Michele Meyer-Shipp visits NFL training camps in diversity initiative effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Michele Meyer-Shipp, the new executive director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, is visiting NFL training camps, starting with the Detroit Lions on July 31. Her focus is on building relationships with team officials and identifying coaching talent amid ongoing challenges related to diversity and inclusion in the league. Meyer-Shipp's role comes as the NFL faces scrutiny over its hiring practices and a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination. She emphasizes the importance of professional development for FPA members and hopes to collaborate with the NFL to enhance diversity efforts within the organization.
- •Meyer-Shipp replaced Rod Graves as FPA executive director five months ago.
- •She aims to build relationships with NFL teams and coaches during her 'listening tour.'
- •The NFL is involved in a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination.
- •Meyer-Shipp attended the Ozzie Newsome GM Forum and QB Coaching Summit this summer.
- •She plans to identify potential coaching candidates through her camp visits.
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"Even in the best of times, Michele Meyer-Shipp says, diversity initiatives have had detractors. And she's always met the challenge.
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