<![CDATA[THE R.E.U.P PODCAST]]>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

]]>https://www.youtube.com/@CoachJackREUPRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:26:05 GMTThu, 01 Oct 2026 19:06:33 GMT60Lavell Jackson<p>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 </p>episodicLavell Jacksoncoachjacksonreup@gmail.comno<![CDATA[WHO ARE YOU WHEN YOU'RE NOT WEARING A HELMET | Coach Kevin Griffin | R.E.U.P PODCAST]]>Who are you when you’re not wearing a helmet?

In this episode of the REUP Podcast, I sit down with Kevin Griffin, Defensive Coordinator at Missouri Valley University, for a conversation that goes far beyond football.

Kevin and I have known each other for nearly a decade. What began through competition on the football field has grown into a friendship and brotherhood built on respect, shared experiences, and a love for coaching.

We discuss the experiences that shaped his coaching career, the mentors who influenced his life, the importance of faith, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership, humility, and putting ego aside.

We also get personal.

Kevin shares the influence his father had on him, the lessons he’s passing on to his own son, and why he asks his players a question that every athlete should consider:

Who are you when you’re not wearing a shoulder pad and a helmet?

Because your position doesn’t define your entire identity. Your title doesn’t tell your whole story. And football, as important as it may be, is only one part of your life.

In this conversation, we talk about:

🏈 The journey through college and professional coaching environments
🙏 Faith, purpose, and recognizing God’s direction
🤝 Suppressing your ego and serving the people around you
👨‍👦 A father’s influence and the legacy passed between generations
📓 Advice for young coaches: listen, learn, and be a sponge
🧠 Discovering your identity beyond football
❤️ Being a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor
🦁 Giving back to the young men who come after you

This episode is a reminder that the person matters just as much as the player—and your impact can last long after the final whistle.

If you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or someone trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ WATCH & LISTEN
▶️ Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe, share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it, and join us as we continue to raise the standard.

🦁 REUP — Raise Expectation Until Proven.

#REUP #REUPPodcast #FootballCoaching #Leadership #Faith #Mentorship #LifeBeyondFootball


]]>de4c13d6-045c-4329-8c6e-f7aa12909e50Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>Who are you when you’re not wearing a helmet?</p><p>In this episode of the <b><strong>REUP Podcast</strong></b>, I sit down with Kevin Griffin, Defensive Coordinator at Missouri Valley University, for a conversation that goes far beyond football.</p><p>Kevin and I have known each other for nearly a decade. What began through competition on the football field has grown into a friendship and brotherhood built on respect, shared experiences, and a love for coaching.</p><p>We discuss the experiences that shaped his coaching career, the mentors who influenced his life, the importance of faith, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership, humility, and putting ego aside.</p><p>We also get personal.</p><p>Kevin shares the influence his father had on him, the lessons he’s passing on to his own son, and why he asks his players a question that every athlete should consider:</p><p><b><strong>Who are you when you’re not wearing a shoulder pad and a helmet?</strong></b></p><p>Because your position doesn’t define your entire identity. Your title doesn’t tell your whole story. And football, as important as it may be, is only one part of your life.</p><p>In this conversation, we talk about:</p><p>🏈 The journey through college and professional coaching environments<br />🙏 Faith, purpose, and recognizing God’s direction<br />🤝 Suppressing your ego and serving the people around you<br />👨‍👦 A father’s influence and the legacy passed between generations<br />📓 Advice for young coaches: listen, learn, and be a sponge<br />🧠 Discovering your identity beyond football<br />❤️ Being a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor<br />🦁 Giving back to the young men who come after you</p><p>This episode is a reminder that <b><strong>the person matters just as much as the player—and your impact can last long after the final whistle.</strong></b></p><p>If you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or someone trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation is for you.</p><p>🎙️ <b><strong>WATCH &amp; LISTEN</strong></b><br />▶️ Watch on YouTube<br />🎧 Listen on Spotify<br />🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts</p><p>Subscribe, share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it, and join us as we continue to raise the standard.</p><p>🦁 <b><strong>REUP — Raise Expectation Until Proven.</strong></b></p><p>#REUP #REUPPodcast #FootballCoaching #Leadership #Faith #Mentorship #LifeBeyondFootball</p><p><br /></p>no00:28:3537WHO ARE YOU WHEN YOU'RE NOT WEARING A HELMET | Coach Kevin Griffin | R.E.U.P PODCASTfull<![CDATA[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

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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

]]>ae55c9a5-9a69-4f9d-8797-d264948f12e0Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT<p>ELIJAH ROY: The Journey, The Grind &amp; What It Really Takes to Play College Football | REUP Podcast<br /><br />Description:<br />What does it really take to play college football?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We talk about football, expectations, adversity, development, and what it means to keep raising your standard when nobody else is watching.<br /><br />This conversation is about more than football — it’s about the person you become along the way.<br /><br />Raise Expectation Until Proven.<br /><br />🎙️ R.E.U.P Podcast<br />🏈 Life. Football. Growth.<br />📺 New episodes every Friday at noon on YouTube.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reuppodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#REUPPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/elijahroy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#ElijahRoy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CollegeFootball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/football" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Football</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/studentathlete" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#StudentAthlete</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lindenwoodfootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#LindenwoodFootball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/raiseexpectationuntilproven" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#RaiseExpectationUntilProven</a></p>no00:19:5036ELIJAH ROY: The Journey, The Grind & What It Really Takes to Play College Football | REUP Podcastfull<![CDATA[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

]]>99408af2-a81f-42ee-b6a4-4f930aed91d1Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT<p>You don’t get to choose when your opportunity comes.<br /><br />You don’t get to choose when your number gets called.<br /><br />But you do get to choose whether you’re ready when it happens.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We talk about:<br /><br />• Why waiting for your opportunity can leave you already behind<br />• Preparing mentally, physically, emotionally, and professionally<br />• What you should be doing while you’re waiting<br />• Why being ready is bigger than being talented<br />• Staying engaged when things aren’t going your way<br />• Recognizing opportunities you didn’t expect<br />• Why you shouldn’t become so focused on the opportunity you want that you miss the one in front of you<br />• How preparation builds confidence and trust<br />• The difference between waiting and actually preparing<br />• Coach Jack’s own unexpected transition from coaching defensive backs to coaching wide receivers<br />• How the work you’re doing today may be preparing you for something you don’t even know is coming yet<br /><br />Preparation doesn’t guarantee success.<br /><br />But when your moment comes, you want to be able to say:<br /><br />“I’ve done the work. I’m ready.”<br /><br />So here’s the question:<br /><br />What opportunity are you preparing for—even though you don’t know it’s coming?<br /><br />Raise Expectation Until Proven.<br /><br />REUP. 🦁<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reup" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#REUP</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reuppodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#REUPPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/football" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Football</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CollegeFootball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athletedevelopment" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#AthleteDevelopment</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athletemindset" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#AthleteMindset</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/preparation" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Preparation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Coaching</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Leadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/footballlife" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#FootballLife</a></p>no00:25:5835YOU DON’T GET TO CHOOSE WHEN YOU’RE READYfull<![CDATA[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.

]]>65627e69-2ac6-4038-ab5c-d2266324b282Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT<p>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.<br /><br />Game 1 gave us information. Game 2 gives us an opportunity to show what we did with it.<br /><br />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.</p>no00:09:3434DON’T PLAY TOMORROW’S GAME TONIGHT | REUP Podcastfull<![CDATA[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

]]>9e73f21d-c6ca-468d-befd-f12de5fe3e48Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT<p>THE GRIND NOBODY SEES | Coach Isaac Akers | REUP Podcast<br /><br />What does it really take to build a career in college football?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />But this conversation goes much deeper than football.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We also talk about:<br /><br />• The reality of being a college football QC<br />• The grind behind the scenes that players and fans don’t always see<br />• Building genuine relationships with student-athletes<br />• Why coaches have to remain willing to learn from their players<br />• The coaches and mentors who shaped Isaac’s career<br />• Faith, adversity, and learning to be honest with yourself<br />• The impact players can have on their coaches<br />• Making the most of your opportunities<br />• Getting comfortable being uncomfortable<br />• Why athletes should maximize the opportunity while embracing the memories<br />• What Isaac expects from the next generation of athletes<br /><br />One of the biggest messages from this conversation:<br /><br />“Maximize the opportunity, but don’t forget to embrace the memories.”<br /><br />Football can open doors, create relationships, and change lives — but the people and experiences along the way matter just as much.<br /><br />This is The Grind Nobody Sees.<br /><br />🎙️ REUP Podcast<br />Hosted by Coach Jack — Lavell Jackson<br /><br />REUP = Raise Expectation Until Proven<br /><br />Because football is the vehicle.<br />Life is the destination.<br /><br />If this conversation gives you something, share it with an athlete, coach, parent, or anyone fighting through their own adversity.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reup" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#REUP</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/raiseexpectation" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#RaiseExpectation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/isaacakers" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#IsaacAkers</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CollegeFootball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/footballcoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#FootballCoaching</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coachlife" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CoachLife</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/playerdevelopment" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#PlayerDevelopment</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adversity" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Adversity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Faith</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Leadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lindenwoodfootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#LindenwoodFootball</a></p>no00:23:2633THE GRIND NOBODY SEES | Coach Isaac Akers | REUP Podcastfull<![CDATA[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

]]>24f0eee5-2262-48c9-b068-3d7454f06fb7Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT<p>The first game is over.<br /><br />You won. You lost. Maybe you played great. Maybe you struggled. Maybe you didn’t play the way you expected.<br /><br />Now what?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />We talk about:<br /><br />🏈 How to respond after a win<br />🏈 How to respond after a loss<br />🏈 Why the film doesn’t care about your feelings<br />🏈 Taking accountability and ownership<br />🏈 Learning from mistakes instead of dwelling on them<br />🏈 Why adversity reveals character<br />🏈 How coaches must respond alongside their players<br />🏈 Being an “I gave everything I had” athlete instead of an “I wish” athlete<br />🏈 Getting back to work and stacking good days<br />🏈 Why one game doesn’t define your season<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Win. Learn. Lose. Learn. Play the next play.<br /><br />This is REUP — Raise Expectation Until Proven.<br /><br />If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent navigating the football season, this one’s for you.<br /><br />Champions never let nothing phase them. When in doubt, rise to the occasion.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reuppodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#REUPPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/football" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Football</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/highschoolfootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#HighSchoolFootball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefootball" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CollegeFootball</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/studentathlete" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#StudentAthlete</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athletedevelopment" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#AthleteDevelopment</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/footballmindset" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#FootballMindset</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sportsmindset" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#SportsMindset</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coachjack" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#CoachJack</a></p>no00:14:3132THE GAME IS OVER… NOW WHAT? | What Athletes Do After Game 1 | REUP Podcastfull<![CDATA[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.

]]>57747d73-4c82-4d58-baca-9f4fe3543297Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>GAME WEEK IS HERE. 🏈<br /><br />The offseason is over.<br /><br />The workouts. The camps. The 7-on-7s. The summer practices. The preparation.<br /><br />Now it’s time to perform.<br /><br />In this episode of the REUP Podcast, Coach Jack talks about what athletes need to understand when game week finally arrives:<br /><br />• Don’t panic.<br />• Trust the work you’ve put in.<br />• Don’t try to become Superman.<br />• Take care of your body.<br />• Block out the noise.<br />• Know your assignment.<br />• Trust your technique.<br />• Embrace your role.<br />• Control what you can control.<br />• Win TODAY.<br /><br />Your first game doesn’t define your entire season.<br /><br />But how you prepare for it matters.<br /><br />Raise Expectation Until Proven.<br /><br />REUP.</p>no00:08:4131GAME WEEK: ARE YOU READY? | REUP Podcast with Coach Jackfull<![CDATA[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 football
  • Why consistency builds trust in players
  • Developing athletes from strength → counters → football IQ
  • Recruiting truth: “Do you LOVE football or just like it?”
  • Helping athletes build real career plans beyond football
  • Navigating modern college football pressure + decision-making
  • Why relationships in coaching last a lifetime

Coach 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.

]]>57368a93-cafd-4d4b-b48e-9d58f6df0ebbSat, 03 Oct 2026 14:08:09 GMT<p>Welcome back to the REUP Podcast (Raise Expectation Until Proven).<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />🔑 In this episode we talk:<br /></p><ul><li>The biggest differences between levels of football</li><li>Why consistency builds trust in players</li><li>Developing athletes from strength → counters → football IQ</li><li>Recruiting truth: “Do you LOVE football or just like it?”</li><li>Helping athletes build real career plans beyond football</li><li>Navigating modern college football pressure + decision-making</li><li>Why relationships in coaching last a lifetime</li></ul><p>Coach 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.<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />💡 Quote from the episode:<br /><br />“Don’t turn your child into a product… keep them as your child.”<br /><br />⸻<br /><br />📌 Subscribe for more REUP conversations with coaches, athletes, and leaders shaping the future of football.</p>no00:30:2229REUP Podcast: Jarod Dodson – “Building Players Beyond Football”full<![CDATA[Finding The Right Fit | REUP Podcast]]>On this episode of the R.E.U.P Podcast Coach Jack sits down with Upper Iowa University Defensive Coordinator Rhett Mizer to discuss Finding the right fit in recruiting and how him navigating his own journey as a player has helped him with his development as a coach

]]>b55ee6e3-7f28-471d-8c6e-74d3ca28b12aSat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:05 GMT<p>On this episode of the R.E.U.P Podcast Coach Jack sits down with Upper Iowa University Defensive Coordinator Rhett Mizer to discuss Finding the right fit in recruiting and how him navigating his own journey as a player has helped him with his development as a coach</p>no00:39:3028Finding The Right Fit | REUP Podcastfull<![CDATA[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.

]]>e22fdb9b-61f4-4244-afb6-57c50e467483Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:15:00 GMT<p>Every athlete has a plan for football.<br /><br />Not every athlete has a plan for after football.<br /><br />Pick a path that aligns with your mind, your purpose, and your future—not just the paycheck.</p>no00:12:5327When Football Ends, Who Are You? | REUP Podcastfull<![CDATA[ADJUST ACCORDINGLY]]>On this episode Coach Jack discusses athletes and scholarship offers and recruiting visits. Giving advice to parents and student athletes about time tables and pulling the trigger in recruiting

]]>4b6ad2e5-5735-407a-9245-57d906b9c605Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:15:00 GMT<p>On this episode Coach Jack discusses athletes and scholarship offers and recruiting visits. Giving advice to parents and student athletes about time tables and pulling the trigger in recruiting </p>no00:10:0726ADJUST ACCORDINGLYfull<![CDATA[Preparing Athletes for College: What High School Players NEED to get Ready For | REUP Podcast ]]>ON THIS EPISODE WE SIT DOWN WITH WESTERN NEW MEXICO HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Billy Hickman on Recruiting, College Life & Preparing Athletes for Success | REUP Podcast

]]>adced48d-cea1-4bbe-bb4d-c9e6019b38b5Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>ON THIS EPISODE WE SIT DOWN WITH WESTERN NEW MEXICO HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Billy Hickman on Recruiting, College Life &amp; Preparing Athletes for Success | REUP Podcast</p>no00:30:4425Preparing Athletes for College: What High School Players NEED to get Ready For | REUP Podcast full<![CDATA[ADULTS IN THE ROOM]]>ON THIS EPISODE COACH JACK TALKS WITH PARENTS AND COACHES OF ATHLETES AND HOW WE NAVIGATE THE WATERS OF RECRUITING AND DEVELOPING YOUNG ATHLETES

]]>8f9966c1-8967-4125-ab36-470b3707df19Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:44:23 GMT<p>ON THIS EPISODE COACH JACK TALKS WITH PARENTS AND COACHES OF ATHLETES AND HOW WE NAVIGATE THE WATERS OF RECRUITING AND DEVELOPING YOUNG ATHLETES</p>no00:14:2424ADULTS IN THE ROOMfull<![CDATA[RAISING EXPECTATION TO APPROVING- WHAT COACHES REALLY LOOK FOR W/ ERIC MORRIS]]>ON THIS EPISODE OF THE REUP PODCAST WE SIT DOWN WITH LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY DL COACH ERIC MORRIS AND DISCUSS HIS STANDARD IN RAISING THE EXPECTATION IN RECRUITING AND ON THE FIELD WITH HIS OWN PLAYERS

]]>7dd1caa6-f4e0-4ee8-8bd2-fc6047cdb97eFri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>ON THIS EPISODE OF THE REUP PODCAST WE SIT DOWN WITH LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY DL COACH ERIC MORRIS AND DISCUSS HIS STANDARD IN RAISING THE EXPECTATION IN RECRUITING AND ON THE FIELD WITH HIS OWN PLAYERS</p>no00:26:5523RAISING EXPECTATION TO APPROVING- WHAT COACHES REALLY LOOK FOR W/ ERIC MORRISfull<![CDATA[PREPARE FOR PROOF]]>ON THIS EPISODE COACH JACK DISCUSSES WHAT IT MEANS TO PREPARE WHILE WAITING ON THE PROOF OF THE PROMISE. BECAUSE FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD

]]>4fb2e080-b1f1-40d8-9863-8730a237c413Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>ON THIS EPISODE COACH JACK DISCUSSES WHAT IT MEANS TO PREPARE WHILE WAITING ON THE PROOF OF THE PROMISE. BECAUSE FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD</p>no00:13:0521PREPARE FOR PROOFfull<![CDATA[SPRING BALL CONCLUSION]]>COACH JACK DISCUSSES THE VALUE OF SPRING BALL TO ATHLETES AND WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT BY THE END

]]>22dfcc1b-0f76-4114-96d2-62871da46330Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>COACH JACK DISCUSSES THE VALUE OF SPRING BALL TO ATHLETES AND WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT BY THE END </p>no00:15:00112SPRING BALL CONCLUSIONfull<![CDATA[WHAT ELSE ARE WE DOING?]]>COACH JACK DISCUSSES WHAT THE EXTRA WORK LOOKS LIKE AND ENTAILS TO ENSURE GREATNESS

]]>2774e5d2-5722-4e1c-b36b-e4874cfcdc37Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:43:12 GMT<p>COACH JACK DISCUSSES WHAT THE EXTRA WORK LOOKS LIKE AND ENTAILS TO ENSURE GREATNESS </p>no00:19:17110WHAT ELSE ARE WE DOING?full<![CDATA[THE COOL GUY]]>ON THIS EPISODE COACH JACK TALKS ABOUT THE DOWNFALL OF BEING THE "TOO COOL" GUY IN SPORTS

]]>241487cc-5142-4ebc-939c-4b98dd34d5e0Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:41:40 GMT<p>ON THIS EPISODE COACH JACK TALKS ABOUT THE DOWNFALL OF BEING THE "TOO COOL" GUY IN SPORTS</p>no00:19:3519THE COOL GUYfull<![CDATA[INCREASE YOUR CHANCES]]>This episode touches on how you can increase your chances of getting noticed in recruiting for football

]]>38a29602-cbda-473f-90c8-9e9310652c1dFri, 02 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>This episode touches on how you can increase your chances of getting noticed in recruiting for football </p>no00:20:5718INCREASE YOUR CHANCESfull<![CDATA[COMFORT ZONE]]>This episode of the R.E.U.P Podcast talks about getting comfortable being uncomfortable

]]>bfec2d2e-0edb-4553-b3b8-8327acddb5b2Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>This episode of the R.E.U.P Podcast talks about getting comfortable being uncomfortable </p>no00:14:4417COMFORT ZONEfull<![CDATA[THE GREATER GOOD-EP. 6]]>This episode of The R.E.U.P Podcast focuses on the question, What is the Greater Good in team sports? Especially Football #REUP

]]>0e0d27c6-f03d-448a-92e1-c317f5960458Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of The R.E.U.P Podcast focuses on the question, What is the Greater Good in team sports? Especially Football #REUP</p>no00:11:2316THE GREATER GOOD-EP. 6full<![CDATA[ABILITY IS KEY-EP. 5]]>On this episode of The R.E.U.P Podcast Coach Jack talks about being able and willing!! Ability is more than just talent #REUP

]]>e650b3dd-aa49-49c3-a5e8-6db153e4512fFri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>On this episode of The R.E.U.P Podcast Coach Jack talks about being able and willing!! Ability is more than just talent #REUP</p>no00:12:33ABILITY IS KEY-EP. 5full<![CDATA[SETTING THE STANDARD AND EXECUTING- EP. 4]]>On this episode of The R.E.U.P Podcast we discuss setting the standard and executing. The Impact it makes on you and those around you # REUP

]]>dcce95e9-2122-453c-8436-32b24dd3b8bfFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT<p>On this episode of The R.E.U.P Podcast we discuss setting the standard and executing. The Impact it makes on you and those around you # REUP</p>no00:10:48SETTING THE STANDARD AND EXECUTING- EP. 4full<![CDATA[HARDWORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESNT WORK HARD- EP. 3]]>On this episode of the REUP Podcast Coach Jack discusses having to prove who you say you are with hard work and consistency # REUP

]]>87058592-8fe1-47e7-8358-d46c40f2fa7cFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT<p>On this episode of the REUP Podcast Coach Jack discusses having to prove who you say you are with hard work and consistency # REUP</p>no00:13:1913HARDWORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESNT WORK HARD- EP. 3full<![CDATA[ATHLETES AND THE "EX"FACTOR]]>On this episode of The R.E.U.P. Podcast Coach Jack talks about External factors and the things that athletes go through mentally outside the lines of the playing field

]]>eb57fe4c-a3dd-497b-8f22-a78c0c525de7Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT<p>On this episode of The R.E.U.P. Podcast Coach Jack talks about External factors and the things that athletes go through mentally outside the lines of the playing field </p>no00:15:0812ATHLETES AND THE "EX"FACTORfull<![CDATA[WHAT IS REUP ]]>THE VERY 1ST EPISODE OF THE R.E.U.P. PODCAST WHERE COACH JACKSON TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND MEANING OF R.E.U.P

]]>14b740d7-085b-45d3-b707-164dca8f96f3Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT<p>THE VERY 1ST EPISODE OF THE R.E.U.P. PODCAST WHERE COACH JACKSON TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND MEANING OF R.E.U.P</p>no00:11:4511WHAT IS REUP full