Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Jeff Hafley Takes Hard Road to Dolphins Coaching Job
Jeff Hafley is the new coach of the Miami Dolphins.
He started coaching at small schools like Siena and worked his way up.
He did many small jobs like lining fields and doing laundry.
He learned to work hard and be accountable.
Now, he is the head coach of the Dolphins, who need to improve after two losing seasons.
Hafley says he will bring the same hard work and dedication he learned early in his career to his new job.
Jeff Hafley was introduced as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Hafley started his coaching career at small schools like Siena, doing various small jobs.
He worked his way up through different colleges and NFL teams before joining the Dolphins.
The Dolphins had a 7-10 record in the 2023 season and have not won a playoff game since 2003.
Hafley emphasizes hard work, accountability, and learning from his mentors in his new role.
- Who
- Jeff Hafley, new coach of the Miami Dolphins
- What
- Jeff Hafley's journey to becoming the head coach of the Miami Dolphins
- When
- Introduced as the new coach on Thursday
- Where
- Miami Gardens, Florida
- Why
- To lead the Dolphins after a consecutive losing season and address quarterback concerns for 2026
- New Coach
- Jeff Hafley
- Team
- Miami Dolphins
- Previous Teams
- Tampa Bay, Cleveland, San Francisco, Green Bay
- College Experience
- Siena, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University at Albany, Pitt, Rutgers, Ohio State, Boston College
- Key Mentors
- Ed Zaloom, Bob Ford
- Dolphins' Last Playoff Win
- Before 2003
- Dolphins' 2023 Season Record
- 7-10
