Ben Kotwica

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Ben Kotwica
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Personal information
Born: (1974-12-08) December 8, 1974 (age 47)
Tinley Park, Illinois
Career information
College:United States Military Academy
Career history
As a coach:
  • USMA Prep School (2005–2006)
    Defensive coordinator
  • New York Jets (2007–2008)
    Defense/Special teams quality control
  • New York Jets (2009–2012)
    Assistant special teams coach
  • New York Jets (2013)
    Special teams coordinator
  • Washington Redskins (2014–2018)
    Special teams coordinator
  • Atlanta Falcons (2019–2020)
    Special teams coordinator

Ben Kotwica (born, December 8, 1974) is an American football special teams coach of the National Football League (NFL).

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.

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. ^ 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.
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