Ben Sirmans joined the Packers in 2016 as the running backs coach. He was retained during the coaching change from Mike McCarthy to Matt LaFleur. So who is Ben Sirmans? Let’s take a closer look and get to know the Packers’ running backs coach.
Who Is Ben Sirmans? Facts About The Packers Coach
- A four-year letterman and starter at Maine, he earned all-conference and All-New England honors his senior year after rushing for 1,214 yards
- Tutored RB Todd Gurley, who was named Offensive Rookie of the Year by The Associated Press in 2015, as well as RBs Zac Stacy and Tre Mason, while in St. Louis
- Has helped RB Aaron Jones become one of only three players in NFL history (RB Jim Brown, FB Jim Taylor) to post 4,000-plus rushing yards (4,163) and 40-plus rushing TDs (41) with an average of 5.00-plus yards per carry (5.06) in his first five seasons
- Joined the Packers on Feb. 17, 2016, as running backs coach
Ben Sirmans’ Age And Personal Life
Sirmans is 52 years old. He is married to Letia Thompson and they have one son Marcus together.
Where Is Ben Sirmans From?
Sirmans is from East Orange, New Jersey. He attended Immaculate Conception High School before attending college in Maine. Interestingly enough, he played under Kirk Ferentz in Maine before Ferentz went to Iowa.
Ben Sirmans Coaching Experience
- Barringer High School (1993–1995)
Assistant Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator - Maine (1996–1999)
Running backs coach & recruiting coordinator - Kent State (2000–2004)
Running backs coach - Michigan State (2005)
Running backs coach - Michigan State (2006)
Special teams coordinator & Running backs coach - Boston College (2007–2011)
Running backs coach - St. Louis Rams (2012–2015)
Running backs coach - Green Bay Packers (2016–present)
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Packers Running Back Coach History
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sirmans | 2016-2022 | 70-43-1 | 61.8% | 4-4 |
| Sam Gash | 2014-2015 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 2-2 |
| Alex Van Pelt | 2012-2013 | 19-12-1 | 60.9% | 1-2 |
| Jerry Fontenot | 2011 | 15-1-0 | 93.8% | 0-1 |
| Edgar Bennett | 2005-2010 | 52-44-0 | 54.2% | 5-2 |
| Johnny Roland | 2004 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Sylvester Croom | 2001-2003 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 2-3 |
| Kippy Brown | 2000 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Harry Sydney | 1995-1999 | 56-24-0 | 70.0% | 7-3 |
| Gil Haskell | 1992-1994 | 27-21-0 | 56.3% | 1-2 |
| Ray Wietecha | 1969-1970 | 14-14-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
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