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A '''Defensive Coordinator''' is a ] responsible for a ] (American Football) team's ]. Generally, the defensive coordinator and the ] represent the second level of a team's command structure with the ] being the first level. The defensive coordinator is in charge of managing the defensive players and assistant coaches, developing the defensive game plan, and calling plays for the defense during the game. The defensive coordinator typically manages multiple assistant coaches who are responsible for various defensive positions on the team (such as ], ]s, or ]s).<ref name=dummies>"," Dummies.com. Retrieved: 6 October 2014.</ref> |
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A '''Defensive Coordinator''' is a ] responsible for a ] (American Football) team's ]. Generally, the defensive coordinator and the ] represent the second level of a team's command 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 defensive game plan, and calling plays for the defense during the game. The Defensive Coordinator typically manages multiple assistant coaches, each of whom are responsible for various defensive positions on the team (such as ], ]s, or ]s).<ref name=dummies>"," Dummies.com. Retrieved: 6 October 2014.</ref> |
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College and professional defensive coordinators' jobs are similar, though college coaches are more involved in the recruitment process. |
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While the job of Defensive Coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, it is worth noting that college coaches are more involved in the recruitment process. |
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Some other sports that have strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions; ], for example, served as a defensive coordinator for the ]'s ] 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|accessdate=June 15, 2017|date=June 15, 2017}}</ref> |
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Other major sports with strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions; ], for example, served as a Defensive Coordinator for the ]'s ] 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|accessdate=June 15, 2017|date=June 15, 2017}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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==See also== |
While the job of Defensive Coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, it is worth noting that college coaches are more involved in the recruitment process.
Other major sports with strong delineation between offensive and defensive positions use similar coaching positions; Phil Housley, for example, served as a Defensive Coordinator for the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators from 2013 to 2017.
