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LEVEL UP Podcast | Episode 29 — Derian Quick: Building Players Beyond Football
On Episode 29 of the LEVEL UP Podcast, we sit down with Derian Quick, Head Football Coach at Archbishop Carroll High School, for a conversation that goes well beyond X’s and O’s.
Coach Quick talks about his journey through football, taking over the Archbishop Carroll program, building a culture centered around Respect, Effort, Accountability and Love, and what he believes high school football should ultimately prepare young men for.
In this episode:
🏈 The history and culture of Archbishop Carroll Football
📈 Coaching and developing high-level talent
📚 Why academics can make or break recruiting opportunities
🎓 December graduation and early enrollment in today’s recruiting landscape
🧠 Keeping schemes simple and allowing athletes to play fast
💯 Accountability from both players and coaches
🤝 Building a program around Respect, Effort, Accountability & Love
🎯 Preparing athletes for college, football and life after the game
Coach Quick also shares stories from some of the elite talent he’s coached over the years and explains why, for him, success isn’t just about the players who make it to the next level—it’s about the young men they become along the way.
Episode 29 is LIVE.
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20 Aug 2026
🎙️ LEVEL UP PODCAST — EPISODE 28 | INSIDE THE MIND OF A COLLEGE RECRUITER
What is a college recruiter actually looking for when evaluating high school athletes?
For Episode 28, we sat down with former college recruiter Paul Granados, who brings firsthand experience from the other side of the recruiting process.
Now coaching at Bishop O’Connell High School, Paul joined us to look back on his time in college recruiting and break down what athletes, parents and high school coaches need to understand about how recruiting really works.
In Episode 28, we talk about:
🔍 What college recruiters are actually evaluating
🎥 How recruiters find athletes and evaluate their film
📚 Why academics can open — or close — recruiting opportunities
🤝 The importance of relationships between college and high school coaches
📱 Communication and how athletes should approach recruiters
🏈 What separates recruitable athletes from talented football players
👨👩👦 What parents need to understand about the recruiting process
🎓 Finding the right college fit beyond the name on the jersey
🧠 Recruiting lessons Paul learned from sitting on the college side of the table
There’s a difference between knowing what you THINK recruiters want and hearing it from someone who actually did the job.
For athletes trying to reach the next level, parents navigating recruiting, and high school coaches helping their players get opportunities — this conversation gives you the perspective from the other side.
👇 If you could ask a former college recruiter ONE question, what would it be?
🎙️ Episode 28 of the LEVEL UP Podcast — available now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
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15 Aug 2026
🎙️ 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.**
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