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June 13, 2025 39 mins

What if the biggest game you’ll ever play… is the one where you have to reinvent yourself after your first dream ends?

In this powerful inspirational episode, Reginald D sits down with Drew Jay Davis—former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver turned certified life and performance coach. From navigating the highs of Pac-10 championships and the NFL to discovering his true calling beyond the game, Drew shares the raw truth about what it really takes to rebuild your identity, find purpose after the spotlight, and coach others to thrive under pressure.

Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, parent, or professional, this conversation dives deep into mental health in high performers, the danger of tying identity to performance, and how discipline, self-talk, and faith create the foundation for lasting success.

Key Takeaways :

  • Learn the mindset shift every high performer must make to stop performing for others and start living for themselves.
  • Discover how Drew turned injury, disappointment, and transition into a legacy of mentorship and impact.
  • Get practical tools to rebuild from a stuck season, including goal-setting, positive self-talk, and crafting your personal mission statement.

Hit play now to hear Drew's powerful episode.

Drew's Contact Info:

Website: https://www.coachedbydrew.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewjaydavis

Drew just launched a new podcast:  Too Good To Be Drew






Men's Mental Health Month, Men's mental Health Awareness Month, NFL, NFL mindset transformation, life after professional sports, athlete to coach journey, men's   mental Health, mental health for athletes, how to reinvent yourself, performance coach advice, overcoming failure, football player turned life coach, high performance mindset, motivational athlete story, personal growth podcast, NFL Player

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