Anoffensive coordinator (OC) is acoach responsible for agridiron football team'soffense. Generally, the offensive coordinator,defensive coordinator andspecial teams coordinator represent the second level of coaching structure, with thehead coach being the first level.
The primary role of the offensive coordinator is managing the roster of offensive players, overseeing the assistant coaches, developing theoffensive game plan, andcalling plays for the offense during the game (though some offensive-minded head coaches may hold play-calling duties instead).[1] Severalposition coaches work under the offensive coordinator, includingquarterback,wide receiver,offensive line,running back, andtight end coaches.
While the job of an offensive coordinator is largely similar at the collegiate and professional level, college coaches are more involved in therecruitment process. A successful offensive coordinator is often a stepping stone to the position of head coach. From 2009 to 2019, nearly 40% of head coaches hired in the NFL had previously been offensive coordinators.[2]
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