Defensive coordinator

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).

[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.

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.

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