Ben Kotwica
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| Denver Broncos | |
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| Position: | Special teams coordinator |
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| Born: | December 8, 1974 Tinley Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College: | Army (1993–1996) |
| Career history | |
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Ben Kotwica (born, December 8, 1974) is an American football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
Career
[edit]Kotwica was a linebacker and team captain for Army from 1993 to 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]On February 25, 2023, Kotwica was hired by the Denver Broncos as their special teams coordinator under head coach Sean Payton.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Schad, Tom (September 3, 2014). "Iraq War veteran Ben Kotwica brings authority to Redskins' special teams". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "NY Jets new special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica prepared to fill shoes of Mike Westhoff". June 6, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (January 15, 2014). "Redskins lure Jets special teams coach away". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Hailey, Peter (January 9, 2019). "Ben Kotwica's departure marks the first official coaching change for the Redskins". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "Vikings add Daronte Jones, Mike Smith, Ben Kotwica to coaching staff".
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (February 25, 2023). "Broncos announce series of coaching hires". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Denver Broncos bio
Media related to Ben Kotwica at Wikimedia Commons
