Brian Martin Schottenheimer (born June 23, 1975) is an American football coach who has served in multiple offensive coaching positions in the National Football League (NFL). He is the son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL head coach.
Early life and education
Schottenheimer was born in Denver, Colorado. He attended the University of Kansas, where he played quarterback for the Kansas Jayhawks football team from 1995 to 1998. He graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.
Coaching career
| Year(s) | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | New York Jets | Offensive quality‑control assistant |
| 2004–2005 | New York Jets | Assistant offensive coach |
| 2006–2008 | Kansas City Chiefs | Offensive assistant |
| 2009–2011 | St. Louis Rams | Offensive coordinator |
| 2012–2013 | Seattle Seahawks | Offensive coordinator |
| 2014–2015 | Indianapolis Colts | Senior offensive assistant |
| 2016–2017 | New York Giants | Offensive coordinator |
| 2018–2019 | Dallas Cowboys | Offensive coordinator |
| 2020 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Senior offensive assistant |
| 2021 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Offensive coordinator |
| 2022–present* | New York Giants | Senior offensive adviser |
*As of the most recent publicly available information (2023), Schottenheimer holds the role of senior offensive adviser with the New York Giants.
Notable achievements
- While serving as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, the team reached Super Bowl XLVIII (2014 season), finishing the regular season with a 13–3 record.
- As offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, Schottenheimer helped the team achieve a 10–6 record and a playoff berth in the 2018 season.
Personal life
Schottenheimer is married and has children. He resides in the United States and remains involved in football through coaching and advisory capacities.
References
- NFL official team biographies and press releases.
- University of Kansas football archives.
- Reputable sports news outlets (e.g., ESPN, NFL.com) covering coaching appointments and staff changes.