Rich Bisaccia

Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator

On October 12, 2021, Rich Bisaccia became the 2021 “Interim” Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Gruden resigned on October 11, 2021, and Coach Bisaccia was given the opportunity of a lifetime.

After finishing the season 10-7-0, there was an extensive Head Coach interview process, and Josh McDaniels was chosen. Coach Bisaccia is the Special Teams Coach for the Green Bay Packers in 2022.

In many ways, he’s been working towards this position all his life. Rich’s father was the head coach of the New York Giants for many years showing him the lifestyle.

Following in his father’s footsteps, after 39 years of football coaching and 20 years coaching at the NFL level, it’s time to shine! As the Raiders Assistant Coach and Special Teams Coach, Bisaccia is used to pressure. The last few seconds before half-time and at the end of many games, Special Teams step up to make or break a game.

Rich was born in South Dakota but grew up in Yonkers, N.Y. After graduating high school, Rich’s family moved to Connecticut and he left for college in South Dakota. Surprisingly, Rich Bisaccia became a defensive back for 4 years, and showing his leadership skills even in college, Rich was also the team’s captain. Upon graduating, Rich signed as a free agent to the USFL with the Philadelphia Stars in 1983.

When the USFL fizzled, Coach Rich Bisaccia was born when he began coaching for Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Coach Rich gained experience coaching all aspects of the game for various big-name universities throughout the years.

At the turn of the millennium, Rich’s superior abilities for training athletes were recognized by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Contributing to their success, Tampa Bay won Super Bowl XXXVII during his first season as their Special Teams coach.

Coaching with Jon Gruden

That Super Bowl was known as the Pirate Bowl because they played the Raiders. I’m not going to say who won, but Coach Gruden started coaching for the Buccaneers the next season after losing his job with the Raiders. Gruden and Bisaccia coached together for the next seven years.

After the Buccaneers, Bisaccia coached Special Teams for 2 years with the Chargers and 5 with the Cowboys. However, when Coach Gruden came back to coach for the Raiders, Bisaccia was contacted. The Cowboys released him from his contract, making Coach Rich Bisaccia Assistant Head Coach and ST Coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Did You Know?

Rich Bisaccia – Husband, Father, and Grandpa

Rich Bisaccia is not only a well-respected football coach but also a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He has been married to his wife, Jeanne Bisaccia, for many years, building a strong and loving family together. Their journey as a couple has led to four wonderful children—three daughters and one son—and now, the joy of being grandparents to five grandchildren. Despite Rich’s high-profile career in the NFL, the Bisaccia family has managed to stay out of the public eye, maintaining their privacy and keeping their personal lives separate from the spotlight of professional football. Their ability to prioritize family amidst the demanding world of coaching speaks volumes about their strong values and commitment to one another.

Spending time with his five grandkids is his favorite role, and he embraces it with the same enthusiasm and energy that he brings to the football field. Whether it’s attending family gatherings, playing with the little ones, or simply enjoying the everyday moments of grandparenthood, Rich cherishes the time he gets to spend with them. With a growing family and three daughters who may expand their families even more, there’s a good chance that the Bisaccias will have even more grandchildren to love in the future. Despite his busy career, Rich has always found a way to balance football and family, proving that his biggest victories in life come not just from coaching, but from the love and legacy he builds at home.