Chuck Pagano has said on several occasions that there is not a locker room in the NFL that deals with adversity better than the Indianapolis Colts....
Chuck Pagano
Senior Secondary Coach
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@chuckpagano
Boise, Idaho
Member joined Jan, 2025
Principles
Resilience: Emphasizes pushing through challenges, a principle exemplified by his own cancer battle.
Collaboration: Values input from every member of the team, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.
Empathy & Trust: Believes in cultivating deep trust with players and staff through genuine care and support
Positive Reinforcement: Celebrates individual and team successes to build momentum.
Influences
John Harbaugh
Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens
Bruce Arians
Former Head Coach, Arizona Cardinals
Tony Dungy
Former Head Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Personal Statement
Football is a game of perseverance, unity, and heart. My goal is to inspire players to overcome adversity and strive for excellence in all facets of life.
Coach Biography
Chuck Pagano’s NFL career was defined by defensive excellence, culminating in his head-coaching tenure with the Indianapolis Colts (2012–2017). Originally from California, he cut his teeth in various college programs before becoming a defensive backs coach for the Cleveland Browns and the Oakland Raiders. His NFL re...
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1Aug 1981 - Jun 1984
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Four-year letterman and four-year starter at strong safety at Wyoming and graduated with a degree in marketing in 1984
University of Wyoming