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 141-52-0, 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 141-52-0 73.1% 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.