Washington Commanders strength assistant coach history
Joe Diange
Diange was the strength assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1987 season. Diange's record as the team's strength assistant coach was 11-4-0, making him the most successful strength assistant coach in Washington Commanders history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Diange in playoff games. In 1987, the Washington Redskins faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII and the Redskins, under the direction of head coach Joe Gibbs, won 42-10.
John Dunn
Dunn was the strength assistant coach for the Washington Redskins in the 1984-1986 seasons, a total of three years. Dunn's record as the team's strength assistant coach was 33-15-0, making him the second-most successful strength assistant 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 strength assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Diange | 1987 | 11-4-0 | 73.3% | 3-0 |
| John Dunn | 1984-1986 | 33-15-0 | 68.8% | 2-2 |
Washington Commanders strength assistant coach facts
- John Dunn was the first strength assistant coach in Commanders history in 1984.
- John Dunn coached the most seasons as the Commanders's strength assistant coach at three seasons.
- Joe Diange was the last coach to hold the position of strength assistant coach, leaving the role after the 1987 season.