“Look in the mirror. Tell the truth. Move.” — Jeff Whittingham

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Jeff Whittingham is a father, fiancé, community director, former Division-I football standout, and speaker who helps people do the hardest thing first—face the mirror. His message is simple and real: turn setbacks into steps, tonight and tomorrow. Growth • Love • Success.

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Raised in Atlantic City, Jeff heard the conversation no kid wants to hear—college wasn’t affordable. That truth lit a fire. He earned a D-1 scholarship to Temple University, nearly lost it after academic struggles, then faced the mirror, fixed what needed fixing, and became the first in his immediate family to graduate.

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At 23, a new father with little to his name, Jeff started a Christmas drive so other families felt seen. Years later, in the middle of his jiu-jitsu journey, he suffered a serious injury and concussion—hospitalized. Three weeks later, still recovering, he led “25 Days of Random Acts of Kindness.” Pain didn’t stop purpose.

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Today Jeff is the Director of the Community Evening Resource Center in Philadelphia, leading a 7-day-a-week space that serves youth and families. And his work reaches adults just as powerfully—parents, educators, coaches, teams, and organizations who need courage to try, a plan to execute, and the honesty to hold themselves accountable.

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The Approach: Mirror → Map → Move

• Mirror: Tell the truth about where you are—no excuses, no spin.

• Map: Choose one clear standard and three small steps for this week.

• Move: Do the reps, track them, share them, and raise the standard next week.

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Jeff’s perspective meets people where they are—students who doubt themselves, professionals stuck in fear of failure, teams avoiding hard conversations, and leaders who need a reset. His approach replaces avoidance with action and wishful thinking with measurable wins.

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What Changes

• Mindset: from “what’s wrong” to “what’s possible.”

• Behavior: from busy talk to visible reps.

• Accountability: from excuses to standards everyone can see.

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Who Jeff Serves

Students & schools • Parents & families • Coaches & sports teams • Educators & youth workers • Faith & community groups • Businesses that want real culture change

Jeff believes greatness isn’t a secret—it’s a standard. With honest support and a simple plan, anyone can move forward—youth or adult, first step or fresh start.

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“If you can face the mirror, you can move the mountain—one honest step at a time.” — Jeff Whittingham