Al Lavan facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 13, 1946 Fort Pierce, Florida |
| Died | April 23, 2018 (aged 71) Adams County, Colorado |
| Playing career | |
| 1964–1967 | Colorado State |
| 1969–1970 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972 | Colorado State (WR/TE) |
| 1973 | Louisville (assistant) |
| 1974 | Iowa State (assistant) |
| 1975–1976 | Atlanta Falcons (DB) |
| 1977 | Georgia Tech (WR) |
| 1978 | Georgia Tech (RB) |
| 1979 | Stanford (RB) |
| 1980–1988 | Dallas Cowboys (RB) |
| 1989–1990 | San Francisco 49ers (RB) |
| 1991–1995 | Washington (RB) |
| 1996–1998 | Baltimore Ravens (RB) |
| 1999–2000 | Kansas City Chiefs (RB) |
| 2001–2003 | Eastern Michigan (RB) |
| 2003 | Eastern Michigan (interim HC) |
| 2004–2010 | Delaware State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 43–38 |
| Tournaments | 0–1 (NCAA D-I FCS playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 MEAC (2007) | |
Alton Lavan (born September 13, 1946 – died April 23, 2018) was an important person in American football. He was a player and a coach. He led the football team at Delaware State University as their head coach from 2004 to 2010. Before that, he was an interim head coach for the last three games of the 2003 season at Eastern Michigan University.
Al Lavan played college football at Colorado State University. He also played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL). He grew up in Newark, New Jersey, and went to South Side High School, which is now called Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
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Playing Days
Al Lavan was a talented football player. He played college football at Colorado State University from 1964 to 1967. After college, he joined the Atlanta Falcons as a professional player. He played as a defensive back for the Falcons from 1969 to 1970.
Coaching Career
Al Lavan spent many years coaching football teams. He was especially known for coaching running backs. He worked with many different teams, both in college and in the NFL.
His coaching journey began in 1972 at Colorado State University. He then moved to other college teams like Louisville and Iowa State.
NFL Coaching Experience
Lavan spent a lot of time coaching in the NFL. He coached for the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs. He helped many famous running backs improve their game.
College Head Coach
Al Lavan became a head coach later in his career. In 2003, he was the interim (temporary) head coach for Eastern Michigan University for a short time.
His biggest role as a head coach was at Delaware State University. He led the Delaware State Hornets from 2004 to 2010. During his time there, he helped the team achieve great success.
Notable Players Coached
As a running backs coach, Al Lavan worked with many amazing players who became famous in the NFL. Some of these players include:
He helped these players develop their skills and become top performers in their positions.
Coaching Achievements
Al Lavan had a successful coaching career. As a head coach, his overall record was 43 wins and 38 losses.
His most notable achievement was leading the Delaware State Hornets to a championship. In 2007, his team won the MEAC title. This was a big moment for the team and for Coach Lavan.
Head Coaching Record Summary
Al Lavan's time as a head coach included two teams:
Eastern Michigan Eagles (Interim)
- In 2003, he coached the Eastern Michigan Eagles for three games.
- His record with them was 2 wins and 1 loss.
Delaware State Hornets
- He coached the Delaware State Hornets from 2004 to 2010.
- His record with Delaware State was 41 wins and 37 losses.
- In 2007, they won the MEAC Championship with a perfect 9-0 conference record.
- They also made it to the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs that year.
