TROY NOLAN JR.
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT |DB INSTRUCTOR

Troy Nolan, a native of Los Angeles, California comes from a strong family upbringing and football background. Through leadership, intelligence and professionalism, and over four years of experience playing in the National Football League, Nolan brings his unique attributes to the DBF TEAM.

As Director of Player Development at Defensive Back Factory, Troy utilizes his unique resources, knowledge and strong passion of the game to ensure that our clients develop into better fundamental, mental and technical football players. Troy has a clear understanding of what it takes to help young men reach their full potential on and off the field.

Troy Nolan Jr graduated from ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

NFL DRAFT 2009: 7TH ROUND DRAFT PICK, HOUSTON TEXANS

·      HOUSTON TEXANS              2009-2012

·      MIAMI DOLPHINS                2012 

·      CHICAGO BEARS                 2012-2013

NFL HIGHLIGHTS:

HOUSTON TEXANS 

·      AFC SOUTH CHAMPION, 2011

·      In Nolan’s first regular season career game appearance against the Oakland Raiders, Nolan recorded two interceptions with the second being the game winner.

NOLAN OFF THE FIELD 

·      PROUD SPONSOR OF UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON

·      NFL PLAY 60 AMBASSADOR

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:

ARIZONA ST UNIVERSITY       2006-2008

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 2004-2005 

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: 

ARIZONA ST

·      Pac-10 Champion, 2007

·      Pac-10 All Conference Defensive Second Team Honors, 2007 & 2008

·      Lead ASU defense with 6 interceptions & returned  2 for touchdowns, 2007

·      Placed on ASU ALL-TIME Safeties Wall, 2013

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS:

·      California State Champion   2004

National Champion 2004