Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Eric Scott Turner |
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Nickname | Coach T |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
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Weight | 86 Kg (189 lbs) |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | J. J. Pearce High School, Texas, United States |
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College/University | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
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Religion | Christianity |
Caste | Baptist |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Robin Turner |
Marriage Date | 1995 |
Family
Spouse | Robin Turner |
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Children | Son - Solomon Turner (Adopted when he was 8 years old) |
Career
American Football |
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Politics |
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Track and Field |
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Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/scottturnerofficial/ | |
https://x.com/sturnerofficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
His family founded the Mount Pisgah Baptist Community Church in Dallas, Texas in 1898. | |
His parents divorced when he was 10 years old. | |
While in high school, he worked as a dishwasher at Spring Creek Barbeque in Richardson, Texas. | |
He received a full academic and athletic scholarship to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. | |
During his college years, he met his mentor Tim Johnson weekly for Bible study. | |
Scott Turner played professionally in the NFL for 10 years from June 1995 to June 2005. | |
He launched his motivational speaking company in 1996. | |
His mentor Darrell Green advised him to always prepare for retirement during his NFL career. | |
As an NFL player, he served as a representative advocating for player benefits and pensions. | |
Turner worked as the Chief Inspiration Officer at Systemware, Inc. until June 2023. | |
He has served as CEO and Founder of the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council in Plano, Texas since March 2021. | |
In June 2023, he assumed the role of Chief Visionary Officer at JPI, a prominent construction and development firm in Dallas, Texas. | |
He contributes as a Senior Advisor to the NFL's Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Troy Vincent Sr. | |
Additionally, he serves as an associate pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church. |