| Nationality |  United States |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
Phil McGeoghan is an American Football Head Coach renowned for his deep knowledge and diverse experience across the highest levels of the sport. Appointed as the Head Coach of the Berlin Thunder in the European League of Football (ELF), his arrival marks a significant move, bringing a wealth of professional expertise to the German capital. A former wide receiver for the NFL’s Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints, McGeoghan’s playing career included a stint with the original Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe, where he helped secure a World Bowl Championship. Following his playing days, he transitioned to coaching, building an impressive resume that includes a significant tenure as a wide receivers coach for the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. Before taking the reins in Berlin, he was most recently the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL. McGeoghan is a respected figure known for developing elite offensive talent and aims to leverage his professional background to lead the Berlin Thunder to title contention in the ELF.
Previous stations
- **Playing (High School):** Agawam High School (Agawam, MA)
- **Playing (College):** Boston University (1997)
- **Playing (College):** University of Maine (1998–2000)
- **Playing (Professional):** Denver Broncos (NFL) (2001–2002)
- **Playing (Professional):** Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe) (2002)
- **Playing (Professional):** New York Jets (NFL) (2003)* (Offseason/Practice Squad)
- **Playing (Professional):** New Orleans Saints (NFL) (2003)
- **Coaching (College):** Maine – Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Coach (2007)
- **Coaching (Prep School):** Naval Academy Preparatory School – Offensive Coordinator (2008)
- **Coaching (College):** University of South Florida – Wide Receivers Coach (2009–2011)
- **Coaching (NFL):** Miami Dolphins – Assistant Wide Receivers Coach (2012–2014)
- **Coaching (NFL):** Miami Dolphins – Wide Receivers Coach (2015)
- **Coaching (College):** East Carolina University – Wide Receivers Coach (2016)
- **Coaching (NFL):** Buffalo Bills – Wide Receivers Coach (2017)
- **Coaching (NFL):** Los Angeles Chargers – Wide Receivers Coach (2018–2020)
- **Coaching (College):** University of Colorado – Wide Receivers Coach (2022)
- **Coaching (UFL):** St. Louis Battlehawks – Wide Receivers Coach (2024)
- **Coaching (UFL):** St. Louis Battlehawks – Offensive Coordinator (2025)
- **Coaching (ELF):** Berlin Thunder – Head Coach (2026–Present)
Achievements
Team Achievements
- **World Bowl X Champion** with the Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe) (2002).
- Participated in the **NFL Playoffs** with the Buffalo Bills (2017).
- Participated in the **NFL Playoffs** with the Los Angeles Chargers (2018).
- Coached in the **International Bowl** with South Florida (2009).
- Coached in the **Meineke Car Care Bowl** with South Florida (2010).
Personal Achievements
- Awarded the **Jack Butterfield Offensive Player of the Year Award** at the University of Maine (1999).
- Recipient of the **Woody Carville Senior Achievement Award** at the University of Maine (2000).
- Named an **All-American in Track & Field** (High Jump) while at the University of Maine (1999, 2000).
- Coached **Jarvis Landry** to a Pro Bowl selection with the Miami Dolphins (2015).
- Coached **Zay Jones**, who set the NCAA single-season receptions record (158) and was a Biletnikoff Award finalist at East Carolina (2016).
- His wide receiver unit with the Miami Dolphins was **ranked #1 in the NFL in Ball Security** (0 fumbles) with 227 receptions (2013).
Selected Statistics
- As a wide receiver for the **Berlin Thunder (NFL Europe) in 2002**, he recorded 15 receptions for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns.
- His Los Angeles Chargers teams (2018) compiled a **12-4 regular season record** and advanced to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
- In his time as a full-time coach (NFL and College), his teams have compiled a cumulative record of **62-66-0** (48.44% winning percentage) in the NFL.
Other
- **Full Name:** Philip P. McGeoghan.
- **Return to Berlin:** His signing as Head Coach for the Berlin Thunder in the ELF marks a return to the German city and franchise where he played over two decades prior, in NFL Europe.
- **Injury-Shortened Career:** His professional playing career, which included stints with multiple NFL and NFL Europe teams, was cut short due to a series of injuries, leading him to transition into coaching.
- **Developing Talent:** McGeoghan has a reputation for developing elite receiving talent, having worked closely with Pro Bowlers like Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Jarvis Landry, as well as college record-breaker Zay Jones.
- **Quote on Berlin:** Upon his hiring, McGeoghan expressed a strong connection to the city, saying, “Diese Stadt bedeutet mir enorm viel.” (This city means an enormous amount to me.)
- **Coaching Lineage:** He took a non-traditional route into coaching, starting at his alma mater (Maine) and then serving as offensive coordinator at the Naval Academy Prep School before entering the FBS and NFL ranks.
Credits
- Berlin Thunder name Phil McGeoghan as new Head Coach – European League of Football
- Phil McGeoghan Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College – Pro-Football-Reference
- Phil McGeoghan – Wikipedia
- Phil McGeoghan – Football Coach – University of Colorado Boulder Athletics
- Battlehawks Offensive Coordinator Phil McGeoghan joins Berlin Thunder as Head Coach
- PHIL MCGEOGHAN – Coaches Inc. (PDF Resume)
