Matt LaFleur, born November 3, 1979, is an American professional football coach currently serving as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). He was appointed Packers head coach in January 2019 and has since become one of the most successful new coaches in NFL history. LaFleur grew up in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and played college football as a quarterback and wide receiver at Western Michigan University and Saginaw Valley State, where he set multiple passing records and led the team to consistent playoff appearances[1][5][6]. LaFleur began his NFL coaching career with the Houston Texans in 2008 as an offensive assistant. He has held various coaching roles including quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins, Notre Dame, and Atlanta Falcons, and offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans. Notably, as offensive coordinator for the Rams in 2017, he contributed to Todd Gurley winning the AP Offensive Player of the Year award[1][2][4][5]. Since becoming Packers head coach, LaFleur has led the team to three consecutive NFC North division titles, a feat not achieved since the early 1990s, and set an NFL record for the most wins (39) by a head coach in their first three seasons. Under his leadership, the Packers achieved a record 13 wins in each of three consecutive seasons and secured home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs in 2020. His coaching tenure includes guiding Aaron Rodgers to two NFL MVP awards. LaFleur is widely praised for his ability to build team unity and is regarded as a key figure in the Packers' recent success, with a winning percentage that ranks among the best in NFL history for a head coach[1][2][3][7]. LaFleur’s coaching style emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and punctuality, principles he developed during his time with various NFL mentors. His impact on the Packers organization and reputation as a top NFL coach continues to grow as of the 2025 season[3][5][7].