Michael Vick Discusses NFL Coaching Aspirations

Former NFL star open to future head coaching role if 'credible situation' arises

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented football field or coaching scene, with sharp planes of navy, green, and orange intersecting to create an abstract, multi-dimensional representation of the sport.Former NFL star Michael Vick's reflections on his coaching aspirations come amid ongoing efforts to increase diversity in the league's leadership ranks.Norfolk Today

In a recent interview, Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick spoke about his potential interest in becoming an NFL head coach one day. Vick said he would 'absolutely' be open to an NFL coaching job in the future, but wants to ensure he has the right experience and understanding of what it takes to build a winning program.

Why it matters

Vick's comments come amid ongoing discussions about the NFL's Rooney Rule and the league's efforts to increase diversity in coaching hires. As a former star player, Vick's perspective provides insight into the mindset of aspiring Black coaches looking to break into the NFL ranks.

The details

During the interview on NewsNation Live, host Connell McShane asked Vick if he had aspirations to one day become an NFL head coach. Vick responded affirmatively, saying he would 'do everything I can to work as hard as I can, study as much as I can to be the best that I can be' in order to potentially land an NFL coaching job in the future. However, Vick emphasized that he wants to ensure he has the right experience and understanding of what it takes to build a successful program before pursuing an NFL role.

  • Vick recently finished his first season as the head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans, where the team finished 1-11.
  • Vick's comments were made during a recent interview on the NewsNation Live program.

The players

Michael Vick

The head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans and former star NFL quarterback who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles.

Connell McShane

The host of the NewsNation Live program who interviewed Michael Vick.

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What they’re saying

“'Absolutely' Vick said. 'I'm going to do everything I can to work as hard as I can, study as much as I can to be the best that I can be. You know, to help my team, to help the coaches around me, to help my players, you know, try to find a way to conquer their vision and exceed their expectations. So, you know, who knows? I would love to when the time permits and when it's a credible situation for me in terms of my learning curve, where I understand exactly what needs to happen in order for a football team to win and be structured the right way.”

— Michael Vick, Head Coach, Norfolk State Spartans

“'You know, I'm in a phase where I feel like I'm getting it. And so, you know, like I said, it's all about putting the right people in a place, man. The most credible people, you know, not seeing color and appreciate what people bring to the table. That's what it all boils down to.'”

— Michael Vick, Head Coach, Norfolk State Spartans

What’s next

Vick will look to build on his first season as Norfolk State's head coach and continue developing his coaching skills, with the potential of pursuing an NFL coaching job in the future if the 'right situation' arises.

The takeaway

Vick's comments highlight the ongoing challenges around diversity in NFL coaching hires, as well as the mindset of former star players who are transitioning into coaching roles. His emphasis on gaining the right experience and understanding of what it takes to build a successful program suggests a thoughtful approach to potentially pursuing an NFL head coaching job down the line.