Detroit Lions special teams coach history
Stan Kwan
Kwan was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2007-2009 seasons, a total of three years. Kwan's record as the team's special teams coach was 9-39-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history.
Chuck Priefer
Priefer was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Priefer in playoff games.
Frank Novak
Novak was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Novak in playoff games.
Steve Kazor
Kazor was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1994 season. Kazor's record as the team's special teams coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kazor in playoff games.
Frank Gansz
Gansz was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Gansz's record as the team's special teams coach was 40-40-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Gansz in playoff games.
Carl Battershell
Battershell was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. Battershell's record as the team's special teams coach was 20-43-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history.
Joe Madden
Madden was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1984 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Madden in playoff games.
Larry Pasquale
Pasquale was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1979 season. Pasquale's record as the team's special teams coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history.
Don Doll
Doll was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1978 season.
Floyd Reese
Reese was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.
Art Zeleznik
Zeleznik was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Bruce Beatty
Beatty was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.
Rey Dempsey
Dempsey was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1975 season. Dempsey's record as the team's special teams coach was 7-7-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin
Martin was the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1972 season. Martin's record as the team's special teams coach was 8-5-1, making him the most successful special teams coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Kwan | 2007-2009 | 9-39-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Priefer | 1997-2000 | 31-33-0 | 48.4% | 0-2 |
| Frank Novak | 1995-1996 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Steve Kazor | 1994 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Frank Gansz | 1989-1993 | 40-40-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Carl Battershell | 1985-1988 | 20-43-0 | 31.7% | 0-0 |
| Joe Madden | 1980-1984 | 34-38-1 | 47.3% | 0-2 |
| Larry Pasquale | 1979 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Don Doll | 1978 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Reese | 1976-1977 | 12-16-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Bruce Beatty | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Art Zeleznik | 1976 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Rey Dempsey | 1975 | 7-7-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin | 1972 | 8-5-1 | 60.7% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions special teams coach facts
- Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin was the first special teams coach in Lions history in 1972.
- Joe Madden and Frank Gansz coached the most seasons as the Lions's special teams coach at five seasons.
- Stan Kwan was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2009 season.