Tom Olivadotti

Tom Olivadotti

Personal information

Born:

September 22, 1945
Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.

Career information

High school:

Long Branch High School

College:

Career history

As a coach:

Salesianum School (1972–1975)
Head coach
Princeton (1976–1977)
Offensive line coach, linebackers coach
Boston College (1978–1979)
Defensive coordinator, linebackers coach
Miami (FL) (1980–1984)
Defensive coordinator, linebackers coach
Cleveland Browns (1985)
Defensive backs coach
Cleveland Browns (1986)
Linebackers coach
Miami Dolphins (1987–1995)
Defensive coordinator
Minnesota Vikings (1996–1999)
Linebackers coach
New York Giants (2000–2003)
Linebackers coach
Houston Texans (2004–2005)
Linebackers coach

Career highlights and awards

National champion (1983)

Tom Olivadotti is a former American football coach. He coached in high school, college and the National Football League (NFL). He was the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator from 1987 to 1995. He also coached in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Houston Texans. He coached in college for the Princeton Tigers, Boston College Eagles and Miami Hurricanes, where he was the defensive coordinator for the 1983 championship team.