Already Won
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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Ben “Wild-Cat” and Kyle “Mad-Dog” wrap up Season Four of the Already Won Podcast! This review is a powerful reminder of our theme, More than Gold, as our great guests shared stories of faith, purpose, and victory that last beyond the game. In this finale, we celebrate athletes, coaches, and leaders who prove that in Christ… we’ve “Already Won.”
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AW S4 - Join us for a jam-packed episode with The Wildcat as we count down the Top 10 Moments of Season 4. You won’t want to miss this one—tune in!
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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 children’s ministry since 2009, and in 2016 started teaching them his long-loved sport, so...
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 they have four children: Theophilus, Lindy, Phidelia, Caleb.
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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 an undergrad degree from Houghton University and a Master’s in Ministry/Discipleship f...
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, is currently on sabbatical.
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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 one goal in the final qualification game. The team did make its Olympic debut in ...
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, helping develop local leaders and strengthen cross-cultural ministry communication. A de...
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 forthcoming co-edited books: College Sport Ethics and A History of Christianity and Sport in...
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 seminars helping to develop men’s ministries both in the US and abroad. He has authored boo...
Tijana Duricek is a former professional soccer player from Serbia who played for the Serbian national team and later for Texas Christian University (TCU). After moving to the United States, she played collegiate soccer at TCU, where she was a defender. She received multiple honors, including Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week and the TCU Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bob Lilly Athlete of the Year award. #AlreadyW...
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 Nashville, passionately sharing Christ through sport. Chris often says, “Life within ...
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
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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 Athletics Honor Roll member. Named to the 2023-24 American Athletic Conference All-Acad...
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 scoreboard. Join us each episode as we discover why in Christ… we’ve “Already Won” #SportsF...
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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 grandchildren.
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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 must-listen for sports lovers.
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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 professional debut. Barnes now works as a football scout and plays non-league football for...
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-cultural lessons, this panel brings energy, wisdom, and heart. Don’t miss this inspiring conv...
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. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped and challenged to make a lasting impact!
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