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.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    How NFL Teams Build Leaders Not Just Players With Titans Team Development Director Chip Pugh

    In this episode, Tennessee Titans Director of Team Development and Team Chaplain Chip Pugh shares powerful insights on leadership, faith, consistency, and achieving excellence. Drawing from his work with NFL athletes and leaders, Chip explains how prayer, daily disciplines, and purpose-driven living create the foundation for sustained success. You’ll discover why so many people quit just before their breakthrough, how consistency separates elite performers from the average, and the practical habits that help leaders stay focused, resilient, and mission-driven. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why success often comes to those who refuse to quit • The daily prayer and solitude practices that strengthen leadership • How consistency creates long-term excellence in sports, business, and life • The connection between faith, purpose, and peak performance • Leadership lessons from working with professional athletes Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone striving to maximize your God-given potential, this episode offers practical wisdom for crossing the thin line between good and great. Connect with Jeff Friday: 📞 Collaborate: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8 📘 My Book: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-book Support the Ministry: 🙏 https://give.cru.org/1103811 Connect with Chip Pugh: 🌐 https://madetowinbook.com/ 🌐 https://www.be1make1.org/ Follow Jeff Friday: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFriday #ChipPugh #TennesseeTitans #NFLLeadership #FaithInSports #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformance #MentalToughness #PrayerLife #PurposeDriven #WinningMindset #PersonalDevelopment #Built4Winning

    53 min

  2. May 29

    The Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain Reveals What NFL Players Struggle With Most | Kent Chevalier

    📞 COLABORATE WITH ME: [https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8]Kent Chevalier, chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares his powerful testimony of transformation, faith, discipleship, and spiritual growth. In this inspiring conversation, Kent discusses overcoming anger, bitterness, and poor choices while discovering purpose through a life surrendered to Jesus Christ.🔹 Kent reveals the life changing moment at a youth conference that completely redirected his future.🔹 Learn how discipleship, biblical truth, and mentorship helped shape his spiritual journey.🔹 Hear how God led Kent from a troubled path to serving as the Pittsburgh Steelers chaplain and author of *Do It Afraid*.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/1103811Kent Chevalier Links:IG: @‌kentchevalierFB: Kent ChevalierLi: Kent Chevalierhttps://give.cru.org/1069490http://kentchevalier.com/doitafraid#KentChevalier #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersChaplain #FaithJourney #ChristianLeadership #Discipleship #JesusChrist #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianPodcast #AthletesInAction #NFLFaith #TransformationStory #FaithOverFear #DoItAfraid #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeDrivenLife #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

    1h 3m

  3. May 22

    NFL Players Are Fighting Battles You Never See | 3x Super Bowl Champion Opens Up

    📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8 Harry Swayne on Super Bowl Championships, Faith, Leadership, and Life After the NFL Full episode will be released on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11 AM EDT. NFL legend Harry Swayne shares powerful stories from winning multiple Super Bowls, overcoming adversity, building leadership, and finding purpose through faith. This conversation dives deep into football mindset, personal growth, spiritual transformation, and life beyond the NFL. 🔹 Harry Swayne reflects on winning Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens 🔹 Powerful lessons on leadership, discipline, adversity, and personal accountability 🔹 Faith, ministry, mentorship, and helping athletes grow on and off the field 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-book Ministry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811 Harry Swayne Links: https://dawnswayne.wixsite.com/hvsconsulting IG: @harry.swayne X: @HarrySwayne https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryswayne/ #HarrySwain #NFL #SuperBowlChampion #DenverBroncos #BaltimoreRavens #FaithAndFootball #Leadership #NFLMotivation #ChristianAthlete #PlayerDevelopment #MentalToughness #SportsLeadership #Built4Winning #CoachFriday #JeffFriday #NFLPodcast #FootballMindset

    56 min

  4. May 15

    From 3 NFL Cuts to Pro Bowler & Captain: The One Thing That Changed Everything

    Former NFL Pro Bowl special teams captain Cedric Peerman joins the Built 4 Winning Podcast to discuss faith, adversity, leadership, identity, and purpose beyond football. After playing in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns, Cedric shares the defining moments that shaped his mindset, leadership style, and spiritual growth both on and off the field. In this episode, we discuss: • Overcoming adversity after getting cut in the NFL• Building leadership without status or security• Why humility and consistency matter at the highest level• The hidden struggles athletes face beyond money and fame• Faith, identity, and finding purpose beyond performance• The mindset and habits that separate elite performers Crossing the thin line between good and great in sports, business, and life. Connect with Coach Jeff Friday: Website: https://www.jefffriday.comBook: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/b4wcoachfriday/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@B4WCoachFridayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@b4wcoachfridayX: https://x.com/B4WCoachFridayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b4wcoachfriday/ Cedric Peerman Links: IG: @flagfootball.elite IG: @hagarpeerman IG: @uvafootball IG: @bengals X: Cedric Peerman X: uvafootball TT: @uva_fb TT: @bengals Li: Cedric Peerman https://www.flagfootballelite.org/ https://my.fca.org/?form=cedricpeerman Chapters: 00:00 NFL Faith and Purpose Introduction04:13 Cedric Peerman’s Spiritual Awakening and Identity Crisis07:53 Getting Cut in the NFL and Overcoming Adversity09:11 Why Adversity Is Necessary for Growth10:15 How to Lead Without Status or Security13:26 The Reality of the NFL Performance Based Business16:18 The Hard Work Nobody Sees Behind Success20:01 Why Humility Matters for High Performers and Leaders26:40 How Winning Team Culture Is Built Over Time29:09 Faith, Failure, Success, and Identity in Sports33:09 How Prayer Strengthened NFL Leadership and Mental Toughness36:44 Money, Fame, and the Hidden Struggles Athletes Face41:53 Why Purpose Must Be Bigger Than Sports #Built4Winning #CedricPeerman #NFLFaith #Leadership

    45 min

  5. May 8

    Live Loved - The Mindset That Changes How You Lead Compete and Live

    📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8Morris “Coach Mo” Michalski is a former college basketball coach and current basketball specialist with Athletes in Action, where he mentors and disciple’s athletes and coaches across the country and around the world.He serves as Team Chaplain for the Indiana Pacers and chaplain for the USA Basketball Men's National Team, building relationships with players at the highest levels of the game — including the NBA.Coach Mo is also actively involved in major AIA events like the Keys to Life Breakfast at the NCAA Final Four and the NBA All-Star Weekend, continuing to pour into the lives of athletes and coaches through faith and leadership.Coaching Legacy:13 seasons as head coach at Bryan College2000 Conference Championship (first in school history)2× Appalachian Athletic Conference Coach of the YearBack-to-back Champions of Character Awards (2003, 2004)Coach Mo Reveals the Secret to Purpose Driven Leadership and Playing LovedFull episode will be released on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11 AM EDT.Coach Mo shares powerful leadership lessons from college basketball, NBA chaplaincy, and Athletes in Action. In this inspiring conversation with Jeff Friday, discover how purpose, faith, culture, and servant leadership can transform athletes, coaches, teams, and everyday life. Learn why playing loved instead of playing for love changes performance, identity, and relationships forever.🔹 Coach Mo explains the difference between chasing a job and living out a calling🔹 Learn how elite athletes battle pressure, fear, insecurity, and identity behind closed doors🔹 Discover practical ways to build winning culture, leadership, vulnerability, and team unityInquire 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/1103811Coach Mo Links:https://athletesinaction.org/https://www.instagram.com/morrismichalski/#CoachMo #MorrisMichalski #Built4Winning #CoachFriday #JeffFriday #Leadership #BasketballCulture #NBALife #FaithAndSports #TeamCulture #WinningMindset #SportsLeadership #ChristianAthlete #PurposeDriven #PlayLoved #SpreadLove #AthletesInAction #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalToughness

    47 min

  6. May 1

    From Football Fame to Faith-Driven Purpose | Peter Boulware’s Journey

    📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8 Mental Toughness Faith and Leadership Lessons from Peter Boulware Full episode will be released on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 11 AM EDT. Former NFL star Peter Boulware shares powerful insights on mental toughness leadership faith and overcoming adversity. Learn how discipline humility and spiritual strength shape elite performance in sports business and life. 🔹 Mental toughness is built through consistency discipline and uncomfortable growth 🔹 True leadership starts with humility and knowing your role within a team 🔹 Faith creates inner peace strength and purpose beyond external success 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-book Ministry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811 Peter Boulware Links: Instagram: Peter.Boulware Twitter: @pboulware Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/peter-boulware-highlights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.boulware Community Leadership academy: https://clatallahassee.org/support/our-partners/ Peter Boulware Toyota: https://www.peterboulwaretoyota.com/staff/ #PeterBoulware #MentalToughness #LeadershipMindset #FaithAndSuccess #NFLMindset #ChristianLeadership #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #GrowthMindset #SuccessHabits #HighPerformance #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

    1h 2m

  7. Apr 24

    Practice Squad to Team Leader The NFL Story Nobody Saw Coming

    📞 COLLABORATE WITH ME: https://www.jefffriday.com/contact-8 Former NFL linebacker Vincent Rey shares his journey from undrafted free agent to a 9 year career, revealing powerful lessons on mental toughness, faith, discipline, and competing with yourself to reach your full potential. Linebacker Vincent Rey finished the 2014 NFL season with 121 total tackles. In a 10-week span (Weeks 7-16), Rey notched six double-digit tackling performances (10, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16) for the Bengals , and after the regular season, he led our team in tackles (by 26) and came in 12th in the League as a whole. Looking at that 2014 season alone, it would’ve been easy for someone to assume Vinny’s past—elite high school recruit, top-five college football school, first-round draft pick—but that wasn’t the case. What most people didn’t know was that Vinny wasn’t supposed to be there. Just four years earlier, in 2010, Vinny was sitting in a room with me and seven other players on the Bengals’ practice squad—the unit designed to develop players and emulate future opponents in practice—where he stayed for the majority of that season. Coming out of Duke University (a lower-echelon Power-5 school for football), Vinny was undersized and, according to the National Football Post, “[wasn’t] a physical tackler in any area of the game.” In their draft profile of Rey in 2010, the online news source claimed he “didn’t have what it [took] to find a spot on an NFL defense.” After going undrafted in 2010, the Bengals signed him to a two-year contract, waived him, then re-signed him to the practice squad the very next day. Rey had barely squeaked by, but his NFL dream stayed alive. 🔹 How Vincent Rey turned rejection into a long successful NFL career through discipline and focus 🔹 The mindset of elite performers and why competing with yourself is the key to growth 🔹 Faith, preparation, and consistency as the foundation for success on and off the field Inquire now via:📧 Email: coachfriday@jefffriday.comConnect 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-book Ministry link: https://give.cru.org/1103811 Guest speaker Links:Ministry link: https://give.cru.org/1125170 #NFLmindset #MentalToughness #FaithAndFootball #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #UnderdogStory #SelfImprovementDaily #AthleteMindset #SuccessHabits #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformanceMindset #MotivationDaily #FaithDrivenLife #CompeteWithYourself #WinningMindset #PersonalGrowthJourney #SportsMotivation #ChristianAthlete #PeakPerformance #BuiltForWinning #LevelUpDaily #built4winning #coachfriday #jefffriday

    53 min

  8. Apr 17

    Perform Under Pressure: The Mindset That Separates Elite Athletes

    Mental toughness and emotional resilience are essential for high performance. Learn how to perform under pressure using proven sports psychology principles. This episode breaks down how elite performers manage anxiety, stay composed, and execute under stress. Key topics: Adaptability and growth mindset Emotional control vs emotional intelligence Visualization techniques for performance Optimal anxiety levels (5–7 range) Team dynamics and accountability Best for: athletes, coaches, leaders, and high-performers seeking consistent execution under pressure 🔑 Key Takeaways Adaptability is required for sustained success Composure = thinking clearly under pressure Emotional control means regulating, not suppressing Peak performance requires moderate anxiety (not zero) Visualization prepares you for worst-case scenarios Mental toughness is built through discipline and accountability Relationships and team cohesion drive long-term success

    49 min
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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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    Jeff Friday
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  • Episodes
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