Scott Turner Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Eric Scott Turner
Nickname	Coach T
Profession(s)	• American Football Player • Track And Field Athlete • Businessman • Politician • Motivational Speaker • Associate Pastor • Chief Visionary Officer • Dishwasher • Chief Inspiration Officer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5'10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)	86 Kg (189 lbs)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Track and Field
Domestic/State Teams	University of Illinois Athletics
Coach	• Gary Wieneke (Head coach of Illini Men's Track & Field and Cross Country)
Awards, Titles	• Big Ten Indoor Freshman of the Year (1991) • All-America award in 4x400 meter relay indoor team (1991) • Big Ten indoor title in 400 meters (1992) • Big Ten indoor title in 400 meters (1993) • Big Ten Athlete of the Month (January 1993) • All-America award in 4x400 meter relay outdoor team (1993) • All-America award in 4x400 meter relay outdoor team (1994) • First Team, All-Big Ten honors (1992, 1993, 1994)
American Football
Debut	College- 1991 National Football League (NFL)- 1995
Jersey Number	#42 (J. J. Pearce High School, Texas, United States) #21 (NFL)
Position	Cornerback
Domestic/State Teams	• Illinois Fighting Illini • Washington Redskins (1995-1997) • San Diego Chargers (1998-2002) • Buffalo Bills (2003) • Denver Broncos (2003-2004)
Mentor(s)	• Darrell Green (American Football Player) • Aeneas Williams (American Football Player) • Sherman Smith (American Football Player) • Tim Johnson (American Football Player)
Politics
Political Party
Political Journey	• Internship under Congressman Duncan Hunter (2003) • Worked a full-time job under Congressman Duncan Hunter (2004) • Contested and lost in the Special Primary Election for the California's 50th congressional district (2006) • Elected to the Texas House of Representatives, representing House District (8 January 2013 - 13 January 2015) • Contested and lost the Texas House speaker election (2015) • Elected to the Texas House of Representatives, representing House District (13 January 2015 - 10 January 2017) • Appointed as the First Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council by the American president Donald Trump (April 2019-January 2021) • Served as America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity • Nominated as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) by the American president, Donald Trump (November 2024)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	26 February 1972 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2024)	52 Years
Birthplace	Richardson, Texas
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	American
Hometown	Richardson, Texas
School	J. J. Pearce High School, Texas, United States (1990)
College/University	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications
Religion	Christianity
Caste	Baptist
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Social Media	• Instagram • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Robin Turner (Businesswoman)
Marriage Date	Year, 1995
Family
Wife/Spouse	Robin Turner (Businesswoman)
Children	Son- Solomon Turner (Adopted when he was 8 years old; American Football Player)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Scott Turner

• His family had started the Mount Pisgah Baptist Community Church in Dallas, Texas in 1898.

• His parents divorced when he was 10 years old.

• He worked as a dishwasher in the Spring Creek Barbeque in Richardson, Texas, while studying at J. J. Pearce High School, Texas, United States.

• He earned a full academic and athletic scholarship to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and met his wife, Robin Turner when he was 19 in the University.

• While studying at the University, he would regularly meet his mentor Tim Johnson every Wednesday morning for Bible study.

• He started his career in the offensive position of wide receiver but was later moved to the defensive position of cornerback during his final year of University by his coach.

• He was a professional athlete in the National Football League (NFL) from June 1995 to June 2005. He retired from the NFL due to a leg injury resulting from a torn hamstring tendon during training in 2004.

• He started his own motivational speaking company in 1996.

• His mentor, Darrell Green had advised him about being an NFL player and to prepare to retire every year. According to Scott, this advice helped him plan his future endeavours.

• While playing in the NFL, he served as a player representative and worked on the annuity plan, line of duty benefits, and increase in pensions provided by the league.

• He has worked as the Chief Inspiration Officer in a software development company, Systemware, Inc. in Texas from April 2007 to June 2023.

• He worked as a professional mentor, pastor, and councillor for the employees and executive team of the company.

• In 2016, he received an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University for outstanding Christian Leadership.
  

  Scott Turner receiving his honorary doctorate

• He has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council in Plano, Texas since March 2021.

• He founded the organisation along with his wife, Robin Turner to help the underprivileged and provide them with sustainable resources and opportunities.

• In June 2023, he became the Chief Visionary Officer at JPI, a leading construction and development company based out in Dallas, Texas.
  

  Scott Turner working for the JPI

• He serves as a Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the National Football League (NFL), Troy Vincent Sr.

• He is an associate pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church.

• He serves as a motivational speaker for various organisations including ‘America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity,’ ‘America Cornerstone Institute,’ ‘Baylor Scott & White,’ ‘Dallas Baptist University,’
  and ‘The Master Cares Foundation.’

• He runs a men’s custom suit company, Statesman Clothiers along with his wife.

• He has worked as a Director of the Central South Region for the NFL Legends Community.