Dewayne Walker

Coach, Believer, Truth and Love - Zan ❤️💍 Father to Kesha, Kevan, Kendra

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Condolences to Sam King JR’s family. Sam was a linebacker for me my first year at NMSU as the HC. I still have fond memories of his zeal for life. You will be missed by family and teammates who really cared for him. Rest in peace my man 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

My condolences to the Ernie Accorsi’s family. Ernie gave me great confidence as a young coach back in 2002, 2003 when i was with the NYG. Ernie was a great GM. Respect and love Ernie. You will be missed 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Coaches, it’s amazing how so many players do not understand how to watch tape. We all have our personal styles, templates in our meetings. What i have learned, personalize your templates to each player, how he learns. More one on one meetings definitely helps 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Coaches, get around good coordinators. Good coordinators can help assistants get better. With better coaching, the players are getting better. Structure, Organization, IQ, Expectation, Development, are good traits. Good leadership with talented coaches, good formula 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

How do we know if players really want it? If they are not harassing us to get better, do they really want it? Players have a tough decision to make. Trust us, or trust themselves? Phone calls, extra meetings, extra drills. It works best when we can do it together 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

I was talking to a colleague about “The Formula”. What’s the best formula for today’s kids? My opinion, new school and old school. New school, genuine communication. Old school, genuine accountability. Perfecting these with a genuine approach, kids will respond. Keep it real🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Years ago i was introduced to the disease of me. Players/Coaches, some will get to a stage of your careers experiencing success.
Please remember this, we are not bigger than the game. Some will experience success, care about others. The disease is deadly, be careful 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Players/Coaches, we never know when it’s our time. Everyday is an interview, i was once told. Whatever plan or formula we have must be genuine, to ourselves and others. The fake stuff, the agendas, betrayals, will always catch up to us. Winning is hard, stay true🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

I was talking to some coaches about players, “Is He A Guy”? Trying to differentiate if some players like football, love football, or play because they are good at football. I read this, being addicted to results is an important trait to have. To be a guy, this matters 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Shout out to ASU’s Jordan Crook, signing in the CFL. God has his own plan, go get my man. Get in where you fit in. You will do great in that league 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Respect

In all my years, i believe we have to acknowledge this, are we respected by our players? There are different types of respect, respect the coach as a person, and respect the coaching. In a perfect world, we would like to accomplish both. Be real, work at coaching 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Shoutout to Ed Woods (Toronto), Ro Torrance (Ottawa), n the CFL. Get in where you fit in fellas for now. Go be great 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

All my years of coaching, I have paid attention to this, “The Rabbits Foot”. What it means is this, the universe has touched them. Detroit Lions, Keith Abney is that guy. I have been around this kid for three years, i am a believer. He will figure it out. So happy for him 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Another shoutout to Xavion Alford. Happy to see him getting an opportunity with the TB Bucs. He’s healthy and excited to show what he’s capable of. It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Shout out to Nyland Green getting a shot with the Falcons. Great teammate, better person. Good luck my man 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

2001 was the last time ASU has had two 1st rounders in the same draft. JT, Max, what a blessing 🙏🏾. Go be great fellas!! Congrats

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

One of my closest friends (Kirby Wilson) told me this. There are two words we must commit to before we actually grow as individuals, and as a team, “I Trust”. Without trust, we have no chance to grow. Trust yourself, teammates, players, coaches. Trust is powerful 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Gonna miss you Steve Miller. RIP 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

I would be remiss not to mention Gunner Maldonado (K-State). Saw him when he was a baby at UA. Good luck to you as well. What a good group to follow, looking forward to it 🙏🏾

[Dewayne Walker @dwalkerfb]

Another list of DB’s i have had the privilege to watch, see them develop into NFL prospects. Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson (UA), Tacario Davis, Ephesians Prysock (UW), Keith Abney, Nyland Green, Xavion Alford, Myles Rowser (ASU), LT Welch (UNLV). What a blessing fellas 🙏🏾