Tom Olivadotti

Tom Olivadotti is a former American football coach. He coached in high school, college and the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator from 1987 to 1995.[2][3] He also coached in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns,[4] Minnesota Vikings,[5] New York Giants[6] and Houston Texans. He coached in college for the Princeton Tigers, Boston College Eagles and Miami Hurricanes, where he was the defensive coordinator for the 1983 championship team.[7]

His son Kirk Olivadotti is also a coach.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Olivadotti still a big part of Green Wave tradition
  2. ↑ Dolphins Hire Olivadotti To Rebuild Defense Studley Stays As Linebacker Coach
  3. ↑ Dolphins' Shake-up Claims Olivadotti
  4. ↑ Olivadotti To Coach Browns` Lbs
  5. ↑ VIKINGS SIGN EX-DOLPHINS COORDINATOR TO COACH LINEBACKERS
  6. ↑ PRO FOOTBALL; Olivadotti to Take Over as Giants' Linebackers Coach
  7. ↑ The Mind Behind The New Defense The Burden Of Rebuilding Miami`s Much-maligned Defense Has Fallen On The Shoulders Of New Defensive Coordinator Tom Olivadotti.
  8. ↑ Olivadotti follows Dad's path his own way