Too Good to be Drew

Ask a question for the show "Momma named him Clay... So I'mma call him Clay." Michael Clay’s journey is one of grit, leadership, and breaking barriers. A proud San Jose native, Clay launched his NFL coaching career in 2013 and quickly became one of the youngest special teams coordinators in the league. Since then, he’s thrived—coaching in  three Super Bowls  and capturing his  first championship i...

Ask a question for the show Episode: Interviewing 101 (Part II) – From First Impression to Follow-Up In Part I of Interviewing 101 , we talked about everything you need to do before the interview to set yourself up to win. In this episode, Part II, we dive into the next stage: what to do when you walk into the room, how to handle the interview with confidence, and the key follow-up steps that sepa...

Ask a question for the show Ghosting isn’t just happening in dating—it’s showing up in the job market too. In this episode, Drew unpacks why this phenomenon is on the rise and what you can do to avoid it. In Part I of Interviewing 101 , he shares the essential steps to take before the interview so you can walk in confident, prepared, and ready to win. 🔑 Prepare – Build the right mindset and routi...

Ask a question for the show On this episode, Drew sits down with  Anthony “Da Kidd P.G.” Bagley —a multidisciplinary artist, creative consultant, and founder of  A Kidd From New Haven . Anthony’s mission is simple but powerful: to inspire people to become the best version of themselves through entertainment, events, media, and one-of-a-kind product experiences. We also dive into his movement  Blac...

Ask a question for the show In this episode, we break down the chaos and storylines from the NFL preseason finale. Shilo Sanders made headlines after throwing a punch that led to his ejection in the Browns’ final preseason game. We talk about what really happened, what it means for his NFL future, and how one moment can shift the perception of a player trying to earn a roster spot. Meanwhile, Shed...

Ask a question for the show On this episode, we break down Paige Bueckers’ phenomenal 44-point performance on Wednesday night—one of the most efficient scoring displays you’ll ever see. Paige went 18 for 21 from the field , hit 4 for 4 from beyond the arc , and knocked down a perfect 6 for 6 from the stripe in just 36 minutes of play . Her effort tied the record for the most points ever scored by...

Ask a question for the show On this episode, we tap in with Melissa L. Atkinson. I ran across Melissa on Threads with the simple notion of her wanting to sit on the other side of the table as an interviewee. I checked out her podcast and on the first episode, I had to stop and see what episode I was on. She gave out so much of her life experience in the very first episode I knew this was a person...

Ask a question for the show In this episode of the podcast, Drew shares a  spoiler-free review of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s newest movie,  Highest 2 Lowest . Hear his first impressions, thoughts on the performances, and why this film is already sparking conversation. Then Drew shifts gears to talk about his upcoming  Disneyland trip —the so-called “most magical place on earth.” But here’s...

Ask a question for the show Coach Dr. Oliver Lucas was my high school football coach for 3 years at Montbello High School in Denver, Colorado. He instilled wisdom and confidence in each and every one of his players. More importantly, he gifted young men lifelong lessons that we could take and apply to the aspects of our lives. The 4 S's is one of my favorites. Work with me 1:1 Nieces and nephews a...

Ask a question for the show On this episode, I sit down with a man that let me know through Instagram that it was okay to carve out your own lane doing your own thing. We take this time to enjoy a discussing built around music, mentoring, and making a difference. Jerid P. Woods, also known as Akili Nzuri, is a writer, educator, PhD Candidate, and literary influencer. He was born and raised in Natc...

Ask a question for the show Falling in love with your voice takes time, practice and exposure. Acting school, my amazing teachers, and my awesome classmates helped me do just that. In this episode, I talk about the ways you can learn to love your voice as well. 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 s...

"Coach wanna see you... bring your play book." Are the words you never wanna hear during any training camp. The coach in fact does wanna see you, and it might be the last time he sees you ever. I love bringing my audience into the football world and give them some of what professional athletes go through especially on the NFL side of things. A former teammate of mine put it squarely "it's hard, bu...

Ordinary people doing extra ordinary things. This is the standard for my guest episodes. Adrianna exemplifies this. We dive into her love for football and starting a community where black women feel welcomed around the game of American football. Things haven't always been easy for Adrianna as we discuss the ups and downs through this process while touching on a few subjects that hit very close to...

Getting diagnosed with ADD/ADHD in my early 30's was something I didn't have on my bingo card, yet here we are. During the early part of Covid, I knew something wasn't quite right with me. I wasn't processing information from people with masks on. It took a while but venturing to finding that answer brought me results that couldn't come at a better time. Join me as I talk about my journey navigati...

Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler says some powerful words in a recent interview before the US Open when discussing golf and life. I thought it was one of the most important interviews I've seen in recent memory. He spoke from a place of honestly and vulnerability. This episode I break down and relate to those thoughts, feelings, and ideas and give the audience a call to action for being prese...

It's my pleasure to welcome to the show a close friend and college teammate, Eric Dungy. A resident of Tampa for nearly two decades, Eric Dungy is well-integrated in his community, with an intimate knowledge of the Tampa Bay market. He represents all levels of buyers, sellers and investors, with a focus on sports & entertainment clients in Tampa, Odessa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota an...

Hit the ground running when your feet touch the floor in the morning. We only get so many days to make the best of it. Don't waste any. As a Life Coach, I'm always working on myself. I'm always trying to gain an edge over the competition. More than anything, I want to be the best person for myself and the others around me. I take a dive into a chapter of Ryan Leak's book, Leveling Up. He discusses...

The F1 movies with Brad Pitt & Damson Idris proved to be one of the better movies of the year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm always going to find tidbits to take away from the movies and apply to in life or to my listeners. There was one very touching part in the movie that made me smile ear to ear. We talk about mentorship on this show all the time and this scene depicted all that plus some...

Enjoy these bonus guest episodes with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Aime Zena was born on a late night in December of 1996. Much of her childhood was formed by her west african immigrant parents who held her to the strong tenants of faith and education. After graduating third in her class from high school, Aime went on to attend Virginia Commonwealth University where she initially st...

Football is HERE... well it's almost here if we want to get technical. Fall/training camp has begun for select teams but we are still weeks away from the 1st official game of the season. Much work needs to get accomplished before then but for some players this time is pivotal. It's their chance to separate them from the pack and possibly get a roster spot headed into the 2025 season. I take time i...

Happy Fast Friday! We don't play about our Friday's over here. We also don't play about the goals and standards we've placed on ourselves. We are over the halfway point in 2025 and it always seems to fly by. What about those goals we set way back in January? Are they still in place? Did we achieve them? Do we need to revisit and adjust them? This episode serves as a quick reminder that to true to...

I met Sierra while working with The Tatnuk Group as a hired life coach for NFL prospects at the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama in 2023. She works with many athletes, teams, & organizations. Helping those in need of taking their performance to the next level. She is a reader, bookworm, and challenges the Dos Equis man for the most interesting person in the world. It's my pleasure to wel...

We live for Monday! A good friend once said "same fight, different round." The knowledge and influence I gain from books cannot be measured with a value. Here I share some of my recent reads and a few gems from those reads. Everyone should be able to come away with something from these actionable steps. I hope this weeks quote gets you going as well as answering a listeners question. GBG - Go Be G...

It's Fast Friday! Hustling and bustling through your day, things tend to happen quick. Sometimes those are excellent things and sometimes, not so excellent. We can't control what happens to us, but we do control our response. I take time to talk about hitting the reset button when things just aren't going your way. Never let the stressors of your day dictate how you move from interaction to intera...

Enjoy these bonus episode interviews with prominent people in Coach Drew's journey that have immeasurable knowledge and a wealth of experience to pull from. I've known Arden since he was a jit. I knew he had something special to him. He loved football. His dad was a great player in his day and also a coach. It's no surprise that Arden has blazed his own path since leaving high school for Missouri...