PODCAST: #24 Interview with Coach Dechon Burns
Coach DeChon Burns is the Head Football Coach at Linfield Christian HS (Temecula, CA). He has coached at every level (see below), and has worked with some HOF coaches and athletes. In this episode, he takes us inside his childhood and playing sports was an "all-the-time" thing.
Listen how he reminisces about his Father and the legacy he left for DeChon and his grandchildren. Hear how DeChon carries that legacy into his children.
He also shares about how proud he is of his son as he has since graduated college, and is going to take his hot at the NFL. Interesting note is that Coach Burns did not want to coach his own kids...but that was not in cards.
And finally, he imparts some very good words of wisdom to all young coaches who are looking to become head coaches. "A father, a coach that loves sports, and dedicated to making aa difference in the lives he comes in contact with". Enjoy!
Instagram: @dbusc26
Twitter: @dburns26
Coach Burns has three children.
Lorenzo is 23 years old, graduated from U of A and prepping for the NFL.
Simeon is 21 years old and attending Chowan University.
Lastly his daughter Jailyn who is 18 years old and just graduated from Linfield High School.
Coach Burns had a special relationship with his father. Unfortunately, he lost his father this past year due to covid.
Coach Burns Resume…
Attended Rubidoux High School (Class of ‘88) where he was a three-year varsity football starter as running back and defensive back. A four-sport varsity letterman.
University of Southern California (class of ‘93) DB
Beverly Hills High School
Bishop Amat High School
University of Florida
Washington Redskins Asst. D-line/Special Teams (Hall of Famers: Bruce Smith, Darrell Green, and Champ Bailey)
San Francisco 49ers
Philadelphia Eagles
Texas Southern University
University of Texas at El Paso
UFL Sacramento Lions
