Marc Trestman

American football coach and author

Marc Trestman - American football coach and author
Born

January 15th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Served as a head coach in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League. Led the Montreal Alouettes to two Grey Cup championships in 2009 and 2010. Coached the Chicago Bears in the NFL from 2013 to 2014. Authored books on coaching and football strategy.

Won the Grey Cup as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes

Served as offensive coordinator for several NFL teams

Coached the Chicago Bears in the NFL

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