🚨🏈 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.

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Drop a 🏈 if you believe in doing it the RIGHT way 👇

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🔥🏈 Episode 19 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🏈🔥

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas

This week, we’re joined by Barry Thompson, Owner of Fairfax Football Academy — one of the most respected QB trainers in the DMV and an official Resource on the LEVELS App 🧠💪

With decades of experience training athletes across Fairfax and Northern Virginia, Coach Barry dives deep into his philosophy on quarterback development, leadership, and what it takes to build elite-level athletes on and off the field.

He even shares a few of his QB training secrets 🤫 that have helped shape some of the top talent in the region!

💥 In this episode:

🎯 The story behind Fairfax Football Academy

🏈 Barry’s approach to QB training and development

💪 The importance of fundamentals, repetition, and football IQ

🔥 Why the DMV continues to produce top-tier athletes

💬 Advice for young players striving to reach the next level

This one’s for the players, parents, and coaches who want to understand what separates good from great — and how consistent training and discipline can transform your game.

🎧 Tune in now on @YouTube, @Spotify & @ApplePodcasts

🎥 Filmed & Edited by: @DarkVisors & @LevelsAppAi

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🔥🏈 Episode 18 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🏈🔥

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. and Brent Thomas

Before the 2025 season kicked off, we sat down with Patriot High School Head Coach Sean Finnerty to talk about expectations, leadership, and what it would take for the Patriot Pioneers to make a statement this year.

Coach Finn breaks down:

🏈 His football journey from player to coach

💪 How he’s built Patriot Football’s identity

🎯 His expectations and predictions for the season

🔥 The mindset it takes to lead a championship-caliber team

💬 How he motivates athletes to compete and grow each week

Fast forward to now — the Patriot Pioneers finished 8-2 (6-0 in district play), earning the Cedar Run District Championship 🏆 and setting up a huge playoff matchup vs. Woodbridge (9-1), the Cardinal District Champs.

From an 0-2 start to eight straight wins, including a big victory over rival Battlefield, Patriot Football proved that hard work, belief, and leadership pay off.

🎧 Now, go back to where it all began — hear Coach Finn’s story, his vision, and the mindset that fueled Patriot’s rise.

📲 Watch the full episode on @YouTube, @Spotify, & @ApplePodcasts

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth conversations with Virginia’s top coaches and athletes!

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🎥 Filmed & Edited by: @DarkVisors & @LevelsAppAi

🔥🏈 Episode 17 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE from Under Armour Stadium in Baltimore! 🏈🔥

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. and Brent Thomas, this special Game Day edition captures all the energy leading up to one of the most anticipated matchups of the year — The St. James (8-0) [VA] vs St. Frances Academy (7-1) [MD].

This week, we dive into the Top 3 Teams in Virginia Division 6A right before the final regular-season games, giving our insight into how the powerhouses across the state are shaping up heading into the 2025 playoffs.

💥 In This Episode:

🎥 LIVE from Under Armour Stadium in Baltimore

🏈 The St. James (8-0) vs St. Frances Academy (8-1) — a VA vs MD showdown

📊 Breaking down the Top 3 teams in Division 6A before playoffs

🏆 District talk: Concorde, Cardinal, Liberty, Cedar Run

🏅 Honorable mentions: Patriot, Commonwealth, National

⚡ Full District Breakdown + Playoff Outlook

🎙️ All the Game Day vibes from the biggest matchup in the region

As of last night — the regular season is officially over, and now all eyes are on the playoff run. Stay tuned for our Playoff Game Day episode coming soon! 👀🔥

📲 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for the latest in Virginia & DMV High School Football coverage!

🎥 Filmed & Edited by: @DarkVisors & @LevelsApp.Ai ​

🔥🏈 Episode 16 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🏈🔥

Hosted by: Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas

This week’s guest: Chantilly High School Head Coach Sean Curry, from being a player for the Chantilly Chargers (Class of 2001) to now leading his alma mater as Head Coach.

Coach Curry dives into:

⚡ His journey from player to Head Coach of Chantilly Football

⚡ Building the Chargers program back into a powerhouse

⚡ The importance of youth football feeding into the high school program

⚡ Developing athletes into college-ready players

⚡ Teaching life lessons through the game of football

This episode is packed with insights on high school football coaching, recruiting, athlete development, and program culture.

🚀 Tune in, get inspired, and LEVEL UP!

This is the PODCAST you DO NOT want to SKIP! 😤

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🎥 Filmed & Edited by: @DarkVisors & @LevelsAppAi ​

🎙️🏈 🔥 Episode 15 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🔥🏈 🎙️

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas

This week, we team up with the crew from ⁨@NovaFootballPod⁩ AllHitches Podcast — Dash & Dan — for the MEGAPOWERS formation of Virginia football media! 💥 Recorded live at Celebrity Delly, this crossover episode is packed with football knowledge, bold takes, and insights you won’t want to miss.

We dive into:

🔗 The journey of Dash & Dan and how AllHitches got started

🌎 The forecast for 2025 Virginia High School Football across all regions (with Northern VA as the hot spot and key Southern VA mentions)

⚡ The new 365 Rule in Virginia and its impact on athletes, coaches, and recruiting

👊 Why this crossover episode is the show you’ve been waiting for

This is where two powerful platforms come together to break down the game, the culture, and the future of Virginia high school football.

🚨 Don’t miss out — the MEGAPOWERS have formed in VA football media!

👇 Watch the full episode, drop a comment with your takes, and hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the next big one.

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🎥 Filmed & Edited by: ⁨@DarkVisors⁩ & ⁨@LevelsAppAi⁩

🔥🏈 Episode 14 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🏈🔥

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas

This week’s guest: Oakton High School Head Coach Brian Slay – a former standout athlete with deep roots in Northern Virginia football and a powerful vision for developing the next generation of players.

Coach Slay breaks down:

📍 Growing up in Northern Virginia (Fairfax & Loudoun County) with a brief stop in Georgia, and how Northern Virginia & Georgia football shaped his journey.

🏈 Playing at Stone Bridge High School in Virginia and at the University of North Carolina State (Wolfpack).

📚 The lessons learned from great coaches and how he implements those same lessons as a head coach

⚡ Running up-tempo practices modeled after a Division 1 program to prepare athletes for Friday nights

🤝 Building real relationships with his players and teaching the game based on their unique learning styles

🎓 Understanding the college recruiting process and how to get athletes seen by universities at the next level

This episode is packed with insights on high school football coaching, athlete recruiting, leadership, and building a program that prepares athletes for success on and off the field.

🚀 Tune in, get inspired, and LEVEL UP!

This is the PODCAST you DO NOT want to SKIP! 😤

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🎥 Filmed & Edited by: ⁨@DarkVisors⁩ & ⁨@LevelsAppAi⁩

🔥🏈 Episode 13 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🏈🔥

Hosted by Andrew Lewis Jr. & Brent Thomas

This week’s guest: John Champe High School Head Coach Lee Carter – a coach with deep Southern football roots and a powerful vision for Virginia athletes.

Coach Carter breaks down:

🌎 His coaching journey from Alabama to Virginia football

👊 From Head Coach in Alabama, to OC for John Champe, to now leading the Champe Knights

🎥 Why film breakdown by position is critical for player growth

📋 Running scripted, purposeful practices to build discipline and keep players healthy

🏆 Preparing for deep playoff runs while maintaining athlete performance

🏈 The importance of Spring Football — and how Virginia athletes are missing out on major recruiting exposure

🎓 How to get high school athletes recruited by colleges and recognized at the next level

This episode is packed with insights on high school football coaching, athlete development, recruiting strategies, and building championship programs.

🚀 Tune in, get inspired, and LEVEL UP!

This is the PODCAST you DO NOT want to SKIP! 😤

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Filmed & Edited by: ⁨@DarkVisors⁩ & ⁨@LevelsApp.Ai⁩

🎙️🔥 Episode 12 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is LIVE! 🔥🎙️

This week, hosts Andrew Lewis Jr. and Brent Thomas sit down with Madison High School Head Coach Justin Counts, a leader driven by consistency, legacy, and player development.

Coach Counts talks about:

🌳 Coming from the coaching tree of Mike Skinner

🏈 Taking over the reins from a Madison coaching legend

🔥 How his D1 athlete experience shaped his coaching philosophy

📈 The work ethic needed to play at the next level

🧱 Keeping the Warhawks' playoff streak alive while building up the next wave of talent

❤️ The loyalty of alumni and how former players still show love to the program

Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, or fan of high school football culture, this episode hits home!

This is the PODCAST you DO NOT want to SKIP! 😤

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Filmed & Edited by: @DarkVisors & @LevelsAppAi ​

🎙️🔥 Episode 11 of the LEVEL UP Podcast is HERE! 🔥🎙️

Join hosts Andrew Lewis Jr. and Brent Thomas as they sit down with Coach Josh Richards, the new Head Coach of Herndon High School Football, to talk vision, leadership, and the road to rebuilding a program with purpose.

Coach Richards brings powerful insight on:

- Building Herndon Football in his own vision while using the blueprint laid by coaches before him

- Connecting with local youth leagues and repping the Hornets across the region

- His journey from Robinson High School player to Herndon’s Head Coach

- Learning from his former HC and the power of “standing on the shoulders before him”

- Holding athletes accountable and setting the standard during a full program rebuild

This episode is all about full-circle growth, honoring legacy, and leading the next generation.

This is the PODCAST you DO NOT want to SKIP! 😤

#LEVELUPPodcast #CoachJoshRichards #HerndonFootball #HighSchoolCoaching #FootballLeadership #YouthFootball #DarkVisors #ProgramBuilding #Accountability #CoachWithPurpose

Filmed & Edited by: ⁨@DarkVisors⁩ & ⁨@LevelsAppAi⁩