Rod Rust compiled a career record of 1–15 as an NFL coach. Rod Rust learned the game under Chuck Noll, Dick Vermeil, Frank Gansz. The Rod Rust coaching tree includes John Fox, Tom Bettis, Walt Corey.
Mentors: Chuck Noll, Dick Vermeil, Frank Gansz, Jim Fassel, John Mazur, John Ralston, June Jones, Marv Levy, Ray Handley, Raymond Berry, Ron Meyer, Steve Mariucci, Tom Coughlin
Coaching tree: John Fox, Tom Bettis, Walt Corey