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“Their Time to Make This”: Underdog Football Coach’s Instagram Shoutout Grabs Deion Sanders’ Close Companion’s Attention

Published 07/11/2023, 1:01 PM EDT

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Deion Sanders is called ‘Coach Prime’ for a reason! Even amidst his illness, he never ceases to spread positivity and motivation, bringing joy to his fans. One individual who greatly benefited from Sanders’ guidance is Tyrann Mathieu, the safety of the Saints. With Coach Sanders’ support, Mathieu found himself propelled in the right direction, eventually achieving a remarkable feat. He has always been vocal about his appreciation for Coach Sanders, and most recently, he expressed the same gratitude towards another coach who joined him in impactful community work.

The former Super Bowl champ is involved in a wonderful initiative that focuses on the betterment of youth. Now in its 6th edition, their annual camp has been a tremendous success, with the help of several coaches around the industry.

300 local youths participated in Mathieu’s initiative

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Mathieu’s Heart of Badger football skills camp, now in its sixth iteration, achieved tremendous success thanks to the overwhelming support from the community and coaches across the country. The presence of former Saints cornerbacks Delvin Breaux and Patrick Robinson, along with current cornerback Alontae Taylor, added to the event’s significance as they led drills throughout the day. Organizing such a grand event was undoubtedly challenging, making every bit of assistance valuable to Mathieu.

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Once the camp concluded, a coach expressed his gratitude on Instagram by sharing a group photo with all the coaches and volunteers. In his post, he wrote, “Huge shout out to all the coaches who gave of their time to make this camp happen!! Much appreciated gentlemen!” He tagged Mathieu and other organizations involved in making the event a reality. This heartfelt gesture caught the attention of the Saints’ safety, prompting him to share it on his Instagram story.

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Despite enduring difficulties in recent seasons, the relentless safety has managed to persevere, displaying a resilience akin to that of his mentor and friend, Coach Prime. Coach Prime’s unwavering dedication to uplifting his community is widely recognized as well.

Deion Sanders once gathered his players for community work

Coach Prime’s unwavering dedication to supporting students in need and making a positive impact on the community is widely acknowledged. In a heartwarming gesture, Sanders teamed up with students and athletes from his former college, Jackson State, to provide assistance to those who were struggling after severe winter storms. Recognizing the scarcity of water during the crisis, they brought pallets of water to provide relief.

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2023 has been an exceptional year for the NFL world, as athletes from all around the industry have joined hands for the betterment of the community. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see which athletes will step forward for change.

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Samnur Reza

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Samnur Reza or “Rocky”, is an NFL Author at EssentiallySports. He is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular love for NFL. Rocky looks up to Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow as two of the best quarterbacks in the game.
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Hitesh Nigam