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.