Green Bay Packers running backs coach history

Ben Sirmans

Sirmans is the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers since the 2016 season, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2016, 2019-2021, 2023) and had a 5-5 record under Coach Sirmans in playoff games.

Sam Gash

Gash was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Gash in playoff games.

Alex Van Pelt

Van Pelt was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012-2013) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Van Pelt in playoff games.

Jerry Fontenot

Fontenot was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2011 season. Fontenot's record as the team's running backs coach was 15-1-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fontenot in playoff games.

Edgar Bennett

Bennett was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2005-2010 seasons, a total of six years. Bennett's record as the team's running backs coach was 52-44-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2007, 2009-2010) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Bennett in playoff games. In 2010, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike McCarthy, won 31-25.

Johnny Roland

Roland was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2004 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Roland in playoff games.

Sylvester Croom

Croom was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. Croom's record as the team's running backs coach was 34-14-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2003) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Croom in playoff games.

Kippy Brown

Brown was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000 season. Brown's record as the team's running backs coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.

Harry Sydney

Sydney was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1995-1999 seasons, a total of five years. Sydney's record as the team's running backs coach was 56-24-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1995-1998) and had a 7-3 record under Coach Sydney in playoff games. In 1996, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, won 35-21. In 1997, the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII and the Packers, under the direction of head coach Mike Holmgren, lost 24-31.

Gil Haskell

Haskell was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. Haskell's record as the team's running backs coach was 27-21-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1993-1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Haskell in playoff games.

Ray Wietecha

Wietecha was the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years. Wietecha's record as the team's running backs coach was 14-14-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Green Bay Packers history.


Green Bay Packers running backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Ben Sirmans 2016-2024 89-55-1 61.7% 5-5
Sam Gash 2014-2015 22-10-0 68.8% 2-2
Alex Van Pelt 2012-2013 19-12-1 60.9% 1-2
Jerry Fontenot 2011 15-1-0 93.8% 0-1
Edgar Bennett 2005-2010 52-44-0 54.2% 5-2
Johnny Roland 2004 10-6-0 62.5% 0-1
Sylvester Croom 2001-2003 34-14-0 70.8% 2-3
Kippy Brown 2000 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Harry Sydney 1995-1999 56-24-0 70.0% 7-3
Gil Haskell 1992-1994 27-21-0 56.3% 1-2
Ray Wietecha 1969-1970 14-14-0 50.0% 0-0

Green Bay Packers running backs coach facts

  • Ray Wietecha was the first running backs coach in Packers history in 1969.
  • Ben Sirmans coached the most seasons as the Packers's running backs coach at nine seasons.
  • Ben Sirmans is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2016 season.