New England Patriots assistant strength and conditioning coach history

Brian McDonough

McDonough is the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots since the 2024 season. McDonough's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 2-6-0, making him the least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New England Patriots history.

Deron Mayo

Mayo was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. Mayo's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 30-18-0, making him the second-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018-2019) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Mayo in playoff games. In 2018, the New England Patriots faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 13-3.

James Hardy

Hardy was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. Hardy's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 38-10-0, making him the second-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2016-2018) and had a 8-1 record under Coach Hardy in playoff games. In 2016, the New England Patriots faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 34-28. In 2017, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 33-41. In 2018, the New England Patriots faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 13-3.

Moses Cabrera

Cabrera was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots in the 2011-2015 seasons, a total of five years. Cabrera's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 61-19-0, making him the third-most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2011-2015) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Cabrera in playoff games. In 2011, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 17-21. In 2014, the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 28-24.

Harold Nash

Nash was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots in the 2005-2010 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2005-2007, 2009-2010) and had a 5-5 record under Coach Nash in playoff games. In 2007, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 14-17.

Don Davis

Davis was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots in the 2007 season. Davis' record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 16-0-0, making him the most successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Davis in playoff games. In 2007, the New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, lost 14-17.

Markus Paul

Paul was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots in the 2000-2004 seasons, a total of five years. Paul's record as the team's assistant strength and conditioning coach was 53-27-0, making him the third-least successful assistant strength and conditioning coach in New England Patriots history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001, 2003-2004) and had a 9-0 record under Coach Paul in playoff games. In 2001, the New England Patriots faced off against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 20-17. In 2003, the New England Patriots faced off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 32-29. In 2004, the New England Patriots faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX and the Patriots, under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick, won 24-21.


New England Patriots assistant strength and conditioning coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Brian McDonough 2024 2-6-0 25.0% 0-0
Deron Mayo 2018-2020 30-18-0 62.5% 3-1
James Hardy 2016-2018 38-10-0 79.2% 8-1
Moses Cabrera 2011-2015 61-19-0 76.3% 8-4
Harold Nash 2005-2010 73-23-0 76.0% 5-5
Don Davis 2007 16-0-0 100.0% 2-1
Markus Paul 2000-2004 53-27-0 66.3% 9-0

New England Patriots assistant strength and conditioning coach facts

  • Markus Paul was the first assistant strength and conditioning coach in Patriots history in 2000.
  • Harold Nash coached the most seasons as the Patriots's assistant strength and conditioning coach at six seasons.
  • Brian McDonough is the current assistant strength and conditioning coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.