2014 NFL Super Bowl Champion; Derrick Coleman (Fullback for the Seattle SeaHawks) gives us ‘No Excuses’, and you will understand the depth of the statement when you read his book, titled ‘No Excuses’.

It was great fun to meet and joke around with Derrick Coleman at his book signing in NJ for ‘No Excuses’. I came away from the event with the overall impression that Derrick is an incredibly well grounded, and very deep (deep recognizes deep) individual which was very apparent based on his responses to many of the questions that he fielded from the audience in attendance.

Fitness Commentary: Derrick Coleman appears to keep himself in great athletic condition and shape year round, which is not easy but it is ideally how we should all be. I’m not sure who would have bested who in an actual Arm Wrestling competition but I can respect the strength that I felt in his grasp. May we all be motivated to stay in great condition and shape year round.

– Trainer Z (2015)

The book ‘No Excuses’, gives us a reality glimpse into the unfolding (past to present) life and times of the first deaf athlete to play offense in the NFL-and the first to win a Super Bowl Championship. The pains, the hopes, and the joys of a destined Champion are vicariously revealed to us within the realm of the book-A deep and POSITIVE read indeed.

I highly recommend this book either for yourself or as a gift for someone who has been and/or is struggling to know their own self-worth in this world.

– Trainer Z (2015)


FYI: For many that may not know; Derrick is the founder and CEO of the No Excuse Foundation, an organization that advocates for the hearing-impaired community and works to lesson instances of bullying.

Mission of the No Excuse Foundation: The Derrick L. Coleman Jr. No Excuse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Established to provide financial and educational support to hearing impaired children, teenagers and adults through varies resource within the No Excuse Program. Through advocacy, education, research, and financial aid, the Derrick L. Coleman Jr. No Excuse Foundation helps to increase awareness for non-hearing impaired individuals, while helping to ensure that individuals with hearing loss have the best opportunity to be successful in mainstream society.

The foundation’s mission is two-fold: First, to inspire and encourage those with hearing loss to adopt our “No Excuse” mantra as they work to achieve their dreams. Second, to lessen instances of bullying aimed at those with hearing impairments, and other disabilities, through education and awareness.

In recognition of Derrick Coleman; ‘TZelement MAG’ is pleased to put him in our Celebrity Spotlight for his truly charitable spirit, and for providing a deeply POSITIVE book that will surely serve to inspire and motivate a great many individuals to accept No Excuses-and to overcome what adversities they may have to contend with in life…