Not all are compelling enough to wind up in a book, but coleman wrote one with marcus brotherton titled no excuses. Derrick l coleman jr no excuse foundation inc home. 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. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams brotherton, marcus, coleman jr. Feb 24, 2014 seattle seahawk fullback derrick coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in nfl history. Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making no excuses more derrick coleman is living his dream as a super bowlwinning fullback for the seattle seahawks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find out more about no excuses by derrick coleman jr. Coleman no excuse foundation, an organization that advocates for the hearing impaired community as well as works. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams derrick coleman jr. Jun 02, 2015 derrick coleman walks the red carpet at the 2014 starkey hearing foundation so the world may hear gala on july 20, 2014 in st. 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.
Seahawks fullback derrick coleman is back on the field and. I love anything seahawks, but this was so much more. Deaf super bowl champion to keynote partnerships rise. No excuses is more than just derrick colemans story as a sports legend, inspirational role model, and icon. Jun 11, 2015 colemans book, no excuses, came out earlier this month, and he will sign copies at fred meyer in kirkland from 24 p. Jan 19, 2016 super bowl xlviii champion, fullbackspecial teams, seattle seahawks, first deaf offensive player in nfl history, author, no excuses, joins steve to discuss his book no excuses.
Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making. About the book about the author any knowledge of deaf culture frequent use of the following. It s about aiming high in life, giving it your all, and never ever settling for excuses. Derrick coleman is the first deaf player ever to play offense in the nfl. The book made me so happy for him and for all deaf people. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams ebook written by derrick coleman, marcus brotherton. Mar 19, 2018 no excuses is more than just derrick colemans story as a sports legend, inspirational role model, and icon. I was apart of his family listening to family stories handed down. It s a motivating and unique testament to the human spirit, to the potential inside everyone who has ever faced difficult obstacles. Back to the book, if you are craving an uplifting true story you should give no excuses a chance.
Its about aiming high in life, giving it your all, and never ever settling for excuses. Through advocacy, education, research, and financial aid, the derrick l. No excuses wisconsin public library consortium overdrive. Deaf former nfl player derrick coleman will bring a. Trailblazing seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman jr. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Super bowl xlviii champion, fullbackspecial teams, seattle seahawks, first deaf offensive player in nfl history, author, no excuses, joins steve to discuss his book no excuses. No excuses is more than just derrick coleman s story as a sports legend, inspirational role model, and icon. The first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfl and win a super bowl. I didnt receive this book from anyone, i purchased the hard cover version at barnes and noble in daytona beach, florida as a birthday gift for myself 55 stars. No excuse foundation, whose objective is to support, educate and advocate for the hearingimpaired community as they move to integrate into mainstream society. Established to provide financial and educational support to hearing impaired children, teenagers and adults through varies resource within the no excuse program.
Derrick coleman walks the red carpet at the 2014 starkey hearing foundation so the world may hear gala on july 20, 2014 in st. No excuse foundation empowers, unites, and advocates for people of all ages who are deaf. Derrick coleman jr new book no excuses deaf football player. Since his childhood his biggest dream was to play in one regular season nfl football game. Malzberg derrick coleman discusses his book no excuses. On the field he reads lips, advocates for his needs, and uses powerful hearing aids. No excuse foundation in 20 to educate about and help others overcome hearing impairments. Cardinals running back derrick coleman shares his journey. Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making no. Seattle seahawk fullback derrick coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in nfl history. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams written with marcus brotherton. Jun 02, 2015 derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making no excuses more derrick coleman is living his dream as a super bowlwinning fullback for the seattle seahawks, but few would have. The chances are that i will never have the opportunity to know derrick coleman jr.
No excuses audiobook by marcus brotherton, derrick coleman. If youre a fan and even if youre not you might consider reading derrick coleman jr. Coleman, deaf since the age of three, made history by becoming the nfls first deaf. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams audiobook. Its a motivating and unique testament to the human spirit, to the potential inside everyone who has ever faced difficult obstacles. He made history by becoming the first deaf offensive player in the nfl, and he is the firstever deaf player to win a super bowl. Seattle seahawks derrick coleman chose history over excuses video guardian. This hardcover first edition of no excuses has been personally autographed by derrick coleman. No excuse foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfl and win a super bowl with the seattle seahawks relates his story of hard work and determination on his. Seattle seahawks fullback derrick coleman speaks with reporters before a team. Even at a young age, if anyone told derrick coleman what he couldnt. Showcasing his unlikely and challenging journey to become. Derrick l coleman jr no excuse foundation inc home facebook.
Showcasing his unlikely and challenging journey to become the first deaf athlete to play offense in the nfl, he talks about overcoming internal and external. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams. Sep 10, 2015 if youre a fan and even if youre not you might consider reading derrick coleman jr. No excuses by derrick coleman overdrive rakuten overdrive. Growing up deaf and achieving my super bowl dreams, is in stores now.
I so very highly recommend this book to everyone, not just the hard of hearing community, but to everyone because he really is inspiring, his mantra be yourself and no excuses are truly words that everyone can grasp and live by. No excuses no excuses audiobook, by derrick coleman. Derrick coleman on life as a deaf nfl player and making no excuses coleman is the first legally deaf offensive player in the nfl. Saturday and at third place books in lake forest park from noon2 p. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read no excuses.
Derrick coleman defied the odds by becoming the first legally deaf offensive player in the history of the nfl. 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 it is in excellent shape, runs 260 pages, and includes an official pressrelease sheet from the publisher. Derrick coleman jr new book no excuses deaf football. Colemans book, no excuses, came out earlier this month, and he will sign copies at fred meyer in kirkland from 24 p. No excuses audiobook by marcus brotherton, derrick. Jun 02, 2015 no excuses is more than just derrick colemans story as a sports legend, inspirational role model, and icon. Derrick colemans book no excuses shares story as a deaf nfl.
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