Chicago Bears coaching assistant history

Kenny Norton III

Norton III was the coaching assistant for the Chicago Bears in the 2023 season. Norton III's record as the team's coaching assistant was 7-10-0, making him the third-most successful coaching assistant in Chicago Bears history.

Kevin Koch

Koch was the coaching assistant for the Chicago Bears in the 2022 season. Koch's record as the team's coaching assistant was 3-14-0, making him the least successful coaching assistant in Chicago Bears history.

Kyle Childress

Childress was the coaching assistant for the Chicago Bears in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. Childress' record as the team's coaching assistant was 34-31-0, making him the most successful coaching assistant in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Childress in playoff games.

Mikal Smith

Smith was the coaching assistant for the Chicago Bears in the 2009 season. Smith's record as the team's coaching assistant was 7-9-0, making him the second-most successful coaching assistant in Chicago Bears history.


Chicago Bears coaching assistant record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Kenny Norton III 2023 7-10-0 41.2% 0-0
Kevin Koch 2022 3-14-0 17.6% 0-0
Kyle Childress 2018-2021 34-31-0 52.3% 0-2
Mikal Smith 2009 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0

Chicago Bears coaching assistant facts

  • Mikal Smith was the first coaching assistant in Bears history in 2009.
  • Kyle Childress coached the most seasons as the Bears's coaching assistant at four seasons.
  • Kenny Norton III was the last coach to hold the position of coaching assistant, leaving the role after the 2023 season.