Chicago Bears assistant special teams coach history
Carlos Polk
Polk is the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Polk's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 14-35-0, making him the second-least successful assistant special teams coach in Chicago Bears history.
Brian Ginn
Ginn was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Ginn in playoff games.
Brock Olivo
Olivo was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Olivo's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 20-12-0, making him the most successful assistant special teams coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Olivo in playoff games.
Derius Swinton II
Swinton II was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2015, 2017 seasons, a total of two years. Swinton II's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 11-21-0, making him the third-least successful assistant special teams coach in Chicago Bears history.
Richard Hightower
Hightower was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2016 season. Hightower's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful assistant special teams coach in Chicago Bears history.
Dwayne Stukes
Stukes was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Kevin O'Dea
O'Dea was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2006-2007, 2011-2012 seasons, a total of four years. O'Dea's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 38-26-0, making him the second-most successful assistant special teams coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 2-1 record under Coach O'Dea in playoff games. In 2006, the Chicago Bears faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI and the Bears, under the direction of head coach Lovie Smith, lost 17-29.
Chris Tabor
Tabor was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2008-2010 seasons, a total of three years. Tabor's record as the team's assistant special teams coach was 27-21-0, making him the third-most successful assistant special teams coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Tabor in playoff games.
Charlie Coiner
Coiner was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Coiner in playoff games.
Chuck Bullough
Bullough was the assistant special teams coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1999-2003 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bullough in playoff games.
Chicago Bears assistant special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Polk | 2022-2024 | 14-35-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Brian Ginn | 2020-2021 | 14-19-0 | 42.4% | 0-1 |
| Brock Olivo | 2018-2019 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Derius Swinton II | 2015, 2017 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Richard Hightower | 2016 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Dwayne Stukes | 2013-2014 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Kevin O'Dea | 2006-2007, 2011-2012 | 38-26-0 | 59.4% | 2-1 |
| Chris Tabor | 2008-2010 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-1 |
| Charlie Coiner | 2004-2005 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-1 |
| Chuck Bullough | 1999-2003 | 35-45-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
Chicago Bears assistant special teams coach facts
- Chuck Bullough was the first assistant special teams coach in Bears history in 1999.
- Chuck Bullough coached the most seasons as the Bears's assistant special teams coach at five seasons.
- Carlos Polk is the current assistant special teams coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.