In 2015, Gruden was announced as the inaugural head coach of the Flint Firebirds for their debut season (2015–16) in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). His tenure was marked by a highly publicized episode during which he was briefly dismissed mid-season. Reports at the time alleged that the dismissal stemmed from a disagreement over playing time for defenseman Håkon Nilsen, the owner's son; however, team president Costa Papista publicly denied these claims.
Following a dramatic player walkout in support of Gruden, he was reinstated as head coach, and his commitment to the team was further recognized with a three-year contract extension. His leadership during that tumultuous period earned widespread respect across the junior hockey community.
Gruden has maintained a notably private personal life. Details regarding his marital status, family, or presence on social media platforms like Twitter are not publicly available. Similarly, his salary and net worth have not been publicly disclosed, reflecting his preference to keep personal matters out of the spotlight.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 17 Aug, 1963 |
| Age: | 56 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player Head coach |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Sandusky |
| Education: | Clay High School Muskingum University University of Dayton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Twitter Id: | GrudenCamp |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
