Washington Commanders assistant strength coach history

Steve Wetzel

Wetzel was the assistant strength coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1990-1991 seasons, a total of two years. Wetzel's record as the team's assistant strength coach was 24-8-0, making him the most successful assistant strength coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1990-1991) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Wetzel in playoff games. In 1991, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 37-24.

Frank Raines

Raines was the assistant strength coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1989 season. Raines' record as the team's assistant strength coach was 10-6-0, making him the second-most successful assistant strength coach in Washington Commanders history.


Washington Commanders assistant strength coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Steve Wetzel 1990-1991 24-8-0 75.0% 4-1
Frank Raines 1989 10-6-0 62.5% 0-0

Washington Commanders assistant strength coach facts

  • Frank Raines was the first assistant strength coach in Commanders history in 1989.
  • Steve Wetzel coached the most seasons as the Commanders's assistant strength coach at two seasons.
  • Steve Wetzel was the last coach to hold the position of assistant strength coach, leaving the role after the 1991 season.