Background
Saunders, Alan Keith was born on February 1, 1947 in London. Naturalized, United States of America, 1960.
Saunders, Alan Keith was born on February 1, 1947 in London. Naturalized, United States of America, 1960.
Graduate, San Jose State University, 1969; Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1970; postgraduate, University of Southern California, 1983-1985.
Graduate assistant University Southern California, 1970—1971. Wide receivers coach University Missouri Tigers, 1972. Offensive backfield coach Utah State University Aggies, 1973-1975.
Assistant head coach University California Golden Bears, 1976-1981. Offensive coordinator, quarterback coach University Tennessee Volunteers, 1982. Wide receivers coach San Diego Chargers, 1983—1986, head coach, 1986-1988.
Assistant head coach, wide receivers coach Kansas City Chiefs, 1989—1998, offensive coordinator, 2001—2006. Assistant head coach, wide receivers coach St. Louis Rams, 1999—2000, offensive coordinator, since 2008, Washington Redskins, 2006—2008.
Member ad-hoc committee state licensed and designated sports California State Legislation. Honorary chairman South Dakot chapter Arthritis Foundation. Board directors Easter Seal Society, San Diego.
Board of Governors Athletes for a Stronger America. Member South Dakot Chemical Dependency Advisory Board.
Married Karen Saunders: children: Korrin Elizabeth, William Joseph, Robert Charles.