Ben Kotwica

Ben Kotwica
Personal information
Born:	December 8, 1974; Tinley Park, Illinois
Career information
College:	United States Military Academy
Career history
As 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 worked as the defensive coordinator for USMA Prep School from 2005-2006.

By 2004, Kotwica reached the rank of Captain in the United States Army.[1] He is a veteran of the Iraq War.

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

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.
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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[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.

[Falcons_Hire-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.