Mike Nixon compiled a career record of 6–30 as an NFL coach. Mike Nixon learned the game under Herman Ball, Hugh Taylor, Joe Kuharich. The Mike Nixon coaching tree includes Abe Gibron, Bill McPeak, Ernie Hefferle.
Mentors: Herman Ball, Hugh Taylor, Joe Kuharich, Johnny Blood, Walt Kiesling
Coaching tree: Abe Gibron, Bill McPeak, Ernie Hefferle