1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| George Welsh | Head Coach | 1973 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Dale Strahm | Defensive Coordinator | 1977 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Tom O'Brien | Offensive Tackles · Tight Ends | 1975 |
| Frank Spaziani | Defensive Backs | 1977 |
| Joe Krivak | Assistant Coach | 1977 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1979 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.