John Van Dam

John Van Dam
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Pass game assistant
Personal information
Born: (1984-08-18) August 18, 1984 (age 40)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Okemos (MI)
College:Michigan State (2003–2007)
Undrafted:2008
Career history
As a coach:
  • Augustana (South Dakota) (2008–2009)
    Graduate assistant & tight ends coach
  • Augustana (South Dakota) (2010–2011)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Alabama (2012–2013)
    Offensive graduate assistant
  • Michigan (2014)
    Offensive quality control assistant
  • Florida (2015)
    Offensive quality control assistant & assistant quarterbacks coach
  • Southern Illinois (2016–2017)
    Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • Lafayette (2018)
    Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019–2020)
    Offensive quality control coach
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021)
    Assistant tight ends coach
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022–2023)
    Tight ends coach
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–present)
    Pass game assistant
Career highlights and awards

John Van Dam (born August 18, 1984) is an American football coach and former player who is a pass game assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and has previously coached the Augustana (South Dakota) Vikings, Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines, Florida Gators, Southern Illinois Salukis and Lafayette Leopards.