Ted Monachino is Maryland's defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach for the football program at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, and 2025 marked his second season in those positions.
In 2025, Monachino directed a Maryland defense that emerged as one of the nation's most productive takeaway units. The Terrapins led the Big Ten and finished fourth nationally with 19 interceptions, the program's second-highest total of the century. Maryland also ranked second in the conference and 15th in the country with 21 takeaways, while its four defensive touchdowns led the Big Ten and ranked third nationally. The defense also finished 20th nationally in tackles for loss per game. Under his direction, defensive back Jalen Huskey earned second-team All-Big Ten honors, and edge rushers Sidney Stewart and Zahir Mathis were recognized as Freshman All-Americans by On3.
