Matt LaFleur is an American football head coach for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Matt LaFleur’s coaching journey officially began in 2003 when Saginaw Valley State made him an offensive assistant on their coaching staff. However, his first opportunity in the NFL did not come until 2008, when Houston Texans gave him an offensive assistant role on the team. Even though LaFleur is only in his early 40s, his coaching resume dates back to two decades (as of 2024). The Michigan native went to Mount Pleasant High School before committing to Western Michigan University. Lafleur has experience playing football as a quarterback and wide receiver during his 5-year collegiate tenure with Western Michigan Broncos and Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. He has also played professional football in the National Indoor Football League for two years.

Matt LaFleur Personal Information

Matt LaFleur's Early Life, Personal Life, and Family Background

Matt LaFleur, born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on November 3, 1979, comes from a football lineage. His father Dennis LaFleur entered the football world as a linebacker for Central Michigan (via Green Bay Packers' official website). His brother Mike LaFleur is an offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams (as of October 2024).

Matt LaFleur Endorsements & Investments

Matt LaFleur has been featured in two new Bellin Health commercials. These commercials highlight Bellin Health’s premier sports medicine and orthopedic offerings (via Bellin Health official website).

Matt LaFleur House

Matt LaFleur resides in a house in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin and it features five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms (via Urban Splatter). The mansion is spread across 4,300 square feet (via Urban Splatter).

Matt LaFleur Contract & Salary

Matt LaFleur first signed a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers back in 2019 (via ESPN). He was further extended by the Packers in 2022 (via the official NFL website). However, as is often the case, the official terms have not been disclosed in the public domain.

Matt LaFleur Coaching History

LaFleur’s first coaching opportunity came in 2003 when he became an offensive assistant at Saginaw Valley State. His first chance in the NFL came five years later in the form of offensive assistant with the Houston Texans in 2008. His next coaching stint came with the Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders) in 2010 before moving back to college in 2014. His next three stops after returning to the NFL in 2015, came at Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Tennessee before getting the opportunity of a lifetime in the Titletown.

College (2003 - 2007)

Matt LaFleur started his coaching career at his alma mater Saginaw Valley State, where he served as offensive assistant while teaching local high school kids Maths part-time. He then proceeded to Central Michigan as a graduate assistant before guiding quarterbacks and wide receivers at Western Michigan in 2006. His last stop before going into the NFL came at Ashland, where he was the offensive coordinator.

Houston Texans (2008 - 2009)

Matt LaFleur assisted in guiding quarterbacks and wide receivers in his first-ever stint in the pros with the Texans as an offensive assistant on the coaching staff.

Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders) (2010 - 2013)

LaFleur’s close relationship with Kyle Shanahan from Houston days helped him land a job as quarterbacks coach at Washington under head coach Mike Shanahan. He was tasked to mentor two rookie quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins, who Washington took in the 2012 draft.

Notre Dame (2014)

Matt LaFleur returned to college for a solo season at Notre Dame, where he served as an offensive coordinator.

Atlanta Falcons (2015 - 2016)

After a brief stint with Notre Dame, Matt LaFleur returned to the NFL as a quarterback coach in Atlanta, joining Kyle Shanahan (OC) again. Under LaFleur’s tutelage, Matt Ryan, Falcons QB at the time won the MVP award in 2016 and reached Super Bowl.

Los Angeles Rams (2017)

LaFleur’s first biggest promotion to offensive coordinator in the NFL came with the Los Angeles Rams under newly appointed head coach Sean McVay, with whom he had familiarity from Washington days. The team finished the season with the No.1 scoring offense in the entire league that season.

Tennessee Titans (2018)

LaFleur joined the Tennessee coaching staff led by Mike Vrabel as an OC, to get more opportunities as a play-caller on the offensive side of the ball, which he didn’t get during his LA days. However, as football gods would have it, the team was plagued by injuries and finished the season with a 27th-ranked offense.

Green Bay Packers (2019 - Present)

Matt LaFleur was named Green Bay Packers' 15th head coach on January 8th, 2019 (via Green Bay Packers official website). In LaFleur’s first three seasons with Green Bay, the Packers finished with 13 wins each season, en route to three NFC North titles and two NFC Championship appearances. Under LaFleur’s tutelage, Aaron Rodgers had two MVP seasons (2020 and 2021) in those three years. In his fourth year, the Packers finished the season with 8-9, missing the playoffs first time in Matt LaFleur's era. However, the 2023 season was a pivotal one in Matt LaFleur’s coaching career as not only was he coming off his first losing season since coming to Titletown, but he would be without longtime staple Aaron Rodgers under center, as he got traded to the New York Jets in the offseason. Nevertheless, with first-year starter Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur weaved his magic and got the team into the playoffs after winning six of their last eight games. Under his tutorship, Love passed for more than 4,100 yards and 32 passing touchdowns. By the end of 2023, Matt LaFleur has a 56-27 record in the regular season while going 3-4 in the postseason.

Matt LaFleur's Playing Career

Matt LaFleur’s five-year collegiate tenure saw him play his first two years at Western Michigan as a wide receiver before moving to Saginaw Valley State, where he played under center. He also played two seasons of professional football in National Indoor Football League.

Western Michigan Broncos (1998 - 1999)

LaFleur played as a wide receiver for the Broncos from 1998 to 1999.

Saginaw Valley State Cardinals (2000 - 2002)

Matt LaFleur played the quarterback position for the Cardinals and took them to three straight NCAA Division II playoff appearances, earning him second-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors in each of those three seasons (via Green Bay Packers' official website).

National Indoor Football League (2003 - 2004)

LaFleur spent two seasons in NIFL as a backup quarterback for Omaha Beef and Billing Outlaws in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Matt LaFleur Achievements & Awards

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has one accolade under his belt due to his time in Saginaw.

SVSU Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame (2021)

Matt LaFleur was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2021 as he is 3rd in school history in passing yards, completions, and passing touchdowns from his 3-year stint with them.

Matt LaFleur Family

Matt LaFleur was born to Denny and Kristi LaFleur on November 3, 1979. Matt LaFleur has a younger brother named Mike LaFleur. LaFleur is married to BreAnne Maak, with whom he shares two kids.

Matt LaFleur Parents

LaFleur’s father Denny played as a linebacker on Central Michigan’s 1974 Division II national championship team before grabbing the opportunity to coach his alma mater as a defensive assistant for the next 22 seasons (via Green Bay Packers official website). His mother Kristi was a cheerleading and track coach (via The Detroit News).

Matt LaFleur brother

Matt’s brother’s name is Mike LaFleur. He started his coaching journey at Elmhurst as an offensive assistant in 2009 before guiding players from various positions at two other colleges. His first golden opportunity in the NFL came with the Cleveland Browns as an offensive intern in 2014. He tutored different positional groups in Atlanta and San Francisco before earning the offensive coordinator duties with the New York Jets in 2021. As of September 2024, he is an offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.

Matt LaFleur wife

Matt LaFleur’s wife’s name is BreAnne Maak. The couple met in college. They have two kids - sons Luke and Ty.