Defensive coordinator
A defensive coordinator is a
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,[2] the Arizona Coyotes from 2019 to 2022,[3] and currently the New York Rangers since 2023.
See also
- List of current National Football League defensive coordinators
References
- ^ "The Coaching Staff in American Football," Dummies.com. Retrieved: 6 October 2014.
- ^ Bove, Matt (June 15, 2017). "Bove: Housley – the perfect fit for the Sabres". WKBW. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past
Further reading
- Brooks, Bucky. "Wade Phillips, Vic Fangio among top 10 defensive coordinators". NFL.com. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- Kenyon, David. "10 Best Defensive Coordinators in College Football". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- Collins, Geoff (4 August 2011). "Interview with Geoff Collins/Co-Defensive Coordinator Mississippi State". www.jobshadow.com. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
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