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. Derrick coleman hopes to inspire kids to overcome obstacles. No excuse foundation empowers, unites, and advocates for people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing. Now, coleman is out with a new book, titled no excuses, that. Marcuss books include the widely acclaimed shiftys war, we who are alive. Established to provide financial and educational support to hearing impaired children, teenagers and adults through varies resource within the no excuse program.
In early january 2014, he made a commercial where he talks about. 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 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. Derrick coleman derrick coleman, a football player with the seattle seahawks, is the only legally deaf athlete in professional football history to play offense. 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.
View derrick coleman s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Old joe wilkey waved from the porch of the house next door, as did dorothy johns, whose son ran with derrick coleman. In grade school derrick coleman was the kid with hearing aids, the kid who was different. The young boys playing down the street rushed over to say hello. Malzberg derrick coleman discusses his book no excuses.
Coleman was born in mobile, alabama, but grew up and attended high school in detroit, and attended college at syracuse university. Derrick lamont coleman born october 18, 1990 is an american football fullback who is a free agent. Even at a young age, if anyone told derrick coleman what he couldnt. As a bruin he played in 48 games, scored 19 touchdowns, earned his degree and was named second team allpac12. I love anything seahawks, but this was so much more. Deaf seahawks player derrick colemans response to deaf. Coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the nfl.
Dps superintendent candidate under fire as school board. 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 on life as a deaf nfl player and making no excuses coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the nfl. When derrick coleman tackled trindon holliday at the 14yard line on the opening. Derrick coleman passed away on june 19, 2014 in pettersburg, virginia. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. River rouge superintendent derrick coleman says he didnt ask to be a candidate for superintendent of the detroit public schools community district. There are 55 phone book listings for people that are named derrick coleman. I feel it, i dont exactly hear it, says seahawks fullback derrick coleman, who has been deaf since the age of three. Seahawks fullback derrick coleman is back on the field and promoting his new book john boyle reporter.
Its a motivating and unique testament to the human spirit, to the potential inside everyone who has ever faced difficult obstacles. Find derrick coleman s phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Derrick coleman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Childrens books that address disability and communication guidelines on disability. 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.
Derrick coleman career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Showcasing his unlikely and challenging journey to become the first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfl, he talks about overcoming internal and. Derrick colemans book no excuses shares story as a deaf. Look no excuses growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams. No excuses is more than just derrick coleman s story as a sports legend, inspirational role model, and icon. Trailblazing seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman jr. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the minnesota vikings in 2012. Seattle seahawks, first deaf offensive player in nfl history, author, no excuses, joins steve to discuss his book no. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover derrick s. Funeral home services for derrick are being provided by powell coleman funeral home.
Derrick coleman is an accomplished nfl player with a super bowl ring as a. He said he would and 25 years later, hes keeping that promise. Derrick coleman, a football player with the seattle seahawks, is the only. Trailblazing seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman. Funeral home services for derrick are being provided by j. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for derrick coleman in new york ny.
He was selected first overall in the 1990 nba draft by the new jersey nets. The obituary was featured in post tribune on september 12, 2018. Derrick coleman basketball trading cards lot for sale ebay. Transcript for derrick coleman hopes to inspire kids to overcome obstacles now to a truly inspirational story, derrick coleman of the seattle seahawks.
Derrick coleman jr has his head on straight, and was an. Seahawks fullback derrick coleman is back on the field and. Coleman is the only athlete in nfl history to play offense, despite the fact he is. Get the best deals on derrick coleman basketball trading cards lot when you shop the largest online selection at. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Derrick coleman jr new book no excuses deaf football player seattle seahawks nfl. Distribute copies of the article, deaf but not dumb, written by a new york. 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. Cardinals fullback derrick coleman stands in the middle of. 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.
He could have given up at many points in is life from bullying as a young student to having football teams see his hearing aids and not his talent. This hardcover first edition of no excuses has been personally autographed by derrick coleman. Hi, my name is, of course, derrick coleman and im kinda new at this blogging thing so please bear with me. It is in excellent shape, runs 260 pages, and includes an official pressrelease. No excuse foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Derrick colemans book no excuses shares story as a deaf nfl. 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. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making.
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. Coleman born june 21, 1967 is an american former basketball player. 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. Since his childhood his biggest dream was to play in one regular season nfl football game. Throughout it all, may kept encouraging derrick to face every adversity. As a freshman in high school, football took on a whole new level for derrick. Derrick l coleman jr no excuse foundation inc home. Nfls derrick coleman, who is deaf, inspires on and off. 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. Derrick coleman speakers bureau and booking agent info. A star fullback in high school, he earned a scholarship to ucla. Everything kicked up a notchthe training, the plays, the coaching, and the communication challenges.
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