A special teams coordinator (STC) is a

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responsible for a

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team's

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unit. Generally, the special teams coordinator,

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, and

defensive coordinator A defensive coordinator (DC) is a coach responsible for a gridiron football team's defense. Generally, the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, wit ...

represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, with the

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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

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, kickoff specialists, punters, holders, long snappers,

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, upbacks, gunners, and

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List of current NFL special teams coordinators

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List of current NFL special teams coordinators

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