Washington Commanders special teams coordinator history
Nate Kaczor
Kaczor is the special teams coordinator for the Washington Commanders, Washington Football Team, and Washington Redskins since the 2019 season, a total of five years. Kaczor's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 29-53-1, making him the third-most successful special teams coordinator in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kaczor in playoff games.
Ben Kotwica
Kotwica was the special teams coordinator for the Washington Redskins in the 2014-2018 seasons, a total of five years. Kotwica's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 35-44-1, making him the most successful special teams coordinator in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kotwica in playoff games.
Keith Burns
Burns was the special teams coordinator for the Washington Redskins in the 2013 season. Burns' record as the team's special teams coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the least successful special teams coordinator in Washington Commanders history.
Danny Smith
Smith was the special teams coordinator for the Washington Redskins in the 2004-2012 seasons, a total of nine years. Smith's record as the team's special teams coordinator was 63-81-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coordinator in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2005, 2007, 2012) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Washington Commanders special teams coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Kaczor | 2019-2023 | 29-53-1 | 35.5% | 0-1 |
| Ben Kotwica | 2014-2018 | 35-44-1 | 44.4% | 0-1 |
| Keith Burns | 2013 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Danny Smith | 2004-2012 | 63-81-0 | 43.8% | 1-3 |
Washington Commanders special teams coordinator facts
- Danny Smith was the first special teams coordinator in Commanders history in 2004.
- Danny Smith coached the most seasons as the Commanders's special teams coordinator at nine seasons.
- Nate Kaczor is the current special teams coordinator, starting ahead of the 2019 season.