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 second-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 third-most successful assistant strength coach in Washington Commanders history.
Jim Speros
Speros was the assistant strength coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1982-1983 seasons, a total of two years. Speros' record as the team's assistant strength coach was 22-3-0, making him the most successful assistant strength coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 6-1 record under Coach Speros in playoff games. In 1982, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 27-17. In 1983, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, lost 9-38.
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 |
| Jim Speros | 1982-1983 | 22-3-0 | 88.0% | 6-1 |
Washington Commanders assistant strength coach facts
- Jim Speros was the first assistant strength coach in Commanders history in 1982.
- Jim Speros and 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.