Green Bay Packers special teams coach history
John Rushing
Rushing was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Rushing's record as the team's special teams coach was 34-13-1, making him the most successful special teams coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Rushing in playoff games.
Frank Novak
Novak was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. Novak's record as the team's special teams coach was 33-15-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Novak in playoff games.
Steve Ortmayer
Ortmayer was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1999 season.
Johnny Holland
Holland was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1998 season. Holland's record as the team's special teams coach was 11-5-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Green Bay Packers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Holland in playoff games.
Nolan Cromwell
Cromwell was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1992-1997 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1993-1997) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Cromwell 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.
Howard Tippett
Tippett was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1988-1991 seasons, a total of four years.
Willie Peete
Peete was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1987 season.
John Hilton
Hilton was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1986 season. Hilton's record as the team's special teams coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Herb Paterra
Paterra was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Priefer
Priefer was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1984-1985 seasons, a total of two years.
Dick Rehbein
Rehbein was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1981-1983 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Rehbein in playoff games.
Fred Von Appen
Von Appen was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1979, 1982 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Von Appen in playoff games.
John Marshall
Marshall was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 season. Marshall's record as the team's special teams coach was 5-10-1, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Burt Gustafson
Gustafson was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1977-1978 seasons, a total of two years.
Bob Lord
Lord was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1975-1976 seasons, a total of two years. Lord's record as the team's special teams coach was 9-19-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Green Bay Packers history.
Hank Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann was the special teams coach for the Green Bay Packers in the 1972-1974 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1972) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kuhlmann in playoff games.
Green Bay Packers special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rushing | 2011-2013 | 34-13-1 | 71.9% | 1-3 |
| Frank Novak | 2000-2002 | 33-15-0 | 68.8% | 1-2 |
| Steve Ortmayer | 1999 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Johnny Holland | 1998 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Nolan Cromwell | 1992-1997 | 64-32-0 | 66.7% | 8-4 |
| Howard Tippett | 1988-1991 | 24-40-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Willie Peete | 1987 | 5-9-1 | 36.7% | 0-0 |
| John Hilton | 1986 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Priefer | 1984-1985 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Herb Paterra | 1984-1985 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Dick Rehbein | 1981-1983 | 21-19-1 | 52.4% | 1-1 |
| Fred Von Appen | 1979, 1982 | 10-14-1 | 42.0% | 1-1 |
| John Marshall | 1980 | 5-10-1 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Burt Gustafson | 1977-1978 | 12-17-1 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Bob Lord | 1975-1976 | 9-19-0 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Hank Kuhlmann | 1972-1974 | 21-19-2 | 52.4% | 0-1 |
Green Bay Packers special teams coach facts
- Hank Kuhlmann was the first special teams coach in Packers history in 1972.
- Nolan Cromwell coached the most seasons as the Packers's special teams coach at six seasons.
- John Rushing was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2013 season.