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Coach Nigel A. Dunn, Jr. is a highly respected American football coach with over 29 years of experience as head coach of an American high school
program. He has been recognized for his numerous accomplishments, which include:

2010 Miami-Dade County, POWERADE Coach of the Year 2003 Head Coach, Miami-Dade/Broward All-Star Game
2007 Head Coach, Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game 2002 THE MIAMI HERALD’S High School Coach of the Year
2005 LOUIE BING Outstanding Coach Award 2002 Defensive Coordinator, Miami-Dade/Broward All-Star Game
2003 MIAMI DOLPHINS’ Coach of the Month

The Touchdown Project’s Head Coach

Coaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy is pretty simple “To have an environment that encourages athletes to learn and develop on and off the playing field and to create a positive
learning environment in good and bad times” I developed this by reading, listening, learning, and observing other football coaches through my career. The athlete needs

Jr. to be given the opportunity to develop his skill level in a structured and sound learning environment that constantly challenges him while at the same time providing
encouragement, support and exposure to learning to increase mental toughness. Each athlete needs to develop their core skills constantly to provide him with a solid
Dunn, base as they progress in their sport. The athlete will benefit when exposed to challenging drills that require effective decision making and precise execution under
pressure. The repetitiveness of these varied drills during practice helps develop competency and confidence in the athlete. As a football coach, I feel I have the

opportunity to teach student-athletes how to build character traits outside the classroom. The character traits include the following: strong work ethic, teamwork,
Nigel A. respect, fair play, mental toughness, commitment, physical fitness, and discipline. I utilize an acronym that I require all players to exemplify. The acronym is
LEADERSHIP ...

Loyalty

Excellence in execution

Aspire for greatness
From these lessons, I feel student-
Duty to yourself, family, and responsibilities
athletes will learn discipline to make
Exude confidence
the best choices on the field and in life.
Respect yourself and others
Selfless service to a greater cause

Honor in everything that you do

Integrity by doing the right thing even when no one is watching
Personal courage to face fears, challenges, and responsibilities with confidence