Henry Burris

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Football Coach at Self-employed

Tallahassee Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Henry Burris is a Canadian Football Hall of Fame quarterback turned coach and motivational speaker. After a legendary CFL career with three Grey Cup championships, the Temple University alum transitioned to coaching. He has held offensive coaching roles with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, and recently served as Co-Offensive Coordinator at Florida A&M.

Off the field, Henry is deeply committed to family and community. He and his wife, Nicole, have two sons and ran a foundation supporting underprivileged youth for over 15 years. His recent coaching role at Florida A&M allowed him to coach his older son, highlighting his focus on family.

Known for his positive demeanor, he earned the nickname "Smilin Hank" during his celebrated 18-season career as a professional quarterback.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Decisive

Charming & Persuasive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Quarterback Mentorship
As a Hall of Fame quarterback, he has coached players like Trevor Lawrence and focuses on using his extensive experience to develop the next generation of athletes.
Youth Philanthropy
He and his wife created a foundation and partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for over 15 years, hosting events to support underprivileged children.
Canadian Football League
A Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductee, he had a legendary 18-season career, winning three Grey Cups and earning two Most Outstanding Player awards.

Media Appearances

Henry has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Football Coach at Self-employed
12-2024 - 2-2026
Offensive Coordinator at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
3-2024 - 2-2026
Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach at Florida A&M University Athletics
3-2022 - 1-2023
Offensive Assistant Coach at Jacksonville Jaguars
7-2020 - 2-2022
Assistant Football Coach at Chicago Bears

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Temple University

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Insights For Selling To Henry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Henry is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Henry

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Henry move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Henry take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Henry

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