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Sean McVay

Sean McVay is an American football coach best known as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sean McVay is an American football coach best known as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). Born in 1986, he became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history when hired by the Rams in 2017, and the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl in 2022.

Early life

Sean McVay was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 24, 1986. Some sources note that he was raised in the Atlanta area and played quarterback in high school.

Coaching career

McVay became head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 after working in earlier NFL coaching roles. His hiring made him the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.

Achievements

McVay led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in 2022, making him the youngest head coach ever to win the game. He is also associated with a broader NFL trend toward hiring younger, offensively oriented head coaches.

Personal life

According to Britannica, McVay married Veronika Khomyn in 2022. Other sources give a 2020 marriage date, but those are less authoritative and inconsistent.

Key facts

  • McVay has coached the Los Angeles Rams since 2017.
  • He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 24, 1986.
  • He became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history when the Rams hired him at age 30 in 2017.
  • He became the youngest head coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl in 2022.
  • He was married to Veronika Khomyn in 2022.
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Canadian context

McVay is relevant to Canadian readers through NFL coverage, especially for fans following the Los Angeles Rams and broader North American football coaching trends.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sean McVay?
Sean McVay is an American football coach and the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL.
When was Sean McVay born?
He was born on January 24, 1986.
What is Sean McVay known for?
He is known for becoming the youngest head coach in modern NFL history and the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl.
Which team does Sean McVay coach?
He coaches the Los Angeles Rams.
Where was Sean McVay born?
He was born in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Is Sean McVay married?
According to Britannica, he married Veronika Khomyn in 2022.

References

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sean-McVay
    Supports: Birth date and place, Rams head coach since 2017, youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl, marriage to Veronika Khomyn.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_McVay
    Supports: Hired by the Rams in 2017 at age 30, youngest modern NFL head coach.
  3. Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/02/02/sean-mcvay-football-career-college-position-stats-coaching-history
    Supports: Career overview and young age when becoming head coach.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/33826/meet-the-rams-stone-cold-killer-beast-and-prep-football-legend-its-coach-sean-mcvay
    Supports: Raised in the Atlanta area, high school quarterback background, early coaching path.
  5. Wikipedia (English) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_McVay_effect
    Supports: The 'Sean McVay effect' term describing NFL hiring trends for younger head coaches.