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While the job of a defensive coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, college coaches are more involved in the [[recruiting (college athletics)|recruitment]] process. A successful defensive coordinator is often a stepping stone to the position of head coach. | While the job of a defensive coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, college coaches are more involved in the [[recruiting (college athletics)|recruitment]] process. A successful defensive coordinator is often a stepping stone to the position of head coach. | ||
Other major sports with strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions. For example, [[Phil Housley]] is a defensive coordinator in the [[National Hockey League]], working for the [[Nashville Predators]] from 2013 to 2017,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bove|first1=Matt|title=Bove: Housley – the perfect fit for the Sabres|url=http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/bove-housley-the-perfect-fit-for-the-sabres|website=WKBW|access-date=June 15, 2017|date=June 15, 2017}}</ref> the [[Arizona Coyotes]] from 2019 to 2022,<ref> | Other major sports with strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions. For example, [[Phil Housley]] is a defensive coordinator in the [[National Hockey League]], working for the [[Nashville Predators]] from 2013 to 2017,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bove|first1=Matt|title=Bove: Housley – the perfect fit for the Sabres|url=http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/bove-housley-the-perfect-fit-for-the-sabres|website=WKBW|access-date=June 15, 2017|date=June 15, 2017}}</ref> the [[Arizona Coyotes]] from 2019 to 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/phil-housley-happy-for-sabres-success-doesnt-want-to-dwell-on-past/ |title=Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past |date=October 28, 2019 |last1=Hoppe |first1=Bill |website=Buffalo Hockey Beat}}</ref> and the [[New York Rangers]] from 2023 to 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-announce-coaching-changes |title=Rangers Announce Coaching Changes |date=April 19, 2025 |publisher=[[New York Rangers]], [[National Hockey League]]}}</ref> | ||
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A defensive coordinator (DC) is a coach responsible for a gridiron football team's defense. Generally, the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, with the head coach being the first level.
The primary role of the defensive coordinator is managing the roster of defensive players, overseeing the assistant coaches, developing the defensive game plan, and calling plays for the defense during the game (though some defensive-minded head coaches may hold play-calling duties instead). Several position coaches work under the defensive coordinator, including defensive line, linebacker, and defensive back coaches.[1]
While the job of a defensive coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, college coaches are more involved in the recruitment process. A successful defensive coordinator is often a stepping stone to the position of head coach.
Other major sports with strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions. For example, Phil Housley is a defensive coordinator in the National Hockey League, working for the Nashville Predators from 2013 to 2017,[2] the Arizona Coyotes from 2019 to 2022,[3] and the New York Rangers from 2023 to 2025.[4]
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