Los Angeles Dons head coach history

Jimmy Phelan

Phelan was the head coach for the Los Angeles Dons in the 1948-1949 seasons, a total of two years. Phelan's record as the team's head coach was 11-15-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Los Angeles Dons history.

Dudley DeGroot

DeGroot was the head coach for the Los Angeles Dons in the 1946-1947 seasons, a total of two years. DeGroot's record as the team's head coach was 12-11-2, making him the most successful head coach in Los Angeles Dons history.


Los Angeles Dons head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jimmy Phelan 1948-1949 11-15-0 42.3% 0-0
Dudley DeGroot 1946-1947 12-11-2 52.0% 0-0

Los Angeles Dons head coach facts

  • Dudley DeGroot was the first head coach in Dons history in 1946.
  • Dudley DeGroot and Jimmy Phelan coached the most seasons as the Dons's head coach at two seasons.
  • Jimmy Phelan was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1949 season.