Coleman born june 21, 1967 is an american former basketball player. Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making. Derrick colemans book no excuses shares story as a deaf. Guinness book of world records tells us that seattles centurylink field is the worlds loudest stadium, but at least one regular attendee cant hear the din. Dps superintendent candidate under fire as school board. No excuse foundation empowers, unites, and advocates for people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing. River rouge superintendent derrick coleman says he didnt ask to be a candidate for superintendent of the detroit public schools community district. Derrick l coleman jr no excuse foundation inc home.
As a freshman in high school, football took on a whole new level for derrick. The obituary was featured in post tribune on september 12, 2018. Derrick coleman basketball trading cards lot for sale ebay. Everything kicked up a notchthe training, the plays, the coaching, and the communication challenges. View derrick coleman s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Derrick coleman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. I love anything seahawks, but this was so much more. He said he would and 25 years later, hes keeping that promise. This hardcover first edition of no excuses has been personally autographed by derrick coleman.
I will be occasionally be posting news about those hard to find jobs in the oil and gas industry, construction and mining jobs in canada and around the world as i hear about them. Seahawks fullback derrick coleman is back on the field and. Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making no excuses coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the nfl. Get the best deals on derrick coleman basketball trading cards lot when you shop the largest online selection at. Its a motivating and unique testament to the human spirit, to the potential inside everyone who has ever faced difficult obstacles. Derrick coleman, a football player with the seattle seahawks, is the only. Marcuss books include the widely acclaimed shiftys war, we who are alive. Find derrick coleman s phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Derrick colemans book no excuses shares story as a deaf nfl. Funeral home services for derrick are being provided by powell coleman funeral home. Trailblazing seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman jr. Coleman is the only athlete in nfl history to play offense, despite the fact he is.
A star fullback in high school, he earned a scholarship to ucla. Showcasing his unlikely and challenging journey to become the first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfl, he talks about overcoming internal and. In grade school derrick coleman was the kid with hearing aids, the kid who was different. As a bruin he played in 48 games, scored 19 touchdowns, earned his degree and was named second team allpac12. Derrick coleman is an accomplished nfl player with a super bowl ring as a. Derrick coleman speakers bureau and booking agent info. Derrick coleman derrick coleman, a football player with the seattle seahawks, is the only legally deaf athlete in professional football history to play offense. The book no excuses was written by derrick coleman himself with the collaboration of marcus brotherton and is a memoir he currently plays the position of a full back for the seattle seahawks. Derrick coleman jr new book no excuses deaf football player seattle seahawks nfl. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for derrick coleman in new jersey nj. I have had the opportunity to hear him speak, what you read in the book is what you get in person. Even at a young age, if anyone told derrick coleman what he couldnt. The first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfland the first to win a super bowlhe is also the founder and ceo of the no excuse foundation, an organization that advocates for the.
View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for derrick coleman in new york ny. Derrick lamont coleman born october 18, 1990 is an american football fullback who is a free agent. Derrick coleman generally travels from atlanta, ga, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. All twelves, and football fans will enjoy his new memoir book. In early january 2014, he made a commercial where he talks about. Transcript for derrick coleman hopes to inspire kids to overcome obstacles now to a truly inspirational story, derrick coleman of the seattle seahawks. Coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the nfl. Old joe wilkey waved from the porch of the house next door, as did dorothy johns, whose son ran with derrick coleman. Throughout it all, may kept encouraging derrick to face every adversity. Cardinals fullback derrick coleman stands in the middle of. Derrick coleman, jr marcus brotherton the first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfland win a super bowl with the seattle seahawksrelates his story of hard work and determination on his challenging journey to become a professional. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Derrick coleman jr has his head on straight, and was an. Syracuse basketball great derrick coleman earns his degree.
Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams, a brand new, giftquality, unread hardcover book published by gallery books jeter publishing in 2015. Derrick coleman hopes to inspire kids to overcome obstacles. There are 55 phone book listings for people that are named derrick coleman. Now, coleman is out with a new book, titled no excuses, that. Derrick coleman career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Look no excuses growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams. Malzberg derrick coleman discusses his book no excuses. Deaf seahawks player derrick colemans response to deaf. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams marcus brotherton, derrick coleman jr. Derrick coleman is an accomplished nfl player with a super bowl ring as a fullback for the seattle seahawks at the young age of 24yearsold. Hi, my name is, of course, derrick coleman and im kinda new at this blogging thing so please bear with me.
A television commercial starring seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman is the latest internet sensation. Established to provide financial and educational support to hearing impaired children, teenagers and adults through varies resource within the no excuse program. The young boys playing down the street rushed over to say hello. Trailblazing seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman. Coleman was born in mobile, alabama, but grew up and attended high school in detroit, and attended college at syracuse university. When derrick coleman tackled trindon holliday at the 14yard line on the opening. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the minnesota vikings in 2012. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover derrick s. Marcie sillman talks to seattle seahawk fullback derrick coleman about his new book no excuses and what it was like learning to play football with a. Seahawks fullback derrick coleman is back on the field and promoting his new book john boyle reporter. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Childrens books that address disability and communication guidelines on disability.
Derrick coleman jr new book no excuses deaf football. I feel it, i dont exactly hear it, says seahawks fullback derrick coleman, who has been deaf since the age of three. It is in excellent shape, runs 260 pages, and includes an official pressrelease. Not one to be shy, derrick coleman on quest to inspire the deaf. From his perceived bad attitude to his alleged lack of commitment, derrick coleman tried to do away with all the innuendo and speculation today, pledging his commitment to. Seattle seahawks, first deaf offensive player in nfl history, author, no excuses, joins steve to discuss his book no. Derrick coleman passed away on june 19, 2014 in pettersburg, virginia. Funeral home services for derrick are being provided by j. No excuse foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Nfls derrick coleman, who is deaf, inspires on and off. A nineyearold deaf girls letter to seahawks running back derrick coleman, who is also hearingimpaired, in which she said he was her inspiration has received an inspirational reply.
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