Air Force coaches history
Current coach
Head coaches
6
Most wins
Fisher DeBerry 169
Longest tenure
Fisher DeBerry 23 yrs
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Win % | Best season | Best final AP rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Calhoun | 2007-2026 | 20 | 142-98 | .592 | 11-2 (2019) | No. 22 (2019) |
| Fisher DeBerry | 1984-2006 | 23 | 169-109-1 | .608 | 12-1 (1985) | No. 8 (1985) |
| Ken Hatfield | 1979-1983 | 5 | 26-32-1 | .449 | 10-2 (1983) | No. 13 (1983) |
| Bill Parcells | 1978 | 1 | 3-8 | .273 | 3-8 (1978) | Not ranked |
| Ben Martin | 1958-1977 | 20 | 96-103-9 | .483 | 9-0-2 (1958) | No. 6 (1958) |
| Buck Shaw | 1956-1957 | 2 | 9-8-2 | .526 | 6-2-1 (1956) | Not ranked |
Head coaches from CollegeFootballData coach records, interim coaches included as their own line. The current season's record comes from this season's results.
Every Air Force head coach on record since 1956: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Fisher DeBerry the winningest at 169 wins. For year-by-year results, see the Air Force record by year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Air Force head coach?
Troy Calhoun, head coach since 2007, with a 142-98 record.
Who is the winningest coach in Air Force history?
Fisher DeBerry, 169 wins (169-109-1) from 1984-2006.
How many head coaches has Air Force had?
6 head coaches on record since 1956, interim coaches included.
Who coached Air Force the longest?
Fisher DeBerry, 23 seasons (1984-2006).
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