Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach history

Buddy Morris

Morris was the strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2014-2022 seasons, a total of nine years. Morris' record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 70-74-2, making him the most successful strength and conditioning coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2014-2015, 2021) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Morris in playoff games.

John Lott

Lott was the strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. Lott's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 45-51-0, making him the second-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Lott in playoff games. In 2008, the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and the Cardinals, under the direction of head coach Ken Whisenhunt, lost 23-27.

Steve Wetzel

Wetzel was the strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Wetzel's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 16-32-0, making him the least successful strength and conditioning coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Bob Rogucki

Rogucki was the strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990-2003 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Rogucki's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 77-147-0, making him the second-least successful strength and conditioning coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Rogucki in playoff games.

LeBaron Caruthers

Caruthers was the strength and conditioning coach for the Phoenix Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years. Caruthers' record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 23-39-1, making him the third-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Arizona Cardinals history.


Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Buddy Morris 2014-2022 70-74-2 48.6% 1-3
John Lott 2007-2012 45-51-0 46.9% 4-2
Steve Wetzel 2004-2006 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Bob Rogucki 1990-2003 77-147-0 34.4% 1-1
LeBaron Caruthers 1986-1989 23-39-1 37.3% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach facts

  • LeBaron Caruthers was the first strength and conditioning coach in Cardinals history in 1986.
  • Bob Rogucki coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's strength and conditioning coach at fourteen seasons.
  • Buddy Morris was the last coach to hold the position of strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.