Too Good to be Drew

Drew Jay Davis
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Hosted by Drew Jay Davis, keynote speaker, certified coach, and former NFL player, Too Good To Be Drew explores the intersection of sport and life — where leadership, adversity, and performance collide. Through personal reflections and powerful insights, Drew unpacks lessons learned from the field and beyond, guiding listeners toward clarity, discipline, and growth. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or lifelong learner, this show will inspire you to show up with purpose and perform with consistency in every arena of life. Ask a question for the show Nieces and nephews are encouraged to write in to receive a coaching response to their question, problem, pain point, or specific question they want answered (https://drewjaydavis.com/contact/). Subscribe/Follow Coach Drew on: 🌐 Website: www.drewjaydavis.com 📸 🤳🏿 Instagram | 💰 Patreon | 🎥 YouTube   drewjaydavis

  1. 1d ago

    You Always Have a Choice EP 144

    This Masterful Monday, Drew shares a simple reminder with a powerful impact: you have more control over your life than you think. From everyday habits to bigger life decisions, this episode explores ownership, discipline, and the choices that shape your future. Start your week with a fresh perspective and a little motivation to keep moving forward.

    15 min

  2. 4d ago

    More in the Tank: Lessons from a 29-Point Lead EP 143

    This episode of TGTBD is all about pushing beyond the limits you think you have. Drew shares why he's challenging himself to take on more, show up consistently, and stop letting self-imposed boundaries dictate what's possible. His message is simple: growth happens when you do a little more than you think you can—whether that's starting a project, pursuing a goal, or taking a chance before the timing feels perfect. He also breaks down a dramatic NBA playoff comeback, using the Spurs' collapse against the Knicks as a lesson in focus, discipline, and resilience. Through the game, Drew explores how success can slip away when you get comfortable—and how persistence and effort can completely change the outcome when you refuse to quit. Key theme: You may have more capacity, resilience, and potential than you realize—but you'll never find out unless you keep pushing forward.

    29 min

  3. 5d ago

    Cheers to Year One 🎉 EP 142

    In this special anniversary episode, I'm celebrating one full year of podcasting! Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, shared episodes, and reached out with kind words and congratulations. Your encouragement has meant the world and has helped make this journey incredibly rewarding. Join me as I reflect on the past year, share a few highlights, express my gratitude, and talk about what's ahead for the podcast. Here's to Year One, and many more episodes to come!

    32 min

  4. Jun 5

    Fast Friday: Show Up With Juice EP 141

    On this Fast Friday episode, Drew shares a powerful reminder about the importance of bringing energy, enthusiasm, and intention into every room you enter. Drawing from lessons learned in the NFL, acting school, and coaching, he challenges listeners to have some "go," avoid becoming an energy vampire, and find meaningful ways to add value to the people around them. Whether it's through your attitude, effort, or small acts of kindness, the question is simple: What are you bringing to the room? Key Takeaway: The juice is non-negotiable. Show up with energy, bring value, and leave every space better than you found it.

    21 min

  5. Jun 4

    Thirsty Thursday: Action Creates Opportunity EP 140

    On today's episode of Too Good To Be Drew, Drew shares an update from an incredible few days and reflects on the power of turning ideas into action. Fresh off the Beyond the Field Player Development Summit in Detroit, created and led by Ed Jones II, Drew dives into one of the biggest lessons from the weekend: great things happen when you stop waiting and start moving. Ideas are valuable, but only when they're backed by action. The summit brought together coaches, leaders, and difference-makers who are committed to helping others grow on and off the field. It served as a reminder that who you surround yourself with matters. Build a circle that challenges you, pushes you, celebrates your wins, and refuses to let you play small. If you want to accomplish great things, find people doing great things. Put yourself in rooms that stretch your thinking. Create friendships that inspire action. Most importantly, stop sitting on your ideas and put them in motion. Your future is built by the actions you take today.

    27 min
  6. (Player) Development Starts With People EP 139

    May 29

    (Player) Development Starts With People EP 139

    Ask a question for the show On this Fast Friday episode of Too Good To Be Drew, we’re diving into Player Development Summit, the best player development summit on the face of the planet. This conversation is all about the importance of connection, mentorship, and pouring into the people you see something special in. Whether it’s through coaching, leadership, friendships, or the workplace, the people around you matter. Having a high IQ is important, but emotional intelligence is what helps build lasting relationships and strong communities. We are not meant to do life alone, so be intentional about building your tribe and surrounding yourself with people who sharpen you, challenge you, and bring out the best in you. We only get so many shots at this thing called life. Make sure your squad is up to par and never underestimate the power of investing in others. Work with me 1:1 --- Nieces and nephews are encouraged to write in to receive a coaching response to their question, problem, pain point, or specific question they want answered (https://drewjaydavis.com/contact/). Subscribe/Follow Coach Drew on: 🌐 Website: www.drewjaydavis.com 📸 🤳🏿 Instagram | 💰 Patreon | 🎥 YouTube   drewjaydavis

    11 min
  7. Cantankerous Grace: Remembering We’re Only Human EP 138

    May 25

    Cantankerous Grace: Remembering We’re Only Human EP 138

    Email questions to the show: admin@drewspeaks.com Work with me 1:1 In this Memorial Day episode of TGTBD, Drew takes a reflective look at a few things happening in his life that have brought him back down to Earth and reminded him of one simple truth: he is both fully human and, deep down, a cantankerous old man at heart. This episode is a reminder that while having high expectations is important, we also have to leave room for grace. People are carrying more than we often realize, and sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is patience, understanding, and space for them to be human. Life has a funny way of getting busy with the very things we once prayed for. And even when we’re trying our best, it’s hard to score 100% on every test life puts in front of us. Growth, responsibility, pressure, family, work, purpose, and faith all require us to keep showing up, even when we don’t get it perfect. So, as this episode drops on Memorial Day, Drew sends love to all the nieces and nephews out there: Be safe. Be present. Give grace. And remember, being human is part of the assignment. Nieces and nephews are encouraged to write in to receive a coaching response to their question, problem, pain point, or specific question they want answered (https://drewjaydavis.com/contact/). Subscribe/Follow Coach Drew on: 🌐 Website: www.drewjaydavis.com 📸 🤳🏿 Instagram | 💰 Patreon | 🎥 YouTube   drewjaydavis

    31 min
  8. Go Earn It EP 137

    May 18

    Go Earn It EP 137

    COMPETE The word of the day is COMPETE!! It’s Monday—bring the juice and attack the day with energy and purpose. Compete in everything you do. Challenge yourself, push your limits, and give everything you’ve got, even when you feel like the tank is empty. No handouts. No sympathy. No excuses. Go earn it. Show people what you’re capable of when you refuse to back down. Compete with others, but most importantly, compete with the person you were yesterday. Work with me 1:1 --- Nieces and nephews are encouraged to write in to receive a coaching response to their question, problem, pain point, or specific question they want answered (https://drewjaydavis.com/contact/). Subscribe/Follow Coach Drew on: 🌐 Website: www.drewjaydavis.com 📸 🤳🏿 Instagram | 💰 Patreon | 🎥 YouTube   drewjaydavis

    20 min
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Hosted by Drew Jay Davis, keynote speaker, certified coach, and former NFL player, Too Good To Be Drew explores the intersection of sport and life — where leadership, adversity, and performance collide. Through personal reflections and powerful insights, Drew unpacks lessons learned from the field and beyond, guiding listeners toward clarity, discipline, and growth. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or lifelong learner, this show will inspire you to show up with purpose and perform with consistency in every arena of life. Ask a question for the show Nieces and nephews are encouraged to write in to receive a coaching response to their question, problem, pain point, or specific question they want answered (https://drewjaydavis.com/contact/). Subscribe/Follow Coach Drew on: 🌐 Website: www.drewjaydavis.com 📸 🤳🏿 Instagram | 💰 Patreon | 🎥 YouTube   drewjaydavis

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  • Creator
    Drew Jay Davis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drew Jay Davis
  • Show Website
    Too Good to be Drew