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.