When the NFL holds its next set of league meetings in Atlanta next week, two Detroit Lions coaches will be involved in a promising new program to promote minority coaching candidates.
The “NFL Coach and Front Office Accelerator” will feature numerous development opportunities for minority candidates looking to climb the football ladder. The Lions will be represented by assistant GM Ray Agnew and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
From the NFL’s press release,
The program will provide senior women and minority prospects with leadership development sessions with football operations experts and facilitators, as well as time spent networking directly with club owners. The effort is designed to continue building a diverse hiring pipeline for future head coach and general manager positions throughout the League.
Glenn’s participation is no surprise. He interviewed for head coaching positions this past offseason and is widely seen as a rising star in the coaching ranks. Agnew has proven himself a capable front office leader in a variety of capacities in his time with the Rams and Lions.
All 32 NFL teams will have at least one representative participating in the program.