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The "coaching tree" refers to the network of coaches who have either worked directly under a specific head coach or have been influenced by their coaching philosophy and style. The Mike Shanahan coaching tree includes several notable coaches who have either worked with Shanahan or have been influenced by his coaching principles. Here are some prominent members of the Mike Shanahan coaching tree:
- Gary Kubiak: Kubiak served as an assistant coach under Shanahan with the Denver Broncos and later became the head coach of the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos. He won a Super Bowl as the head coach of the Broncos in 2015.
- Kyle Shanahan: Mike Shanahan's son, Kyle, has followed in his father's footsteps and is currently the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. He has served as an offensive coordinator for various teams, including the Washington Football Team and the Atlanta Falcons.
- Sean McVay: McVay worked under Shanahan as the tight ends coach and later as the offensive coordinator with the Washington Football Team. He is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, known for his innovative offensive schemes.
- Matt LaFleur: LaFleur served as an offensive coordinator under both Mike Shanahan and his son, Kyle Shanahan. He is currently the head coach of the Green Bay Packers.
- Jay Gruden: Gruden was an offensive coordinator under Mike Shanahan with the Cincinnati Bengals before becoming the head coach of the Washington Football Team. He is currently an offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
These are just a few examples of coaches who have been influenced by Mike Shanahan's coaching philosophy and have gone on to have successful coaching careers in the NFL. The coaching tree continues to evolve as these coaches pass on their knowledge and influence future generations of coaches.