Monday, July 16, 2018

'Bigger than football': FAMU d-coordinator Street returns home to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Unbeknownst to him, Ralph Street - at age 14 - was being groomed for a career in coaching.

As a prized student-athlete at Titusville Astronaut High School, he learned how to closely examine film from standout defensive coordinator, Merrill Worden.

These lessons upgraded his performance on Friday nights and propelled him to play on the collegiate level at Marshall University.

Since his days with Thundering Herd, Street has served as a defensive line coach and later a coordinator. His duties included stints at Astronaut High, the Air Force Academy, Alcorn State and Prairie View A&M.

This season, he makes a triumphant return to his home state to head up the defense at Florida A&M.

Throughout his travels, the East Mims native has broadened his diverse skills as a sound technician and leader. However, coaching in his home state has a deeper impact on him personally and professionally.

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