WNDU: New co-defensive coordinator Aaron Henry applies teaching background to Notre Dame SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame football has added a new co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach to its staff as the team works through spring practices. It was a rough first few weeks to 2025 for Notre Dame football defensive coordinator Chris Ash, who settled in and tutored a group that eventually got it.

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Notre Dame has officially announced the hiring of new defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator Aaron Henry. He'll replace Mike Mickens, who recently took the same position in the NFL with the ... On Wednesday, transfer midyear enrollees and co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Aaron Henry met with the media to discuss their arrival at Notre Dame and the upcoming spring practices. The Notre Dame defensive coaching staff has seen significant turnover in the last two seasons.

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Following the their run in 2024, defensive coordinator Al Golden elected to take a position with the ... ABC57: Charlie Partridge already making early impact on Notre Dame defensive line this spring Notre Dame’s defensive line entered spring practice with no shortage of talent and experience. But one of the biggest storylines around the group has been the arrival of new defensive line coach ... Charlie Partridge already making early impact on Notre Dame defensive line this spring