The True Grit Award - Dan “DQ” Quinn

Dan "DQ" Quinn was instrumental in the opening of MVP Atlanta in 2018 while he was head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. DQ truly walked the walk with MVP and regularly attended sessions himself, and would refer players to the program. Upon being released by the Falcons, he leaned on MVP through his transition. When hired by the Cowboys, he continued being active as a member, donor, and ambassador, contributing to the growth of Merging Vets and Players locally and Nationally.

The Dallas Cowboys named Dan Quinn defensive coordinator on Jan. 12, 2021 after Quinn spent the previous five-plus seasons as the Atlanta Falcons head coach. Quinn has 19 years of NFL coaching experience, and in total, Quinn has coached professionally and collegiately for 28 years, spending six as a defensive coordinator.