2007 MEDIA GUIDE - Seahawks Online Media Packet

Bowl, led the NFL in scoring with a teamrecord456 points and also led the league indefensive scoring, a feat that had not beenaccomplished since 1972.Before becoming the Packers’ head coach,Holmgren served as an assistant coach of theSan Francisco 49ers from 1986-91. Hecoached the 49ers’ quarterbacks from 1986-88under head coach Bill Walsh, and was theteam's offensive coordinator from 1989-91under George Seifert. During his tenure inSan Francisco, the 49ers posted a 71-23-1(.753) regular-season record to reach the postseasoneach year, and won Super Bowl XXIIIover Cincinnati and Super Bowl XXIV overDenver. As offensive coordinator in 1989, the49ers boasted the NFL's top-ranked offense.Prior to joining the 49ers staff, Holmgrencoached quarterbacks at Brigham YoungUniversity from 1982-85, including a nationalchampionship in 1984. He also served as theoffensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach atSan Francisco State in 1981.As a quarterback at San Francisco'sLincoln High School, Holmgren was named1965's "Prep Athlete of the Year," before continuinghis playing career at the University ofHOLMGREN’S COACHING CAREERSouthern California from 1966-69. He wasdrafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in theeighth round of the 1970 draft and went tocamp with both the Cardinals and the NewYork Jets that year.Holmgren, born June 15, 1948, began hiscoaching career in 1971 at his alma materLincoln High, where he also taught history.One year later, he moved to San Francisco'sSacred Heart High as a teacher and assistantcoach. He also coached at Oak Grove Highfrom 1975-80.He received a Bachelor of Science Degreefrom USC in 1970.Holmgren returned to the NFL’s influentialCompetition Committee February 6, 2002,after a three-year layoff, but stepped down inFebruary 2006. He served as co-chair of theCommittee along with former BuccaneersGeneral Manager and current FalconsPresident and GM Rich McKay, having takenover for Don Shula, from 1996-98.Mike and his wife, Kathy, have four daughters–twinsCalla and Jenny, Emily, Gretchen,and four granddaughters, Emma, Emerson,Mary and Isabell.1971 Lincoln High School (San Francisco, Calif.): Assistant Coach1972-74 Sacred Heart High School (San Francisco, Calif.): Assistant Coach1975-80 Oak Grove High School (San Jose, Calif.): Assistant Coach1981 San Francisco State University: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks1982-85 Brigham Young University: Quarterbacks Coach1986-88 San Francisco 49ers: Quarterbacks Coach1989-91 San Francisco 49ers: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks1992-98 Green Bay Packers: Head Coach1999-02 Seattle Seahawks: Executive V.P. of Football Operations/General Manager& Head Coach2003- Seattle Seahawks: Executive V.P. & Head CoachALL-TIME SEAHAWKS COACHING RECORDSRegular SeasonPostseasonW L T Pct. W L Pct.1976-82* Jack Patera 35 59 0 .372 --- --- ---1982 Mike McCormack 4 3 0 .571 --- --- ---1983-91 Chuck Knox 80 63 0 .559 3 4 .4291992-94 Tom Flores 14 34 0 .291 --- --- ---1995-98 Dennis Erickson 31 33 0 .484 --- --- ---1999- Mike Holmgren 72 56 0 .563 3 5 .375* Patera was replaced by Mike McCormack after two games of the 1982 season.HOLMGREN 33