Brian Schneider (American football) explained

Brian Schneider
Caption:Brian Schneider
Currentteam:San Francisco 49ers
Position:Special teams coordinator
Birth Date:May 16, 1971
Birth Place:San Diego, California, U.S.
High School:Pomona
(Arvada, Colorado)
College:Colorado State
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Brian Schneider (born May 16, 1971) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

Playing career

After being a three sport athlete at Pomona High School, Schneider went on to be a linebacker[1] from 1990 to 1993 at Colorado State. He was a three-year starter and earned first-team All-Conference honors as a senior and was an honorable mention All-American.

Coaching career

Colorado State

Schneider began his career in coaching at his alma mater, working as a graduate assistant for three seasons. In 1997 he was given a promotion to become the team's special teams coordinator and tight ends coach, and he held both positions until after the 2002 season.[2]

UCLA

In February 2003, Schneider joined UCLA's coaching staff and stayed there for three years working with the linebackers and safeties in addition to his duties coaching the special teams for the Bruins.[3]

Iowa State

In 2006, Schneider once again coached tight ends in addition to the special teams, this time for Dan McCarney's Iowa State Cyclones.[4]

Oakland Raiders

Originally hired by the Air Force Academy,[5] after a call, Schneider made the leap to the NFL. In 2007 and 2008, Schneider was the special team's coordinator for the Oakland Raiders. In both seasons, Shane Lechler was voted into the Pro Bowl and led the league in punting.

USC

Schneider spent 2009 working under Pete Carroll as the special teams coordinator at USC.[6]

Seattle Seahawks

Following Carroll to the NFL, Schneider became the special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, a position he held for 11 years until he left on September 11, 2020, for personal reasons.[7] During his time with the Seahawks, he won his first Super Bowl title when the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.[8]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On January 22, 2021,[9] it was announced that Schneider would be returning to coaching as a part of Urban Meyer's staff.[10] He was named the team's special teams coordinator.[11] On May 22, 2021, he stepped away from the Jaguars indefinitely for personal reasons.[12]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 7, 2022, it was announced that Schneider would be hired as the special teams coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.[13]

Personal life

Schneider and his wife, Kelli, have a daughter (Jaden) and three sons (Jace, Joby, and Joel).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Today @ Colorado State University - Former Ram player, coach focused on first Super Bowl. 2021-02-20. today-archive.colostate.edu.
  2. Web site: Interview: Coach Brian Schneider. 2021-02-20. BruinReportOnline.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: Player Bio: Brian Schneider - UCLA Official Athletic Site. 2021-02-20. UCLA. en.
  4. Web site: Brian Schneider - Tight End Coach - Staff Directory. 2021-02-20. Iowa State University Athletics. en.
  5. Web site: Brian Schneider Named USC Special Teams Coordinator. 2021-02-20. USC Athletics. en.
  6. Web site: 2020-09-11. Former USC assistant coach Brian Schneider leaves Seahawks. 2021-02-20. Trojans Wire. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2020-09-11. Seahawks asst. Schneider takes indefinite leave. 2021-02-20. ESPN.com. en.
  8. Web site: Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos - February 2nd, 2014 . 2023-02-20 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Report: Brian Schneider expected to join Urban Meyer's Jaguars staff. 2021-02-20. 247Sports. en-US.
  10. Web site: Corp. Alistair. 2021-01-22. Former special teams coordinator Brian Schneider heading to Jacksonville. 2021-02-20. Field Gulls. en.
  11. Web site: Official: Schneider, special teams staff named. 2021-02-20. www.jaguars.com. en-US.
  12. News: DiRocco, Michael . Top special teams coach Brian Schneider steps away from Jaguars for personal reasons . May 22, 2021 . May 22, 2021. espn.com.
  13. Web site: 49ers announce changes to Kyle Shanahan's 2022 coaching staff. 49erswebzone.com. 7 March 2022 .