bill Parcells 1981-1982 13-12-0 52.0% 1-1
Joe Galat 1978 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Marty Schottenheimer 1975-1976 8-20-0 28.6% 0-0
Matt Hazeltine 1971-1973 14-27-1 34.5% 0-0
Tom Scott 1965-1966 8-19-1 30.4% 0-0

New York Giants linebackers coach facts

  • Tom Scott was the first linebackers coach in Giants history in 1965.
  • Dave Brazil coached the most seasons as the Giants's linebackers coach at ten seasons.
  • Kevin Sherrer was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2021 season.