In 1975, Spencer coached wrestling and lacrosse at the State University of New York as a graduate assistant.
Bill Belichick and Kevin Spencer competed against each other in college lacrosse and developed a friendship.
Spencer began his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns as a coaching assistant under Bill Belichick in 1991.
Following the 2006 season, former Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt was named head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
[1] On January 22, 2013, Spencer was named the special teams coach of the San Diego Chargers, reuniting him with Whisenhunt.