Built 4 Winning

Jeff Friday
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Built 4 Winning is a performance podcast hosted by Super Bowl Champion NFL Strength Coach Jeff Friday. After 21 seasons in the NFL and coaching 12 Hall of Famers, Coach Friday breaks down what it actually takes to build elite performance in sports, leadership, and life. This podcast is built on 4 essential pillars: Physical. Mental. Social. Spiritual. Each episode features conversations with high-level leaders, athletes, and thinkers—combined with practical strategies you can apply immediately to close the gap between where you are and where you’re called to be.

  1. Oct 16

    He Went From Selling Crack at 14 to Becoming an NFL Chaplain | NFL | LaMorris Crawford

    From Adversity to Purpose: LaMorris Crawford on Faith, Leadership, and Winning in Life 📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8 LaMorris Crawford shares his inspiring journey from growing up amid poverty and violence in Chicago to discovering his purpose through faith in Jesus Christ. A former Cincinnati Bengals chaplain, character and leadership development coach, and graduate with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, LaMorris offers powerful insights on faith, family, leadership, and personal transformation. 🔹 How a life changing encounter with the gospel transformed LaMorris’s direction and purpose🔹 Why faith, family, and spiritual growth matter beyond professional success🔹 Lessons from his experience serving professional athletes and developing character and leadership Inquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.com Connect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFriday Crossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811 LaMorris Crawford Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamorris_crawford/Twitter: https://x.com/LaMorrisKaiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamorris.crawfordWebsite: https://www.covenantcultureministries.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CovenantCulturePodcastCovenant Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantcultureelite/Carolina Panthers: https://www.instagram.com/Panthers/ #LaMorrisCrawford #CincinnatiBengals #NFLChaplain #ChristianLeadership #CharacterDevelopment #Faith #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #SportsMinistry #Built4Winning #CoachFriday #JeffFriday

  2. Oct 16

    He Went From Selling Crack at 14 to Becoming an NFL Chaplain | NFL | LaMorris Crawford

    From Adversity to Purpose: LaMorris Crawford on Faith, Leadership, and Winning in Life📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8LaMorris Crawford shares his inspiring journey from growing up amid poverty and violence in Chicago to discovering his purpose through faith in Jesus Christ. A former Cincinnati Bengals chaplain, character and leadership development coach, and graduate with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, LaMorris offers powerful insights on faith, family, leadership, and personal transformation.🔹 How a life changing encounter with the gospel transformed LaMorris’s direction and purpose🔹 Why faith, family, and spiritual growth matter beyond professional success🔹 Lessons from his experience serving professional athletes and developing character and leadershipInquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFridayCrossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811LaMorris Crawford Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamorris_crawford/Twitter: https://x.com/LaMorrisKaiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamorris.crawfordWebsite: https://www.covenantcultureministries.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CovenantCulturePodcastCovenant Culture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantcultureelite/Carolina Panthers: https://www.instagram.com/Panthers/#LaMorrisCrawford #CincinnatiBengals #NFLChaplain #ChristianLeadership #CharacterDevelopment #Faith #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #SportsMinistry #Built4Winning #CoachFriday #JeffFriday

  3. Oct 2

    When the NFL Ends, Who Are You!? | NFL | Maurice Williams

    The Day the NFL Let Me Go | Maurice Williams on Bitterness, Identity, and Life After FootballAIA staff member serving as team chaplain for the Jacksonville Jaguars📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8Full episode will be released on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11 AM EDT.Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Maurice Williams opens up about the day he was released from the NFL, overcoming bitterness, and finding his identity in Christ after football. Coach Jeff Friday and Maurice unpack faith, forgiveness, and purpose from his book When the Game Is Gone.🔹 Maurice shares the moment the "Turk" walked him to the GM's office and how he processed being released after nine NFL seasons with the Jaguars.🔹 Learn why bitterness and unforgiveness are weights that hold you back and how scripture helps you let go and move forward.🔹 Discover why your vocation was never meant to define you and how gratitude leads to peace in every life transition.Inquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFridayCrossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811Maurice Williams Links:🌐 Website: https://mauricewilliams.net📖 Book: When the Game Is Gone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRM3GP8📸 Instagram: @maurice_williams74🐦 X: @mwilliams7474💼 LinkedIn: Maurice WilliamsSupport Maurice's work:🏈 Jacksonville Jaguars Team Chaplain🏈 Providence School Football🙏 Ministry and Speaking#mauricewilliams #whenthegameisgone #jacksonvillejaguars #jaguars #nfl #nflchaplain #michiganfootball #lifeafterfootball #faithandfootball #athletemindset #christianathlete #identityinchrist #forgiveness #shorts #podcast #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

  4. Sep 19

    What Coaches Notice First When an NFL Player Begins to Lose It Mentally | NFL | Marvin Lewis

    Marvin Lewis on Change, Drive, and Becoming Elite📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8Marvin Lewis shares powerful lessons on change, habits, drive, competitiveness, and what it takes to pursue greatness in football and in life. He explains why elite performers are willing to work, embrace change, and keep pushing through disappointment.🔹 Changing your habits can change your life when you are willing to take the necessary steps🔹 Elite athletes separate themselves through drive, discipline, and the desire to be great🔹 Making an NFL roster requires competitiveness and the ability to respond to disappointmentInquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFridayCrossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811Marvin Lewis Links:https://girlswithgritcc.org/#MarvinLewis #MarvinLewisFootball #NFL #NFLCoaching #FootballLeadership #ElitePerformance #WinningMindset #Leadership #SportsMindset #MentalToughness #Discipline #Built4Winning #CoachFriday #JeffFriday

  5. Sep 4

    Elite Athletes Still Get Nervous. Here’s Why That’s Actually an Advantage | Adam Nicholls

    Can Mental Toughness Be Trained? Adam Nicholls Explains📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8Professor Adam Nicholls explains how mental toughness, resilience, confidence, stress management, and performance psychology can help athletes perform under pressure and reach their full potential.🔹 Mental toughness and resilience can be developed through practice, repetition, and experience🔹 Elite performers learn to manage nerves, reframe pressure, and use strategies like deep breathing and positive self talk🔹 Performance profiling helps athletes identify strengths, uncover areas for growth, and build a stronger path toward performanceCHAPTERS:00:35 Introduction To Sports Psychology And Elite Performance02:04 Can Mental Toughness And Resilience Be Developed?03:24 The Assuredness That Separates Elite Performers04:25 The Biggest Myth About Mental Performance06:11 How Elite Athletes Use Nerves As Fuel07:20 Why Stress Depends On Your Mindset09:00 Threat Vs Challenge In High-Pressure Sports10:39 Why Mental Skills Require Practice And Repetition11:24 Mental Strategies For Performing Under Pressure16:07 Performance Profiling For Athletic Improvement23:54 Why Physical Preparation Builds Confidence25:14 How Great Coaches Build Trust And Autonomy28:00 Why Coaches Should Celebrate Athlete Progress31:39 Resilience, Mental Toughness And Bouncing Back34:02 What To Do When You Feel Stuck34:39 Why Relationships Are The Key To Long-Term SuccessInquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFriday/Crossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811Professor Adam Nicholls Links:LinkedIn: Profesor Adam NichollsInstagram: @aplusinchttps://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Sports-Coaching-Theory-Practice/dp/1032062606#AdamNicholls #MentalToughness #SportsPsychology #PerformancePsychology #MentalPerformance #Resilience #AthleteMindset #ElitePerformance #SportsCoaching #BuiltForWinning #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

  6. Aug 21

    Former NFL Linebacker Shares How He Found His Identity Beyond Football | Zach Woodfin

    For everyone listening — if today encouraged you and for more conversations just like this one, check out the following: ⭐️Built 4 Winning book: thecoremediagroup.com/product-page/built-4-winning ⭐️Podcast Youtube: Built4Winning 📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8Zac Woodfin on Preparation, Identity, Resilience, and Faith in CoachingZac Woodfin shares how ultimate preparation, character, faith, and resilience shaped his journey from an undrafted NFL linebacker to an NFL strength and conditioning coach. His story reveals why your identity cannot be tied to the game, your position, or circumstances, and how purpose can remain through adversity.🔹 Ultimate preparation creates confidence and helps eliminate fear when facing high pressure opportunities.🔹 Getting cut from multiple NFL teams taught Zac resilience and showed him that his identity could not be found in football.🔹 Faith, integrity, trust, and intentional relationships can help coaches impact athletes beyond performance.Inquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFridayCrossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811Zach Woodfin Links:IG: @coach_woodfin#ZacWoodfin #BuiltForWinning #CoachFriday #JeffFriday #NFL #StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPerformance #Leadership #FaithAndSports #AthleteDevelopment #Resilience #Mindset #ChristianCoaching #NFLCoach #Character #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

  7. Aug 7

    The Truth About Success That Every Coach Learns Too Late | Clif Marshall & Ron McKeefery

    📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8Faith Based Leadership for Coaches | Clif Marshall and Ron McKeefery on Building Lasting ImpactWhat separates a good coach from a transformational leader? In this powerful Built 4 Winning Podcast episode, Jeff Friday sits down with Clif Marshall and Ron McKeefery to discuss faith, leadership, strength and conditioning, coaching athletes, and creating an eternal impact that extends far beyond sports. Learn how great coaches build stronger athletes by first investing in character, purpose, and relationships.🔹 Clif Marshall shares how faith transformed his coaching philosophy and leadership style.🔹 Ron McKeefery explains why coaching is about influencing lives, not just improving performance.🔹 Discover practical leadership lessons that help coaches develop stronger athletes, healthier cultures, and lasting impact.CHAPTERS:00:00 Built for Winning Podcast Introduction00:19 Meet Ron McKeefery and Cliff Marshall01:47 Leadership, Faith, and Coaching Beyond Performance02:47 Ron McKeefery's Faith Journey and Life Transformation06:34 Coaching Athletes With an Eternal Perspective10:13 The NFL Combine Story That Changed Cliff Marshall's Coaching Forever14:05 Daily Habits That Strengthen Faith and Leadership16:58 Building Trust Through Relationships With Athletes19:18 Creating Bible Studies and Ministry in College Athletics22:05 A Player's Baptism and the Reward of Coaching Beyond Sports24:34 Overcoming Career Setbacks Through Faith and Surrender27:42 Answered Prayer and a New Coaching Mission at D1 Training28:57 Quick Fire Questions on Faith, Leadership, and Coaching30:49 Kingdom Priorities and Leaving an Eternal Legacy31:08 Final Takeaways and Podcast ClosingInquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect with me via:https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayhttps://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayhttps://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/https://x.com/B4WCoachFridayCrossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811Clif and Ron Links:https://coachclifmarshall.com/IG: @d1training_officialIG: @d1combineIG https://www.instagram.com/p/DbIv4hat3gh/X: @‌D1Sports Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d1trainingFB: rmckeeferyIG: rmckeeferyYT: RonMcKeeferyYT: @1KCardProject#ClifMarshall #RonMcKeefery #JeffFriday #Built4Winning #Leadership #ChristianLeadership #Faith #StrengthCoach #StrengthAndConditioning #Coaching #AthleteDevelopment #Football #HighPerformance #Mentorship #WinningMindset #SportsLeadership #KingdomLeadership #CoachLife #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

  8. Jul 24

    I Asked God to Make Me Bulletproof and It Changed My Life | Original Strength | Tim Anderson

    📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8 How to Reclaim Your Original Strength with Tim Anderson Tim Anderson, co creator of the Original Strength system, joins Jeff Friday to explore how breathing, natural movement patterns, faith, and the human body's original design can help restore strength, resilience, mobility, and overall performance. 🔹 Discover how Tim Anderson's journey through pain and overtraining led to the creation of Original Strength and a new understanding of how the human body was designed to move. 🔹 Learn the three foundational principles of Original Strength, including proper breathing, regular movement, and engaging natural gait patterns to build reflexive strength and resilience. 🔹 Explore how faith, infant development, nasal breathing, crawling, walking, and natural movement can help athletes and everyday people reconnect with their body's foundation for strength and performance. Inquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.com Connect with me via: https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfriday https://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFriday https://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/ https://www.facebook.com/B4WCoachFriday/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/ https://x.com/B4WCoachFriday Crossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life.My book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookMinistry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811 Tim Anderson Links: IG: @tim_sonofander IG: @‌original_strength YT: Original Strength FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KxkZJzmZZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr FB: Original Strength | Fuquay-Varina NC #TimAnderson #OriginalStrength #StrengthTraining #MovementTraining #FunctionalMovement #MobilityTraining #Breathing #NasalBreathing #AthletePerformance #SportsPerformance #StrengthAndConditioning #FaithAndFitness #MovementHealth #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

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Built 4 Winning is a performance podcast hosted by Super Bowl Champion NFL Strength Coach Jeff Friday. After 21 seasons in the NFL and coaching 12 Hall of Famers, Coach Friday breaks down what it actually takes to build elite performance in sports, leadership, and life. This podcast is built on 4 essential pillars: Physical. Mental. Social. Spiritual. Each episode features conversations with high-level leaders, athletes, and thinkers—combined with practical strategies you can apply immediately to close the gap between where you are and where you’re called to be.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Friday
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeff Friday
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    Built 4 Winning