Defensive coordinator

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Steve Spagnuolo has won four Super Bowls as a defensive coordinator in the National Football League (NFL).

A defensive coordinator (DC) is a

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 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 is 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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