Special teams coordinator
A special teams coordinator (STC) is a coach responsible for a gridiron football team's special teams unit.[1][2] Generally, the special teams coordinator, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, with the head coach being the first level. The primary role of the special teams coordinator is managing the roster of special teams players, overseeing the assistant coaches, developing the special teams game plan, and calling plays for the special teams during the game.
Unlike offensive or defensive coordinators, special teams do not usually employ individual position coaches, so special teams coordinators are directly responsible for the management and development of a team's kickers, kickoff specialists, punters, holders, long snappers, return specialists, upbacks, gunners, and jammers.
List of current NFL special teams coordinators
[edit]See also
[edit]- List of current NFL head coaches
- List of current NFL offensive coordinators
- List of current NFL defensive coordinators
References
[edit]- ^ "Does the NFL have a special teams bias when hiring head coaches? History indicates it does". USA Today. November 13, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Mike Sabock (2005). "Developing Special Teams Units". In Bill Mallory; Don Nehlen (eds.). Complete Guide to Special Teams. American Football Coaches Association. ISBN 0736052917.
- ^ "NFL news roundup: Bills hiring former Panthers interim HC Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator". nfl.com. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins Announce Coaching Staff Additions". MiamiDolphins.com. January 29, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Bird, Hayden (January 31, 2024). "Patriots reportedly set to hire Jeremy Springer as special teams coach". Boston.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (January 31, 2025). "Jets Name Chris Banjo Special Teams Coordinator". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (March 15, 2019). "Ravens Special Teams Coordinator Jerry Rosburg to Retire". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Poisal, Anthony (February 24, 2023). "Bubba Ventrone named Browns assistant head coach/special teams coordinator". Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Announce 2021 Assistant Coaching Staff". www.houstontexans.com. May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Colts hire Notre Dame's Brian Mason as special teams coordinator; Irish blocked 7 punts". indystar.com. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Jaguars Finalize 2022 Coaching Staff". Jacksonville Jaguars. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "Titans Promote Luke Stocker to TEs Coach, Announce the Hiring of Veteran Coaches John Fassel (Special Teams) and Tony Oden (Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks), Along With Several Other Changes". TennesseeTitans.com. January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Broncos hire Saints interim Darren Rizzi to coach special teams". ESPN. February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Tom McMahon Joins Raiders as Special Teams Coordinator". Sports Illustrated. February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers hire Ryan Ficken as special teams coordinator". ESPN. February 3, 2022.
- ^ "Nick Sorensen named special teams coordinator". Dallascowboys.com. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ "Giants Hire Michael Ghobrial as New Special Teams Coordinator". Sports Illustrated. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Eagles reportedly offer former Chip Kelly assistant ST coordinator job". RSN. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (February 15, 2024). "Washington Commanders announce coaching staff". Commanders.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Bears hire Hightower as special teams coordinator". Chicago Bears. February 6, 2022.
- ^ "Lions hire Dave Fipp as special teams coordinator". Detroit Lions. January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Packers hire Rich Bisaccia as special teams coordinator". packers.com. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Alec. "'That guy is going to be a superstar': Meet Matt Daniels, the Vikings' special teams coach". The Athletic. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Tabeek, Matthew; McFadden, Will (January 21, 2021). "Arthur Smith hires coaches, identifies coordinators". www.atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (February 8, 2024). "Panthers name Tracy Smith as new ST coordinator". Panthers Wire. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (February 8, 2024). "Buccaneers to hire Thomas McGaughey as special teams coordinator". nbcsports.com. NBC Universal. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cardinals announce coordinators, add Jeff Rodgers as special teams coordinator". January 27, 2018.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (February 21, 2023). "Rams hire Chase Blackburn as special teams coordinator". TheRams.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "San Francisco 49ers Name Brant Boyer Special Teams Coordinator". San Francisco 49ers. January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Boyle, John; Horton, Ari (February 13, 2024). "Seahawks Announce Seven Additions To 2024 Coaching Staff". Seahawks.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.