Washington Commanders assistant strength and conditioning coach history

Jake Sankal

Sankal was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Commanders, Washington Football Team, and Washington Redskins in the 2016-2023 seasons, a total of eight years. Sankal's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 51-78-2, making him the second-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sankal in playoff games.

Kavan Latham

Latham was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Commanders, Washington Football Team, and Washington Redskins in the 2017-2023 seasons, a total of seven years. Latham's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 43-71-1, making him the least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Latham in playoff games.

Deuce Gruden

Gruden was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2017 season.

Chad Englehart

Englehart was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2010-2016 seasons, a total of seven years. Englehart's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 45-66-1, making him the third-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012, 2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Englehart in playoff games.

Joe Kim

Kim was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2015 season. Kim's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kim in playoff games.

Harrison Bernstein

Bernstein was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bernstein in playoff games.

Matt Schiotz

Schiotz was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins in the 2001 season. Schiotz's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 8-8-0, making him the third-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Washington Commanders history.

John Dunn

Dunn was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1984-1986 seasons, a total of three years. Dunn's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 33-15-0, making him the most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1984, 1986) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Dunn in playoff games.


Washington Commanders assistant strength and conditioning coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Kavan Latham 2017-2023 43-71-1 37.8% 0-1
Jake Sankal 2016-2023 51-78-2 39.7% 0-1
Deuce Gruden 2017 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Chad Englehart 2010-2016 45-66-1 40.6% 0-2
Joe Kim 2015 9-7-0 56.3% 0-1
Harrison Bernstein 2007-2009 21-27-0 43.8% 0-1
Matt Schiotz 2001 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
John Dunn 1984-1986 33-15-0 68.8% 2-2

Washington Commanders assistant strength and conditioning coach facts

  • John Dunn was the first assistant strength and conditioning coach in Commanders history in 1984.
  • Jake Sankal coached the most seasons as the Commanders's assistant strength and conditioning coach at eight seasons.
  • Jake Sankal and Kavan Latham was the last coach to hold the position of assistant strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.