Tony dungy may have just become the most popular man in this fan base. Oct 06, 2016 tony dungy won 148 games in nfl seasons. Lauren is a former elementary school teacher and current sunday school teacher. Dungy was head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008. How is it possible for a coachespecially a football coachto win the respect of his players and lead them to the super bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the. Dungy joined the colts in 2002 after serving as the most successful head coach in tampa bay buccaneers history. He led the colts to five divisional titles and made the playoffs in each of his seven years. Also, she is the founder and president of the christian sisters book club. To all these people and more, tony dungy is a reallife hero one who teaches us about the importance of quiet strength, fierce determination, and a humble heart. Excellent book, giving it to my 4 sons as christmas gift. Former nfl coach tony dungy is a master at creating unified teams, which was the topic of last weeks entreleadership podcast. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach.
The team claimed five divisional titles and advanced to the playoffs every year of dungys tenure as coach. Tony dungy s little brother, linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Besides his playing career, he served as a head coach for tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Tony dungy, head coach of the indianapolis colts, shares for the first time publicly that he and his family had donated several organs for transplant surgeries after his 18yearold son, james.
Tony dungy is a successful author, family man, public speaker, and a fine example of how to be a christian gentlemen. The former colts and buccaneers head coach, who was inducted into the pro football hall of fame last year, is playing the role. Coach dungy still passionately believes that there is a different path to significancea path characterized by attitudes, ambitions, and allegiances that are all too rare but uncommonly rewarding. The usa football youth coaching handbook is a compelling resource designed to assist youth coaches of all levels and backgrounds. Ill add, which others have stated, he was a leader of men. Jan 12, 2009 colts head coach tony dungy retired monday.
Tony dungy s net worth and salary in 2019 is tony dungy married. Mar 03, 2009 former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy decided to retire at age 53. Jul 19, 2017 tony dungy and bill polian keep refusing to give tom brady and bill belichick credit the former colts coach and gm do not think highly of the patriots players. The principles, practices, and priorities of a winning. Carmel tony dungy and his wife, lauren, have been writing together for a long time. The former indianapolis colts and tampa bay buccaneers head coach was part of a panel that. From jackson, michigan he grew up in a family that valued intellectual accomplishments as much as athletics. Joe thomas assumed the duties of head coach and finished the season at 212.
Anthony kevin dungy is a former professional american football player. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory in 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach. In 2006, dungy guided the colts to an afc south division title and capped the. I think it may even be fair to say his impact on his players were more so off the field lessons than a coach in number crunching and gameplan.
For children, theyve written about faith, courage and fair. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years. Jul 26, 2010 tony dungy gathers his family, including the newest member, and their fourth adopted child, jason. Jul 21, 20 a couple months ago i finished the book the mentor leader written by super bowl winning coach and new york times best selling author tony dungy. He was an african american football player, coach and sports analyst. The book addresses everything a youth football coach might need or want to know, either on or off the eld, as someone who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young athletes. Aug 02, 2010 in mentor leader, tony dungy, the first africanamerican coach to win the super bowl, writes that the secret to success is good leadership and good leadership is all about making the lives. Dungy has directed the colts to a 6020 regularseason record, five playoff appearances, four afc south titles, two afc championship game appearances and to a 2917 victory. A devotional journey to draw you closer to god and each other by tony dungy 20141001 by tony dungy.
Dungy has been working with a number of christian evangelical groups and writes from that perspective in his new book. Tony dungy record, statistics, and category ranks pro. Former nfl coach under fire for his ranking of 10 best. In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all linden knows is that he wants to make people happy. Jan 31, 2018 former indianapolis colts head coach and current nbc analyst tony dungy gave credit where its due to the new england patriots on wednesday. Below are some of my favorite leadership quotes from the book. Dungy thanked the crowd, shared an anecdote about martin, then told the crowd he was going to speak for about 15 minutes. Tony dungy enters his sixth season as head coach of the indianapolis colts. When indianapolis colts coach tony dungy took home the trophy in super bowl xli, fans around the. In 1991, the colts started off 05 and ron meyer was fired as head coach. Tony dungy, football player, coach, mentor, analyst african. Super bowlwinning coach tony dungy talks about faith and loss in new book.
Tony dungy is a retired professional football player. Tony dungy and bill polian keep refusing to give tom brady. Dungy was head coach of the tampa bay buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the indianapolis colts from 2002 to 2008 dungy became the first black head coach to win the super bowl when his colts defeated the. Tony dungy doesnt believe patriots own best dynasty in nfl. Dungy took the helm of the club on january 22, 2002, after serving six seasons with tampa bay. In her free time, lauren loves volunteering for imom. Former nfl coach and now nbc sports commentator tony dungy is responding to criticism about his analysis of the strength of philadelphia eagles quarterback nick foles christian faith in helping. Indianapolis colts coach tony dungy defends kneeling. In the new york times best seller uncommon, dungy reveals secrets to achieving significance that he has learned from his remarkable parents, his. Bill polian, tony dungy and peyton manning each played a role in helping the indianapolis colts decide to hire frank reich as head coach. Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. New york times best selling author and pro football hall of fame coach, tony dungy. Check out this extra info that we werent able to include in the podcast.
Head coach bill belichick of the new england patriots and the colts head coach tony dungy embrace after the pats 2414 victory over the indianapolis colts in the afc championship. Tony dungy defends onair comments about nick foles. In the book coach tony shares his expertise on what it takes to not just lead, but mentor. During dungys sevenyear reign as indys head coach, the colts posted 12 or more wins in all of those seasons except his first when they finished 106. Tony dungy was the indianapolis colts and super bowl champion xli. Former colts bill polian, tony dungy, peyton manning gave. Jul 28, 2012 meet lauren harris dungy, wife of former player and coach tony dungy. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Linden is the youngest of the dungy family and the least motivated because he hasnt found it. In 2005 tony dungy was forced to miss one game due to personal issues. Tony dungy, himself a deeply religious man, navigates a world in which sport was. He is known as being the mentor leader as many of his practices focus on the people of the team.
Tony dungys words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in super bowl xli, the first for an african american coach. Tony dungy has a number of firsts to his credit he is the first africanamerican head coach to win the super bowl, first nfl head coach to defeat all 32 nfl teams, youngest assistant coach in nfl history at the age of 25 and the youngest coordinator at the age of 28. He is the only coach in nfl history with six straight 12win seasons. Oh, he also manages to coach an nfl team in my city, the indianapolis colts. Solomon wilcots sits down with the coach whose love and passion reaches well beyond the football field. Sep 25, 2017 indianapolis former indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy is speaking up on behalf of the 100plus nfl players who silently protested during the national anthem before games sunday. Tony dungy is a former professional football player and coach who became the first african american head coach to win the super bowl. Ever cerebral, coach dungy was the youngest assistant coach 25 and coordinator 28 in league history and is the first africanamerican coach to win a super bowl. Bio and early life of tony dungy professional career of tony dungy. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in. When indianapolis colts coach tony dungy took home the trophy in super bowl xli. Through this book, i was able to learn more about how he uses his faith in jesus to be an effective. Coach tony dungy keeps life and football in perspective.
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