Kansas City Chiefs head coach history
Andy Reid
Reid is the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2013 season, a total of twelve years. Reid's record as the team's head coach was 134-51-0, making him the most successful head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (2013, 2015-2023) and had a 16-7 record under Coach Reid in playoff games. In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. The Chiefs won, 31-20. In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. The Chiefs lost, 9-31. In 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs won, 38-35. In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs won, 25-22.
Romeo Crennel
Crennel was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2012 season. Crennel's record as the team's head coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Todd Haley
Haley was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Haley in playoff games.
Herman Edwards
Edwards was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Edwards' record as the team's head coach was 15-33-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Edwards in playoff games.
Dick Vermeil
Vermeil was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Vermeil in playoff games.
Gunther Cunningham
Cunningham was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years.
Marty Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989-1998 seasons, a total of ten years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's head coach was 101-58-1, making him the second-most successful head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1990-1995, 1997) and had a 3-7 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Frank Gansz
Gansz was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Gansz's record as the team's head coach was 8-22-1, making him the second-least successful head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
John Mackovic
Mackovic was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983-1986 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1986) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Mackovic in playoff games.
Marv Levy
Levy was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years.
Paul Wiggin
Wiggin was the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years.
Hank Stram
Stram was the head coach for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs in the 1960-1974 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Stram's record as the team's head coach was 124-76-10, making him the third-most successful head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1962, 1966, 1968-1969, 1971) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Stram in playoff games. In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I. The Chiefs lost, 10-35. In 1969, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs won, 23-7.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Reid | 2013-2024 | 134-51-0 | 72.4% | 16-7 |
| Romeo Crennel | 2012 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Todd Haley | 2009-2011 | 19-26-0 | 42.2% | 0-1 |
| Herman Edwards | 2006-2008 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-1 |
| Dick Vermeil | 2001-2005 | 44-36-0 | 55.0% | 0-1 |
| Gunther Cunningham | 1999-2000 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 1989-1998 | 101-58-1 | 63.4% | 3-7 |
| Frank Gansz | 1987-1988 | 8-22-1 | 27.4% | 0-0 |
| John Mackovic | 1983-1986 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Marv Levy | 1978-1982 | 31-42-0 | 42.5% | 0-0 |
| Paul Wiggin | 1975-1977 | 11-24-0 | 31.4% | 0-0 |
| Hank Stram | 1960-1974 | 124-76-10 | 61.4% | 5-3 |
Kansas City Chiefs head coach facts
- Hank Stram was the first head coach in Chiefs history in 1960.
- Hank Stram coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's head coach at fifteen seasons.
- Andy Reid is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2013 season.