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The R.E.U.P. Podcast is a show based around Football and helping athletes. Giving guidance and motivation through the experiences of Coach Lavell Jackson. Talking about what it takes to Raise Expectation Until Proven

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    ELIJAH ROY: The Journey, The Grind & What It Really Takes to Play College Football | REUP Podcast

    ELIJAH ROY: The Journey, The Grind & What It Really Takes to Play College Football | REUP Podcast Description: What does it really take to play college football? In this episode of the R.E.U.P Podcast, Coach Jack sits down with Elijah Roy to talk about his journey, his experiences as a college football player, the work that happens behind the scenes, and the mindset it takes to continue growing. We talk about football, expectations, adversity, development, and what it means to keep raising your standard when nobody else is watching. This conversation is about more than football — it’s about the person you become along the way. Raise Expectation Until Proven. 🎙️ R.E.U.P Podcast 🏈 Life. Football. Growth. 📺 New episodes every Friday at noon on YouTube. #REUPPodcast #ElijahRoy #CollegeFootball #Football #StudentAthlete #LindenwoodFootball #RaiseExpectationUntilProven

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    YOU DON’T GET TO CHOOSE WHEN YOU’RE READY

    You don’t get to choose when your opportunity comes. You don’t get to choose when your number gets called. But you do get to choose whether you’re ready when it happens. In this episode of the REUP Podcast, Coach Jack breaks down what it really means to prepare before you know the opportunity is coming. Whether you’re a starter, a backup, a coach, a student, or simply trying to figure out what’s next in life, preparation matters long before the moment arrives. We talk about: • Why waiting for your opportunity can leave you already behind • Preparing mentally, physically, emotionally, and professionally • What you should be doing while you’re waiting • Why being ready is bigger than being talented • Staying engaged when things aren’t going your way • Recognizing opportunities you didn’t expect • Why you shouldn’t become so focused on the opportunity you want that you miss the one in front of you • How preparation builds confidence and trust • The difference between waiting and actually preparing • Coach Jack’s own unexpected transition from coaching defensive backs to coaching wide receivers • How the work you’re doing today may be preparing you for something you don’t even know is coming yet Preparation doesn’t guarantee success. But when your moment comes, you want to be able to say: “I’ve done the work. I’m ready.” So here’s the question: What opportunity are you preparing for—even though you don’t know it’s coming? Raise Expectation Until Proven. REUP. 🦁 #REUP #REUPPodcast #Football #CollegeFootball #AthleteDevelopment #AthleteMindset #Preparation #Coaching #Leadership #FootballLife

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    DON’T PLAY TOMORROW’S GAME TONIGHT | REUP Podcast

    Recorded from the hotel the night before Game 2, Coach Jack talks about trusting your preparation, managing the night-before nerves, getting proper rest, and understanding that you don’t have to become Superman when the game arrives. Game 1 gave us information. Game 2 gives us an opportunity to show what we did with it. This episode was recorded before Game 2 — before we knew how the game would end. And that’s important, because the mindset doesn’t change simply because the result didn’t go our way.

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    THE GRIND NOBODY SEES | Coach Isaac Akers | REUP Podcast

    THE GRIND NOBODY SEES | Coach Isaac Akers | REUP Podcast What does it really take to build a career in college football? On this special road-game edition of the REUP Podcast, Coach Jack sits down with Isaac Akers, Quarterback Quality Control Coach at Lindenwood University, to talk about the work, relationships, sacrifices, and experiences that happen behind the scenes. Isaac takes us through his journey from St. Louis to college football, coaching at multiple programs, stepping away from college football to coach high school, and eventually finding his way back to Lindenwood. But this conversation goes much deeper than football. Isaac opens up about being diagnosed with FSGS, a rare kidney disease, at a young age and spending years coaching while undergoing dialysis. He talks about faith, adversity, the people who helped him keep fighting, and what it meant to finally reach a point where he could live and coach without dialysis. We also talk about: • The reality of being a college football QC • The grind behind the scenes that players and fans don’t always see • Building genuine relationships with student-athletes • Why coaches have to remain willing to learn from their players • The coaches and mentors who shaped Isaac’s career • Faith, adversity, and learning to be honest with yourself • The impact players can have on their coaches • Making the most of your opportunities • Getting comfortable being uncomfortable • Why athletes should maximize the opportunity while embracing the memories • What Isaac expects from the next generation of athletes One of the biggest messages from this conversation: “Maximize the opportunity, but don’t forget to embrace the memories.” Football can open doors, create relationships, and change lives — but the people and experiences along the way matter just as much. This is The Grind Nobody Sees. 🎙️ REUP Podcast Hosted by Coach Jack — Lavell Jackson REUP = Raise Expectation Until Proven Because football is the vehicle. Life is the destination. If this conversation gives you something, share it with an athlete, coach, parent, or anyone fighting through their own adversity. #REUP #RaiseExpectation #IsaacAkers #CollegeFootball #FootballCoaching #CoachLife #PlayerDevelopment #Adversity #Faith #Leadership #LindenwoodFootball

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    THE GAME IS OVER… NOW WHAT? | What Athletes Do After Game 1 | REUP Podcast

    The first game is over. You won. You lost. Maybe you played great. Maybe you struggled. Maybe you didn’t play the way you expected. Now what? In this episode of the REUP Podcast, Coach Jack breaks down what athletes should do after the first game of the season — and why the scoreboard can’t become your identity. We talk about: 🏈 How to respond after a win 🏈 How to respond after a loss 🏈 Why the film doesn’t care about your feelings 🏈 Taking accountability and ownership 🏈 Learning from mistakes instead of dwelling on them 🏈 Why adversity reveals character 🏈 How coaches must respond alongside their players 🏈 Being an “I gave everything I had” athlete instead of an “I wish” athlete 🏈 Getting back to work and stacking good days 🏈 Why one game doesn’t define your season The game doesn’t stop your life. Whether you win or lose, you still have to wake up the next day and go to work. Win. Learn. Lose. Learn. Play the next play. This is REUP — Raise Expectation Until Proven. If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent navigating the football season, this one’s for you. Champions never let nothing phase them. When in doubt, rise to the occasion. #REUPPodcast #Football #HighSchoolFootball #CollegeFootball #StudentAthlete #AthleteDevelopment #FootballMindset #SportsMindset #CoachJack

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    GAME WEEK: ARE YOU READY? | REUP Podcast with Coach Jack

    GAME WEEK IS HERE. 🏈 The offseason is over. The workouts. The camps. The 7-on-7s. The summer practices. The preparation. Now it’s time to perform. In this episode of the REUP Podcast, Coach Jack talks about what athletes need to understand when game week finally arrives: • Don’t panic. • Trust the work you’ve put in. • Don’t try to become Superman. • Take care of your body. • Block out the noise. • Know your assignment. • Trust your technique. • Embrace your role. • Control what you can control. • Win TODAY. Your first game doesn’t define your entire season. But how you prepare for it matters. Raise Expectation Until Proven. REUP.

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    REUP Podcast: Jarod Dodson – “Building Players Beyond Football”

    Welcome back to the REUP Podcast (Raise Expectation Until Proven). In this episode, Coach Lavell Jackson sits down with Offensive Coordinator Jarod Dodson (Stetson University) for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to build athletes, develop young men, and survive the modern world of college football. Coach Dodson brings a powerful perspective shaped by years of coaching experience across multiple levels of football. From recruiting truth, player development, and consistency, to life after football and decision-making for student-athletes — this episode goes beyond the game. 🔑 In this episode we talk: The biggest differences between levels of footballWhy consistency builds trust in playersDeveloping athletes from strength → counters → football IQRecruiting truth: “Do you LOVE football or just like it?”Helping athletes build real career plans beyond footballNavigating modern college football pressure + decision-makingWhy relationships in coaching last a lifetimeCoach Dodson also breaks down how he mentors athletes for life — not just football — and why the most important skill in today’s game might be decision-making. ⸻ 💡 Quote from the episode: “Don’t turn your child into a product… keep them as your child.” ⸻ 📌 Subscribe for more REUP conversations with coaches, athletes, and leaders shaping the future of football.

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    When Football Ends, Who Are You? | REUP Podcast

    Every athlete has a plan for football. Not every athlete has a plan for after football. Pick a path that aligns with your mind, your purpose, and your future—not just the paycheck.

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The R.E.U.P. Podcast is a show based around Football and helping athletes. Giving guidance and motivation through the experiences of Coach Lavell Jackson. Talking about what it takes to Raise Expectation Until Proven

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  • Creator
    Lavell Jackson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Lavell Jackson
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