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{{short description|Member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense}}
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A '''defensive coordinator''' is typically a coach on a ] team who is in charge of the ]. Generally, along with his ], he represents the second level of command structure after the ]. The defensive coordinator is generally in charge of managing all defensive players and assistant coaches, of developing a general defensive game plan, and of calling the plays for the defense during the game. At higher levels of football (college and professional), the defensive coordinator typically has a number of assistant coaches working under him; usually coaches primarily responsible for the various defensive positions on the team (such ], ]s, or ]s). A '''defensive coordinator''' is a ] responsible for a ] (]) team's ]. Generally, the defensive coordinator, the ] and the ] represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, with the ] being the first level. The primary role of the defensive coordinator is managing the roster of defensive players, overseeing the assistant coaches, developing the ], and ] for the defense during the game. The defensive coordinator typically manages multiple ]es, each of whom are responsible for various defensive positions on the team (such as the ], ]s, or ]s).<ref name=dummies>"," Dummies.com. Retrieved: 6 October 2014.</ref>


While the job of defensive coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, college coaches are more involved in the ] process. A successful defensive coordinator is often a stepping stone to the position of head coach.
==Notable Defensive Coordinators==
'''] '''is regarded as one of the most notable defensive coordinators in NFL history for implementing and perfecting the ]. As the defensive coordinator for the ] from 1978-1985, Ryan's 46 defense was a revolutionary scheme that helped the Bears win the 1985 ]. That ] team is still considered one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Lead by their linebacking corps of ], ] and Hall of Famer ], the 1985 defense was first in scoring defense, only allowing 198 points in the regular season with an average of allowing only 12.4 points/game.
''']''' is an American defensive coordinator who has found success in both college and the NFL. He is widely regarded as the father of the ] defense, a defensive scheme that he made famous during the late 1990's and early 2000's as the defensive coordinator for the ]. Kiffin's defenses were notable for having extremely fast defensive backs that attacked the ball constantly. Relaying on a "bend-but-don't-break" mentality, his defenses cared more about limiting points than overall yards. As the Buccaneers defensive coordinator from 1996-2008, Kiffen, along with linebackers coach ], developed a feared defense that was the league's best in 2002<ref>"Statistics." NFL Stats: Team. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2013.</ref>. Lead by Hall of Fame defensive tackle ], the 2002 defense was the first team in NFL history to lead the league in total defense, points allowed, and interceptions since the ]. While the offense gradually improved, it was the defense that lead the Buccaneers to ] against the ] where Tampa Bay won 48-21.
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Other major sports with strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions. For example, ] is a defensive coordinator in the ], working for the ] 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 ] from 2019 to 2022,<ref></ref> and currently the ] since 2023.
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==See also==
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==References==
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==Further reading==

* {{cite web|last1=Brooks|first1=Bucky|title=Wade Phillips, Vic Fangio among top 10 defensive coordinators|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/wade-phillips-vic-fangio-among-top-10-defensive-coordinators-0ap3000000498479|work=NFL.com|access-date=3 August 2017}}
* {{cite web|last1=Kenyon|first1=David|title=10 Best Defensive Coordinators in College Football|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649110-10-best-defensive-coordinators-in-college-football|work=bleacherreport.com|access-date=3 August 2017}}
* {{cite web|last1=Collins|first1=Geoff|title=Interview with Geoff Collins/Co-Defensive Coordinator Mississippi State|url=http://www.jobshadow.com/interview-with-geoff-collinsco-defensive-coordinator-mississippi-state/|website=www.jobshadow.com|date=4 August 2011|access-date=3 August 2017}}

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Member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense
Defensive coordinator Richard Smith with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015

A defensive coordinator is a coach responsible for a gridiron football (American football) team's defense. Generally, the defensive coordinator, the offensive coordinator and the 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. The defensive coordinator typically manages multiple position coaches, each of whom are responsible for various defensive positions on the team (such as the defensive line, linebackers, or defensive backs).

While the job of 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, the Arizona Coyotes from 2019 to 2022, and currently the New York Rangers since 2023.

See also

References

  1. "The Coaching Staff in American Football," Dummies.com. Retrieved: 6 October 2014.
  2. Bove, Matt (June 15, 2017). "Bove: Housley – the perfect fit for the Sabres". WKBW. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  3. Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past

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