1978 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Dick Bestwick | Head Coach | 1976 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Brian Burke | Offensive Coordinator | 1977 |
| Charlie Taaffe | Special Teams Coordinator · Quarterbacks · Running Backs · Linebackers | 1976 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| Lee Moon | Assistant Coach | 1976 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1978 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.