coordinator

or co-or·di·na·tor

[ koh-awr-dn-ey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that coordinates.
2. Grammar. a coordinating conjunction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coordinator¹

First recorded in 1860–65; coordinate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Nine years ago, McVay made the trip as Washington’s offensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said the “sky’s the limit” for Hart.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike last season with defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald — now head coach in Seattle — they aren’t fooling anyone with creative schemes and the like.

From Los Angeles Times

Bhaghani’s consistency in making 14 of 17 field-goal attempts this season has done more than put the sophomore in the conversation to join Norm Johnson, John Lee, Chris Sailer, Justin Medlock and Ka’imi Fairbairn as one of the Bruins’ all-time great kickers; it has also earned him the nickname “Money Bhags” from special teams coordinator Kodi Whitfield.

From Los Angeles Times

It became the public square for live sports, because it was the only place where people could exchange ooohs and aaahs and complaints about an offensive coordinator’s play-calling in real time on a Sunday afternoon.

From Slate

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