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All Pro Dad
Company typenon-profit
Founded1997
HeadquartersTampa, Florida U.S.
Key people
  • Mark Merrill
  • (President & Founder)
  • Tony Dungy
  • (National Spokesperson)
Websiteallprodad.com

All Pro Dad is the fatherhood program of Family First, a national non-profit organization based in Tampa, Florida. The program was launched in 1997 by Family First President Mark Merrill and Tony Dungy, former head coach of the 2006 Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. The mission of All Pro Dad is to help dads love and lead their families well.[1][2][3]

All Pro Dad Resources

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Play of the Day Email

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The All Pro Dad Play of the Day, is a daily email sent to more than 200,000 subscribers.[4] Each message offers parenting advice, encouragement, and tips to help fathers be more intentional in their relationships with their children.

Website Articles

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The All Pro Dad website hosts thousands of articles on topics such as parenting, marriage, communication, discipline, and character development.

All Pro Dad Chapters

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All Pro Dad Chapters, formerly known as All Pro Dad's Day, is a school based initiative designed to provide opportunites for dads to spend consistent, quality time with their children. Meetings are held monthly, typically before the school day begins, and involve guided conversations around parenting and character-building topics.[5] As of April 15, 2025, there are more than 1,400 Chapters in 42 states, located in both public and private schools across the country.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

All Pro Dad Experience

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Since 2004, the All Pro Dad Experience has been held over 125 times in more than 30 different NFL, MLB, and NCAA markets.[13] The All Pro Dad Experience is held at the team’s practice facility or stadium. These events take place at stadiums or practice facilities of NFL, MLB, and NCAA teams. During the three-hour event, fathers and their children participate in interactive activities, hear from guest speakers, and engage in conversations designed to strengthen their relationship. Speakers at past events have included Tony Dungy, Dabo Swinney, and Kirk Cousins.[14][15][16]

All Pro Dad Podcast

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The All Pro Dad Podcast launched in January 2024 with one clear mission: to help dads navigate their toughest parenting challenges.[17] Hosted by members of the All Pro Dad team—including Ted Lowe, Bobby Lewis, and BJ Foster—the podcast addresses common parenting challenges and offers practical guidance. New episodes are released weekly and are available on major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Weekend Zone

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The Weekend Zone is a weekly text message that provides dads with simple, practical suggestions for connecting with their kids over the weekend.

All Pro Dad Ambassadors and Spokesmen

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All Pro Dad partners with various NFL and NCAA Football players, coaches, and alumni to help reach dads. Here is a current list of All Pro Dad Ambassadors:[18]

  • Tony Dungy [19][20]
  • Ran Carthon
  • Clyde Christensen [21]
  • Kirk Cousins
  • Brian Dawkins
  • Colt McCoy
  • Billy Napier
  • Dan Orlovsky
  • Doug Pederson
  • Matt Schaub
  • Ryan Succop
  • Dabo Swinney
  • Troy Vincent
  • Charlie Ward
  • Benjamin Watson
  • Justin Watson

References

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  1. ^ "About Us | All Pro Dad | Fatherhood Program Inspiring Dads Around the World". All Pro Dad. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  2. ^ "NFL Spokesmen". All Pro Dad. Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  3. ^ "All Pro Dad". Cabotfamilylife.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  4. ^ "Daily Fatherhood Advice Email - Play of the Day". All Pro Dad. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  5. ^ "Get Dads in School With the All Pro Dad Chapters Program". All Pro Dad. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  6. ^ "All Pro Dad Chapters - Find A Chapter". allprodadchapters.com. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  7. ^ "All Pro Dad program helps fathers stay involved with kids, schools". The Gadsden County Times. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  8. ^ "All Pro Dad program helping fathers stay involved with kids, schools | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette". www.nwaonline.com. 2025-03-17. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  9. ^ Lynch, J. T. (2025-03-10). "Rutherford is kicking off its new chapter of the 'All Pro Dad' organization". www.wjhg.com. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  10. ^ "Buford City Schools All Pro Dad chapter fosters connections – North Gwinnett Voice". Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  11. ^ Sims • •, Vince (2023-05-28). "All Pro Dads Bring Mentorship and More to Cedar Hill ISD Campuses". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  12. ^ Hub, The (2024-08-19). "All Pro Dad program seeks to engage fathers in district schools | The Hub". thehub.dallasisd.org. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  13. ^ "The All Pro Dad Experience - Event for Dads & Kids". All Pro Dad. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  14. ^ "Videos". FOX 13 Tampa Bay. 2024-05-04. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  15. ^ Needelman, Joshua (2020-03-02). "Dabo Swinney shares message with fathers: 'Boys love their mama, but live for their dad'". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  16. ^ Orlando All Pro Dad Experience with NFL QB Kirk Cousins. Retrieved 2025-04-15 – via www.youtube.com.
  17. ^ "All Pro Dad Podcast". Buzzsprout. 2025-04-14. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  18. ^ "NFL Spokesmen | All Pro Dad | Fatherhood Advice from Real NFL Pros". All Pro Dad. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  19. ^ "Dads and kids team up at Raymond James Stadium for unforgettable All Pro Dad experience". Yahoo News. 2025-04-06. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  20. ^ Sims • •, Vince (2022-04-28). "Coach Tony Dungy Helps Kick Off 'All Pro Dad' Program at Fort Worth Elementary School". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  21. ^ "ALL PRO DAD EVENT". www.colts.com. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
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