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The LEVEL UP Podcast brings athletes, coaches, and fans together to explore the game beyond the field. From the Transfer Portal to NIL, leadership, and athlete development, every episode delivers expert insights, actionable advice, and inspiring stories to help you LEVEL UP in sports and life. Hit play and join the journey to greatness! 🏈💡

  1. 1d ago

    🎙️ LEVEL UP PODCAST — EPISODE 27 | LOUDOUN SPORTS ACADEMY: YEAR 2

    Year 2 at **Loudoun Sports Academy (LSA)** is here — and expectations have changed. We sat down with **Director of Football Operations Obie Woods** and **Head Coach Jesse Jackson** to talk about what’s next after laying the foundation in Year 1. The roster looks different. The coaching staff has grown. The schedule brings challenges. And after entering last season unranked, **people are starting to rank LSA heading into Year 2.** **In Episode 27, we talk about:** 🏗️ Building on LSA’s first season 🤝 New additions to the coaching staff 🔄 A transfer-heavy class bringing new talent to the roster 💪 Taking on every challenge — no ducking competition 📈 Going from unranked in Year 1 to earning recognition entering Year 2 📚 The importance of academics throughout the recruiting process 🎓 Getting athletes recruited and creating opportunities to play at the next level 🧠 Preparing athletes for the college experience, not just getting them on a college roster LSA has built the roster. The schedule is set. **Now they get to prove it on the field.** 👇 What are your expectations for Loudoun Sports Academy in Year 2? 🎙️ **Episode 27 of the LEVEL UP Podcast — available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.** #HighSchoolFootball #FootballRecruiting #CollegeFootball #LoudounSportsAcademy #LEVELUPPodcast

    🎙️ LEVEL UP PODCAST — EPISODE 27 | LOUDOUN SPORTS ACADEMY: YEAR 2

  2. Jul 29

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 26 | Darryl Overton on The St. James, Year 2 & a National Schedule

    🚨🏈 **YEAR 2. NATIONAL SCHEDULE. BIGGER STAGE. SAME STANDARD.** 🏈🚨 **Episode 26 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE!** Coach **Darryl Overton**, Head Football Coach & Director of Football Operations at **The St. James**, is back — and this time we’re talking about what’s NEXT for The St. James Football. 🌎 Taking the program into Year 2 🏈 Competing on a national schedule 🔥 Becoming one of the **12 Overtime OT7 national teams in 2026** 📈 Continuing to build the program, culture & expectations 🎯 Creating recruiting opportunities and preparing athletes for the next level 🤝 Using relationships to put student-athletes in front of college coaches This is our **third sit-down with Coach Overton**, and every conversation gives us another look at the growth and evolution of The St. James Football program. Year 2 is here. The schedule is bigger. The expectations are higher. 📺 **Watch Episode 26 now on YouTube & SUBSCRIBE** 🎧 **Follow the LEVEL UP Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts** #LEVELUPPodcast #TheStJames #HighSchoolFootball #CollegeRecruiting #DMVFootball

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 26 | Darryl Overton on The St. James, Year 2 & a National Schedule

  3. Jul 23

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 25 | Dan Wolff on Recruiting, Academics & Building Student-Athletes

    🚨🎓 THE BEST PROGRAMS DON'T JUST BUILD FOOTBALL PLAYERS... THEY BUILD STUDENT-ATHLETES. 🏈 Episode 25 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! We sat down with The Potomac School Head Coach Dan Wolff to talk about what it really takes to build a successful football program—and it starts with much more than X's and O's. Coach Wolff breaks down: 🎯 His journey from OC to Interim Head Coach to leading The Potomac School 📚 Why academics still play a major role in college recruiting 🏈 Developing complete student-athletes on and off the field 💪 Building a culture of accountability, discipline, and high expectations 🎓 Preparing athletes for success beyond football If you're an athlete, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with valuable insight you can apply today. 📺 Watch now on YouTube 🎧 Follow the LEVEL UP Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 💬 What's more important for long-term success: Talent, Academics, or Culture? #LEVELUPPodcast #StudentAthlete #CollegeRecruiting #FootballCulture #trending

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 25 | Dan Wolff on Recruiting, Academics & Building Student-Athletes

  4. Jun 25

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 24 | Ron Brown HC Alprentice Davis on Building Winning Programs & Culture

    Episode 24 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is LIVE! 🚨🏈 YOU DON'T BUILD CHAMPIONS OVERNIGHT... YOU BUILD A CULTURE. 🏈🚨 Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas, we're joined by Ron Brown College Preparatory High School Head Coach Alprentice Davis, whose leadership transformed a program from 1-9 to a Grey Bowl appearance. Coach Davis shares: 🔥 How changing the culture changed the results 🔥 Turning young men into leaders on and off the field 🔥 Why accountability and discipline win long before kickoff 🔥 Preparing student-athletes for success through football, academics, and life 🔥 Why youth football is the foundation of great high school programs 🔥 Lessons from 30+ years of coaching up and down the East Coast and across the country 🔥 Building a program that players, families, and the community believe in This episode isn't just about football... It's about leadership, mentorship, resilience, and building young men prepared for whatever comes next. If you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation is filled with lessons you can apply immediately. 👉 Watch NOW on YouTube and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss another episode. 🎧 Follow the LEVEL UP Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 💬 What's the #1 thing that changes a football program: Culture, Coaching, or Talent? Tell us why in the comments! 👇 #LEVELUPPodcast #HighSchoolFootball #FootballCulture #CoachDevelopment #trending

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 24 | Ron Brown HC Alprentice Davis on Building Winning Programs & Culture

  5. Apr 21

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 23 | DMV Elite Combine: Exposure, Compete & Show Up

    🚨🏈 DMV… IT’S TIME TO PUT ON. 🏈🚨 Episode 23 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is LIVE🔥🔥 — featuring Josh Morgan (DMV LEGEND) & Eddie Mason, and this one is for EVERY athlete, coach, and parent in the area. We’re talking about the DMV ELITE COMBINE hosted by LEVELS x PROELITE at Flint Hill (neutral site) — and why this is bigger than just reps… this is about exposure, relationships, and putting the DMV on the map. 🔥 Why a combine at THIS level matters for the area 🔥 How to present yourself to college coaches 🔥 Why you must compete every chance you get 🔥 Even 4⭐️ & 5⭐️ athletes — SHOW UP. Being present matters. Coaches are watching EVERYTHING. 🔥 Building the DMV as a true recruiting hotbed 🔥 Coaches collaborating, sharing resources & building the next generation 🔥 Hear from guys who went through the process and now want to help you navigate TODAY’S process This is about more than one event… 👉 It’s about making the DMV the PLACE colleges come to find talent. 👉 Watch NOW on YouTube & make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss what’s next 🎧 Stream on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow @levelsapp.ai for more 💬 Drop a 🏈 if you’re ready to put on for the DMV 👇

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 23 | DMV Elite Combine: Exposure, Compete & Show Up

  6. Feb 10

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 22 | MEGAPOWERS Unite: 2025 Recap, Surprises & Early 2026 Picks

    Episode 22 of the LEVEL UP & AllHitches Podcast is Here — and this one is LOADED.Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas, and AllHitches (Dan & Dash), we took over Ledo Pizza in West Springfield (VA HS Football HOF) for a REAL football talk session. We break down:🔥 The 2025 HS football season recap🔥 Teams that surprised us — and teams that didn’t live up to the hype🔥 Athletes understanding their true value🔥 Coaching job openings & what they mean🔥 Super-early 2026 predictions 👀 This episode is packed with insight for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to stay ahead of the game — not catch up later. 👉 Watch NOW on Spotify and make sure you Follow & Comment so you don’t miss when the Megapowers speak again.🎧 Available on Spotify too — follow the LEVEL UP Podcast 💬 Drop a 🏈 if you’re locked in for 2026 already 👇 #LEVELUPPodcast #AllHitches #NOVAFootball #DMVFootball #HighSchoolFootball #FootballCulture #Recruiting #Coaches #Athletes #Parents #2026Football #SubscribeOnYouTube

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 22 | MEGAPOWERS Unite: 2025 Recap, Surprises & Early 2026 Picks

  7. Feb 3

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 21 | Eddie Mason on NIL Truths & Fake Agents, The Portal & Athlete Protection 🏈

    🚨🏈 THIS ONE EVERY ATHLETE NEEDS TO HEAR. NO FILTER. NO FLUFF. 🏈🚨 Episode 21 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is LIVE — and this might be the MOST important conversation we’ve had yet. Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas, we’re joined by Eddie Mason, Owner of MASE Training, for a real deep dive into the state of college recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL money, and athlete protection. 🔥 Athletes jumping into the Portal without real info — and not finding a home 🔥 Chasing NIL money instead of competition and development 🔥 The TRUTH about fake NIL agents charging kids 20% (while certified NFL agents only take 3–4% 🤯) 🔥 How the NFL prepares current & former players for life after football 🔥 Why the NCAA needs a real transition blueprint for the 95% who don’t make the league This episode is about protecting yourself as an athlete and preparing for life after football — straight from someone who works inside the NFL’s transition programs. 👉 Watch NOW on Spotify and make sure you FOLLOW & COMMENT so you don’t miss game-changing conversations like this. 📺 Search LEVEL UP Podcast on Spotify Drop a 🏈 if athletes deserve REAL guidance 👇 #LEVELUPPodcast #EddieMason #MASETraining #CollegeRecruiting #TransferPortal #NIL #AthleteEducation #FootballCulture #ProtectAthletes #LifeAfterFootball #DMVFootball #SubscribeOnYouTube

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 21 | Eddie Mason on NIL Truths & Fake Agents, The Portal & Athlete Protection 🏈

  8. Jan 6

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 20 | Senior Bowl Edition: Darryl Overton on DMV Football & Opportunity

    🚨🏈 THIS IS BIGGER THAN A GAME. THIS IS A FINAL OPPORTUNITY. 🏈🚨 Episode 20 of the LEVEL UP Podcast (2025 Senior Bowl Edition) is HERE — and if you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this is REQUIRED viewing. Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas, we’re joined by Coach Darryl Overton, Head Football Coach & Director of Football Operations at The St. James Academy, breaking down what makes the Senior Bowl a true BOWL GAME EXPERIENCE: 🔥 Creating a real bowl-game atmosphere 🔥 Maryland vs DC pride on full display 🔥 Why this can be the LAST TIME IN PADS for some athletes — and why it matters 🔥 How the Senior Bowl gives athletes one more chance to be seen by recruiters 🔥 Why December graduation + early college enrollment is a MAJOR recruiting advantage 💡 PRO TIP: College coaches value early enrollees — it helps you get ahead of portal players ⚠️ IMPORTANT FOR ATHLETES: When the form drops next year — FILL IT OUT. Coaches from each side select the teams — not us. Opportunity favors the prepared. 🎧 Follow the LEVEL UP Podcast on Spotify so you never miss an episode 📺 Search LEVEL UP Podcast on Spotify Drop a 🏈 if you believe in doing it the RIGHT way 👇 #LEVELUPPodcast #SeniorBowl #DMVFootball #Recruiting #CollegeFootballRecruiting #EarlyEnrollment #HighSchoolFootball #TheStJames #DarrylOverton #AthleteExposure #FootballCulture #SubscribeOnYouTube

    LEVEL UP Podcast Ep. 20 | Senior Bowl Edition: Darryl Overton on DMV Football & Opportunity
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The LEVEL UP Podcast brings athletes, coaches, and fans together to explore the game beyond the field. From the Transfer Portal to NIL, leadership, and athlete development, every episode delivers expert insights, actionable advice, and inspiring stories to help you LEVEL UP in sports and life. Hit play and join the journey to greatness! 🏈💡

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