Professional Athletes who became Head Coaches

Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

Professional Athletes who became Head Coaches

What former All Pro Colts WR later became the Head Coach in New England?

What former Pro Bowl tight end later became the Head Coach of the Bears?

What former Green Bay lineman later became the Head Coach in Cincinnati?

What former catcher later became manager for the team he won 10 titles with?

Who was picked 4th overall in the NBA draft in 1970 and then later played for & coached the Celtics?

What former infielder was hired and fired multiple times by the same team?

What former Bears linebacker later became the Head Coach of the 49ers?

What former NFL Tight End coached the Minnesota Vikings from 2001 to 2005?

What former Pittsburgh Steeler later became a Head Coach in Indianapolis and Tampa Bay?

What former Knick later went on to becoming a many time champion Head Coach?

What former coach of the New Jersey Devils won 8 Stanley Cups as a player?

What 3 time NBA champion with the Lakers won NBA Coach of the Year in 2008?

What former Kings and Devils coach won the Norris Trophy for Montreal?

What former Hawk/Clipper/Knick/Spur is the current coach of the Philadelphia 76ers?

What former Patriot linebacker is now a Head Coach in Tennessee?

What former All Pro Raider lineman later became that team's Head Coach?

What team did Wayne Gretzky coach from 2005 to 2009?

What former MLB all time hits leader later became the manager of the same team he played for?

What former Laker coached the team for 16 games in 1993-94?

What former Padres & Braves outfielder won 2 titles managing the Blue Jays?

What former Flyer/Penguin/King/Bruin/Capital/Coyote player later became the HC of 2 NHL teams?

What current coach of the Portland Trail Blazers won one title as a player with Detroit?

What former Packer QB later became the Head Coach of the same team?

What former Norris Trophy defenseman coached Anaheim to a title in 2007?

What former Bruins Coach who played 1 career game lead the same team to the NHL finals twice?

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