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Husband to lauren dungy, father of ten, author, retired nfl coach, national spokesman for all pro dad. All pro dad was founded by mark merrill and former tampa bay buccaneers and indianapolis colts head coach tony dungy. Dungy established another nfl first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the. It will also make you take a deep look at yourself and ask some of those hard questions. This book will stir you, equip you, and inspire you toward the goal of being a champion father and a hero to your kids.
Tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3. Dabo swinney to host all pro dad experience on feb. Tony dungy invites you to attend an all pro dad virtual chapter meetingregister now. Laura bay former national pta president 201617 all pro dads day is a simple way for you to become an uncommon father and influence your children in significant ways. All pro dads day provides an opportunity for dads to spend quality time with their children that will strengthen their relationship, as well as benefiting the childs. Jul 26, 2010 in a series of transparent blogs on the all pro dad website. Coach tony dungy and family first are bringing together kids and dads in an exciting sports experience called all pro dad.
Dungy s all pro dad experience, an event brought back to indianapolis in june by colts coach frank reich and. Tony is a former nfl player and retired head coach of the 2006 superbowl champions, the indianapolis. In each of these videos, we summarize a chapter of the book. Hes coached a super bowl champion, hes mentored michael vick as he came out from prison, and when he left the tampa bay buccaneers, he even almost left coaching altogether to work in prison ministry. Tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book.
Anthony kevin tony dungy born october 6, 1955 is a former nfl player and head coach who is currently an analyst on nbcs football night in america and a spokesman for the national fatherhood program, all pro dad. Learning about lasting love and overcoming lifes obstacles together, will be released on february 4, 2014. Seven essentials to be a hero to your kids the new book by mark merrill and tony dungy. A little over 10 years ago, matt janecek was reading the book quiet strength by tony dungy. Tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3 to 18. We then talk about the seven essentials every father must know to effectively execute those fundamentals. Tony dungy, best selling author of quiet strength, has penned another super bowl quality book in uncommon. However, dungys latest work focuses especially on how young men can pursue and achieve a life of significance and success. If you havent checked out the all pro dad website i would encourage you to do that as well. All pro dad, the fatherhood program of family first, congratulates former indianapolis colts coach tony dungy on the release of his new book, uncommon marriage. From super bowl coach to all pro dad by christian career and job development advice,tips and help. In a series of transparent blogs on the all pro dad website. Since his retirement from the nfl in 2009, coach dungy has served as an analyst on nbcs football night in america and enjoys time with his wife, lauren and family at their home in tampa. These programs help people love their families well, and give them greater hope for the future.
Tony dungy all pro dad mississippi christian living. Launched in 1997 by mark merrill with the help of tony dungy, former head coach of the 2006 super bowl champion indianapolis colts, all pro dad is built on a football theme and features more than 50 nfl players, coaches and alumni who speak out on the importance of. All pro dad spokesman, tony dungy, answers 5 quick questions from his greatest inspiration in life to the most unique pregame ritual hes ever seen all pro dad spokesman, tony dungy, answers 5 quick questions from his greatest inspiration in life to the most unique pregame ritual hes ever seen. His latest project, all pro dad, may be his most ambitious effort yet. His parents were wilbur dungy 19262004, a science professor at jackson college, and cleomae dungy 19202002, who taught shakespeare at jackson high school in michigan. This book not only highlights the fundamentals of fatherhood, but also gives dads a winning game plan to do their most important job well. Tony dungy and his wife lauren dungy are active members of a number of family, faith, and communitybased organizations, including all pro dad, imom, fellowship of chrstian athletes, mentors for life, family first, big brothers big sisters. Tony dungy is the only nfl player since the aflnfl merger to intercept a pass and throw an interception in the same game. Oct 04, 2018 tony dungy has 7 adopted kids living under his roof ages 3 to 18. All pro dad is the fatherhood program of family first, a national nonprofit organization based in tampa, florida. Why uncommon is tony dungy s favorite book that he has written by all pro dad. First off, a dad can only lead his family to the degree that he follows jesus. All pro dad is built on a football theme and features more than 50 nfl players, coaches and.
Join us with your child for the all pro dad chapter virtual meeting and engage in meaningful conversations and activities centered around our characterbased curriculum. All pro dad tony dungy invites you and your child to. Tony dungy invites you and your child to attend an all pro dad virtual chapter meeting. It has great information that is easily applied in everyday life.
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Tony is involved in numerous charities, including the fellowship of christian athletes and all pro dad. Lauren dungy and her husband tony dungy are active members of a number of family, faith, and communitybased organizations, including all pro dad, imom, fellowship of chrstian athletes, mentors for life, family first, big brothers big sisters of america, and the boys and girls club of america. Anthony kevin tony dungy born october 6, 1955 is a former nfl player and head coach who is currently an analyst on nbcs football night in america and a spokesman for the national fatherhood program, allpro dad. Sep 22, 2010 dungy s book the mentor leader duration. Aug 20, 2019 tony dungy and his wife, lauren, write about adoption in latest childrens book. Tony dungy led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007. Wilbur served as a pilot during world war ii with the famed tuskegee airmen. If you are interested in becoming a better dad, this book is a must read. All pro dad lays out a game plan built on seven essential fathering truths and ultrapractical insights for the questions every dad needs answered.
Launched in 1997 by mark merrill with the help of tony dungy, former head. A conversation journal for you and your son read more. As one of the most successful coaches in the game, hes inspired men to be the best they can be as husbands and fathers. Tony dungy, super bowl winning coach and nbc sports commentator. There are seven essentials given in the book for you to be a hero to your kids. All pro dad congratulates tony and lauren dungy on release. Aug 28, 2019 quick facts name tony dungy birth date october 6, 1955 age 64 did you know. All pro dad is one of the programs offered through family first, a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide advice on parenting, marriage and relational truth. For more than a decade, former nfl head coach tony dungy has been more than an inspiration to the game of football.
Tony dungy shares how to be significant vs being successful to a group of all pro dad s day team captains. In each of these videos, we summarize a chapter of. And it was just a group of us who felt like we werent doing as good a job. Hes coached a super bowl champion, hes mentored michael vick as he came out from prison, and when he left the tampa bay buccaneers, he even almost left coaching. He led the indianapolis colts to super bowl victory on february 4, 2007, the first such win for an african american head coach.
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