Who We Are
ABOUT
COACH JOE GORDON
Head Football Coach · Athletic Director
Seguin High School, Arlington ISD · Fort Worth Native
A Fort Worth native and Kansas State University alumnus, Coach Gordon played in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and in NFL Europe before turning his passion into coaching. He now leads young men at Seguin High School and brings that same championship mindset to the NAAAA Dallas Chapter.
Education
Kansas State University
B.S. Criminology, 1996
"Hey! Hey! It's a great day to get better!"
Coach Joe Gordon · Dallas, TX
PLAYING CAREER
NFL Cornerback
St. Louis Rams
1997 season
NFL Europe Cornerback
Rhein Fire
1998 season, NFL Europe
Cornerback, Big 12
Kansas State University
1st Team All-Conference (Soph '94) · All-American (Jr) · 50+ tackles · 13 pass breakups · played under Bill Snyder & Bob Stoops
COACHING CAREER
Seguin High School, Arlington ISD
Head Football Coach · Athletic Director
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX, current chapter lead for NAAAA Dallas
Bethany College
Co-Defensive Coordinator & Secondary Coach
Led defensive back unit with multiple All-Conference honorees
Garden City Community College
Co-Defensive Coordinator
#1 total defense in Jayhawk Conference · #2 Pass Defense in NJCAA · All 4 DBs All-Conference
Kansas State University
Director of Recruiting Operations
2009–2012: oversaw every aspect of player recruiting for his Alma Mater
Mississippi College
Graduate Assistant, Secondary Coach
2012: coached the secondary at the graduate level
FAMILY IS THE FOUNDATION
Coach Gordon is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He and his wife Angela have four sons: LeAndrew, Sergio, Xavier, and Diesel, a family that has turned sports knowledge into a true family business.
Through Gordon Sports, Coach runs an Athletic Speed & Agility Training program, working with youth athletes to develop the physical tools needed to compete at the highest levels of the game.
L–R: LeAndrew, Angela, Xavier, Coach Joe Gordon, Sergio & Diesel,
making sports knowledge a family business.
Who We Are
MORE THAN A GAME.
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP.
OUR MISSION
To identify, recognize, develop, and celebrate African American student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and character. Through meaningful partnerships with schools, communities, mentors, and industry leaders, NAAAA provides opportunities that inspire achievement, create pathways to success, and empower young people to maximize their potential on and off the field.
OUR VISION
To become the nation's premier organization for recognizing, connecting, and empowering African American student-athletes. We envision a future where every deserving scholar-athlete has access to the resources, relationships, recognition, and opportunities needed to thrive in the classroom, in competition, in their communities, and throughout their lives.
Our Purpose
The National Alliance of African American Athletes exists to honor achievement, cultivate leadership, and create opportunities for scholar-athletes who are committed to excellence in the classroom, competition, and community. By building a national network of educators, coaches, business leaders, and former athletes, we empower young people to transform their potential into purpose and their success into lasting impact.
What We Stand For
CORE BELIEFS
EXCELLENCE
We believe greatness is achieved through consistent performance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
CHARACTER
We believe integrity, discipline, accountability, and respect are the foundation of lasting success.
OPPORTUNITY
We believe every student-athlete deserves access to networks, resources, mentorship, and exposure that create life-changing opportunities.
LEADERSHIP
We believe athletes have the power to influence their schools, communities, and future generations.
LEGACY
We believe success is measured not only by what an individual achieves, but by what they inspire and create for others.
Leadership
EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTORS
Dr. Vareva Harris
Chairperson
Everette Pearsall
Executive Director
Mark Hill
Vice Chair
Andrea Warner
Secretary
Mark Campbell
Board of Director
Reginald Grant
Board of Director
James Vaughters
Board of Director
Jamalrashad Patterson
Board of Director
David Williams
Board of Director
Darren Parr
Board of Director
Why aim for the SKY
when footprints are on the MOON?
Josh Dobbs