Seahawks' Derrick Coleman Chose History Over Excuses

Derrick Coleman, running back for Seattle Seahawks, learned long ago that he could either make history or excuses. This talented, but deaf, player chose history and is headed to the 2014 Super Bowl. The world is overflowing with excuses. There will always be a reason to make an excuse, but there comes a time in life when people have to decide whether they want to make history or excuses because there is no way to do both.

Coleman went to UCLA and was a shining star but never got drafted. He had to fight just to receive a NFL tryout. He never gave up or allowed any obstacles to stop him. The thing that separates those like Derrick Coleman who make history, is the decision to never allow challenges to outshine or upstage their determination. People who overcome obstacles to make history rarely succumb to the power of an excuse.

Coleman has been deaf since he was 3-years-old and has relied on lip-reading as a primary means of communication with the “outside” world. Due to his … click HERE to continue reading