Coach VinCE
Was named in the Top 20 Under 40
influential business owners, in the Midland, Michigan region in 2021 -
and #1 voted in the philanthropy category.
Thank you for all of your support!
About
MI Made owner
Vince Agnew
FAMILY FIRST
A Native of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Parents Valencia and Darron Agnew
Younger siblings, Paige and Carty
THE COME UP
Attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School from 2002-2006
A three sport athlete and Varsity letter winner
4 years of Varsity Track & Field, 3 years of Varsity Football, 2 years of Varsity Basketball
FIRE UP CHIPS
Committed to Central Michigan University in 2006 accepting a full-ride scholarship for football
Was a part of a historic CMU football team, winning 3 Mid-American Conference Championships and ranking in the Nations Top 25
Was named the Chippewas' Defensive MVP during senior campaign
Fun Fact: Wife, Stephanie, is a record holder for the Chippewas Track & Field team in the 4x400M Relay
FAMILY FIRST
Met wife, Stephanie in 2006 while attending Central Michigan University. They have been married since July 2013
They have three amazing baby boys, Logan, Swayze, and Murphy
Helped lead the Cougars to the State Championship game at Ford Field in 2005
All-City, All-Area and All-State athlete in Football and Track & Field
Inducted into Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Hall of Fame in 2017
Fun Fact: Current Record holder at the high school in Long Jump at 23'1"
WELCOME TO MIAMI
At Pro Day, recorded elite numbers with a 4.38 40-yard dash, 41" vertical jump and 14 repetitions of 225 lbs. on bench press
Signed in the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011
Fun Fact: Recorded a game-winning interception in first game action with the Fins against the Atlanta Falcons
AMERICA'S TEAM &
CHIEFS KINGDOM
Signed with the Dallas Cowboys in the middle of the 2012 season seeing game action right away as a slot corner, safety and on special teams
Also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013
NORTH OF THE BORDER
Signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 2014
A defensive standout for the Argos for two season starting at every position in the defensive backfield
Retired from professional football in 2016
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan
THE SECOND ACT
In 2016, attended the NFL's Sports Journalism Boot Camp
Began working for the NFL League Office's Player Engagement Department following the boot camp
After the rigorous 3-day program, was named the best feature writer by executives from ESPN, NFL, Bowling Green State University and others
Has written human interest pieces on Hall-of-Famers, All-Pros, Super Bowl champs and more
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Spent time Personal / Athletic Training at the Freeland SportsZone and Midland Country Club before dedicating full-time to Michigan Made in 2020
Has volunteered time public speaking at schools and events in Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Florida and more
Volunteered at Midland High School as a Varsity football coach for 7 seasons
Started the Swagnew Foundation in 2013, benefiting Lupus research in the state of Michigan after his father nearly died from the disease.
