NCMFC president Mike Locksley, left, and Brian Flores were part of this past week’s summit in New York City.
NEW YORK—The National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches is no longer new. The brainchild of Maryland coach Mike Locksley and former college teammate turned attorney Thomas Bundy, the organization now has a foundation and nearly two years of operation under its belt.
When Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL and three teams alleging discrimination in hiring practices, the NCMFC saw an opportunity. It assembled a group of leaders to bring different perspectives to the table for a summit on how to tackle the issue of systemic racism in all levels of football.