Sean McVay

American football coach and team leader

Sean McVay - American football coach and team leader
Born

January 24th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Began coaching in the NFL with the Washington Football Team as an assistant in 2010. In 2017, became the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams at 30 years old, making him the youngest head coach in NFL history. Led the Rams to multiple playoff appearances, including a trip to Super Bowl LIII in 2019, where the team finished as runners-up. Earned the NFL Coach of the Year award in 2017 after an impressive turnaround season.

Coached the Los Angeles Rams to Super Bowl LIII

Received NFL Coach of the Year award in 2017

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