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God has given us the victory, so whatever you do ... don’t quit! Already Won, is a Sports Friends podcast, which shares how, as a Christian, you can use sports as a great tool in this victory. No matter if you are a player, coach or fan. Each week, we bring relevant topics, great guests, and teachable moments. Thanks for joining us and tell your friends that We’ve Already Won! https://sports-friends.org
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Send us a text SF Thailand Team Leader - Ton’s life has been dedicated to loving and serving children. He’s driven to see passionate, committed, and loving church-centered sports ministry coaches being trained up all across Thailand and, Lord willing, all across the globe. Ton became a Christian through a missionary to Thailand. He’s served in chil…
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Send us a text Ben Amonung serves as our Ghana Team Leader and has been leading the team since 2012. Ben is a strategic thinker with a strong passion for business studies and development. In addition to his leadership role, he also owns and operates a school located in the northern region with his wife. Ben is married to Jacqueline and together the…
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Send us a text Brian Davidson has lived and led between the lines, on the sidelines, and in the stands He’s a four-time Hall of Fame soccer inductee as a player and pioneer who co-founded the Charlotte Eagles and Sports Friends ministries, has served as chaplain for numerous teams, and now pioneers a sports ministry track with The Navigators. With …
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Send us a text Mecara Bruce was a defender on the St. John’s Women’s Soccer team, and helped to launch AIA on her campus. In addition to starting all 19 games in her final season of play, she graduated with a 4.0 grade point average, and was named to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-America Division I Women's Soccer Second Team. A finance major, …
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Send us a text Sandrine Ray's background spans the finance business world, professional and Olympic ice hockey, service as an Olympic advisor, and roles as a coach and chaplain (now with Athletes in Action). She was a pioneer with Team Switzerland women’s hockey, which narrowly missed qualifying for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics by just o…
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Send us a text Charles Millette serves as the Team Leader for Sports Friends Canada (SIM Canada), where he provides leadership and strategic direction for the ministry’s efforts to equip churches to reach young people through sports. Prior to this role, Charles served as Trainer of Trainers and Communications Coordinator for Sports Friends Peru, he…
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Send us a text Chad began teaching at Hope College in 2014, where he serves as professor of kinesiology and director of the Character Hub. He is also the co-founder and co-director of SPORT. FAITH. LIFE. He is author of the book, Making March Madness: The History and Origins of the NCAA, NIT, and College Basketball Championships, and has two forthc…
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Send us a text Steve Sonderman, Founder of No Regrets Men’s Ministry is regarded as one of the pioneers of the men’s ministry movement in America. In 1994, he began the annual No Regrets Men’s Conference which today draws thousands of men across the country and around the world. Steve regularly consults churches on leadership issues and leads semin…
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Send us a text Christopher “Klotzy” Klotz, former UC Irvine (Anteater) soccer captain and Charlotte Eagles professional, combines soccer and faith to mentor athletes and lead mission trips. Now Lipscomb’s Director of Spiritual Formation, he oversees athletic missions, outreach, and chapels while serving globally, teaching, and directing Project 658…
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Send us a text Fostance Mtolo is our Sports Friends Malawi team leader. He’s been leading the work in Malawi since 2012 when the ministry began. He’s married to Esnart and has two children Ruth and Naomi. Fostance is a Pastor and big Manchester United and Nyasa Big Bullets supporter. #AlreadyWon #Sports Friends #MoreThanGold Follow us: YouTube Face…
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Send us a text Parker is currently a Junior at East Carolina University. As an infielder/right-handed pitcher for the Pirates, he lost his right leg in a boating accident in 2022. He underwent 22 surgeries as a result - and became the first person to play in Division I baseball with a prosthetic leg. Son of Jeff and Mitzi Byrd. 2x ECU Director of A…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Season 4 of Already Won, the Sports Friends podcast! This year’s theme is More than Gold—stories of faith, purpose, and victory that last beyond the game. You’ll hear from our special guests, powerful testimonies of athletes, coaches and leaders who faced real challenges, and life lessons that go deeper than the score…
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Send us a text This is a BONUS episode! Dr Graham Daniels is a former professional footballer, now the General Director of Christians in Sport and a director of Cambridge United Football Club. He is an Associate Staff member of The Round Church at St. Andrew the Great (StAG). Graham is married to Michelle and they have three children and three gran…
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Send us a text Join Ben & Kyle as they review the Sports Friends podcast Already Won Season, which delivers energy, insight, and heart. Hosts Wildcat and Mad Dog bring sharp analysis, special guests, and unfiltered banter. Season 3 stands out for its inspiring guests, game-changing moments, and powerful lessons on faith, resilience, and teamwork. A…
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Send us a text Barnes was born in Croydon and grew up in Walderslade, Kent. He joined Arsenal’s youth team at age ten in 2006 after being spotted while representing Kent in a Danish tournament. A product of the Arsenal Academy, he played from under-11 level until 2013, when he moved to Charlton Athletic to continue his development and made his prof…
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Send us a text In this special episode of the Already Won podcast, Wildcat and Mad Dog sit down with Sports Friends staff Somchai Tongkao (UK) and Philippe Sadio (Senegal / Charlotte). Together, they explore how sports ministry is transforming communities, building resilience, and sharing hope across cultures. From coaching stories to cross-cultura…
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Send us a text Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode—thanks to you, our listeners! 🎉 We’ll share powerful personal encounters on what it truly means to be a Gamechanger—starting with the ultimate GAMECHANGER! Together, we’ll explore the why behind making disciples through sports and highlight inspiring stories of guests who have lived this out. …
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Send us a text Kelly is the Head Coach of Liberty University Men’s Soccer, previously coaching at NC State and Butler University. In 2008, he led Butler to a 13–3–4 record, the fourth-best in school history, and an unbeaten 5-0-3 Horizon League championship run. His team also defeated fourth-ranked UIC. Known for player development, Findley has a 1…
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Send us a text Herschel Rothchild is the Logistics Director for KitAidUSA and a Regional Coordinator with Sports Friends. He lives in Texas with his wife, Christine. Before joining the ministry of SIM-USA, he served in the U.S. Navy and worked in real estate. Herschel and his family served in Nigeria, working with street children, widows, and the d…
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Send us a text Johnny Evans is a former professional American and Canadian football punter and quarterback and current radio sportscaster for the North Carolina State Wolfpack football team. He is currently the Eastern NC Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Johnny played his college football career for NC State where he led the team …
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Send us a text Kristian Dimond is from Wales and was a professional football player for Cardiff City, Swansea, Crystal Palace and Newport County (and Cwmbran Town), as well as Wales U-19. Feeling called to Christian ministry and encouraged by his pastor, he studied at Moorlands Bible College. In 2015, Kristian became the Assistant Pastor at Bethel …
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Send us a text Dairya is the Sportw Friends Nigeria Female Coaches Trainer. She has been trained in several courses like” Premier Skills Coach Educator, International Sports Leadership School, Ultimate Training Camp (Athletes in Action) and Solid Rock Life Skills Outdoor Leadership Training. She is married to Emmanuel and they have two lovely daugh…
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Send us a text Jan Achterberg, a former Dutch long track speed skater, now works with Next Move Sports Ministries. He retired at 22, struggling to connect faith with sport. Today, he helps athletes integrate faith and competition. A passionate marathoner, he recently ran 14 marathons in 14 days to raise funds. Follow us: YouTube Facebook X (Twitter…
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Send us a text Sydney Pierce grew up in Canada and now serves as Sports Ministry Coordinator at Scripture Union Canada. She's played Ice Hockey for Brampton Jr Canadettes and Liberty University. She studied Exercise Science and wrote a thesis on 'the Importance of Psychosocial Considerations in the Injury Rehabilitation of Elite Athletes.' As a spo…
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Send us a text Landet Jemmy Yuabamson is a married father of two and a FIFA-certified referee. Since 2019, he has served as a Grade One referee, officiating in Nigeria’s second-tier football league, the Nigerian National League (NNL). He holds a B.Sc in Entrepreneurship and Business Management from the National Open University of Nigeria, graduatin…
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Send us a text Heather Lewis is a Mental Health Researcher, managing sport projects at the elite and regional levels, she has served and serving as an advisor at the Rugby World Cup. She authored Brave, a children’s book on human trafficking. With a background in education, community engagement, and elite sports, Heather excels in public speaking, …
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Send us a text Bert Emanuel Sr. began his collegiate football career at UCLA before transferring to Rice University, where he started as quarterback in his junior and senior years. Selected 45th overall in the 1994 NFL Draft, he played eight seasons in the league. The NFL’s “Bert Emanuel Rule,” defining a catch, has influenced both professional and…
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Send us a text Welcome Back to Already Won! Season 3 is going to be a GAMECHANGER!!! The first episode we host Ishaya Inuwa, who is the Sports Friends Regional Coordinator for West Africa and has been involved with Sports Friends from 2010. Ishaya and his wife, Ladidi, share a great love and commitment for the ministry. Ishaya is excited to build G…
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Send us a text DK served as an intern with Sports Friends over the summer of 2024. She is returning to Western Michigan University, where she is a NCAA Div 1 gymnast. DK's potential is enormous. She has raw talent paired with true passion for her sport. She's a gem and we expect to see her shine bright. Follow us: YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) Insta…
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Send us a text Bob Cramer is the Sports Friends Global Leader and has been involved with Sports Friends from the very beginning. Bob and his wife, Ann, bring a great love for and commitment to the ministry. They are excited to continue in building God’s kingdom through sports ministry. Bob has executive leadership experience and holds graduate degr…
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Send us a text Bean and Peter work with Ballysillan Youth for Christ, (aka “BlueHouses”), which exists to to serve this local community in Belfast (Northern Ireland) by helping young people reach their potential through faith, hope and love. Follow us: YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Sports-Friends.og…
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Send us a text Mike Masters is a coach and the founder of Cross Training Athletics, whose vision is to "Train the Heart of a Champion from the inside out" and mission to "Love, Serve, Encourage and Equip". CTA is dedicated to assisting Schools and Athletic Programs in Building a Character Culture. Follow us: YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram S…
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Send us a text Leah & Eanna Rutherford. Leah was born in Dublin to American parents Lois and Jerome Westbrooks - her dad is an Irish Basketball legend. Leah played basketball at Mount St. Mary’s (NCAA D1) - also played at Durham University (UK). Eanna played several years with various professional Irish basketball teams, he worked as Coach Intern w…
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Send us a text Sarah Chaudhery is a former Olympic rower for Team Canada - silver and bronze World Cup medals, two National Championship titles, a fourth-place at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and a bronze at the 2011 Pan Am Games. She is the current Director for FCA Canada’s All Ability Sports. She has served as the Every Kid Camp Coordinator, and …
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Send us a text Lance Brown has been leading college athletes and coaches for over 20 years. He has served with some of the top coaches in the country including Bobby Johnson, James Franklin, Tim Corbin, and Derek Mason. He has worked with FCA and founded MasterClass Coaches and WhoUWith? Ministries, a faith-based collegiate ministry serving Vanderb…
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Send us a text Antoine Caldwell was recruited to play at the University of Alabama and had a all-star career - under coaches Mike Shula and Nick Saban. In 2009, he was drafted by the Houston Texans played OL from 2009 through 2012. He was teammates with current Texans coach DeMeco Ryans at Alabama, and before retiring he played for Jacksonville Jag…
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Send us a text Joining Already Won podcast this week, is Peter Koo, who is the General Secretary of Life Football Club. Life FC is a professional team located in Sihanoukville, Cambodia (southern coastal city). Dedicated to enhance the development of football, Life Football Club aims to utilize football for the community. Follow us: YouTube Faceboo…
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Send us a text Already Won welcomes Coach Kokwana Elta, the founder and director of Harry Mnisi Foundation (HMF) from South Africa. Developing Community Programmes in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga.HMF is a community development non-profit organization serving the rural areas of Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The charity was founded to honor of the la…
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Send us a text Join Coach Ben (aka Wild Cat) and Coach Kyle (aka Maddog) as they interview Dave Waters who is the Academy Director - Junior Phase at Ubuntu Football Trust. Dave is also the founder of Dual Dream, and has authored a book of the same name. Follow us: YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Sports-Friends.og…
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Send us a text Andrew Martin is the Executive Director of KICK UK. Kick provides young people’s lives, with God’s love, through sport and support, through values-driven physical education, dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionall…
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Send us a text Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition at Houston Texans (NFL). Jacob previously served as the performance nutrition coordinator and the team's assistant performance dietitian after joining the team in 2018. Follow us: YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Sports-Friends.ogBy Sports Friends
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