  
  The man
 behind the
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MOST OF YOU MAY
KNOW HIM From Football.

Here’s what he’s building now.

Troy Vincent Sr. is a nationally recognized sports executive, board leader, humanitarian, and advocate for healthy communities. Throughout a distinguished career spanning professional sports, media, philanthropy, business, and public service, he has remained committed to one principle: leadership is measured by how many lives are improved through service to others.

As Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the National Football League, Troy helps shape the strategic direction of America's most popular sport. His leadership spans game operations, officiating, player engagement, policy, football development, and the continued growth of the game at every level—from youth participation to the global expansion of flag football.

Beyond the NFL, Troy serves on the inaugural BET Board of Advisors and the Board of Directors for BIG3 Basketball while contributing to organizations focused on education, youth development, healthy families, leadership, and civic engagement.

Grounded in faith, Troy approaches every role with humility, purpose, and a deep belief that leadership begins with service. Whether mentoring future leaders, strengthening communities, advocating for healthier families, or helping shape the future of sport, his mission remains the same: leave every person and every place better than he found it.

Coaches &
Influencers

Troy has a strong belief system that was formed by the Word of God, his Grandfather, Godfather, Coaches, Influencers, and Spiritual Leader. He believes that he can do anything he sets his mind to because of what the Word of God says in Ephesians 3:20, “Now unto Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen”

1970

Jefferson Vincent
Grandfather — Humanitarian, greatest role model and mentor to Troy.

1980

Coach Brown
1st Coach Morrisville Little Bulldogs — Inspired Troy to "Dream Big!"

1987

James "Bud" Bodley
Godparent — instilled intentionality, commitment, work ethic, and art/music appreciation.

1988

Pennsbury High School
Basketball: Coach Brad Sharpe
Track: Coach Stewart
Football: Coach James Dundala
These coaches taught Troy the importance of being a wise student athlete and love the sport.

1990

Coach Barry Alvarez
At the University of Wisconsin, he taught Troy structure, to be authentic, accountable, disciplined, and to love repetitiveness to perfect his play.

1993

Coach Don Shula
Taught Troy how to sustain playing experience and evolve into a true professional.

Coach Mel Phillips
Miami Dolphins (Position coach), assisted Troy in bridging from amateur to professional.

1994

Pastor Myles Munroe
Spiritual Leader, mentor, and life coach, inspired Troy to pursue purpose.

1996

Coach Andy Reid
Helped birth Troy’s God given talent through respect, structure, planning and insight.

Coach Emmitt Thomas
(Position coach) Philadelphia Eagles, taught Troy craftsmanship and exceptional skills.

1998

Ralph Wilson
Owner of the Buffalo Bills — taught Troy about the business of football.

2023

NFF College Football Hall of Fame Inductee
Badger Football
Taught Troy that success isn’t solo. This induction was achieved as a result of teamwork, guided by great coaches, and teammates, and backed by the love of family. Troy is forever grateful.

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

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Awards &
Recognition

Troy believes that being bestowed with numerous awards named after him is very profound and humbling as one’s family name holds the power to preserve and honor the heritage and values that have been cherished across generations. Just like a strong tree root, the Vincent family name is testament to faith, family, and servant leadership, standing tall and strong in the face of any adversity and yielding good fruit.