[3] Now retired, Tom spent 40 years coaching football at the high school, college, and professional levels, the latter consisting of 21 years as a defensive coach for NFL teams such as the Cleveland Browns (1985–1986), the Miami Dolphins (1987–1995), the Minnesota Vikings (1996–1999), the New York Giants (2000–2003), and the Houston Texans (2004–2005).
[7][8] Olivadotti began his coaching career at the college level, working with the Maine Maritime Academy's wide receivers and tight ends in 1997.
[3][8][10] Olivadotti's father, Tom, had previously coached with University of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham for the Houston Texans.
[10] On January 16, 2014, it was announced that Olivadotti had rejoined the Redskin's staff to become their linebacker coach.
On January 24, 2019, Olivadotti was hired as the inside linebackers coach of the Green Bay Packers.