Greg Coleman Podcast

Greg Coleman unpacks how he became the first African-American punter in the National Football League…his recent retirement (after 21 years) as the sideline analyst for the Minnesota Vikings…and integrating the “pregame preach.”

Prior to joining the NFL, Greg Graduated from Florida A & M University and was a high school teacher and coach. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1976 and joined the Cleveland Browns in 1977.

Greg was a punter for the Minnesota Vikings for ten years and finished his career for the Washington football team in 1988. He was named the Minnesota Vikings NFL Man of the Year in 1985 and was also selected by fans to be a member of the Minnesota Vikings 25th and 40th Anniversary teams.

Today, Greg is an inspirational speaker, a transformational expert, and teaches leaders how to shift the atmosphere and culture of their organizations.

TOPICS:

The move from Minnesota to Jacksonville
The pregame preach – integrating a spiritual message into the Vikings’ broadcast
His spiritual role with the players and coaches in Minnesota
His faith journey
The mustard seed vile
The concept of “flipping the field”
How he became a punter
The first African-American punter in the NFL – how race plays a role in NFL positions
Deon Sanders’ influence on HBCU’s
The future of the Minnesota Vikings