defensive coordinator
Stops opposing offenses
A defensive coordinator is the football coach responsible for a team's defense—scheming formations, calling plays, and preparing players to stop the opposing offense.
The position ranks just below head coach on the defensive side of the ball.
Many head coaches rise through the coordinator ranks: He was the defensive coordinator at Alabama before getting the top job.
One who instructs
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- leaderOne who guides others
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
- instructorOne who teaches skills
tactician · supervisor · position coach · recruiter · analyst · scout · motivator · disciplinarian
Rough fabric bag
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- stopCease all motion
Defensive football position
- safetiesDevices preventing accidental discharge
- cornerbacksPass coverage defenders
- nose tackleInterior defensive lineman position
- middle linebackerCentral defensive play-caller
coach
One who instructs
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- leaderOne who guides others
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
instructor · tactician · supervisor · position coach · recruiter · analyst · scout · motivator · disciplinarian · teacher
sack
Rough fabric bag
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
stop · pressure · containment · shutout · tackle-for-loss
linebackers
Defensive football position
- safetiesDevices preventing accidental discharge
- cornerbacksPass coverage defenders
- nose tackleInterior defensive lineman position
middle linebacker · free safety · strong safety · edge rusher
blitz
Swift, overwhelming offensive
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- audibleCapable of being detected by ear
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
read · formation · alignment · pressure · stunt · twist · spy · bracket · disguise · situational
zone
Bounded area designation
- man-to-manDirect and honest
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- dimeU.S. ten-cent coin
press · prevent · quarters · hybrid · disguise · rotation · alignment
- coacheshead coach, basketball coach, soccer coach, hockey coach, baseball coach
- defendersguard, protector, guardian, keeper, sentry
- sports personnelhead coach, assistant manager, athletic trainer, equipment manager, team physician
- Football Coachinghead coach, coaching staff, playbook, game plan, halftime adjustments
- footballfootball, touchdown, field goal, quarterback, end zone
defensive coordinatorhead coach
Sports team's primary leader
position coach · assistant coach · graduate assistant · coordinator
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