| Nationality |  United States |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 |
JimTomsula, born April 14, 1968 in Homestead, Pennsylvania, is an experienced American football coach who is currently the head coach for the Rhein Fire in the European League of Football (ELF). With an impressive career that includes stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys, Tomsula has achieved numerous successes, including winning the 2023 EFL Coach of the Year and twice winning the EFL Champion title. His ability to build strong defensive lines has made him a well-known figure in American football.
Previous stations
- Catawba College (Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1989)
- Woodland Hills HS (Defensive Line Coach, 1990)
- Charleston Southern (Assistant Coach, 1992-1995)
- Catawba College (Defensive Line Coach; Strength and Conditioning, 1997-2005)
- London Monarchs (Defensive Line Coach, 1998)
- Scottish Claymores (Defensive Line Coach, 1999-2003)
- Berlin Thunder (Defensive Coordinator, 2004-2005)
- Rhein Fire (Head Coach, 2006, 2022-present)
- San Francisco 49ers (Defensive Line Coach, 2007-2014; Interim Head Coach, 2010; Head Coach, 2015)
- Washington Redskins (Defensive Line Coach, 2017-2019)
- Dallas Cowboys (Defensive Line Coach, 2020)
Achievements
- World Bowl Champion (XII)
- 2x ELF Champion (2023, 2024)
- ELF Coach of the Year (2023)
Statistics
- 2022: 7-5 record, second place in the Southern Conference
- 2023: 12-0 record, EFL Champion, Coach of the Year
- 2024: 11-1 record, EFL champion
Other
- Tomsula has worked in various coaching roles, including defensive line coach and head coach.
- He has had an impressive career in the NFL Europe and the European League of Football (ELF).
- Tomsula is known for his ability to build and coach strong defensive lines.
- Married to Julie Tomsula, three children (Britney, Brooke and James Bear)
