Washington Commanders assistant defensive backs coach history
William Gay
Gay is the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders since the 2024 season. Gay's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 6-2-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Cristian Garcia
Garcia was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders in the 2023 season. Garcia's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 4-13-0, making him the least successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Brent Vieselmeyer
Vieselmeyer was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Vieselmeyer's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 22-27-1, making him the third-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Vieselmeyer in playoff games.
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team in the 2020-2022 seasons, a total of three years. Rodgers' record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 22-27-1, making him the third-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rodgers in playoff games.
James Rowe
Rowe was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. Rowe's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 17-31-0, making him the second-least successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Richard Hightower
Hightower was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2012 season. Hightower's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 10-6-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hightower in playoff games.
Kirk Olivadotti
Olivadotti was the assistant defensive backs coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. Olivadotti's record as the team's assistant defensive backs coach was 28-36-0, making him the third-least successful assistant defensive backs coach in Washington Commanders history.
Washington Commanders assistant defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gay | 2024 | 6-2-0 | 75.0% | 0-0 |
| Cristian Garcia | 2023 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Richard Rodgers | 2020-2022 | 22-27-1 | 45.0% | 0-1 |
| Brent Vieselmeyer | 2020-2022 | 22-27-1 | 45.0% | 0-1 |
| James Rowe | 2017-2019 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Richard Hightower | 2012 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Kirk Olivadotti | 2000-2003 | 28-36-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
Washington Commanders assistant defensive backs coach facts
- Kirk Olivadotti was the first assistant defensive backs coach in Commanders history in 2000.
- Kirk Olivadotti coached the most seasons as the Commanders's assistant defensive backs coach at four seasons.
- William Gay is the current assistant defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.