Ben Kotwica

Ben Kotwica (born, December 8, 1974) is an American football special teams coach of the National Football League (NFL). He currently serves as the Denver Broncos Special Teams Coordinator.

Ben Kotwica
Denver Broncos
Position:Special teams coordinator
Personal information
Born: (1974-12-08) December 8, 1974
Tinley Park, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
College:United States Military Academy
Career history
As a coach:

Career

Kotwica was a linebacker and team captain for Army from 1993-1996. Before his career in coaching, Kotwica served in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot, reaching the rank of Captain by 2004. In addition to missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Korea, he is a veteran of the Iraq War.[1]

New York Jets

In 2007, Kotwica was hired by the New York Jets to be their defense/special teams quality control coach. In 2013, Kotwica was promoted to special teams coordinator.[2]

Washington Redskins

On January 15, 2014, the Washington Redskins announced Kotwica as their special teams coordinator, serving under newly appointed head coach, Jay Gruden.[3] After coaching five seasons with the Redskins, Kotwica requested and was granted permission to interview with other teams.[4]

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons announced that Kotwica was hired as their new special teams coordinator on January 9, 2019.[4] Kotwica was fired on October 12, 2020.

Minnesota Vikings

On February 23, 2022, Kotwica was hired by the Minnesota Vikings to serve as the team's assistant special teams coach for the 2022 season.[5]

Denver Broncos

On February 17, 2023, Kotwica was hired by the Denver Broncos to serve as the team's special teams coordinator for the 2023 season.[6]

References
  1. Schad, Tom (September 3, 2014). "Iraq War veteran Ben Kotwica brings authority to Redskins' special teams". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  2. "NY Jets new special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica prepared to fill shoes of Mike Westhoff". June 6, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  3. Gantt, Darin (January 15, 2014). "Redskins lure Jets special teams coach away". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. Hailey, Peter (January 9, 2019). "Ben Kotwica's departure marks the first official coaching change for the Redskins". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  5. "Vikings add Daronte Jones, Mike Smith, Ben Kotwica to coaching staff".
  6. "Broncos have hired Ben Kotwica to be special teams coordinator and Mike Westhoff to be assistant head coach".
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