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Jeff Neal

NFL

HEIGHT: 6’1”

WEIGHT: 320

POSITION: Guard

COLLEGE: Howard Payne University

HONORS:
All-Conference in football, 1988 & 1989
All-American in football, 1988 & 1989
All-American in track; throwing discus, 1988
One of the NFL’s Strongest Men, 1993
World Powerlifting Champion, 1998 & 1999

PRO CAREER:
Arena Football League (New York), 1990, 92
Houston Oilers, 1993, 94
Birmingham Barracudas, 1995

PERSONAL STORY:
I grew up basically a good kid who was raised in a good home. Growing up, I dreamed of playing professional football, but I was always told that I was too small and skinny and that I would never achieve my goal. When I was 13 years old, I asked Christ into my heart. Through Him I worked hard and was able to overcome many obstacles I encountered in pursuit of my dream. God even blessed me with a little height and weight. It was through His strength that I achieved my goal to play professional football – and so much more!

Jeff Neal

“Do not trade what you want most in life for what you want right now!”

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To Inspire, Encourage and Empower Today's Youth

Students often lack self esteem and face tremendous peer pressure which may cause them to choose drugs, alcohol or even suicide. We work to see students experience:

  • Place (To belong and be accepted)
  • Purpose (Who am I, why am I here, where am I going)
  • Pain relief (Healing from hurts: physically, emotionally, socially and stop self-medicating)
  • Peace (Anxiety, worry, confusion)
  • Passion (Building confidence as I move forward in life)

Student Comments

Lauren 11th grade, Indiana-“It only solidified my beliefs and my values, I have a strong conviction to avoid anything to do with addictive substances”
Peyton 11th Grade, Indiana-“I loved this it was really inspiring. I take these things to heart because I have had friends and family who have gone through this”